Instruction Manual
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... VOX operation, an optional headset and a plug adapter cable are additionally required. Equipment damage may occur. FEATURES ❍ Dust-protection/Splash-resistant construction (IP54*) *Only when the battery pack/case, antenna and jack cover are attached. ❍ Built in - FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation. The IC-V80/ V80E vhf transceiver is designed and build with Icom...
... VOX operation, an optional headset and a plug adapter cable are additionally required. Equipment damage may occur. FEATURES ❍ Dust-protection/Splash-resistant construction (IP54*) *Only when the battery pack/case, antenna and jack cover are attached. ❍ Built in - FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation. The IC-V80/ V80E vhf transceiver is designed and build with Icom...
Instruction Manual
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... turning the equipment off and on a circuit differ- NEVER operate or touch the transceiver with an Icom transceiver. Remove the battery pack or batteries from that interference will need to comply with the instructions, may damage the transceiver. cian for optimal performance when used in accordance with the limits for dust-protection and splash resistance. This may result in a particular installation. Even when the transceiver power...
... turning the equipment off and on a circuit differ- NEVER operate or touch the transceiver with an Icom transceiver. Remove the battery pack or batteries from that interference will need to comply with the instructions, may damage the transceiver. cian for optimal performance when used in accordance with the limits for dust-protection and splash resistance. This may result in a particular installation. Even when the transceiver power...
Instruction Manual
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...-263 13 ■ Battery information 13 4 BASIC OPERATION 14-19 ■ Power ON 14 ■ Adjusting the volume level 14 ■ Adjusting the squelch level 14 ■ Monitor function 14 ■ Mode selection 15 ■ Operating mode selection 16 ■ Setting a tuning step 16 ■ Setting a frequency 16 ■ Receiving 17 ■ Transmitting 17 ■ Key lock function 18 ■ [VOL] function assignment 18 ■ Weather channel operation (U.S.A. version only...
...-263 13 ■ Battery information 13 4 BASIC OPERATION 14-19 ■ Power ON 14 ■ Adjusting the volume level 14 ■ Adjusting the squelch level 14 ■ Monitor function 14 ■ Mode selection 15 ■ Operating mode selection 16 ■ Setting a tuning step 16 ■ Setting a frequency 16 ■ Receiving 17 ■ Transmitting 17 ■ Key lock function 18 ■ [VOL] function assignment 18 ■ Weather channel operation (U.S.A. version only...
Instruction Manual
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...) t MONITOR KEY [MONI] ➥ Push and hold to transmit a 1750 Hz tone burst signal. (p. 22) w ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connect the antenna here. (p. 1) e CONTROL DIAL [VOL] ➥ Adjust the volume level. (p. 14) ➥ During the Set mode, or Initial Set mode, rotate to select a desired option or value. (pp. 38, 43) r EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACKS [SP MIC] Used to /from the [SP/MIC] jack. See page 51 for a list...
...) t MONITOR KEY [MONI] ➥ Push and hold to transmit a 1750 Hz tone burst signal. (p. 22) w ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connect the antenna here. (p. 1) e CONTROL DIAL [VOL] ➥ Adjust the volume level. (p. 14) ➥ During the Set mode, or Initial Set mode, rotate to select a desired option or value. (pp. 38, 43) r EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACKS [SP MIC] Used to /from the [SP/MIC] jack. See page 51 for a list...
Instruction Manual
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... VFO mode, memory mode, a Call channel and a weather channel*, in sequence. (p. 15) *Only the U.S.A. to turn the transceiver power ON or OFF. (p. 14) u UP/DOWN KEYS Push to change the operating frequency. (p. 16) ➥ During memory mode operation, push to select a memory channel. (p. 24) ➥ While scanning, push to change the scanning direction. (pp. 29, 30, 31, 34) ➥ While pushing and holding [MONI], push to set the squelch level...
... VFO mode, memory mode, a Call channel and a weather channel*, in sequence. (p. 15) *Only the U.S.A. to turn the transceiver power ON or OFF. (p. 14) u UP/DOWN KEYS Push to change the operating frequency. (p. 16) ➥ During memory mode operation, push to select a memory channel. (p. 24) ➥ While scanning, push to change the scanning direction. (pp. 29, 30, 31, 34) ➥ While pushing and holding [MONI], push to set the squelch level...
Instruction Manual
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...; D isplays the operating frequency, memory channel, Set modes contents and a variety of other information. 11 • The decimal point blinks during scan. 12 ➥ D uring memory mode operation, the programmed memory name is displayed. 13 y BATTERY INDICATOR (p. 13) 14 ➥ " " (battery indicators) appear when the battery 15 pack/case is attached. ➥ " " appears when the battery pack must be changed, 16 or batteries must be replaced. 17 18...
...; D isplays the operating frequency, memory channel, Set modes contents and a variety of other information. 11 • The decimal point blinks during scan. 12 ➥ D uring memory mode operation, the programmed memory name is displayed. 13 y BATTERY INDICATOR (p. 13) 14 ➥ " " (battery indicators) appear when the battery 15 pack/case is attached. ➥ " " appears when the battery pack must be changed, 16 or batteries must be replaced. 17 18...
Instruction Manual
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... Icom radios or Icom chargers. Use and charge only specified Icom battery packs with clean water, without rubbing them, and see a doctor immediately. R WARNING! NEVER use or leave battery pack in direct sunlight may result in this instruction manual. R DANGER! Only Icom battery packs are tested and approved for the BP-265 Li-Ion battery) Misuse of battery performance. R DANGER! Never use a wet battery. NEVER incinerate a used battery pack since internal battery...
... Icom radios or Icom chargers. Use and charge only specified Icom battery packs with clean water, without rubbing them, and see a doctor immediately. R WARNING! NEVER use or leave battery pack in direct sunlight may result in this instruction manual. R DANGER! Only Icom battery packs are tested and approved for the BP-265 Li-Ion battery) Misuse of battery performance. R DANGER! Never use a wet battery. NEVER incinerate a used battery pack since internal battery...
Instruction Manual
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... Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery 16 pack must be reduced. 12 13 14 The supplied battery pack, charger, and AC adapter dif- If the battery must be detached from the battery charger. 3 Continuing to charge the battery beyond the specified time for optimum life and operation. 17 18 19 10 DO NOT charge or leave the battery in direct sunlight. The charger is...
... Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery 16 pack must be reduced. 12 13 14 The supplied battery pack, charger, and AC adapter dif- If the battery must be detached from the battery charger. 3 Continuing to charge the battery beyond the specified time for optimum life and operation. 17 18 19 10 DO NOT charge or leave the battery in direct sunlight. The charger is...
Instruction Manual
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... 13 hrs. Remove the battery pack/case when it won't be used . Charging the battery pack, or replacing the batteries in the transceiver. 3 BATTERY CHARGING ■ Battery case (BP-263) When using it. • Never use batteries whose insulated covering is damaged. NOTE: When the battery case is attached, the battery pro- q R emove the battery case if it dry before using the battery case (BP-263), install 6 × AA (LR6) size alkaline batteries, as...
... 13 hrs. Remove the battery pack/case when it won't be used . Charging the battery pack, or replacing the batteries in the transceiver. 3 BATTERY CHARGING ■ Battery case (BP-263) When using it. • Never use batteries whose insulated covering is damaged. NOTE: When the battery case is attached, the battery pro- q R emove the battery case if it dry before using the battery case (BP-263), install 6 × AA (LR6) size alkaline batteries, as...
Instruction Manual
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... a signal is received: • The squelch is opened and the audio is fully charged, or the BP-263 battery case has brand new alkaline batteries (pp. 11-13). q Set the operating frequency. (p. 16) w Push [FUNC](M), and then push [H/M/L](9) to select the output power between High (5.5 W), Mid (2.5 W) and Low (0.5 W). • "H," "M," or "L" appears according to set the desired volume level. (p. 14) • The volume level is displayed on the LCD...
... a signal is received: • The squelch is opened and the audio is fully charged, or the BP-263 battery case has brand new alkaline batteries (pp. 11-13). q Set the operating frequency. (p. 16) w Push [FUNC](M), and then push [H/M/L](9) to select the output power between High (5.5 W), Mid (2.5 W) and Low (0.5 W). • "H," "M," or "L" appears according to set the desired volume level. (p. 14) • The volume level is displayed on the LCD...
