INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VHF TRANSCEIVER

i2200H

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.

FOREWORD

Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-2200H VHF TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icoms superior technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation. We want to take a couple of moments of your time to thank you for making your IC-2200H your radio of choice, and hope you agree with Icoms philosophy of technology rst. Many hours of research and development went into the design of your IC-2200H.

IMPORTANT

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely
before using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-2200H.

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

DEFINITION Personal injury, re hazard or electric shock R WARNING! may occur. CAUTION NOTE Equipment damage may occur. Recommended for optimum use. No risk of personal injury, re or electric shock. WORD

D FEATURES

65 W* of high transmit output power
(except Korea/Taiwan versions)
Tone squelch, DTCS squelch standard Dual color (amber & green) LCD backlight Remote control microphone available
(optional for some versions)
Optional Digital modulator/demodulator Optional DTMF decoder
Icom, Icom Inc. and the logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.

PRECAUTION

RWARNING RF EXPOSURE! This device emits Radio Frequency (RF) energy. Extreme caution should be observed when operating this device. If you have any questions regarding RF exposure and safety standards please refer to the Federal Communications Commission Ofce of Engineering and Technologys report on Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Radio frequency Electromagnetic Fields (OET Bulletin 65) RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC
outlet. This may pose a re hazard or result in an electric shock.
NEVER place the transceiver where normal operation of the vehicle may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury. DO NOT push the PTT when not actually desiring to transmit. DO NOT allow children to play with any radio equipment containing a transmitter. During mobile operation, DO NOT operate the transceiver without running the vehicles engine. When the transceivers power is ON and your vehicles engine is OFF, the vehicles battery will soon become exhausted.
RWARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver while driving a vehicle. Safe driving requires your full attentionanything less may result in an accident. NEVER
connect the transceiver to a power source of more than 16 V DC. This will ruin the transceiver.
BE CAREFUL! The transceiver will become hot when operating it continuously for long periods.
AVOID placing the transceiver against walls or putting anything on the top of the transceiver. This will obstruct heat dissipation. AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas with temperatures below 10C (+14F) or above +60C (+140F). AVOID the use of chemical agents such as benzine or alcohol

when cleaning, as they can damage the transceivers surfaces.
NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source using reverse polarity. This will ruin the transceiver. NEVER cut the DC power cable between the DC plug and fuse holder. If an incorrect connection is made after cutting, the transceiver may be damaged. NEVER expose the transceiver to rain, snow or any liquids. The transceiver may be damaged.
USE Icom microphones only (supplied or optional). Other manufacturers microphones have different pin assignments and may damage the transceiver if attached.
NEVER operate or touch the transceiver with wet hands. This may result in an electric shock or ruin the transceiver.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS

I Supplied Accessories

q Microphone (HM-133V)*. 1 w Fuse (20 A). 1 e DC power cable (3 m). 1 r Mobile mounting bracket. 1 t Mounting screws, nuts and washers. 1 set y Microphone hanger. 1 u Insulation sheet. 1
*HM-118TN DTMF MICROPHONE supplied versions are also available. Depending on version. Used for optional unit installation, see p.91 for details.

I Options

UT-108 DTMF DECODER UNIT UT-115 DIGITAL UNIT HM-118TAN/TN DTMF MICROPHONES HM-118N HAND MICROPHONE HM-133V REMOTE-CONTROL MICROPHONE SP-10 EXTERNAL SPEAKER OPC-440/OPC-647 MIC EXTENSION CABLES OPC-441 SPEAKER EXTENSION CABLE OPC-1132/OPC-347 DC POWER CABLES OPC-589 ADAPTER CABLE CS-2200H CLONING SOFTWARE + OPC-478/OPC-478U CLONING CABLE OPC-474 CLONING CABLE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD... i IMPORTANT.... i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS... i PRECAUTION... ii SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS... iii TABLE OF CONTENTS... iv QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE.. IVI I Installation.... I I Your rst contact... IV I Repeater operation.. V I Programming memory... VI 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION... 18 I Front panel... 1 I Function display.... 3 I Rear panel... 5 I Microphone (HM-133V)... 6 I Microphone keypad.. SETTING A FREQUENCY... 912 I Preparation... 9 I Using the tuning dial... 9 I Using the keypad... 10 I Using the [Y]/[Z] keys... 10 I Tuning step selection.. 11 I Lock functions... BASIC OPERATION... 1316 I Receiving... 13 I Monitor function... 13 I Audio mute function... 14 I Squelch attenuator... 14 I S-meter squelch... 15 I Transmitting... 15 I Selecting output power... 16 I One-touch PTT function... 16 REPEATER OPERATION.. 1723 I Accessing a repeater.. 17 I Subaudible tones... 19 I Offset frequency... 21 I Repeater lockout... 21 I Reversed duplex mode... 22 I Auto repeater... 23 MEMORY OPERATION.. 2434 I General description... 24 I Memory channel selection... 24 I Programming a memory channel.. 25 I Transferring memory contents... 27 I Programming channel names.. 29 I Memory clearing... 31 I Memory bank selection... 32 I Memory bank setting... 33 I Transferring bank contents... 34 CALL CHANNEL OPERATION.. 3536 I Call channel selection... 35 I Call channel transferring.. 35 I Programming a call channel... 36 SCAN OPERATION... 3742 I Scan types... 37 I Scan start/stop.... 38 I Scan edges programming.. 39 I Skip channel setting... 41 I Scan resume condition... 42

8 PRIORITY WATCH... 4344 I Priority watch types... 43 I Priority watch operation... DTMF MEMORY ENCODER... 4547 I Programming a DTMF code.. 45 I Transmitting a DTMF code... 46 I DTMF speed... POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH.. 4851 I Pocket beep operation... 48 I Tone/DTCS squelch operation... 50 I Tone scan... PAGER/CODE SQUELCH (Required Optional UT-108).. 5257 I Pager function... 52 I Code programming... 52 I Pager operation... 55 I Code squelch... DIGITAL MODE OPERATION (Required Optional UT-115). 5873 I Digital mode operation... 58 I Call sign programming... 58 I Digital voice mode operation... 61 I When receiving a Digital call... 63 I Break-in communication.. 65 I Emergency communication... 66 I Digital code/Call sign squelch operation.. 67 I Slow data communication.. 68 I Other setting items... 69 I GPS operation.... OTHER FUNCTIONS... 7487 I Set mode... 74 I Initial set mode.... 79
I Weather channel operation... 83 I Microphone keys... 84 I Partial reset.... 85 I All reset... 85 I Data cloning... SPECIFICATIONS... MAINTENANCE.. 8991 I Troubleshooting... 89 I Fuse replacement.. 90 I Optional unit installation... CE.... MODE ARRANGEMENT... 9394

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

I Installation

D Location

Select a location which can support the weight of the transceiver and does not interfere with driving in any way. We recommend the locations shown in the diagram below. NEVER place the transceiver where normal operation of the vehicle may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury. NEVER place the transceiver where air bag deployment may be obstructed. DO NOT place the transceiver where hot or cold air blows directly onto it. AVOID placing the transceiver in direct sunlight.
When using self-tapping screws Mounting nut Spring washer
D Using the mounting bracket
Drill 4 holes where the mounting bracket is to be installed.
Insert the supplied screws, nuts and washers through the Adjust the angle for the clearest view of the function display.
Nut Spring washer Flat washer Mounting bracket
Approx. 5.56 mm (14) when using nuts; approx. 23 mm (18) when using self-tapping screws.
mounting bracket and tighten.
IMPORTANT! Detailed installation notes for Icom mobile transceivers to be fitted into vehicles are available. Contact your Icom dealer or distributor. I
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE D Battery connection
NEVER connect the transceiver directly to a 24 V battery. DO NOT use the cigarette lighter socket for power connections. (See p. 5 for details) Attach a rubber grommet when passing the DC power cable through a metal plate to prevent short circuiting. CONNECTING TO A DC POWER SOURCE
See p. 90 for fuse replacement. Grommet IC-2200H IC-2200H
D DC power supply connection

LOCK ANM

Channel names can also be programmed via the microphone. z Select the memory/call channel to be assigned memory names. Push [MR/CALL] to select memory mode, then select Y Z the desired memory channel via [Y]/[Z] or keypad.
Scan edge channels can also be selected.
Push [MR/CALL] for 1 sec. to select the call channel. x Push [FUNC], then [MONI 1(ANM)] momentarily. c Push [SET B(D-OFF)].
b Push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C(T-OFF)] to move the cursor to left or right, respectively. n Repeat steps v and b until the desired channel names are displayed. m Push [CLR A(MW)] to program the name and exit the channel name programming condition. , Push [FUNC], then push [MONI 1(ANM)] to return to frequency indication if desired.
Y Z v Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired character.
[EXAMPLE]: Programming CLUB into memory channel 15.
Select memory channel 15, push , then push.

to select the character.

Push or the cursor.
to move Repeat previous steps.

I Memory clearing

Contents of programmed memories can be cleared (blanked), if desired. q Push [V/MHz SCAN ] to select VFO mode. w Push [S.MW MW ] momentarily.
r Push [S.MW MW ] momentarily, then push [S.MW MW ] again for 1 sec.
This operation must be performed within 1.5 sec. 3 beeps sound, then the frequency is cleared. M indicator blinks continuously. When clearing the call channel, the current VFO conditions are re-programmed into the call channel automatically.
e Rotate [DIAL] to select the memory channel to be cleared.
t Push any key, except [S.MW MW ], to return to VFO mode. NOTE: Be careful! the contents of cleared memories CANNOT be recalled.
[EXAMPLE]: Clearing memory channel 20.

( ) to select VFO.

for selecting memory channel.

momentarily, then push

LOCK ANM DUP

again for 1 sec.

Push any other keys than

I Memory bank selection

The IC-2200H has a total of 10 banks (A to J). Regular memory channels, 0 to 199, are assigned into the desired bank for easy memory management. q Push [M/CALL PRIO ] to select memory mode. w Push [BANK OPT ] to select memory bank condition.
Bank initial blinks [DIAL]
BANK/OPTION x Push [BANK/OPTION] to select memory

bank condition.

Bank initial blinks
Y Z c Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired bank, A to J.
Only programmed memory bank can be selected. [Y]/[Z]
v Push [CLR A(MW)] to set the bank.

Initial stops blinking.

Y Z b Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired contents in the bank.

No channel numbers are displayed for memory bank operation.

[BANK OPT ]

e Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired bank, A to J.
Banks that have no programmed contents are skipped.
r Push [BANK OPT ] to set the bank.
n To return to regular memory condition, push [BANK/OPTION] then [CLR A(MW)].
t Rotate [DIAL] to select the contents in the bank.
y To return to regular [BANK OPT ] twice.

memory

condition,
z Push [MR/CALL] then select the desired Y Z memory channel via [Y]/[Z] or keypad. x Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to enter set mode. c Push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C(T-OFF)] several times until BAK appears. Y Z v Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired bank to be set. b Push [CLR A(MW)] to set the channel into the bank and exit set mode. n Repeat steps z to b to set an another memory channel into the same or another bank.

I Memory bank setting

q Push [M/CALL PRIO ] to select memory mode, then select the desired memory channel via [DIAL]. w Push [SET LOCK ] enter the set mode. e Push [SET] or [MONI] several times until BAK appears.
indication blinks as follows.

BANK/OPTION

r Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired bank to be set.
t Push any key other than [SET] or [MONI] to set the channel into the bank and return to regular memory condition. y Repeat steps q to t to set another memory channel into the same or another bank.
I Transferring bank contents
Contents of programmed memory banks can be cleared or transferred to another bank. INFORMATION: Even if the memory bank contents are cleared, the memory channel contents still remain programmed. q Select the desired bank contents to be transferred or erased. Push [M/CALL PRIO ] to select memory mode. Push [BANK OPT ] then rotate [DIAL] to select the desired memory bank.

Bank initial blinks.

y Repeat steps q to t for transferring or erasing an another banks contents. z Select the desired bank contents to be transferred or erased. Push [MR/CALL] to select memory mode. Push [BANK/OPTION], then select the deSET Y Z sired memory bank via [Y]/[Z]. Push [CLR A(MW)] to select the bank then Y Z select the desired contents via [Y]/[Z]. [Y]/[Z] x Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to enter set mode. c Push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C(T-OFF)] several times until BAK appears. Y Z v Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired bank initial to transfer or erase.

BANK Select -- -- indication when erasing the contents from the bank.
Push [BANK OPT ] to select the bank then rotate [DIAL] to select the desired contents.
Bank initial stops blinking.
w Push [SET LOCK ] enter the set mode. e Push [SET] or [MONI] several times until BAK appears.

Bank initial appears.

b Push [CLR A(MW)] to set the bank and exit set mode. n Repeat steps z to b for transferring or erasing an another banks contents.
r Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired bank initial to transfer or erase.
Select indication when erasing the contents from the bank.
t Push any key other than [SET] or [MONI] to transfer or erase. and return to regular memory condition. 34

CALL CHANNEL OPERATION

I Call channel transferring
q Push [M/CALL PRIO ] several times to select the call channel.

C appears.

I Call channel selection
Push [M/CALL PRIO ] once or twice to select the call channel.
C appears instead of memory channel number indication. Push [M/CALL PRIO ] to return to memory mode, or push [V/MHz SCAN ] to select VFO mode.
w Push [S.MW MW ] momentarily, then rotate [DIAL] to select the memory channel to transfer the contents to.
M indicator and memory channel number blink. To transfer to the VFO, push [S.MW MW ] for 1 sec.
e Push [S.MW MW ] for 1 sec. to transfer when a momentary push was used in the previous step.
If channel names have been programmed into the call channel, the names are also transferred.

MR/CALL MR/CALL

Push [MR/CALL] for 1 sec. to select the call channel.
Push [MR/CALL] to select memory mode, or push [VFO/LOCK] to select VFO mode. MW
z Push [MR/CALL] for 1 sec. to select the call channel. x Push [FUNC], [CLR A(MW)] momentarily, Y Z then push [Y]/[Z] to select the memory channel to transfer the contents to.
To transfer to the VFO, push [FUNC], then push [CLR A(MW)] for 1 sec.
INFORMATION When the VFO mode is seSmall c shows VFO was selected from the call channel. lected from the call channel,
c Push [FUNC], then [CLR A(MW)] for 1 sec. to transfer when a momentary push was used in the previous step.
a small c appears instead of memory channel number.
I Programming a call channel
Operating frequency, duplex information, subaudible tone information (tone encoder or tone squelch ON/OFF and its frequency) and alphanumeric channel names can also be programmed into the call channel. q Set the desired frequency in VFO mode. Push [V/MHz SCAN ] to select VFO mode. Set the frequency using [DIAL]. Set other data as desired. w Push [S.MW MW ] momentarily. e Rotate [DIAL] to select the call channel

z Select VFO mode; then, set an operating frequency. x Set the watching channel(s). For memory channel watch: Y Z Push [MR/CALL] then [Y] or [Z] to select the desired memory channel. For memory scan watch: Push [MR/CALL], then push [SCAN 2] to start the memory scan. For call channel watch: Push [MR/CALL] for 1 sec. to select the call channel. c Push [PRIO 3(PTT-M)] to start the watch.
The transceiver checks the memory or call channel every 5 sec. The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume condition. (p. 42) To resume the watch manually when paused, push [PRIO 3(PTT-M)] or [CLR A(MW)].
r Push [M/CALL PRIO ] to stop the watch.
While pausing or receiving a signal on the memory or call channel, PRIO blinks.
v To stop the watch, push [CLR A(MW)].

DTMF MEMORY ENCODER

I Programming a DTMF code
DTMF codes are used for autopatching, controlling other equipment, etc. The transceiver has 16 DTMF memory channels (d0dF) for storage of often-used DTMF codes of up to 24 digits. q Push [BANK OPT ] for 1 sec. to enter the DTMF setting. w Rotate [DIAL] to turn the DTMF encoder ON. e Push [SET] or [MONI] to enter the DTMF programming condition.
Push [V/MHz] to return to the DTMF setting.

t Push [SET] or [MONI].

The rst digit blinks.
y Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired code. u Push [MONI] to select the next digit.
Push [SET] to move the cursor backward.
i Repeat the steps y and u to set the desired DTMF tone sequence.
The S/RF indicator shows the digit group. The indication increases every 6 digit.
r Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired DTMF memory channel.
The DTMF memory channel indication blinks.
o Push [V/MHz], then push any key other than indicated function keys to exit DTMF memory programming condition.
[EXAMPLE]: Programming 5428AB453 into DTMF memory channel d4.
to turn the DTMF encoder ON.

( ) or

( ) then rotate
Repeat the previous step until the desired code is entered.
(V/MHz), then any other keys Push than indicated function keys.
I Transmitting a DTMF code
D Automatic transmission (DTMF memory)
Transmitting a DTMF memory directly continued
DTMF-S NOTE: When no DTMF code programmed channel number is pushed, it transmits previously transmitted DTMF memory code.
z Push [FUNC] then [LOW 6(DTMF)] to turn the DTMF memory encoder ON.
d appears in place of the 100 MHz digit.
x Push [BANK/OPTION] for 1 sec. then [SET B(D-OFF)] to enter the DTMF memory programming condition. Y Z c Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired channel. v Push [PTT] to transmit the selected memory.
Exit the programming condition automatically. Each push of [PTT] transmits the DTMF code.
v Push [DTMF-S] again to deactivate the DTMF memory direct selection. b Push [FUNC] then [SET B(D-OFF)] to cancel the DTMF memory encoder.

D Calling a waiting station using pocket beep
A subaudible tone matched with the stations CTCSS tone frequency or 3-digit DTCS code with polarity is necessary. Use the tone squelch on the next page or a subaudible tone encoder (pgs. 19, 50)
n To cancel the tone squelch or DTCS squelch function, push [FUNC] then [ENT C(T-OFF)].

or disappears

I Tone/DTCS squelch operation
The tone or DTCS squelch opens only when receiving a signal with the same pre-programmed subaudible tone or DTCS code, respectively. q Set the operating frequency. w Program the CTCSS tone frequency or DTCS code in set mode.
See p. 48 for programming details.
z Set the operating frequency.
TSQL x Program the CTCSS tone frequency or DTCS

code in set mode.

See p. 49 for programming details. DTCS c Push [FUNC] then [SIMP 9(TSQL)]
e Push [TONE T-SCAN ] several times until or appears in the function display.
for tone squelch; for DTCS squelch operation.
or [HIGH 4(DTCS)] to turn the tone squelch or DTCS squelch ON. v When a signal with the matched tone is received, the squelch opens and the signal can be heard.
When the received signal includes an unmatched tone, the squelch does not open. However, the S/RF indicator shows the received signal strength. To open the squelch manually, push [MONI 1(ANM)].
r When a signal with the matched tone is received, the squelch opens and the signal can be heard.
When the received signal includes an unmatched tone, the squelch does not open. However, the S/RF indicator shows the received signal strength. To open the squelch manually, push [MONI ANM ].
t Operate the transceiver in the normal way (push [PTT] to transmit; release [PTT] to receive). y To cancel the tone squelch, push [TONE T-SCAN ] several times until or disappears.
b Operate the transceiver in the normal way (push [PTT] to transmit; release [PTT] to receive. n To cancel the tone squelch, push [FUNC] then [ENT C(T-OFF)].

I Tone scan

By monitoring a signal that is being operated with pocket beep, tone or DTCS squelch function, you can determine the tone frequency or DTCS code necessary to open a squelch. q Set the channel to be checked for a tone frequency or code. w Push [TONE T-SCAN ] several times to select the tone condition or type to be scanned.

One of , or appears

r When the CTCSS tone frequency or 3-digit DTCS code is matched, the squelch opens and the tone frequency is temporarily programmed into the selected condition 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 - : DTCS tone encoder/decoder
e Push [TONE T-SCAN ] for 1 sec. to start the tone scan.
To change the scanning direction, rotate [DIAL].
t Push [V/MHz SCAN ] to stop the scan.
z Set the channel to be checked for a tone frequency. x Selects the tone condition or type to be scanned.
Push [FUNC] then push; [DUP 7(TONE)] for repeater tone; [SIMP 9(TSQL)] for tone squelch; [HIGH 4(DTCS)] for DTCS squelch.

During CTCSS tone scan

During DTCS code scan
NOTE: The decoded tone frequency is programmed temporarily when a memory or call channel is selected. However, this will be cleared when the memory/call channel is re-selected. 51
c Push [FUNC] then [SCAN 2(T-SCAN)] to start the tone scan. v When the tone frequency is matched, the squelch opens and the tone frequency is programmed into the selected mode such as memory or call channel. b Push [CLR A(MW)] to stop the scan.

Required Optional UT-108

PAGER/CODE SQUELCH

I Code programming

D Before programming

I Pager function

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

Beep Beep Beep

Answer back (manual)
D Code channel assignment
ID OR CODE CHANNEL GROUP CODE NUMBER RECEIVE ACCEPT OR RECEIVE INHIBIT Receive accept only Receive inhibit should be programmed in each channel. Receive accept must be programmed. Receive inhibit only. Your ID code Other parties ID code Group code Memory space* One of 16 P

eep p B Bee Beep

n Repeat steps c to b to set additional code channels, if desired. m Push [CLR A(MW)] to exit code set mode.

I Pager operation

D Calling a specic station
q Program the desired code channel in advance (p. 53). w Set the operating frequency.
Set the [VOL] and [SQL] to the desired level as in normal operation. BANK/OPTION
e Push [BANK OPT ] for 1 sec. then rotate [DIAL] to turn Pager mode ON. r Select the desired transmit code channel: Push [SET] or [MONI]. Rotate [DIAL] to select the code channel. Push any key other than indicated function keys to return to the pager operating condition.

100 MHz digit shows P.

z Program the desired code channel in advance (p. 54). x Set the operating frequency. c Push [BANK/OPTION] for 1 sec. then Y Z push [Y]/[Z] to turn Pager mode ON. v Select the desired transmit code channel: Push [SET B(D-OFF)]. Y Z Push [Y]/[Z] to select the code channel. Push [CLR A(MW)] to return to the pager operating condition. b Push [PTT] to transmit the pager code. n Wait for an answer back.
When the transceiver receives an answer back code, the function display shows the other members ID or group code.
t Push [PTT] to transmit the pager code.
Transmits the selected transmit codes and your ID automatically.
y Wait for an answer back.
u After confirming a connection, push [BANK OPT ] for 1 sec. then turn the [DIAL] to select the code squelch operation, or repeat the previous key operation again to select non-selective calling system. i Communicate with the other party as normal: push [PTT] to transmit; release to receive. 55
m After confirming a connection, push [BANK/OPTION] for 1 sec. then push Y Z [Y]/[Z] to select the code squelch operation, or repeat the previous key operation again to select non-selective calling system. , Communicate with the other party as normal: push [PTT] to transmit; release to receive.
PAGER/CODE SQUELCH D Waiting for a call from a specic station
q Set the operating frequency. w Push [BANK OPT ] for 1 sec then rotate [DIAL] to turn Pager mode ON.

PERSONAL CALLS

e Wait for a call.
When receiving a call, the callers ID or group code appears as shown at right.
This display appears when you are called with your ID code and the calling stations ID code is 424.

CP and

blink.
r Push [PTT] to send an answer back call and display the operating frequency. t After confirming a connection, push [BANK OPT ] for 1 sec. then rotate [DIAL] to select code squelch operation, or repeat the previous key operation again to select nonselective calling system. z Set the operating frequency.

Transmit indicator appears and the RF meter shows the output power.
, Release [PTT] to return to receive.
The other station call sign will be received. Received call signs can be stored into the received call record automatically. See page 63 for details.
uPush and hold [PTT] to transmit and speak into the microphone at normal voice level.
i Release [PTT] to return to receive.
NOTE: The digital mode operation is vastly different than FM mode. One of the differences is in the digital mode the squelch does not function as FM mode, changing the squelch setting will not open to hear the hiss of White Noise, only activate for digital squelch function as CSQL (Digital code squelch), DSQL (Call sign squelch) or S-meter squelch. 62
I When receiving a Digital call
When an individual station call is received, the calling station call sign can be stored into the received call record. The record is cleared once turning power OFF.
z Push [BANK/OPTION] for 1 sec. then push [BANK/OPTION] or [MR/CALL] to select the received call indication.
RXCALL, R1CALL, and R2CALL are available for the received station call sign, repeater 1/2 call signs, respectively.

D Received call record

q Push [BANK OPT ] for 1 sec. then push [BANK OPT ] or [V/MHz] several times to select the received call indication.
x To confirm the received call, push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C(T-OFF)] to enter the received call sign indication mode.
w To conrm the received call, push [SET] or [MONI] to enter the received call sign indication mode.

D To reply a call

q Push [BANK OPT ] or [V/MHz] several times to select the call sign select mode.
z Push [BANK/OPTION] or [MR/CALL] to select the call sign select mode.
Y Z x Push [Y] or [Z] to select the blank channel or erasable channel. c Push [BANK/OPTION] three times to select
the received call indication.
w Rotate [DIAL] to select the blank channel or erasable channel.
v To confirm the received call, push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C(T-OFF)] to enter the received call sign indication mode. b Push [FUNC] then [CLR A(MW)] for 1 sec. to store the call sign into the selected station call sign channel. n Push and hold [PTT] to reply a call.
e Push [BANK OPT ] three times to select the received call indication.
r To conrm the received call, push [SET] or [MONI] to enter the received call sign indication mode.
tPush [S.MW MW ] for 1 sec. to store the call sign into the selected station call sign channel. yPush and hold [PTT] to reply a call. 64

I Break-in communication

The break-in function allows you to break into an another stations communications in both Digital voice and slow data operation. q While receiving an another stations communication, push [BANK OPT ] for 1 sec. to enter the option set mode, then set the either station/repeater call sign into MYC, YUC, R1C and R2C. w Push [BANK OPT ] or [V/MHz] several times to select the break-in setting, then turns the break-in setting ON.

Refer to the instruction of the application that how to send or receive data.
z Set the desired frequency.
BANK/OPTION x Set another settings, such as repeater, dig-
r Push [BANK OPT ] once to select the data communication speed setting. (see p. 70)
SPD appears. Select suitable data speed for your PC or application.
ital code squelch, transmit output power. c Push [BANK/OPTION] for 1 sec. then push [BANK/OPTION] or [MR/CALL] to select the automatic transmission setting.
v Push [BANK/OPTION] to select the data communication speed.
b Start up the slow data communication application, then follow step y at above. 68

I Other setting items

qPush [BANK OPT ] for 1 sec. then push [BANK OPT ] or [V/MHz] several times to select the desired item. w Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired value or condition. z Push [BANK/OPTION] for 1 sec. then push [BANK/OPTION] or [MR/CALL] several times to select the desired item. Y Z x Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired value or condition.

D Digital Code

Sets the desired digital code for digital code squelch operation. Total of 100 codes (0099) are available. (default: 00)
D Auto data Transmission D Auto Reply
During Digital mode operation, auto reply function is available. This function replys to an individual station call even you are away from the transceiver. (default: OFF) After the manual transmission (pushing [PTT]), the Auto Reply setting is return to OFF automatically.
During slow data operation, auto data transmission function is available. This function transmits when data are input from PC via the [DATA] jack. (default: OFF) After the manual transmission (pushing [PTT]), the Auto Transmission setting is return to OFF automatically.

D Data Speed

Select the communication speed between the transceiver and PC from 4800 baud or 9600 baud. (default: 9600)

D Auto RxCall Write

When an individual station call is received, the calling station call sign can be stored automatically. The stored call sign can be re-called when selecting a station call sign. (default: OFF)

ANM DUP T-SCAN PRIO SCAN

D Standby Beep
Turns the beep emission capability when the communicating station nishes transmitting or the receive signal disappears. (default: OFF)

The following conditions can be memorized into [F-1] and [F-2] keys, independently. Operating frequency Repeater setting (offset direction and frequency, tone
ON/OFF and frequency) Tone/DTCS squelch (ON/OFF, frequency/code and polarity)
Transmit output power selection Set mode settings Initial set mode settings (except display type item) Programming the condition [F-1]/[F-2] Set the desired contents of each condition, then push [F-1]/[F-2] for 1 sec.

3 beeps sound.

Clearing an assignment q Turn the power OFF. w While pushing the desired [UP] or [DN] key on the microphone, turn the power ON.
Re-calling the condition Push [F-1]/[F-2] momentarily.

I Partial reset

I All reset
If you want to initialize the operating conditions (VFO frequency, VFO settings, set mode contents) without clearing the memory contents, a partial resetting function is available for the transceiver. Turn power OFF, if transceiver is powered ON. While pushing [V/MHz SCAN ], turn the power ON to partially reset the transceiver.
The function display may occasionally display erroneous information (e.g. when first applying power). This may be caused externally by static electricity or by other factors. If this problem occurs, turn power OFF. After waiting a few seconds, turn power ON again. If the problem persists, perform the following procedure.
Partial resetting is also available. See left for details.

IMPORTANT!:

Resetting the transceiver CLEARS all memory information and initializes all values in the transceiver. While pushing [SET LOCK ] and [S.MW MW ], turn the power ON to reset the CPU.

I Data cloning

Cloning allows you to quickly and easily transfer the programmed contents from one transceiver to another; or , data from a personal computer to a transceiver using the optional CS-2200H CLONING SOFTWARE.
D Cloning between transceivers
q Connect the OPC-474 cloning cable to the [SP] jack of the master and sub-transceivers.
The master transceiver is used to send data to the sub-transceiver.

PRODUCT REVIEW

ICOM IC-2200H 2 Meter FM Transceiver
Reviewed by Joe Carcia, NJ1Q W1AW Station Manager ICOM has introduced a new single band mobile transceiver with many functions and features. While some amateurs may not necessarily need all these bells and whistles, they will find that the IC-2200H will meet the requirements for nearly every 2 meter application. Wow, all heat sink! was my first impression when I pulled the radio out of the box. To answer that first questionno, theres no cooling fan! The IC-2200H does come with a remote control microphone; 3 meter long, fused dc cable; obile m mounting bracket with hardware, and microphone hanger. This is a compact, no-nonsense, 2 meter FM mobile transceiver, weighing in at about 3 pounds. It includes all the features one would desire in an FM transceiver CTCSS encoding and decoding (referred to as Tone Scan), DTCS or digital tone coded squelch, which performs a similar function to CTCSS using short sequences of subaudible tones and is currently in favor with some emergency agencies, auto repeater offset, DTMF operation (DTMF decoding can be provided with the optional UT-108 Decoder Unit), programmable memory scan and band scan. The price is just above other single band radios, perhaps justified by the plug-in digital capability to be discussed later. The radio includes expanded receive frequency coverage from 118 to 174 MHz, for both FM and AM modes. You can set the FM receive passband width from wide to narrow to match that of other services you may wish to monitor. The transmitter provides four power output settings: HIGH (65 W), MIDDLE (25 W), MIDDLE LOW (10 W) and LOW (5 W). I found the 5 W setting, appropriate for repeater operation in my area and used higher power just for some simplex operation. The 2200H provides a total of 217 memory channels. This includes 6 scan edge memory channels (for scanning) and 1 call channel. There are 207 regular memory channels and 10 easily accessed memory banks (listed as A to J). Each memory can have up to a 6 character a lphanumeric label including some symbols, such as slash or star.
backlit buttons. With the exception of the POWER , S.MW(MW) and BANK (OFF) buttons, the functions of the remaining six buttons are labeled on the display. The POWER button is located to the left of the VOLUME control, with the S.MW(MW) below it. The RJ-45 modular style microphone jack is located beneath these two buttons. The BANK (OPT) button is located just below the MAIN dial. The letters in parentheses indicate those functions that are obtained through a menu procedure. Reading from left to right on the display are the LOCK/SET, ANM/MONI, DUP/ LOW, T-SCAN/TONE, PRIO/M/CALL and SCAN/V/MHZ functions. (The second listed functions are obtained by depressing the buttons for about a second.) The LOCK/SET button toggles between locking the display or entering the SET mode. In the SET mode, the user may change various options, such as the color of the display (amber or green) or the CTCSS tone. The ANM/MONI button lets a user turn the monitor function or the channel names on or off (when using alphanumeric names for memories). The DUP/LOW changes the power settings as well the repeater offset, overriding the auto shift as needed. The T-SCAN/TONE button allows a user to select a tone function, whether it be the tone encoder (CTCSS), pocket beep, tone scan or even some of the functions related to digital mode operations (not available at press

Bottom Line

With the IC-2200H ICOM has a solid 2 meter mobile radio ready to be upgraded to digital voice and data as soon as the optional module becomes available.
Its Not a Busy Radio! The front panel includes nine non-
time). The PRIO/M/CALL button enables priority watch on a selected watch channel or a change to weather channel mode. The SCAN/V/MHZ button enables scanning or toggles between the VFO and memory channels. The S.MW(MW) button is used for memory channel programming including incrementing the channel number. The BANK (OFF) button is used to select among the 10 memory bank channels. Three solid plastic knobs are used to control VOLUME, SQUELCH and MAIN DIAL functions. The knobs are indented and have a smooth feel. I found it easy to fly by a desired setting with the MAIN DIAL until I got the feel for it. The multi-function LCD display (measuring about inches) has clear, easy to read alphanumeric characters. The displays brightness (DIM) level can be adjusted via a menu setting. The display allows viewing from different angles. Even with it sitting atop my desk, I can look down and still read the display. When operating the radio from my truck, I found I was still able to see the display, although to me it appeared a bit easier if the display were ambernice to have the choice. Speaking of the display, the front panel is not detachable. On the rear of the radio, looking left to right youll find the two-pin standard locking power plug pigtail. Above that are jacks for the external speaker and for DATA IN. Next is the large heat sink. A standard SO-239 chassis-mounted antenna connector rounds it out. Since the antenna connector is somewhat recessed between some long cooling fins and a smaller one on the opposite side of the connector, screwing on the PL-259 takes nimble fingers. As noted, this radio is like one big heat w1zr@arrl.org

Joel R. Hallas, W1ZR

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Assistant Technical Editor
Table 1 ICOM IC-2200H, serial number 0501183
Manufacturers Specifications
Frequency coverage: Receive, 118-174 MHz; transmit, 144-148 MHz. Power requirement: Receive, 1.0 A (max audio); transmit, 15 A (high power). Modes of operation: FM, AM (receive only).

Measured in the ARRL Lab

Receive and transmit, as specified. Receive, 0.6 A; transmit, 13 A. Tested at 13.8 V. As specified.

Receiver

FM sensitivity, 12 dB SINAD: 0.14 V typical.
AM sensitivity: Not specified.

Receiver Dynamic Testing

For 12 dB SINAD, 0.13 V.
For 10 dB S+N/N: 120 MHz, 0.57 V.
FM adjacent channel rejection: Not specified. FM two-tone, third-order IMD dynamic range: Not specified. FM two-tone, second-order IMD dynamic range: Not specified. S-meter sensitivity: Not specified. Squelch sensitivity: 0.1 V typical. Receiver audio output: 2.4 W at 10% THD. Spurious and image rejection: Not specified.
73 dB.* 73 dB. 10 MHz channel spacing: 91 dB. 90 dB. S9 indication: 5.9 V. At threshold: 0.09 V. 2.5 W at 10% THD into 8. First IF rejection, 110 dB; image rejection, 86 dB.

Transmitter

Power output (H/M/ML/L): 65/25/10/5 W (approx). Spurious and harmonic suppression: 60 dB. Transmit-receive turnaround time: Not specified. Receive-transmit turnaround time (tx delay): Not specified.
Transmitter Dynamic Testing
69 / 26 / 9 / 4 W. 70 dB. Meets FCC requirements for spectral purity. PTT release to S9 signal, 164 ms, 50% audio output 112 ms.
Size (height, width, depth): 1.65.55.8 inches; weight, 2.8 pounds. Note: Unless otherwise noted, all dynamic range measurements are taken at the ARRL Lab standard spacing of 20 kHz.
*Measurement was noise-limited at the value indicators.
sink. With a maximum power output of 65 W and no cooling fan, youll need this kind of sinking for proper heat dissipation. Whats good about this is that you dont have a noisy cooling fan. The flip side is that since the radios cabinet is used to dissipate heat, extra consideration must be given to where and how the radio is installed in either a mobile or base situation. The manual provides some basic installation tips with this in mind. This quickly leads me to operating the radio. I tried running it on high power for quite some time (on simplex). The radio got quite warm, but never uncomfortably hot to the touch. It took some time for it to cool down afterwards, perhaps because there was little airflow in my shack at the time. I reviewed this radio in late summer with popcorn thunderstorms, rain and humiditywelcome to summer in New England! With tropical storm Bonnie and Hurricane Charley knocking on our back door, it should come as no surprise that I

listened with interest to the NOAA weather broadcasts. The 2200H provides coverage of 10 NOAA weather channels with a weather alert function (selectable via a menu setting). By depressing the PRIO/M/ CALL button several times, you can select the weather group. You can activate the weather alert function by using the SET mode. This weather alert function is one that many SKYWARN folk may find useful. In the event of an extreme weather situation, NOAA sends out a weather alert that is accompanied by a 1050 Hz tone, and then the weather report. You can set the 2200H to monitor (or scan) the 10 weather channels for this alert tone. If this tone is received, the 2200H will beep, and the display will indicate ALT (for alert) and the particular weather channel number. You also do not need to be listening to a weather channel to receive this alert. You can be in casual QSO, but have the alert system running. However, be advised the 2200H will toggle back and forth about
every 5 seconds between the weather channels and your listening frequency. Another feature I like is the Auto R epeater function. When it is activated (the default is On), all you do is set the desired frequency and the radio sets the corresponding shift. (The shift is preset to conform to the accepted band plan of the country in which the radio is sold.) If a repeater has a nonstandard shift, you can disable this function and set the shift manually. The Channel Stepping (tuning rate) is selectable from 5 (default) to 50 kHz in 8 steps via the SET system. The 2200H provides for direct keypad frequency entry via the mic keypad. You depress the ENT/T-OFF (C) button first, and then you can key in the frequency. This occurs while in VFO mode. If youre in memory mode, you may enter a memory channel number instead of a frequency. If a selected repeater supports phone patching or remote control of other functions, the 16 number DTMF MEMORY ENCODER can be quite handy. To memorize a DTMF sequence takes a few steps. It took me a couple of tries to get the process just right. The manual does a good job of explaining how to perform the rogramming and once you perform p the actions a couple of times, itll become second nature to set up. Frequency Scanning is simple to set up. There are three scan typesfull scan, programmed scan and memory bank scan. There are four scan resume options. The two I found most useful were timer scan; with pauses of 5, 10 or 15 seconds until scan resumed, or busy resume in which the scan will hold the frequency until the signal disappears. To start scanning, you select the scan type and then press and hold the SCAN/V/ MHZ button for at least 2 seconds. To stop the scan, you can either quickly depress the mic PTT button, or just depress any of the mic or display buttons. You can also control either scanning direction with the MAIN DIAL. The IC-2200H has the standard fare of a priority watch function, pocket beep common pager function, time-out-timer, auto mute, auto power off. In terms of settings, there are 30 SET menus from which to choose.

A Mic of Many Functions The DTMF 25-key backlit microphone (model HM-133V) performed as expected. Some microphone buttons can be programmed to operate some of the front panel control functions. I did have to get used to the UP and DOWN buttons being on the front of the microphone. But since theyre located next to the PTT button, I

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can control the frequency (or any other setting) with just a twitch of the thumb very handy while driving. Audio reports from this microphone were all good.
So How Did It Perform? Although its one thing to receive good signal reports, its another to actually hear yourself and how you sound on a radio. I always swap the radio with another ham so I can hear how well the audio sounds. As I expected, I found the transmit audio to be clean. (Reports from QSOs both on simplex and repeaters told me about the same.) I used this radio both in my truck and at home. In both cases, I found the receive audio levels to be acceptable. The speaker is mounted underneath the radio, so when it was on my bench I had to prop it up. If this radio were to be mobile-mounted, however, I would see no need for an external speakerunless the vehicle itself were really noisy. I tried the old operating the radio when W1AW came on frequency while I was in the ARRL HQ parking lot under the antenna. I heard no intermod from W1AW. Yes, the signal appeared a bit wider than normal, but that is to be expected given the power of the ARRL code practice and my location. When I drove around town, I did not experience any other interference. I could not find any mention of operating packet radio with the basic IC-2200H, although it should be capable of 1200 bps analog packet. Yes, you have the pin out for the microphone, and there is a pin for Data In. But I found no discussion about packet radio. With the UT-115 digital module (when available), the radio promises to handle data to 9600 bps and digital voice. Programming In general, there are two ways to program a memory channelby using the display buttons or by the microphone keys. As with most radios, you select your frequency and settings (tones, offset, etc)
first and then you go through the process of assigning that information to a memory channel. Its quite simple, actually. In VFO mode, set the frequency and settings. Depress the S.MW(MW) button momentarily. Then rotate the MAIN DIAL to the desired memory channel, and depress S.MW(MW) again to write the information. When youre pushing a button to perform a function, there is certainly a difference between the terms momentary and second. So dont be too surprised if you find that a function is missed simply because the momentary was a tad longer than it needed to be. But once you get used to it, its a snap.
Send in the Clones The IC-2200H can clone configuration data to and from another IC-2200H, or from a PC using the optional CS-2200H software and the optional OPC-478 erial s cable. (The OPC-478U is a USB cable.) There is little information in the manual on exactly how to clone. The manual indicates that one should consult the cloning software help file for details. A Manual, and a Half The 94 page manual is laid out in a straightforward manner. You begin with Foreword, Precautions, Supplied Accessories, Index and then a Quick Reference Guide on installation and operation. The operation section starts with the general operation of the radio, including how to set up various functions. The rear of the section is devoted to menu functions and programming. With the radio package, you also receive a book of Ham Radio Terms. This makes a nice little addition to help understand ICOMs terminology, or you may wish to give it to a family member. Whats New but Not Yet Available? The IC-2200H is the first member of a family of ICOM VHF and UHF radios equipped for the yet to be released UT-115 digital voice and data module. We

were hoping to have the module available for this review, but since it wasnt available we will provide an evaluation later. This module promises direct digital data transmission and digital voice operation simultaneously when used with another UT115 equipped radio. When that is installed, the DATA JACK on the rear of the radio will be activated and allow connection to either a PC or a GPS receiver with an RS-232C serial port. In order to install the UT-115, you will need to remove the front panel. Its as simple as removing two screws and the MAIN DIAL knob. The following are the features expected to be supported when the digital option is installed: digital voice, digital call received retention, digital break-in (allows breaking into digital communications between two other digital mode stations), digital code/ call sign squelch, 4800 and 9600 bps data communications (using a PC) and GPS operation.
A Closing Thought Aside from not being able to play with packet, or with the digital option, I was quite pleased with the performance of this radio. I found I was able to handle many of the settings/menus without difficulty. Of course, not having it so chock-full of the extra features of a multiband radio didnt hurt. (Sometimes, too many is too much!) I believe that most hams would find that this radio would work fine for just about every application, especially if they wanted to be positioned for digital voice when the option becomes available. Although there are a few functions that some hams may never use, having them available is a selling feature. Manufacturer: ICOM America, 2380 116th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004; tel 425-454-8155; www.icomamerica. com. Price: IC-2200H, $229.99; OPC478 erial programming cable, $45.99; s OPC-478U USB programming cable, $60.99; UT-108 DTMF decoder, $35.99.

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