ICOM IC-V80E User manual

Brand: ICOM

Model: IC-V80E

Category: Two-way radios

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8TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP

Tone scan

By monitoring a signal that is being operated with the

pocket beep, tone or DTCS Squelch function turned

ON, you can determine the tone frequency or DTCS

code necessary to open the squelch.

q Set a frequency or select a memory channel to check

for a tone frequency or DTCS code.

w Push

[FUNC](M), and then push [TONE](1) several

times,

until the icon of desired Tone function is dis-

played

• For the CTCSS tone scan:

The scan starts without selecting a tone function.

e Push [FUNC](M), and then push [T.SCAN](3) to start

the tone scan.

• To change the scan direction, push [Y] or [Z].

r When the CTCSS tone frequency or DTCS code is

detected, the squelch opens and the detected tone

frequency is temporarily programmed into the select-

ed mode.

• The detected CTCSS tone frequency or DTCS code is

used for the tone encoder or decoder, depending on the

tone condition or type selected in step

- No icon : Cannot be used for the operation.

-“ ” : Repeater tone encoder

-“ ”+“D” : DTCS encoder (Only TX)

-“ ” : CTCSS tone encoder or decoder

-“D” : DTCS code encoder or decoder

t To cancel the scan, push any key except [ ], [Y]/

[Z], [MONI] or [FUNC](M).

During the DTCS code scan.

Push , and then push .

Set the operating frequency.

Push , and then push several times

to select the DTCS squelch function.

[i.e.]: A DTCS code scan on 145.20 MHz.

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iV80

iU80

VHF TRANSCEIVERS

UHF TRANSCEIVERS

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

12 RESETTING

14 OPTIONS

11 CLONING

13 TROUBLE SHOOTING

15 SPECIFICATIONS

10 SET MODES

9 DTMF MEMORY

8 TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP

7 SCAN OPERATION

6 MEMORY/CALL OPERATION

5 REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS

4 BASIC OPERATION

3 BATTERY CHARGING

2 PANEL DESCRIPTION

1 ACCESSORIES

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FOREWORD

Thank you for purchasing this ﬁ ne Icom product. The

IC-V80/IC-V80E VHF TRANSCEIVERS or IC-U80/IC-U80E

UHF TRANSCEIVERS are designed and built with Icom’s

state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With

proper care this radio should provide you with years of

trouble-free operation.

FEATURES

❍ Dust-protection/Splash-resistant construc-

tion (IP54*)

* Only when the battery pack or case, antenna and jack cover are

attached.

❍ Built in VOX circuit enabling the VOX opera-

tion* (voice operated transmission)

* To use the VOX operation, an optional headset and a plug adapt-

er cable are additionally required.

IMPORTANT

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely

before using the transceiver.

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— This instruc-

tion manual contains important operating instructions

for the IC-V80/IC-V80E and IC-U80/IC-U80E.

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

WORD DEFINITION

R DANGER! Personal death, serious injury or an explo-

sion may occur.

R WARNING! Personal injury, ﬁ re hazard or electric

shock may occur.

CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.

NOTE

Recommended, only inconvenience.

No risk of personal injury, ﬁ re or electric

shock.

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

The following accessories are supplied with the transceiver.

Antenna*Battery pack*

Belt clip*

Jack cover

(with screws)

Battery charger* AC adapter*

*Not supplied, or the shape is different, depending on the version.

Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom

Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United King-

dom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.

Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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RDANGER! USE the battery only with the transceiver

for which it is speciﬁ ed. Never use a battery with any

other equipment, or for any purpose that is not speciﬁ ed

in the instruction manual.

RDANGER!

NEVER short the terminals

of the battery

pack.

RWARNING RF EXPOSURE! This device emits Ra-

dio Frequency (RF) energy. Caution should be observed

when operating this device. If you have any questions

regarding RF exposure and safety standards, please re-

fer to the Federal Communications Commission Ofﬁ ce

of Engineering and Technology’s report on Evaluating

Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Radio Fre-

quency Electromagnetic Fields (OET Bulletin 65).

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 audio levels.

Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume

operation. If you experience a ringing in your ears, re-

duce the audio level or discontinue use.

RWARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver while

driving a vehicle. Safe driving requires your full atten-

tion—anything less may result in an accident.

RWARNING! NEVER operate or touch the transceiver

with wet hands. This may result in an electric shock or

damage the transceiver.

DO NOT operate the transceiver near unshielded elec-

trical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere.

DO NOT push [PTT] when not actually intending to trans-

mit.

BE CAREFUL! The transceiver will become hot when

operating it continuously for long periods of time.

DO NOT use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight or

in areas with temperatures below –20°C (–4°F) or above

+60°C (+140°F).

KEEP the transceiver out of the reach of children.

DO NOT

use harsh solvents such as benzine or alcohol

when cleaning, as they will damage the transceiver's sur-

faces.

DO NOT disassemble or modify the transceiver. The

transceiver warranty does not cover any problems

caused by unauthorized modiﬁ cation.

KEEP

the transceiver away from heavy rain, and never

immerse it in the water. The transceiver meets IP54*

requirements for dust-protection and splash resistance.

However, once the transceiver has been dropped, dust-

protection and splash resistance cannot be guaranteed

because of possible damage to the transceiver’s case or

the waterproof seal.

* Only when the battery pack or case, antenna and jack

cover are attached.

Even when the transceiver power is OFF, a slight cur-

rent still ﬂ 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 dry cell

batteries will become exhausted.

PRECAUTIONS

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iii

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD ..................................................................................... i

FEATURES ........................................................................................ i

IMPORTANT ...................................................................................... i

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ................................................................... i

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES .............................................................. i

PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................ ii

TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................... iii

1 ACCESSORIES ...............................................................1

■ Antenna ...................................................................................1

■ Belt clip ....................................................................................1

■ Battery pack or case ................................................................1

■ Jack cover ................................................................................1

2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ................................................2–4

■ Front, top and side panels .......................................................2

■ Function display .......................................................................4

3 BATTERY CHARGING ..............................................5–10

■ Caution

(for the BP-264 Ni-MH battery) ................................... 5

■ Caution (for the BP-265 Li-ion battery) ....................................5

■ Battery chargers ......................................................................7

■

Battery case (BP-263) ................................................................. 9

■ Battery information ................................................................10

4 BASIC OPERATION ................................................11–16

■ Power ON ..............................................................................11

■ Adjusting the audio level ........................................................11

■ Adjusting the squelch level ....................................................11

■ Monitor function .....................................................................11

■ Selecting mode ......................................................................12

■ Selecting passband width ......................................................13

■ Selecting a tuning step ..........................................................13

■ Setting a frequency ................................................................13

■ Receiving ...............................................................................14

■ Transmitting ............................................................................14

■ Key Lock function ...................................................................15

■ [VOL] function assignment ....................................................15

■ Selecting output power ..........................................................15

■ Weather channel operation (Only USA version of IC-V80) ....16

5 REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS .............17–20

■ Accessing a repeater .............................................................17

■ Duplex operation ....................................................................18

■ Subaudible tones ...................................................................19

■ Lockout function .....................................................................20

■ Auto Repeater function (Only USA version of IC-V80) .........20

6 MEMORY/CALL OPERATION ................................21–25

■ General description................................................................21

■

Programming memory/Call channel ......................................21

■ Selecting a memory channel .................................................22

■ Selecting the Call channel .....................................................22

■ Copying memory/Call contents .............................................. 23

■

Clearing memory contents .............................................................24

■ Display type ...........................................................................24

■ Programming a channel name ...............................................25

7 SCAN OPERATION .................................................26–29

■ Scan types .............................................................................26

■ Band edge to band edge scan (Full scan) ............................26

■ Programmed scan ................................................................27

■ Memory Scan ........................................................................28

■ Setting skip channels .............................................................28

■ Scan resume setting ..............................................................28

■ Priority watch .........................................................................29

8 TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP .................30–32

■

Tone/DTCS squelch and Pocket beep ................................... 30

■ Pocket beep ...........................................................................31

■ Tone scan...............................................................................32

9 DTMF MEMORY ......................................................33–35

■

Programming a DTMF code sequence ..................................33

■

Transmitting a DTMF code sequence ....................................34

■ Monitoring a DTMF memory ..................................................35

■ Setting DTMF transfer speed .................................................35

10 SET MODES ............................................................36–44

■ Set mode programming .........................................................36

■ Set mode items ......................................................................38

■

Initial Set mode programming................................................... 40

■ Initial Set mode items ............................................................42

11 CLONING ......................................................................45

■ Cloning operation ...................................................................45

12 RESETTING ..................................................................46

■ Resetting................................................................................46

13 TROUBLE SHOOTING ..................................................47

14 OPTIONS .................................................................48–50

■ VOX function ..........................................................................49

15 SPECIFICATIONS .........................................................51

■ IC-V80/IC-V80E .....................................................................51

■ IC-U80/IC-U80E.....................................................................52

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■ Antenna

Insert the antenna into the antenna connector and twist

the antenna base to lock it in place.

CAUTION:

• NEVER HOLD just the antenna when carrying the

transceiver.

• Transmitting without an antenna will damage the

transceiver.

■ Belt clip

To attach the belt clip:

➥ Slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the

belt clip locks in place, and makes a ‘click’ sound.

To detach the belt clip:

q Remove the battery pack or case from the transceiv-

er, if it is attached.

w Lift the tab up (q), and slide the belt clip in the direc-

tion of the arrow (w).

■ Battery pack or case

To attach the battery pack or case:

q Fit the battery pack or case in the direction of the ar-

row (q), then close.

w Hook the latch until it makes a ‘click’ sound (w).

To remove the battery pack or case:

R WARNING!

The latch is tightly locked, so use caution

when releasing it. DO NOT use your ﬁ ngernail. Use the

edge of a coin or screwdriver tip to carefully release it.

➥ Unhook the latch (z), and then lift up the battery

pack or case in the direction of the arrow (x).

CAUTION: NEVER remove or attach the battery

pack or case when the transceiver is wet or soiled.

This may result in water or dust getting into the trans-

ceiver or the battery pack or case, and may result in

them being damaged.

NOTE: Keep battery terminals clean. It’s a good idea

to occasionally clean them.

■ Jack cover

Attach the jack cover when optional equipment is not

used.

Belt clip

Battery pack/case

To attach the jack cover

q Attach the jack cover to

the [SP MIC] jack.

w Insert and tighten the

screws.

To detach the jack cover

z Remove the screws

with a phillips screw-

driver.

x Detach the jack cover to

connect optional equip-

ment.

Latch

Battery pack/case

ACCESSORIES

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

■ Front, top and side panels

q PTT SWITCH [PTT]

➥ Hold down to transmit, release to receive. (p. 14)

For IC-V80E only

➥ Quickly push [PTT] once, then immediately hold

down [PTT] again for 1 or 2 seconds, to transmit a

1750 Hz tone burst signal. (p. 19)

w ANTENNA CONNECTOR

Connect an antenna here. (p. 1)

e CONTROL DIAL [VOL]

➥ Adjust the audio level. (p. 11)

➥

While in the Set mode, or Initial Set mode, rotate to

select the desired item, option or value.

(pp. 36, 40)

EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACKS [SP MIC]

Accepts an optional speaker-microphone, plug

adapter cable or cloning cable connector. The inter-

nal microphone and speaker will not function when

an option is connected.

CAUTION: Be sure to turn OFF the transceiver

power, before connecting or disconnecting option-

al equipment to or from the [SP/MIC] jack.

t MONITOR KEY [MONI]

➥ Hold down to temporarily open the squelch to

monitor the operating frequency. (p. 11)

➥ While holding down the key, push [Y] or [Z] to

adjust the squelch level. (p. 11)

➥ Enters or sends the DTMF code ‘A.’

y POWER KEY [ ]

Hold down for 1 second to turn the power ON or

OFF.

u UP/DOWN KEYS [Y]/[Z]

➥ Push to change the operating frequency. (p. 13)

➥ In the memory mode, push to select a memory

channel. (p. 22)

➥ While scanning, push to change the scanning di-

rection. (pp. 26, 32)

➥ While holding down [MONI], push to adjust the

squelch level. (p. 11)

➥ While in the Set mode, or Initial Set mode, push to

select a setting item. (pp. 36, 40)

➥ [Y] enters or sends the DTMF code ‘B.’

➥ [Z] enters or sends the DTMF code ‘C.’

i VFO/MEMORY/CALL KEY [VFO/MR/CALL]

➥

Push to sequentially select the VFO mode, memory

mode, a Call channel or a weather channel*. (p. 12)

*For only USA version of IC-V80.

➥ After pushing [FUNC](M), push to enter the mem-

ory programming mode. (p. 21)

➥ After pushing [FUNC](M), hold down for 1 sec-

ond to transfer a channel’s contents to a memory

channel, or to the VFO mode. (p. 23)

➥ Enters or sends the DTMF code ‘D.’

Function

display (p. 4)

Keypad (p. 3)

Microphone

Speaker

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D KEYPAD

➥ While in the VFO mode, push to

enter numbers for

frequency input.

➥ While in the memory mode, push to

enter numbers to

select a

memory channel.

➥ Push to enter or send a DTMF code. (pp. 33, 34)

➥

To activate the second function of a key, ﬁ rst push

[FUNC](M),

and then push the key.

[1] • [ TONE](1)

➥ Numeric i

nput and DTMF code: ‘1’

➥ After pushing [FUNC](M), selects a Tone func-

tion. (p. 31)

[2] • [VOX](2)

➥ Numeric i

nput and DTMF code: ‘2’

➥ After pushing [FUNC](M), turns the VOX func-

tion ON or OFF*. (p. 49)

* Only when an optional headset and plug

adapter are connected.

[3] • [T.SCAN](3)

➥ Numeric i

nput and DTMF code: ‘3’

➥ After pushing [FUNC](M), starts a tone scan.

(p. 32)

[4] • [DUP](4)

➥ Numeric i

nput and DTMF code: ‘4’

➥ After pushing [FUNC](M), selects minus du-

plex, plus duplex, or simplex operation. (p. 18)

[5] • [SCAN](5)

➥ Numeric i

nput and DTMF code: ‘5’

➥ After pushing [FUNC](M), starts a scan.

(p. 26)

[6] • [SKIP](6)

➥ Numeric i

nput and DTMF code: ‘6’

➥ After pushing [FUNC](M), sets or cancels the

skip setting. (p. 28)

[7] • [PRIO](7)

➥ Numeric i

nput and DTMF code: ‘7’

➥ After pushing [FUNC](M), starts a priority

watch. (p. 29)

[8] • [SET](8)

➥ Numeric i

nput and DTMF code: ‘8’

➥ After pushing [FUNC](M), enters the Set mode.

(p. 36)

[9] • [H/M/L](9)

➥ Numeric i

nput and DTMF code: ‘9’

➥ After pushing [FUNC](M), selects high, mid or

low output power. (p. 15)

[0] • [DTMF-M](0)

➥ Numeric i

nput and DTMF code: ‘0’

➥ After pushing [FUNC](M), enters the DTMF

memory mode. (p. 33)

[M] • [FUNC](M)

➥

DTMF code: ‘

DTMF code: ‘M (indication: E)

’

➥ Push to access the second function of other

keys.

[# ENT] • [ ](# ENT)

➥

DTMF code: ‘

DTMF code: ‘# (indication: F)

’

➥ After entering a frequency, push to save it.

(p. 13)

➥ Push to exit the Set mode or Initial Set mode.

(pp. 36, 40)

➥ After pushing [FUNC](M), hold down for 1 sec-

ond to turn the Key Lock function ON or OFF.

(p. 15)

2PANEL DESCRIPTION

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■ Function display

q BUSY ICON

➥ Appears when a signal is being received, or the

squelch is open. (p. 14)

➥ Blinks when the Monitor function is ON. (p. 11)

w SIGNAL ICON

➥ Shows the strength of the received signal.

➥ While transmitting, shows the output power level.

e TONE ICONS

Appear when the Tone function is turned ON, and

indicate which Tone function is in use. (p. 30)

r MEMORY ICON

➥ Appears when the memory mode is selected.

(p. 21)

➥ Blinks during a memory scan. (p. 28)

t FREQUENCY READOUT

➥ Displays the operating frequency, memory chan-

nel, Set modes contents and a variety of other in-

formation.

• The decimal point blinks during a scan.

➥ While in the memory mode, the programmed

memory name can be displayed. (pp. 24, 25)

y BATTERY ICONS

➥ “” appears when the battery pack or case is at-

tached. (p. 10)

➥ “” appears when the battery is nearing exhaustion.

When this appears, charging the battery pack, or

replacing the batteries is necessary. (p. 5)

u KEY LOCK ICON (p. 15)

Appears when the Key Lock function is ON.

i VOX ICON (p. 49)

Appears when the VOX function is ON.

o POWER ICON (p. 15)

➥ “ H” appears when high power is selected.

➥ “ M” appears when mid power is selected.

➥ “ L” appears when low power is selected.

!0 MEMORY CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT (p. 22)

➥ Displays the selected memory channel number.

➥ “C” appears when the Call channel is selected.

!1 AUTO POWER OFF ICON (p. 42)

Appears when the Auto Power OFF function is ON.

!2 DUPLEX ICON (p. 18)

➥ “+” appears when plus duplex is selected.

➥ “–” appears when minus duplex is selected.

• No icon is displayed when simplex is selected.

!3 SKIP ICON (p. 28)

Appears when the selected memory channel is set

as a skip channel.

!4 FUNCTION ICON

Appears when a second function can be accessed.

!5 TRANSMIT ICON (p. 14)

Appears while transmitting.

2PANEL DESCRIPTION

Weak  RX Signal level  Strong

Low Mid High

q w e r y

!1!2 !0

“ ” Repeater tone encoder

“D” and “ ” DTCS encoder (Only TX)

“” CTCSS squelch function

“D” DTCS squelch function

“” and “ ” CTCSS Pocket beep function

“” and “D” DTCS Pocket beep function

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■ Caution

For the BP-264 Ni-MH battery

R DANGER! NEVER incinerate used battery packs.

Internal battery gas may cause an explosion.

R DANGER! NEVER immerse the battery pack in wa-

ter. If the battery pack becomes wet, be sure to wipe it

dry BEFORE attaching it to the transceiver.

CAUTION: Always use the battery within the speciﬁ ed

temperature range, –5˚C to +60˚C (+23˚F to +140˚F).

Using the battery out of its speciﬁ ed temperature range

will reduce the battery’s performance and battery life.

CAUTION: Shorter battery life could occur if the bat-

tery is left completely discharged, or in an excessive

temperature environment (above +55˚C; +131˚F) for an

extended period of time. If the battery must be left un-

used for a long time, it must be detached from the radio

after charging. Keep it safely in a cool dry place at the

following temperature range:

–20˚C to +45˚C (–4˚F to +113˚F) (up to a month)

–20˚C to +35˚C (–4˚F to +95˚F) (up to six months)

–20˚C to +25˚C (–4˚F to +77˚F) (up to a year*)

* We recommend charging the battery pack every

6 months.

Clean the battery terminals to avoid rust or bad con-

tact.

Keep battery terminals clean. It’s a good idea to occa-

sionally clean them.

If your Ni-MH battery pack seems to have no capacity,

even after being charged, completely discharge it by leav-

ing the power ON overnight. Then, fully charge the bat-

tery pack again. If the battery pack still does not retain a

charge (or only very lit

tle charge), a new battery pack

must be purchased.

Prior to using the transceiver for the ﬁ rst time, the bat-

tery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and

operation.

• Recommended temperature range for charging:

between +10°C and +40°C (+50˚F to +104˚F) (rapid

charge: with BC-191) or between 0°C and +45°C

(+32˚F to +113˚F) (regular charge: with BC-192)

• Use only the supplied charger or optional charger

(BC-191 for rapid charging, BC-192 for regular charg-

ing). NEVER use other manufacturers’ chargers.

The battery pack contains a rechargeable battery.

Charge the battery pack before ﬁ rst operating the trans-

ceiver, or when the battery pack becomes exhausted.

If you want to prolong the battery life, the following

points should be observed:

• Avoid over charging. The charging time period should

be less than 48 hours.

• Use the battery pack until it becomes almost com-

pletely exhausted, under normal conditions. We rec-

ommend battery charging just when transmitting be-

comes impossible.

D For the BP-265 Li-ion battery

R DANGER! Use and charge only speciﬁ ed Icom bat-

tery packs with Icom radios or Icom chargers. Only

Icom battery packs are tested and approved for use

with Icom radios or charged with Icom chargers. Using

third-party or counterfeit battery packs or chargers may

cause smoke, ