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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VHF TRANSCEIVER

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.

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FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing the IC-V8 FM transceiver. This transceiver is designed for those who require quality, performance and outstanding reliability under the most demanding conditions.
D FEATURES 5.5 W of ample output power MIL-STD810 grade durability CTCSS and DTCS encoder/decoder standard Optional DTMF decoder

IMPORTANT

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the transceiver.
Icom, Icom Inc. and the are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries. i

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EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
The explicit denitions below apply to this instruction manual.
WORD R WARING CAUTION NOTE DEFINITION Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may occur. Equipment damage may occur. If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk of personal injury, re or electric shock.

PRECAUTIONS

RWARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the
antenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical.
RWARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with a
headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels. Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume operation. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use.
NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source that is DC
fused at more than 5 A. Accidental reverse connection will be protected by this fuse, but higher fuse values will not give any protection against such accidents and the transceiver will be ruined.

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PRECAUTIONS continued
NEVER attempt to charge alkaline or dry cell batteries. Be aware that external DC power connections will charge batteries inside the battery case. This will damage not only the battery case but also the transceiver. DO NOT push the PTT when not actually desiring to transmit. Place the unit in a secure place to avoid inadvertent use by children.
DO NOT operate the transceiver near unshielded electrical
blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere.
AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or in
areas with temperatures below 10C (+14F) or above +60C (+140F). The use of non-Icom battery packs/chargers may impair transceiver performance and invalidate the warranty. Even when the transceiver power is OFF, a slight current still ows in the circuits. Remove the battery pack or case from the transceiver when not using it for a long time. Otherwise, the battery pack or installed Ni-Cd batteries will become exhausted. For USA only: Caution: Changes or modications to this transceiver, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this transceiver under FCC regulations.

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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Accessories included with the transceiver:

q w t e

q Antenna 1 w Belt clip (w/screws) 1 e 2251 OPT sheet 1 r AC Adapter* 1 t Battery pack*/Battery case* 1 y Battery charging stand* 1 *Not supplied with some versions.

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SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION
CAUTION To ensure that your exposure to RF electromagnetic energy is within the FCC allowable limits, always adhere to the following guidelines: DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as this may damage the radio and may also cause you to exceed FCC RF exposure limits. A proper antenna is the antenna supplied with this radio by the manufacturer or an antenna specifically authorized by the manufacturer for use with this radio. DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (50% duty cycle). Transmitting more than 50% of the time can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded. The radio is transmitting when the TX indicator is lit. You can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the PTT switch. ALWAYS use Icom authorized accessories (antennas, batteries, belt clips, speaker/mics, etc.). Use of unauthorized accessories can cause the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded.

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D Key pad
[AFUNC] Access to secondary function. [BCALL] Select the call channel. (p. 25) [CMR] Selects a memory mode. (p. 25) After pushing [AFUNC], entering into memory programming/editing mode. (pgs. 26, 28) After pushing [AFUNC], programs/transfers VFO/memory or call channel contents into memory channel/VFO when pushed for 1 sec. (pgs. 26, 28) [DCLR] Selects VFO mode, aborts direct frequency input, or cancels scanning, etc. (pgs. 16, 33) [1TONE] Input digit 1 during frequency input, memory channel selection, etc. (pgs. 16, 25) After pushing [AFUNC], selects the subaudible tone function. (pgs. 21, 37) [2P.BEEP] Input digit 2 during frequency input, memory channel selection, etc. (pgs. 16, 25) After pushing [AFUNC], turn the pocket beep function ON and OFF (p. 39) [3T.SCAN] Input digit 3 during frequency input, memory channel selection, etc. (pgs. 16, 25) After pushing [AFUNC], starts the tone scanning. (pgs. 23, 40)

