Instruction Manual
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...; Built in VOX circuit enabling the VOX operation* (voice operated transmission) *To use . Recommended for optimum use the VOX operation, an optional headset and a plug adapter cable are additionally required. ❍ 7 00 mW* AF power with BTL (bridge-tied load) amplifier *At 10% distortion with a 16 Ω load (internal speaker) IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-T70A/T70E...
...; Built in VOX circuit enabling the VOX operation* (voice operated transmission) *To use . Recommended for optimum use the VOX operation, an optional headset and a plug adapter cable are additionally required. ❍ 7 00 mW* AF power with BTL (bridge-tied load) amplifier *At 10% distortion with a 16 Ω load (internal speaker) IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-T70A/T70E...
Instruction Manual
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... optional battery pack/case), antenna and jack cover are attached. PRECAUTIONS KEEP the transceiver away from that interference will need to be recharged or replaced. However, once the transceiver has been dropped, dust-protection and splash resistance cannot be guaranteed because of the FCC Rules. However, there is OFF, a slight current still flows in accordance with wet hands. CAUTION: Changes or...
... optional battery pack/case), antenna and jack cover are attached. PRECAUTIONS KEEP the transceiver away from that interference will need to be recharged or replaced. However, once the transceiver has been dropped, dust-protection and splash resistance cannot be guaranteed because of the FCC Rules. However, there is OFF, a slight current still flows in accordance with wet hands. CAUTION: Changes or...
Instruction Manual
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...; Regular charging 12 ■ Desktop battery chargers 13 ■ External DC power operation 15 4 BASIC OPERATION 16-23 ■ Power ON 16 ■ Setting audio volume 16 ■ Setting the squelch level 17 ■ Monitor function 17 ■ Selecting the mode 18 ■ Setting the tuning step 19 ■ Setting the frequency 19 ■ Operating mode selection 21 ■ Key lock function 21 ■ Receiving 22 ■ Transmit power selection 22 ■ Transmitting 23...
...; Regular charging 12 ■ Desktop battery chargers 13 ■ External DC power operation 15 4 BASIC OPERATION 16-23 ■ Power ON 16 ■ Setting audio volume 16 ■ Setting the squelch level 17 ■ Monitor function 17 ■ Selecting the mode 18 ■ Setting the tuning step 19 ■ Setting the frequency 19 ■ Operating mode selection 21 ■ Key lock function 21 ■ Receiving 22 ■ Transmit power selection 22 ■ Transmitting 23...
Instruction Manual
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...; While scanning, changes the scanning direction. (pp. 42, 44, 45) ➥ While continuing to push [MONI](BAND), sets the squelch level. (p. 17) ➥ After pushing [BAND] during memory mode operation, selects the programmed bank. (p. 33) ➥ During set mode operation, rotate to /from the [SP/MIC] jack. 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front, top and side panels q ANTENNA CONNECTOR w EXTERNAL SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE JACKS e CONTROL DIAL r VOLUME CONTROL Speaker t PTT SWITCH y EXTERNAL DC...
...; While scanning, changes the scanning direction. (pp. 42, 44, 45) ➥ While continuing to push [MONI](BAND), sets the squelch level. (p. 17) ➥ After pushing [BAND] during memory mode operation, selects the programmed bank. (p. 33) ➥ During set mode operation, rotate to /from the [SP/MIC] jack. 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front, top and side panels q ANTENNA CONNECTOR w EXTERNAL SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE JACKS e CONTROL DIAL r VOLUME CONTROL Speaker t PTT SWITCH y EXTERNAL DC...
Instruction Manual
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...; Adjust the audio volume level. (p. 16) ➥ During set mode operation, rotate to select the options. (p. 51) t PTT SWITCH [PTT] ➥ Push and hold to transmit, release to receive. (p. 23) For IC-T70E only ➥ Push briefly, then push and hold for 1 sec. to send the DTMF code. (pp. 66, 67) 9 • [0]-[9] send "0"-"9," [A](SET) sends "A," [B](BAND) sends "B," 10 [C](H/M/L) sends "C," [D](V/M/C) sends "D," [M](DUP) sends "M (E)" and [#](T.SCAN) sends "# (F)." 11 POWER...
...; Adjust the audio volume level. (p. 16) ➥ During set mode operation, rotate to select the options. (p. 51) t PTT SWITCH [PTT] ➥ Push and hold to transmit, release to receive. (p. 23) For IC-T70E only ➥ Push briefly, then push and hold for 1 sec. to send the DTMF code. (pp. 66, 67) 9 • [0]-[9] send "0"-"9," [A](SET) sends "A," [B](BAND) sends "B," 10 [C](H/M/L) sends "C," [D](V/M/C) sends "D," [M](DUP) sends "M (E)" and [#](T.SCAN) sends "# (F)." 11 POWER...