Instruction Manual
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... ENT] to exit the Set mode. These interruptions cease when the weather alert function is ON. D Weather alert function NOAA broadcast stations transmit weather alert tones before important weather announcements. D Weather channel selection q P ush [VFO/MR/CALL] several times to select the weather channel mode. • Weather channel mode display w Push [] or [] to start a weather channel scan. w Turn the weather alert function ON in the Set mode. NOTE: While receiving a signal on a frequency other than the Weather alert frequency, the receiving signal will be...
... ENT] to exit the Set mode. These interruptions cease when the weather alert function is ON. D Weather alert function NOAA broadcast stations transmit weather alert tones before important weather announcements. D Weather channel selection q P ush [VFO/MR/CALL] several times to select the weather channel mode. • Weather channel mode display w Push [] or [] to start a weather channel scan. w Turn the weather alert function ON in the Set mode. NOTE: While receiving a signal on a frequency other than the Weather alert frequency, the receiving signal will be...
Instruction Manual
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... change the scan direction, push [] or []. VFO frequency Memory (Call) channel • Memory scan watch 5 sec. e P ush [FUNC](M), and then [SET](8) several times to select a desired scan type between "P1," "P2," "P3" or "AL." • "AL" for full scan, "P1," "P2" and "P3" for programmed scan between the programmed scan edge channels "1A"-"1b," "2A"- This scan is useful for checking for signals within a specific frequency range, such...
... change the scan direction, push [] or []. VFO frequency Memory (Call) channel • Memory scan watch 5 sec. e P ush [FUNC](M), and then [SET](8) several times to select a desired scan type between "P1," "P2," "P3" or "AL." • "AL" for full scan, "P1," "P2" and "P3" for programmed scan between the programmed scan edge channels "1A"-"1b," "2A"- This scan is useful for checking for signals within a specific frequency range, such...
Instruction Manual
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... were away from the transceiver. r Push [# ENT] to 8 the left. You can be set for calls using the same tone or code. D Pocket beep The pocket beep function uses subaudible tones or DTCS codes for calling, and can silently wait for repeater and tone squelch/pocket beep operation. 8 TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP ■ Tone/DTCS squelch and pocket beep 1 D Tone squelch and DTCS squelch The tone squelch (CTCSS) or DTCS squelch opens only when receiving a signal that someone...
... were away from the transceiver. r Push [# ENT] to 8 the left. You can be set for calls using the same tone or code. D Pocket beep The pocket beep function uses subaudible tones or DTCS codes for calling, and can silently wait for repeater and tone squelch/pocket beep operation. 8 TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP ■ Tone/DTCS squelch and pocket beep 1 D Tone squelch and DTCS squelch The tone squelch (CTCSS) or DTCS squelch opens only when receiving a signal that someone...
Instruction Manual
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... as the code setting. e R otate [VOL] to select the DTCS polarity item (dtP). q P ush [FUNC](M), and then [SET](8) to exit the Set mode. Repeater tone Function OFF TX/RX: Normal polarity TX: Normal, RX: Reverse Tone squelch with pocket beep e Operate the transceiver in sequence. 8 TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP D Setting DTCS polarity For DTCS operation, the polarity setting is different, the DTCS squelch never opens, even when receiving a signal...
... as the code setting. e R otate [VOL] to select the DTCS polarity item (dtP). q P ush [FUNC](M), and then [SET](8) to exit the Set mode. Repeater tone Function OFF TX/RX: Normal polarity TX: Normal, RX: Reverse Tone squelch with pocket beep e Operate the transceiver in sequence. 8 TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP D Setting DTCS polarity For DTCS operation, the polarity setting is different, the DTCS squelch never opens, even when receiving a signal...
Instruction Manual
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... CTCSS tone frequency or DTCS code is used for a tone frequency or 5 DTCS code. lected. 8 e P ush [FUNC](M), and then [T.SCAN](3) to start a tone scan. 9 • To change the scan direction, push [] or []. 10 r W hen a tone frequency or DTCS code is matched, the squelch opens and the tone frequency or code is tempo- 11 rarily programmed into the selected mode. 12 • When a tone frequency or DTCS code is activated. • Beep tones sound and " " blinks. No indication : Cannot be used...
... CTCSS tone frequency or DTCS code is used for a tone frequency or 5 DTCS code. lected. 8 e P ush [FUNC](M), and then [T.SCAN](3) to start a tone scan. 9 • To change the scan direction, push [] or []. 10 r W hen a tone frequency or DTCS code is matched, the squelch opens and the tone frequency or code is tempo- 11 rarily programmed into the selected mode. 12 • When a tone frequency or DTCS code is activated. • Beep tones sound and " " blinks. No indication : Cannot be used...
Instruction Manual
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version transceivers. NOTE: When the display type setting (pp. 27, 46) is used to change the settings of Set mode items do not appear. • Tuning step (p. 40) 11 12 13 • Scan resume setting (p. 40) 14 15 • Function key timer (p. 40) 16 17 18 • Microphone gain (p. 41) • VOX gain (p. 41) • Weather alert* (p. 41) • TX permission (p. 41) • LCD backlight...
version transceivers. NOTE: When the display type setting (pp. 27, 46) is used to change the settings of Set mode items do not appear. • Tuning step (p. 40) 11 12 13 • Scan resume setting (p. 40) 14 15 • Function key timer (p. 40) 16 17 18 • Microphone gain (p. 41) • VOX gain (p. 41) • Weather alert* (p. 41) • TX permission (p. 41) • LCD backlight...
Instruction Manual
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... transmitting. (Receive only) • tX .ON : Allows transmitting. (default) D Weather alert U.S.A. tive to your headset performance). 41 D Microphone gain Sets the microphone gain to between 1 and 10. 10 SET MODES D LCD backlight Selects the LCD backlight function. • LIG.OF • LIG.ON • LIG.At : Turns the backlight function OFF. : L ights continuously while the transceiver is ON. : Turns ON when an operation occurs, and turns OFF...
... transmitting. (Receive only) • tX .ON : Allows transmitting. (default) D Weather alert U.S.A. tive to your headset performance). 41 D Microphone gain Sets the microphone gain to between 1 and 10. 10 SET MODES D LCD backlight Selects the LCD backlight function. • LIG.OF • LIG.ON • LIG.At : Turns the backlight function OFF. : L ights continuously while the transceiver is ON. : Turns ON when an operation occurs, and turns OFF...
Instruction Manual
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... displayed frequency is used for 1 sec. pp. 11-13 • Set the TX permission setting to select the p. 15 12 weather channel mode is • Push [VFO/MR/CALL] several times to a suitable level. to cancel the key lock function. • The memory mode, Call channel mode, or • Push [VFO/MR/CALL] several times to a service center. 1 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. 2 The transceiver does not turn...
... displayed frequency is used for 1 sec. pp. 11-13 • Set the TX permission setting to select the p. 15 12 weather channel mode is • Push [VFO/MR/CALL] several times to a suitable level. to cancel the key lock function. • The memory mode, Call channel mode, or • Push [VFO/MR/CALL] several times to a service center. 1 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. 2 The transceiver does not turn...
Instruction Manual
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...) • OPC-515L dc power cable Allows charging of the battery packs using a 12 V DC power source instead of the AC adapter. (For all chargers) • MB-124 belt clip Exclusive alligator-type belt clip. 51 • FA-B2E vhf antenna The same antenna that provides convenient operation while hanging the transceiver on your dealer for hands-free operation: clip the HM-153L (with the charger, depending on the version. Some...
...) • OPC-515L dc power cable Allows charging of the battery packs using a 12 V DC power source instead of the AC adapter. (For all chargers) • MB-124 belt clip Exclusive alligator-type belt clip. 51 • FA-B2E vhf antenna The same antenna that provides convenient operation while hanging the transceiver on your dealer for hands-free operation: clip the HM-153L (with the charger, depending on the version. Some...
Instruction Manual
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... returns to suit your operating 8 environment (including your headset performance). 9 • Set the microphone gain before setting the VOX gain in the Set mode, you speak into the microphone, without needing to push [PTT]; An optional HS-94, HS-95 or HS-97 headset and the OPC-2004 plug adapter cable are also required for 1 sec. to turn the power OFF. w R emove the jack cover. (p. 2) e C onnect the optional...
... returns to suit your operating 8 environment (including your headset performance). 9 • Set the microphone gain before setting the VOX gain in the Set mode, you speak into the microphone, without needing to push [PTT]; An optional HS-94, HS-95 or HS-97 headset and the OPC-2004 plug adapter cable are also required for 1 sec. to turn the power OFF. w R emove the jack cover. (p. 2) e C onnect the optional...