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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL UHF TRANSCEIVER iU80 iU80E...
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Page 2: Features
(voice operated transmission) * To use the VOX operation, an optional headset and a plug Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom adapter cable are required. Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United King- dom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries. -
Page 3: Precautions
Icom radios or Icom chargers. Only Icom battery packs RWARNING! NEVER are tested and approved for use with Icom radios or charged with operate or touch the transceiver Icom chargers. Using third-party or counterfeit battery packs or with wet hands. -
Page 4: Supplied Accessories
PRECAUTIONS SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES DO NOT The following accessories are supplied with the transceiver. use harsh solvents such as benzine or alcohol when cleaning, as they will damage the transceiver’s surfaces. DO NOT Battery pack* Antenna* disassemble or modify the transceiver for any rea- son. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ..................i ■ Monitor function ..............15 FEATURES ..................i ■ Mode selection...............16 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ..............i ■ Operating mode selection ............17 IMPORTANT ..................i ■ Setting a tuning step ..............17 PRECAUTIONS ................ii–iii ■ Setting a frequency ..............17 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ............ -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 7 SCAN OPERATION ..........30–32 13 TROUBLE SHOOTING ..........52 ■ Scan types ................30 14 OPTION .................53 ■ Programmed scan ..............30 ■ VOX function ................55 ■ Memory Scan ................31 ■ Setting Skip channels ............31 15 SPECIFICATIONS ............57 ■ Scan resume setting ..............31 ■... -
Page 7: Accessories
ACCESSORIES ■ Antenna ■ Belt clip Insert the antenna into the antenna connector, and then twist To attach the belt clip: the antenna base 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 8: Battery Pack Or Case
ACCESSORIES ■ Battery pack or case NEVER remove or attach the battery pack or case when the transceiver is wet or soiled. This may result in water or dust getting into the transceiver/battery pack or case, and To attach the battery pack or case: may result in them being damaged. -
Page 9: Panel Description
PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front, top and side panels q PTT SWITCH [PTT] Hold down to transmit, release to receive. (p. 19) w ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connect the antenna here. (p. 1) e CONTROL DIAL [VOL] ➥ Adjust the volume level. (p. 15) Speaker ➥... - Page 10 PANEL DESCRIPTION D KEYPAD ■ Front, top and side panels (Continued) y POWER KEY [ Hold down for 1 second to turn the transceiver power ON or OFF. (p. 15) u UP/DOWN KEYS [p]/[q] ➥ Push to change the operating frequency. (p. 17) ➥...
- Page 11 PANEL DESCRIPTION [3] • [T.SCAN](3) [9] • [H/M/L](9) ➥ Numeric input and sends DTMF code: ‘3’ ➥ Numeric input and sends DTMF code: ‘9’ ➥ After pushing [FUNC](M), starts a tone scan. (p. ➥ After pushing [FUNC](M), sets the output power to High, Mid or Low.
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Page 12: Function Display
PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Function display e TONE ICONS q w e ➥ “ ”: While the repeater tone encoder is ON. (p. 21) ➥ “ ”: While the tone squelch function is ON. (p. 34) ➥ “ ”: While the DTCS squelch function is ON. (p. 34) ➥... -
Page 13: Panel Description
PANEL DESCRIPTION o POWER ICONS (p. 19) ➥ “ H” appears when High power is selected. ➥ “ M” appears when Mid power is selected. ➥ “ L” appears when Low power is selected. !0 MEMORY CHANNEL NUMBER ➥ Displays the selected memory channel number. (p. 25) ➥... -
Page 14: Battery Charging
BATTERY CHARGING ■ Caution Clean the battery terminals to avoid rust or misscontact. (for the BP-264 Ni-MH battery) Keep the battery terminals clean. It’s a good idea to clean the battery terminals once a week. R DANGER! NEVER short the terminals (or charging termi- nals) of the battery pack. -
Page 15: Caution (For The Bp-265 Li-Ion Battery)
Icom radios or Icom chargers. Only Icom battery the battery may burst, emit smoke or catch fire. packs are tested and approved for use with Icom radios or R DANGER! Use the battery only with the transceiver for charged with Icom chargers. -
Page 16: D Charging Caution
BC-193/BC-197 (+10˚C to +40˚C; temperature environment (above +50˚C; +122˚F) for an ex- +50˚F to +104˚F). Icom recommends charging the bat- tended period of time. If the battery must be left unused for a tery at +20˚C (+68˚F). The battery may heat up or rupture if long time, it must be detached from the radio after discharg- charged out of the specified temperature range. -
Page 17: 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 18 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 19 • An AC adapter (not supplied with some versions) or the DC power cable (OPC-656) Turn OFF the power There are two types of BC-197 chargers for the IC-U80 or IC- U80E; one is for Ni-MH batteries, and the other is for Li-ion AC adapter batteries.