Instruction Manual
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... mode operation, push to select an operating frequency band. (p. 19) ➥ Push and hold to open the squelch temporarily and monitor the operating frequency. (p. 17) ➥ While continuing to push this key, rotate [DIAL] to adjust the squelch level. (p. 17) ➥ During memory mode operation, push to enter the memory bank group selection. (p. 33) SET • LOCK KEY [SET] • [ ](SET) ➥ Push to start the tone scan function. (p. 71) TONE/TONE SQUELCH...
... mode operation, push to select an operating frequency band. (p. 19) ➥ Push and hold to open the squelch temporarily and monitor the operating frequency. (p. 17) ➥ While continuing to push this key, rotate [DIAL] to adjust the squelch level. (p. 17) ➥ During memory mode operation, push to enter the memory bank group selection. (p. 33) SET • LOCK KEY [SET] • [ ](SET) ➥ Push to start the tone scan function. (p. 71) TONE/TONE SQUELCH...
Instruction Manual
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... instruction manual. • R DANGER! 3 BATTERY CHARGING ■ Caution (for the optional BP-265 Li-Ion battery pack) Misuse of Lithium-Ion batteries may result in the following hazards: smoke, fire, or the battery may rupture or catch fire. • R DANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom battery packs with Icom chargers. D Battery caution • R DANGER! Do not use or leave battery pack in areas with the transceiver...
... instruction manual. • R DANGER! 3 BATTERY CHARGING ■ Caution (for the optional BP-265 Li-Ion battery pack) Misuse of Lithium-Ion batteries may result in the following hazards: smoke, fire, or the battery may rupture or catch fire. • R DANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom battery packs with Icom chargers. D Battery caution • R DANGER! Do not use or leave battery pack in areas with the transceiver...
Instruction Manual
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... segments blink The [MONI] key can be set mode. Maximum level 17 See page 63 for strong signals). • "Auto" indicates the automatic level adjustment by a noise pulse counting system. • "OPEn" indicates the continuously open the squelch manually even when mute functions such as the tone squelch are in the Initial set to weak signals without disturbing the squelch setting; The transceiver has 9 squelch levels, a continuously open setting...
... segments blink The [MONI] key can be set mode. Maximum level 17 See page 63 for strong signals). • "Auto" indicates the automatic level adjustment by a noise pulse counting system. • "OPEn" indicates the continuously open the squelch manually even when mute functions such as the tone squelch are in the Initial set to weak signals without disturbing the squelch setting; The transceiver has 9 squelch levels, a continuously open setting...
Instruction Manual
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... is received: • Squelch opens and audio is attached to open the squelch manually. e Set the receive frequency. (p. 20) r Set the squelch level. (p. 17) • While continuing to push [MONI](BAND), rotate [DIAL]. • The first click of interference to other stations, and will conserve battery power. 4 ➥ P ush [H/M/L] to suit your op- 2 erating requirements. q Push and hold to monitor) e Select band q Power ON ■ Transmit power selection 1 The transceiver has three output power...
... is received: • Squelch opens and audio is attached to open the squelch manually. e Set the receive frequency. (p. 20) r Set the squelch level. (p. 17) • While continuing to push [MONI](BAND), rotate [DIAL]. • The first click of interference to other stations, and will conserve battery power. 4 ➥ P ush [H/M/L] to suit your op- 2 erating requirements. q Push and hold to monitor) e Select band q Power ON ■ Transmit power selection 1 The transceiver has three output power...
Instruction Manual
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... freq. • "DUP-" or "DUP" blinks OFF 145.300 MHz 144.700 MHz when the reverse duplex 18 function is ON, the receive and transmit frequencies are reversed. and Korean versions: 2 The auto repeater function has priority over the manual duplex setting. ON 144.700 MHz 145.300 MHz 19 26 5 REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS ■ Duplex operation D Setting frequency offset q P ush [SET] to enter the Set mode...
... freq. • "DUP-" or "DUP" blinks OFF 145.300 MHz 144.700 MHz when the reverse duplex 18 function is ON, the receive and transmit frequencies are reversed. and Korean versions: 2 The auto repeater function has priority over the manual duplex setting. ON 144.700 MHz 145.300 MHz 19 26 5 REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS ■ Duplex operation D Setting frequency offset q P ush [SET] to enter the Set mode...
Instruction Manual
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... following information can be programmed into memory channels: • Operating frequency (p. 20) • Operating mode (p. 21) • Duplex direction (+DUP or -DUP) with polarity (p. 53) • Scan skip setting (p. 46) • Memory bank (p. 32) • Memory name (p. 34) • Tuning step (p. 19) • Output power (p. 22) ■ Selecting a call channel q P ush [V/M/C] to Z, are selectable. [DIAL] VHF band call channel UHF band call channel mode and weather channel mode*. *Only the U.S.A. Also, 26...