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D Key pad (Continued)
[4DUP] Input digit 4 during frequency input, memory channel selection, etc. (pgs. 16, 25) After pushing [AFUNC], selects a duplex function (duplex, +duplex, simplex). (p. 21) [5SCAN] Input digit 5 during frequency input, memory channel selection, etc. (pgs. 16, 25) After pushing [AFUNC], starts scanning. (p. 33) [6SKIP] Input digit 6 during frequency input, memory channel selection, etc. (pgs. 16, 25) After pushing [AFUNC], sets and cancels skip setting for memory skip scan during memory mode. (p. 34) [7PRIO] Input digit 7 during frequency input, memory channel selection, etc. (pgs. 16, 25) After pushing [AFUNC], starts the priority watch. (p. 35) [8SET] Input digit 8 during frequency input, memory channel selection, etc. (pgs. 16, 25) After pushing [AFUNC], enters into the SET MODE. (p. 48) [9HI/LO] Input digit 9 during frequency input, memory channel selection, etc. (pgs. 16, 25) After pushing [AFUNC], switches between high and low output power. (p. 19)

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[0DTMF-M] Input digit 0 during frequency input, memory channel selection, etc. (pgs. 16, 25) After pushing [AFUNC], enters into the DTMF memory mode. (p. 30) [OPTION] Selects an optional pager or code squelch operation mode. (p. 43) ] [#ENT Sets the frequency even if the full 6-digits of frequency have not been entered. (p. 16) After pushing [AFUNC], switches key pad lock function ON and OFF when pushed for 1 sec. Lock all keys, except [POWER], [PTT], [SQL] and audio level adjustment. (p. 19)

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I Function display

e r ty u

!5 !4 !3

!0 !1 !2

q FUNCTION INDICATOR Appears while a secondary function is being accessed. w SKIP CHANNEL INDICATOR Appears when the selected memory channel is set as a skip channel. (p. 34) e DUPLEX INDICATOR Either or + appears during repeater operation (p. 21). r TONE ENCODER INDICATOR Appears when tone encoder is in use. (p. 21) t POCKET BEEP INDICATOR Appears during pocket beep operation (p. 39). y TONE SQUELCH INDICATOR Appears when tone squelch is in use. (p. 37) u DTCS INDICATOR Appears when DTCS tone is in use. (p. 37) i TRANSMIT INDICATOR Appears during transmit. (p. 19)

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I Function display (continued)
o SIGNAL INDICATOR Appears when the channel is busy and shows receiving signal strength as below.
Weak RX Signal level Strong
!0 LOW POWER INDICATOR Appears when low output power is selected. (p. 19) !1 KEY LOCK INDICATOR (p. 19) Appears when the key lock function is ON. !2 FREQUENCY READOUT Shows operating frequency, channel number or channel names, depending on display type (p. 20). !3 MEMORY CHANNEL INDICATOR Indicates the selected memory channel number or other items such as the call channel, etc. (p. 25) !4 MEMORY MODE INDICATOR Appears while in memory mode or channel number indication mode. (p. 25) !5 AUTO POWER OFF INDICATOR Appears while the auto power OFF function is activated. (p. 52)

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BATTERY PACKS
I Battery pack replacement

D BATTERY PACKS

Charging period Battery Voltage Capacity pack Battery case for AA (LR6)6 alkaline 7.2 V 1100 mAh 7.2 V 1650 mAh 7.2 V 600 mAh BC-146 BC-119N, BC-144N or BC-121 N/A 1.5 hrs. 2.0 hrs. 1.0 hr. Battery life*1
BP-208N BP-209N BP-210N BP-222N
N/A 12 hrs. 18.5 hrs. 6.5 hrs.

*2 7.5 hrs. 11 hrs 4 hrs

*1 Operating periods are calculated under the following conditions; Tx : Rx : standby =5 : 5 : 90, power save function: auto setting is activated *2 Operating period depends on the alkaline cells used.

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I Battery caution
CAUTION! NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack (or charging terminals of the transceiver). Also, current may ow into nearby metal objects such as a necklace, so be careful when placing battery packs (or the transceiver) in handbags, etc. Simply carrying with or placing near metal objects such as a necklace, etc. causes shorting. This will damage not only the battery pack, but also the transceiver. NEVER incinerate used battery packs. Internal battery gas may cause an explosion. NEVER immerse the battery pack in water. If the battery pack becomes wet, be sure to wipe it dry BEFORE attaching it to the transceiver. Clean the battery terminals to avoid rust or poor contact. Keep battery contacts clean. Its a good idea to clean battery terminals once a week. If your battery pack seems to have no capacity even after being charged, completely discharge it by leaving the power ON overnight. Then, fully charge the battery pack again. If the battery pack still does not retain a charge (or only very little charge), a new battery pack must be purchased (p. 62).

I Setting audio/squelch level

D To set the audio level

Rotate [VOL] to set the desired audio level while receiving a signal.
When no signal is received, push and hold [SQL] while setting the audio level. When [VOL] is assigned as tuning dial, push [Y]/[Z] to adjust the audio output level. (pgs. 17, 53) [VOL]
D To set the squelch level
While pushing [SQL], push [Y]/[Z] to set the squelch level.
The squelch level 1 is loose squelch, 10 is tight squelch. When [VOL] is assigned as tuning dial, rotate [VOL] while [SQL] is pushed. (pgs. 17, 53)

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I Receive and transmit
q Push [POWER] for 1 sec. to turn the power ON. w Adjust audio volume to the desired level. e Set a frequency.
When a signal is received:
Squelch opens and audio is emitted from the speaker. Signal indicator shows the relative signal strength level. r Push [AFUNC], then push [9H/L] to toggle output power between

high and low.

L appears when low output power is selected. t Push and hold [PTT] to transmit, then speak into the microphone. TX appears. Do not hold the microphone too close to your mouth or speak too loudly. This may distort the signal. y Release [PTT] to receive.
For your information Monitor function: Push and hold [SQL] to listen to weak signals that do not open the squelch.

I Key lock function

The key lock function prevents accidental frequency changes and function activation. ] for Push [AFUNC] then push [#ENT 1 sec. to toggle the function ON and OFF.
appears while the lock function is activated. [POWER], [PTT], [VOL] and [SQL] can be operated regardless of this setting. Push

Appears 19

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I Display type

INITIAL SET MODE
The transceiver has 3 display types to match your operating style. The display type is selected in the INITIAL SET MODE (p. 53). Frequency Indication type Displays operating frequency.
Channel Number Indication type Displays memory channel number. In this type only pre-programmed memory channel numbers are displayed. VFO mode cannot be selected.

When the channel indication type is selected, only the following functions can be performed. - Scan function (p. 32) - Output power setting (p. 19) - DTMF memory function (p. 30) - Key lock function (p. 19) - Scan pause timer setting, function key timer setting and LCD backlight setting in SET MODE (p. 49)
Channel Name Indication type Displays memory channel name you have assigned. In this display pre-programmed memory channel names are displayed. VFO mode is selectable.
Programmed frequencies are indicated pre-programmed in the selected memory channel. Push and hold [SQL] to display the operating frequency.

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REPEATER OPERATION

I General

When using a repeater, the transmit frequency is shifted from the receive frequency by the offset frequency. It is convenient to program repeater information into memory channels.
q Set the receive frequency (repeater output frequency). w Push [AFUNC], then push [4DUP] several times to select or +. indicates the transmit frequency is shifted down; + indicates the transmit frequency is shifted up. Blinking or + indicates the reversed duplex mode is selected in SET MODE (p. 48). e Push [AFUNC], then push [1TONE] to activate the subaudible
tone encoder, if required.
appears Select the desired subaudible tone frequency, if necessary. (p. 22) r Push and hold [PTT] to transmit. The displayed frequency automatically changes to the transmit frequency (repeater input frequency). If OFF appears, check the offset frequency (p. 22) and direction. t Release [PTT] to receive. y Push and hold [SQL] to check whether the other stations trans-
mit signal can be directly received or not.
About reversed duplex mode
When the reversed duplex mode is selected, the receive frequency shifts. (Transmit frequency shifts in normal duplex mode.) Each receive and transmit frequency is shown in the table below with the following conditions;
Inputed freq.: 145.30 MHz Reversed OFF ON Direction : (negative) Rx frequency 145.30 MHz 144.70 MHz Offset frequency : 0.6 MHz Tx frequency 144.70 MHz 145.30 MHz

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enter into the channel name programming mode.
The character to be edited blinks. r Rotate [VOL] to select a character. t Push [Y] to move to the right, [Z] to
move to the left. Up to 5 characters can be used for channel name.
Usable characters are; AZ, 09, space, +, , =, , /, [, and ] y Push [#ENT ] to x and exit the channel name programming

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I Memory transferring
Memory (call) channel contents can be transferred to the VFO or to another memory channel.

D Memory/call VFO

q Select the memory (call) channel to be [VOL]
transferred: Push [CMR] or [BCALL] to select memory (call) mode. Push [Y] or [Z] to select the memory channel.
When [VOL] is assigned as tuning dial, rotate [VOL] to select the memory channel. (pgs. 17, 53) w Push [AFUNC], then push [CMR] for
[CMR] [Y] [Z] [AFUNC] [BCALL] [8SET]
1 sec. to transfer the selected memory contents to the VFO.
VFO mode is selected automatically.
D Memory/call call/memory
q Select the memory (call) channel to be transferred: Push [CMR] or [BCALL] to select the memory (call) mode. Push [Y] or [Z] to select the memory channel. When [VOL] is assigned as tuning dial, rotate [VOL] to select the memory channel. (pgs. 17, 53) w Push [AFUNC], then push [CMR] momentarily.

-- and X blink.

e Push [Y] or [Z] to select the target memory. When [VOL] is assigned as tuning dial, rotate [VOL] to select the target channel. (pgs. 17, 53) r Push [AFUNC], then push [CMR] for 1 sec.
Memory mode is selected and the contents are transferred to the target memory.

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D Clearing a memory
q Push [AFUNC], then push [C MR] to [VOL]
enter the memory transfer mode.
X and a memory channel number blink. w Push [Y] or [Z] to select the memory [CMR] [Y] [Z] [AFUNC] [BCALL] [8SET]

channel to be cleared.

When [VOL] is assigned as tuning dial, rotate [VOL] to select the memory channel. (pgs. 17, 53) The call channel cannot be cleared. e Push [AFUNC], then push [CMR] mo-
mentarily. r Push [AFUNC], then push [CMR] for 1 sec.
Perform step e and r operations within 1.5 sec, otherwise the memory clearing is cancelled and the transceiver returns to the memory mode. The contents of the selected memory are cleared. t Push [DCLR] to return to regular operation.

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I Programming a DTMF code
The transceiver has 5 DTMF memory channels (d0 to d4) for storage of often-used DTMF codes of up to 24 digits.
q Push [AFUNC], then push [0 DTMF-M] to

DTMF MEMORY

enter the DTMF memory.
One of d0 to d4 appears. w Rotate [VOL] to select the desired channel. e Push [AFUNC], then push [0DTMF-M] for

1 sec. to enter the DTMF programming mode.
_ _ _ _ _ appears. Programmed memories can be cleared in this way. r Push the digit keys, [A FUNC], [BCALL], [CMR], [DCLR],

[OPTION] and [#ENT

] to enter the desired DTMF code.
A maximum of 24 digits can be input. [OPTION] enters as E, [#ENT ] enters as F. If a digit is mistakenly input, push [SQL] or [PTT] momentarily then repeat from step q. t Push [SQL] or [PTT] to input the digits and exit the DTMF pro-

gramming mode.

Programmed DTMF codes sound when [SQL] is pushed to exit.

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I Transmitting a DTMF code
D Using a DTMF memory channel
q Push [AFUNC], then push [0DTMF-M] to enter the DTMF mem-
w Rotate [VOL] to select the desired channel. e Push [SQL] or [PTT] to exit the DTMF memory mode. r While pushing [PTT], push [SQL] to transmit the selected DTMF

memory.

After the DTMF code is transmitted, the transceiver returns to receive automatically.
D Manual DTMF code transmission
While pushing [PTT], push digit keys, AF to transmit a DTMF code manually.
USING INITIAL SET MODE I DTMF transmission speed
When slow DTMF transmission speeds are required with DTMF memory transmission (as for some repeaters), the transceivers rate of DTMF transmission can be adjusted.
q While pushing [Y] and [Z], turn the power
on to enter INITIAL SET MODE. w Push [Y] or [Z] several times until dtd appears. e Rotate [VOL] to select the desired DTMF transmission speed.
Four speeds are available: 1 (100 msec. intervals) is the fastest; 5 (500 msec. intervals) is the slowest. r Push [#ENT

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I Scan types

PROGRAMMED SCAN

Start 1A 2A Band edge 3A End 1b 2b 3b Scan edges Scan Jump Programmed scan P1 scans between 1A and 1b, P2 scans between 2A and 2b, and P3 scans between 3A and 3b frequencies.

SCAN OPERATION

Band edge

MEMORY (SKIP) SCAN

Mch 1 Mch 0 Mch 99 Mch 10 Mch 9 Mch 8 Mch 2 Mch 3 Mch 4 Mch 5

PRIORITY WATCH

Priority memory channel watch
VFO frequency 145.20 MHz 5 sec.

Priority channel

50 msec.

Mch 3 Mch 2 Mch 4

Priority memory channel scan

Memory scan

Mch 1 Mch 5

Mch 99

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I Programmed scan

Programmed scan repeatedly scans between two user programmed frequencies (memory channels 1A3A and 1b3b) or scans between upper and lower band edges. This scan is useful for checking for signals within a specic frequency range such as repeater output frequencies, etc. Scans between lower (start) and high (stop) frequency. q Push [DCLR] to select VFO mode, if necessary. w Push [AFUNC], then push [5SCAN] to start the scan, then a selected scan edge appears as P1, P2, P3 or AL.
To change the scan edge, push [AFUNC] then push [8SET] several times until the desired scan edge appears. AL for full scan, P1, P2 and P3 for programmed scan between the programmed scan edge channels as 1A1b, 2A2b and 3A3b. To change the scan direction, push [Y] or [Z]. When [VOL] is assigned as tuning dial, rotate [VOL] to change the scan direction. (pgs. 17, 53)
e Push [DCLR] to stop the scan. NOTE: Scan edges, 1A3A/1b3b, must be programmed in advance. Program them in the same manner as regular memory channels. (p. 26)
If the same frequencies are programmed into the scan edges, programmed scan will not proceed.

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I Memory scan
Memory scan repeatedly scans all programmed memory channels, except those set as skip channels.
q Push [CMR] to select memory mode, if necessary.

X appears.

w Push [AFUNC], then push [5SCAN] to start the scan.
To change the scan direction, push [Y] or [Z]. When [VOL] is assigned as tuning dial, rotate [VOL] to change the scan direction. (pgs. 17, 53)
e Push [DCLR] to stop the scan.

I Skip channels

In order to speed up the scan interval, you can set memory channels you dont wish to scan as skip channels.
w Select a memory channel to set as a skip channel. e Push [AFUNC], then push [6SKIP] to toggle the skip setting ON and OFF.
SKIP appears when the channel is set as a skip channel. Push

SKIP appears

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I Priority watch

Priority watch checks for signals on priority channels while operating on a VFO frequency.
D Memory or call channel watch
While operating on a VFO frequency, memory or call channel watch monitors for signals in the selected memory or call channel every 5 sec.
q Select the desired memory channel or the call channel. w Push [DCLR] to select VFO mode. e Push [AFUNC], then push [7PRIO] to start watching. VFO is displayed, then the decimal point., on the frequency readout blinks. The priority channel is monitored every 5 sec. When the signal is detected on the priority channel, the watching is paused according to the setting of the scan resume condition. r Push [DCLR] to stop watching.

D Memory scan watch

While operating on a VFO frequency or the call channel, memory scan watch monitors for signals in each memory channel in sequence, every 5 sec. q Push [CMR] to select memory mode, if necessary.
w Push [AFUNC], then push [5SCAN] to start the memory scan. e Push [AFUNC], then push [7PRIO] to start the watching.
VFO is displayed, then the decimal point., on the frequency readout blinks. When the signal is detected on the priority channel, the watching is paused according to the setting of the scan resume condition.
r Push [DCLR] to stop the watching.

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I Scan resume condition
When a signal is received during scanning, the scan resume condition determines what action the transceiver takes. The transceiver has 2 scan resume conditions available as illustrated at right. Use SET MODE to select the one which best suits your needs.
q Push [AFUNC], then push [8SET] to enter SET MODE. w Push [Y] or [Z] several times until SCP or SCt appears. e Rotate [VOL] to select the desired scan resume condition. Pause scan: When receiving a signal, scan pauses on the signal until it disappears. Resumes 2 sec. after the signal disappears. Timer scan: When receiving a signal, scan pauses on the signal for 5 sec., 10 sec. or 15 sec., then resumes. r Push [#ENT

Pause scan

Timer scan
] to set and exit SET MODE.

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SUBAUDIBLE TONES

I Tone squelch

D Operation
The tone squelch opens only when receiving a signal containing a matching subaudible tone. You can silently wait for calls from group members using the same tone. q Set the operating frequency.
Set the AF and squelch to the desired level as the normal operation.
w Set the desired subaudible tone in the SET MODE.
See page 38 for programming.
e Push [AFUNC], then push [1TONE].
Repeat several times until appears when selecting CTCSS, or D appears when selecting DTCS.
r When the received signal includes a matching tone, squelch opens and the signal can be heard.
When the received signals tone does not match, tone squelch does not open, however, the S-indicator shows signal strength. To open the squelch manually, push and hold [SQL].
t Operate the transceiver in the normal way. y To cancel the tone squelch, push [AFUNC], then push [1TONE].
Repeat several times until or D disappears.
NOTE: The transceiver has 50 tone frequencies and consequently their spacing is narrow compared to units having 38 tones. Therefore, some tone frequencies may receive interference from adjacent tone frequencies. To prevent interference from adjacent tone frequencies, using the frequencies as in the following table, is recommended. Recommended tone frequencies

Repeat several times to select the tone condition or type to be scanned. (One of , or D appears) The tone scan can be operated even if the tone condition or type is not selected.
e Push [AFUNC], then push [3T.SCAN] to start the tone scan.
To change the scanning direction, push [Y] or [Z].
r When the CTCSS tone frequency or DTCS code is matched, the squelch opens and the tone frequency or code is temporarily programmed into the selected mode such as memory or call channel.
The tone scan pauses when a CTCSS tone frequency or 3-digit DTCS code is detected. The decoded CTCSS tone frequency or 3-digit DTCS code is used for the tone encoder or tone encoder/decoder depending on the selected tone condition or type in step w. - No indication : Cannot be used for operation. - : CTCSS tone encoder - : CTCSS tone encoder/decoder - D : DTCS tone encoder/decoder
t Push [DCLR] to stop the scan.

F MR TX F MR

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PAGER/CODE SQUELCH

I Pager function

Optional UT-108 required

This function uses DTMF codes for paging and can be used as a message pager to confirm you of a callers identification even when you leave the transceiver temporarily unattended.
Pager selective code (push [PTT])

Beep Beep Beep

Answer back (manual)

eep p B Bee Beep

Set both transceivers to either code squelch or non-coded operation

Communication

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10 PAGER/CODE SQUELCH

I Code programming

D Before programming

The pager and code squelch functions require ID codes and a group code. These codes are 3-digit DTMF codes and must be written into the code channels before operation. q Decide the ID code of each transceiver and a group code for your group. w Decide whether you want to return to normal operation or code squelch operation after a connection is made. e Program the ID code, group code and transmit codes (other stations codes) as below. D Code channel assignment
ID OR CODE CHANNEL GROUP CODE NUMBER Your ID code Other parties ID code Group code Memory space* One of 16 P RECEIVE ACCEPT OR RECEIVE INHIBIT Receive accept only Receive inhibit should be programmed in each channel. Receive accept must be programmed. Receive inhibit only.
*Channel CP automatically memorizes an ID code when receiving a pager call. The contents in channel CP cannot be changed manually.

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PAGER/CODE SQUELCH 10

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I INITIAL SET MODE

POWER ON

The INITIAL SET MODE is accessed at power on and allows you to set seldom-changed settings. In this way, you can customize transceiver operations to suit your preference and operating style. D Entering INITIAL SET MODE q While pushing [Y] and [Z], turn power ON. w Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired item. e Rotate [VOL] to select the condition or value.
To exit set mode, push [#ENT ]. [#ENT ] [VOL] [POWER] [Y] [Z]
D Key-touch beep Turns key-touch beep emission ON and OFF. Default: ON
D Time-out timer To prevent accidental prolonged transmission, F TX MR etc., the transceiver has a time-out timer. This function cuts a transmission OFF after 130 min. of continuous transmission. This timer can be cancelled. tOt.OF : The time-out timer is turned OFF. (default) tOt. 130 : The transmission is cut OFF after the set period elapses.

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U.S.A. version only D Auto repeater The auto repeater function automatically F TX MR turns ON or OFF the duplex operation and tone encoder. The offset and repeater tone is not changed by the auto repeater function. F TX MR Reset these frequencies, if necessary. RPt.OF : The auto repeater function is turned OFF. RPt.R1 : Activates for duplex only. (default)
D Auto power-off The transceiver can be set to automatically F MR turn OFF after a specied period with a beep when no key operations are performed. 30 min., 1 hour, 2 hours and OFF (default) F can be specied. The specied period is re- AO MR tained even when the transceiver is turned OFF by the auto power-off function. To cancel the function, select POF.OF in this set mode. D Repeater lock-out Selects lockout type from repeater, busy and OFF. RLO.RP : The repeater lockout is turned ON. RLO.bu : The busy lockout is turned ON. RLO.OF : No lockout is activated. (default)

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D Squelch delay Selects squelch delay from short and long to prevent repeated opening and closing of the squelch during reception of the same signal. Sqt. S: The squelch closes in short delay. (default) Sqt. L: The squelch closes in long delay.
D DTMF speed F TX MR The rate at which DTMF memories send individual DTMF characters can be set to accommodate operating needs. 1: 100 msec. interval; 5.0 cps speed (default) 2: 200 msec. interval; 2.5 cps speed 3: 300 msec. interval; 1.6 cps speed 5: 500 msec. interval; 1.0 cps speed (cps=characters/sec.) D Dial assignment Selects [VOL] control action from AF volume and tuning dial. tOP.VO : AF volume (default) tOP.dI : Tuning dial
D Display type Selects LCD indication type from frequency, channel number and channel names. dSP.FR : Shows frequency (default) dSP.CH : Shows channel number* dSP.Nm: Shows channel names

CLONING CABLE

to the [SP] jack of the

master and sub-transceivers.
The master transceiver is used to send data to the sub-transceiver. w While pushing [AFUNC] and [Y], turn power ON to enter cloning
mode (master transceiver only power ON only for sub-transceiver).
CLONE appears and the transceivers enter the clone standby condition. e Push [PTT] on the master transceiver. CL appears in the master transceivers display and two digit numbers show that data is being transferred to the sub-transceiver. CL IN appears automatically in the sub-transceivers display and two digit numbers show that data is being received from the master transceiver. r When cloning is nished, turn power OFF, then ON again to exit

cloning mode.

D Cloning using a PC
Please refer to the HELP file that comes with CS-V8

SOFTWARE. CLONING

NOTE: DO NOT push the [PTT] on the sub-transceiver during cloning. This will cause a cloning error.

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I Optional UT-108 installation

q Remove the optional

13 OPTIONAL UNIT
connecter access cover (named 2251 OPT sheet).
Insert a screwdriver into the hollow of the chassis, then lift and take away the cover. (The cover cannot be used again.)
WARNING! NEVER attempt to remove the optional connector cover using your nger nails, this may result in injury. w Attach the optional unit. Insert the connector tightly to avoid a bad contact. e Remove the paper backing of 2251 OPT sheet supplied as an accessory. r Attach the new 2251 OPT sheet to the service window. t Program the necessary information from the transceivers key pads or using the cloning software, before operation.

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OPTIONAL UNIT
I Optional MB-86 installation

D MB-86 stopper

Supplied screws

D MB-86 belt clip

When clipping to a part of your belt When releasing

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When attaching
Once the transceiver is locked in place, it will swivel 360 degrees.

When removing

CAUTION! HOLD THE TRANSCEIVER TIGHTLY, WHEN ATTACHING OR REMOVING THE TRANSCEIVER FROM THE BELT CLIP. If the transceiver is accidentally dropped and the swivel belt clips stopper is cracked or damaged, the swivel belt clip may not work properly.

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SPECIFICATIONS

D General

Frequency range USA General (LM) Operating temp. range Frequency stability Antenna connector Power supply requirement Current drain (at 7.2 V DC) Transmit at 5.5 W at 0.5 W Receive at max. AF Stand-by Power save No. of memory channels Tuning steps Dimensions (projections not included) Weight (approx.) :

144148 MHz (Tx), 136174 MHz* (Rx) 136174 MHz* (Tx/Rx) *Guaranteed 144148 MHz range only : 10C to +60C; +14F to +140F : 10 ppm (10C to +60C) : BNC (50 ) : 7.2 V DC (610.3 V DC acceptable; Icoms battery pack only) : Less than 2.0 A Less than 0.8 A Less than 250 mA Less than 70 mA Less than 20 mA : 107 (incl. 1 call and 6 programmed scan edges) : 5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 50 kHz : 54(W)132(H)35(D) mm ; 218(W)5316(W)138(W) in. : 350 g; 12.3 oz (with BP-222) 190 g; 6.7 oz (without battery pack)

D Transmitter

Modulation system Output power (at 7.2 V DC) Max. frequency deviation Spurious emissions External mic. connector : Variable reactance frequency modulation : 5.5 W (High), 0.5 W (Low) : 5.0 kHz : Less than 60 dB : 3-conductor 2.5 (d) mm; 2.2 k

D Receiver

Receiving system Intermediate frequencies Sensitivity (at 12 dB SINAD) Squelch sensitivity Selectivity Intermodulation rejection Spurious & image rejection Audio output power (at 7.2 V DC) External speaker connector : Double conversion superheterodyne system : 1st: 21.7 MHz, 2nd: 450 kHz : 0.16 V typ. : 0.1 V typ. : 65 dB typ. : 65 dB typ. : 75 dB typ. : More than 0.3 W at 10% distortion with an 8 load : 2-conductor 3.5 (d) mm; 8

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15 OPTIONS
Battery Pack BP-208N*2 BP-209N BP-210N BP-222N Voltage Capacity Output Power 5.5 W 5.5 W 5.5 W 5.5 W Operating Period*1 7.5 hrs. 11 hrs. 4 hrs.
Battery case for LR6 (AA) 6 alkaline cells

7.2 V 7.2 V 7.2 V

1100 mAh 1650 mAh 600 mAh
*1Operating periods are calculated under the following conditions: Tx:Rx:standby=5:5:90, power save function: auto setting, is activated *2Operation with the LOW output power selection is recommended.
D CHARGER BC-144N DESKTOP CHARGER + BC-145 AC ADAPTER For rapid charging of battery packs. An AC adapter is supplied with the charger. Charging time: 1.5 to 2 hrs. BC-137 (#11) BATTERY CHARGER + BC-122 AC ADAPTER For regular charging of battery packs. An AC adapter is additionally required. Charging time: 15 hrs. BC-146 BATTERY CHARGER + BC-147 AC ADAPTER For regular charging of battery packs. An AC adapter is additionally required. Charging time: 18.5 hrs. BC-121N MULTI-CHARGER + AD-94 (#11) CHARGER ADAPTER (6 pcs.) For rapid charging of up to 6 battery packs (six AD-94s are required) simultaneously. An AC adapter may be supplied depending on version. Charging time: 1.5 to 2 hrs. BC-119N DESKTOP CHARGER + AD-94 (#11) CHARGER ADAPTER For rapid charging of battery packs. An AC adapter is supplied with the charger. Charging time: 1.5 to 2 hrs. D INTERNAL UNIT UT-108 DTMF DECODER UNIT Provides pager and code squelch capabilities.

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OPTIONS
D OTHER OPTIONS HM-54/HM-46L/HM-75A/HM-131L SPEAKER-MICROPHONES Combination speaker-microphones that provide convenient operation while hanging the transceiver from your belt. HM-75A has 4 function switches for remote control capabilities. HM-131L has moisture proof construction. HM-128L EARPHONE-MICROPHONE You can clip the microphone with PTT switch to your lapel or breast pocket. HS-51 HEADSET Allows you hands-free operation. Includes VOX, PTT and onetouch PTT with time-out timer. MB-103/MB-86 BELT CLIPS MB-103: Same as that supplied with the transceiver. MB-86: Swivel belt clip OPC-474 CLONING CABLE For cloning between transceivers. SP-13 EARPHONE Provides clear receive audio in noisy environments.