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Page 20: Battery Case (Bp-263)
BATTERY CHARGING ■ Battery case (BP-263) ■ Battery information D Battery life When using the BP-263 battery case, install 6 × AA (LR6) size alkaline batteries, as described below. Battery pack/case Voltage Capacity Battery life* q Remove the battery case if it is attached. (p. 2) Battery case for BP-263 —*... -
Page 21: Basic Operation
BASIC OPERATION ■ Power ON ■ Adjusting the squelch level Hold down [ ] for 1 second to turn ON the power. While holding down [MONI], push [p] or [q] one or more times to adjust the squelch level. • Hold down [ ] for 1 second to turn OFF the power. -
Page 22: Mode Selection
BASIC OPERATION ■ Mode selection D Memory mode Push [VFO/MR/CALL] one or more • Memory mode display times to sequentially select the VFO The memory mode is used for mode, memory mode and Call channel operating on memory channels, mode. which store programmed fre- quencies. -
Page 23: Operating Mode Selection
BASIC OPERATION ■ Operating mode selection ■ Setting a frequency D Using [p] or [q] Operating modes are determined by the modulation of the radio signals. The transceiver has both FM and FM-N modes. The mode q Push [VFO/MR/CALL] one or more times to select the selection is independently stored for each memory channel. -
Page 24: Key Lock Function
BASIC OPERATION ■ Key lock function ■ Receiving To prevent accidental frequency changes, or unnecessary Make sure the BP-264 or BP-265 battery pack is fully function access, use the Key Lock function. charged, or the BP-263 battery case has brand new alkaline batteries (pp. -
Page 25: Transmitting
BASIC OPERATION ■ Transmitting CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage R WARNING! When using the BP-263 battery case, fre- the transceiver. quent or continuous transmissions can cause the batter- ies to overheat, and may cause a burn. To prevent this, the NOTE: To prevent interference, hold down [MONI] to lis- default time-out timer is set to 5 minutes (p. -
Page 26: [Vol] Function Assignment
BASIC OPERATION ■ [VOL] function assignment [VOL] can be used as a tuning control instead of [p] and [q], to suit your preference. However, when [VOL] functions as a tuning control, [p] and [q] function as volume controls. q While holding down both [p] and [q], turn ON the power to enter the Initial Set mode. -
Page 27: Repeater And Duplex Operation
REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATION ■ Repeater operation r Hold down [PTT] to transmit. When using a repeater, the transmit frequency is shifted from the receive frequency by the frequency offset (p. 22). This is • The displayed frequency automatically changes to the transmit called duplex operation. -
Page 28: Duplex Operation
REPEATER OPERATION ■ Duplex operation D Reverse Duplex function D Setting the frequency offset q Push [FUNC](M), and then [SET](8) to enter the Set mode. When the Reverse Duplex function is ON, the receive and transmit frequencies are reversed. The function can be w Push [p] or [q] to select the offset item. -
Page 29: Subaudible Tones
REPEATER OPERATION ■ Subaudible tones D Tone information To be accessed, some repeaters require a different tone system. To be accessed, some repeaters require subaudible tones. DTMF TONES Subaudible tones are superimposed over your normal signal, While pushing [PTT], push the desired DTMF keys, [0] to [9], and must be set first. -
Page 30: Lockout Function
REPEATER OPERATION ■ Lockout function The Lockout function helps prevent interference to other sta- tions by inhibiting transmitting when the channel is busy. The function can be set in the Initial Set mode. q While holding down [p] and [q], turn ON the power to enter the Initial Set mode. -
Page 31: Memory/Call Operation
MEMORY/CALL OPERATION ■ General description D Using the keypad q Push [VFO/MR/CALL] one or more times to select the The transceiver has 207 memory channels, including 6 scan memory mode. edge memory channels (3 pairs), and 1 Call channel, for stor- •... -
Page 32: Programming Channels
MEMORY/CALL OPERATION ■ Programming channels q Push [VFO/MR/CALL] one or more times to select the t Push [FUNC](M), and then hold down [VFO/MR/CALL] for VFO mode. 1 second to store the entry. w Set a desired frequency. (p. 17) • Three beeps sound. If desired, set other data (e.g. -
Page 33: Copying Memory/Call Contents
MEMORY/CALL OPERATION ■ Copying memory/Call contents This function copies a memory channel’s contents to the 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 Push [VFO/MR/CALL] one or more times to select the and for recalling the frequency offset, subaudible tone fre- memory or Call channel mode, and then push [p] or [q]... -
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 three (erased). display types to suit your operating style. Set the display type in the Initial Set mode. (p. 46) q Push [FUNC](M), and then push [VFO/MR/CALL]. -
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 five characters can be used for •... -
Page 36: Scan Operation
SCAN OPERATION ■ Scan types ■ Programmed scan A scan automatically searches for signals, and makes it easier A programmed scan repeatedly scans between two user to locate new stations for contact or listening purposes. programmed frequencies (memory channels “1A–3A” and “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 two scan resume settings, as described q Push [VFO/MR/CALL] one or more times to select the 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 seconds. -
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 The tone squelch (CTCSS) or DTCS squelch opens only q Push [FUNC](M), and then [SET](8) to enter the Set mode. w Push [p] or [q] to select the CTCSS tone item (Ct) or the when receiving a signal that includes a matched CTCSS tone 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
When a tone frequency or DTCS code is matched, the the received signal disappears. squelch opens and the tone frequency or code is tempo- To eliminate the noise, the IC-U80/IC-U80E has the Squelch rarily programmed into the selected mode. Burst function. -
Page 42: Dtmf Memory
DTMF MEMORY ■ Programming a DTMF code sequence The DTMF codes are used for autopatching, accessing re- r Push the keypad keys to input a desired DTMF code se- peaters, controlling other equipment, and other operations. quence of up to 24 digits. The transceiver has 16 DTMF memory channels (d0–d9, dA, •... -
Page 43: Transmitting A Dtmf Code Sequence
DTMF MEMORY ■ Transmitting a DTMF code sequence D Using a DTMF memory channel The transceiver has three 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 visual display on the When slow transmission speeds are required with DTMF LCD and hearing the tones. memory transmission (as for some repeaters), the trans- ceiver’s transmission rate can be adjusted in the Initial Set q Push [FUNC](M), and then [DTMF.M](0) to enter the DTMF 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 [p] or [q] 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 Sets the frequency offset to between 0 and 20 MHz, for re- Sets the scan resume setting to SCt. 5, SCt. 10, SCt. 15, or peater operation. 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 OFF the backlight function. To turn OFF the VOX function, select “VOX.OF.”... -
Page 49: Operating Mode
SET MODES D VOX delay D DTMF TX key Sets the VOX Delay to “VXd.05” (0.5 seconds), “VXd.10” Selects the method to transmit a DTMF code sequence. While holding down [PTT], push [0] to [9], [MONI](A), [p] (1 second), “VXd.15” (1.5 seconds), “VXd.20” (2 seconds), “VXd.25”... -
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 holding down [p] and [q], turn the power ON to ence and operating style. -
Page 51: Initial Set Mode Items
SET MODES ■ Initial Set mode items D Auto power-OFF D Key-touch beep The transceiver can be set to beep and automatically turn Sets the key-touch beep to level 1 to 3 or OFF. OFF, when no key operation occurs during a specified period. •... -
Page 52: Squelch Delay
SET MODES D Squelch delay D Dial assignment Sets the squelch delay to short or long. The delay prevents Selects whether or not to use [VOL] as a tuning control in- stead of [p] and [q]. When [VOL] functions as a tuning con- the squelch from repeatedly opening and closing while re- ceiving the same signal. -
Page 53: Lcd Contrast
SET MODES D LCD contrast D Select speed Selects the LCD contrast. The tuning speed acceleration automatically speeds up the tuning speed when rotating [VOL] rapidly. • Lcd.LO : Sets the contrast to low. • Lcd.At : Sets the contrast to high. However, if the transceiver is •... - Page 54 SET MODES D Microphone simple mode Microphone simple mode is used to assign the essential opera- • User remote control unit tions to the four switches (S1 to S4) on a user supplied remote The circuit below is for reference only. control unit.
- Page 55 SET MODES D Battery protection D Squelch burst When the battery voltage decreases, the battery protection The squelch burst function stops transmitting a subaudible tone before your transceiver stops transmitting RF, to elimi- function automatically turns OFF the transceiver. Select the function according to your battery type.
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Page 56: Cloning
CLONING ■ Cloning operation r Push [PTT] on the master transceiver. • “CL Out” appears on the master transceiver’s display, and the signal icons show the data is being transferred to the sub trans- Cloning allows you to quickly and easily transfer the ceiver. -
Page 57: 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 by external static electricity or by other factors. settings to their factory defaults. -
Page 58: 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 • The battery is exhausted. • Charge the battery pack, or replace the batteries. pp. -
Page 59: Option
There are two types of BC-197 chargers for 7.2 V/1400 mAh (Typ.) Ni-MH battery pack. Battery life: 13 the IC-U80 or IC-U80E. hrs. (approximately; FM, High power, Tx : Rx : Standby = BC-197 Charger Type Chargeable Battery... - Page 60 Icom transceiver. For transceiver-to-transceiver cloning. Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to an Icom transceiver in the event the Icom transceiver is used with equipment that is not manufactured or approved by Icom.
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Page 61: 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 the An optional HS-94, HS-95 or HS-97 headset and the transceiver, and then turn ON the power. - Page 62 OPTIONS D VOX-related settings If “On” is intermittent, be sure the VOX delay is set long enough to allow normal pauses in speech, but keep the The VOX gain, the VOX delay, and the VOX time-out timer can VOX ON until you finish speaking. be set in the Set mode.
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Page 63: Specifications
: Double-conversion superheterodyne (–20°C to +60°C; –4°F to +140°F) • Intermediate frequencies : 1st: 46.35 MHz, 2nd: 450 kHz • Power supply : Icom specified battery pack or case • Sensitivity : 0.2 μV typ. (at 12 dB SINAD) • Squelch sensitivity : 0.11 μV typ. - Page 64 A-6915H-1EX Printed in Japan © 2011 Icom Inc. 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan Printed on recycled paper with soy ink.
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