... following information can be programmed into memory channels: • Operating frequency (p. 20) • Operating mode (p. 21) • Duplex direction (+DUP or -DUP) with polarity (p. 53) • Scan skip setting (p. 46) • Memory bank (p. 32) • Memory name (p. 34) • Tuning step (p. 19) • Output power (p. 22) ■ Selecting a call channel q P ush [V/M/C] to Z, are selectable. [DIAL] VHF band call channel UHF band call channel mode and weather channel mode*. *Only the U.S.A. Also, 26...
Instruction Manual
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... beep sounds. • The " " icon and memory channel number blink. In this way. to select channel 11. t Push and hold for 1 sec. to program. • 3 beeps sound. • Memory channel number automatically increases when continuing to program. Push and hold [S.MW](V/M/C) for 1 sec. to push [S.MW](V/M/C) for 1 sec. quency. frequency offset, duplex direction, tone squelch, etc.), if desired. e P ush and hold for 1 sec. w Set a desired frequency: ➥ Push [BAND] to...
... beep sounds. • The " " icon and memory channel number blink. In this way. to select channel 11. t Push and hold for 1 sec. to program. • 3 beeps sound. • Memory channel number automatically increases when continuing to program. Push and hold [S.MW](V/M/C) for 1 sec. to push [S.MW](V/M/C) for 1 sec. quency. frequency offset, duplex direction, tone squelch, etc.), if desired. e P ush and hold for 1 sec. w Set a desired frequency: ➥ Push [BAND] to...
Instruction Manual
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... time-out timer is activated, 8 the transceiver emits a beep tone as a warning. 9 B E CAREFUL! D �P�T�T��lo��c�k�(�P�T�T��L�K��) Turns the PTT lock function ON or OFF. The delay prevents the squelch from repeatedly opening and closing 14 while receiving the same signal. (default: SHORt) 15 • SHORt : Sets the squelch...
... time-out timer is activated, 8 the transceiver emits a beep tone as a warning. 9 B E CAREFUL! D �P�T�T��lo��c�k�(�P�T�T��L�K��) Turns the PTT lock function ON or OFF. The delay prevents the squelch from repeatedly opening and closing 14 while receiving the same signal. (default: SHORt) 15 • SHORt : Sets the squelch...
Instruction Manual
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Operable chan- SET MODES 9 D Display type (DISP M) Selects the display type for memory mode operation. (default: FREq) • FREq : Displays the programmed frequency. • CH : D isplays the memory channel number. nel, functions and selectable mode are also disabled. (default: OFF) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 64 When using an optional headset HS-95, this setting must be restricted. • PRIV : D isplays the memory channel number. tions, configurable items in...
Operable chan- SET MODES 9 D Display type (DISP M) Selects the display type for memory mode operation. (default: FREq) • FREq : Displays the programmed frequency. • CH : D isplays the memory channel number. nel, functions and selectable mode are also disabled. (default: OFF) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 64 When using an optional headset HS-95, this setting must be restricted. • PRIV : D isplays the memory channel number. tions, configurable items in...
Instruction Manual
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... code sequence manually. • [0]-[9], [A](SET), [B](BAND), [C](H/M/L), [D](V/M/C), [M](.) or 5 [#] sends "0"-"9," "A," "B," "C," "D," "M" or "#." 6 7 [PTT] 8 9 10 e R otate [VOL] to select a desired DTMF key setting. • kEy : T ransmits the appropriate DTMF code assigned to the frequency display. r Push [V/M/C] to return to the pushed key. (default) • mEm : T ransmits the programmed DTMF code sequence in the Set mode. OTHER FUNCTIONS 10 ■ Transmitting a DTMF code sequence 1 The transceiver has 3 methods of transmitting a DTMF code sequence...
... code sequence manually. • [0]-[9], [A](SET), [B](BAND), [C](H/M/L), [D](V/M/C), [M](.) or 5 [#] sends "0"-"9," "A," "B," "C," "D," "M" or "#." 6 7 [PTT] 8 9 10 e R otate [VOL] to select a desired DTMF key setting. • kEy : T ransmits the appropriate DTMF code assigned to the frequency display. r Push [V/M/C] to return to the pushed key. (default) • mEm : T ransmits the programmed DTMF code sequence in the Set mode. OTHER FUNCTIONS 10 ■ Transmitting a DTMF code sequence 1 The transceiver has 3 methods of transmitting a DTMF code sequence...
Instruction Manual
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... the CTCSS tone frequency item. 3 4 calls from the transceiver. 8 9 10 e R otate [VOL] to select a desired CTCSS tone frequency. 11 • Each operating band and each memory channel have indepen- 12 dent settings. • See page 53 for available tone frequencies for q P ush [SET] to the frequency display. 14 15 16 17 18 19 68 "T SQL-R" / "DTCS-R" is displayed when the reverse tone/ DTCS squelch is set for tone squelch 2 The tone squelch (CTCSS) or DTCS squelch opens...
... the CTCSS tone frequency item. 3 4 calls from the transceiver. 8 9 10 e R otate [VOL] to select a desired CTCSS tone frequency. 11 • Each operating band and each memory channel have indepen- 12 dent settings. • See page 53 for available tone frequencies for q P ush [SET] to the frequency display. 14 15 16 17 18 19 68 "T SQL-R" / "DTCS-R" is displayed when the reverse tone/ DTCS squelch is set for tone squelch 2 The tone squelch (CTCSS) or DTCS squelch opens...
Instruction Manual
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... is used for temporary operation only. w P ush and hold [T.SCAN](#) for 1 sec. 10 OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Tone scan The transceiver can determine the tone frequency required to activate the repeater tone, tone squelch or DTCS squelch. (T, T SQL or DTCS) e P ush and hold [TONE](0) for 1 sec. r W hen the tone frequency or DTCS code is decoded, the set mode contents are programmed with the scanning tone frequency in memory or call channel mode. The stored tone setting in tone squelch mode.
... is used for temporary operation only. w P ush and hold [T.SCAN](#) for 1 sec. 10 OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Tone scan The transceiver can determine the tone frequency required to activate the repeater tone, tone squelch or DTCS squelch. (T, T SQL or DTCS) e P ush and hold [TONE](0) for 1 sec. r W hen the tone frequency or DTCS code is decoded, the set mode contents are programmed with the scanning tone frequency in memory or call channel mode. The stored tone setting in tone squelch mode.
Instruction Manual
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... sound comes from the • Volume level is selected. • Push [V/M/C] repeatedly to the [SP] jack. A memory scan does not • The VFO mode or Call channel mode is too low. • Rotate [VOL] to adjust to a suitable level. SOLUTION REF. 2 • Charge the battery pack, or replace the batteries. channels. p. 16 speaker. • An external speaker or a cloning cable is too low. • Set the microphone gain...
... sound comes from the • Volume level is selected. • Push [V/M/C] repeatedly to the [SP] jack. A memory scan does not • The VFO mode or Call channel mode is too low. • Rotate [VOL] to adjust to a suitable level. SOLUTION REF. 2 • Charge the battery pack, or replace the batteries. channels. p. 16 speaker. • An external speaker or a cloning cable is too low. • Set the microphone gain...
Instruction Manual
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... to an Icom transceiver in noisy environments. • OPC-474 cloning cable For transceiver-to-transceiver cloning. • OPC-478/OPC-478UC cloning cable Used for data cloning between transceiver and PC with CS-T70 (cloning software). • CS-T70 cloning software Provides quick and easy programming of such settings as memory channels and Set modes contents via an external power supply. • OPC-515L dc power cable Allows charging of the battery packs using OPC-478...
... to an Icom transceiver in noisy environments. • OPC-474 cloning cable For transceiver-to-transceiver cloning. • OPC-478/OPC-478UC cloning cable Used for data cloning between transceiver and PC with CS-T70 (cloning software). • CS-T70 cloning software Provides quick and easy programming of such settings as memory channels and Set modes contents via an external power supply. • OPC-515L dc power cable Allows charging of the battery packs using OPC-478...
Instruction Manual
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... channel 30 Selecting bank name indication 35 Selecting memory name indication 35 Selecting the mode 18 Set mode item list 52 Set mode items 53 Setting audio volume 16 Setting DTCS code for DTCS squelch 69 Setting DTCS polarity 69 Setting DTMF transfer speed 67 Setting duplex direction 26 Setting frequency offset 26 Setting subaudible tone for tone squelch 68 Setting the frequency using the dial 19 P - R - INDEX - Partial reset 75 Pocket beep 68 Power OFF 16 Power ON 16 Power...
... channel 30 Selecting bank name indication 35 Selecting memory name indication 35 Selecting the mode 18 Set mode item list 52 Set mode items 53 Setting audio volume 16 Setting DTCS code for DTCS squelch 69 Setting DTCS polarity 69 Setting DTMF transfer speed 67 Setting duplex direction 26 Setting frequency offset 26 Setting subaudible tone for tone squelch 68 Setting the frequency using the dial 19 P - R - INDEX - Partial reset 75 Pocket beep 68 Power OFF 16 Power ON 16 Power...
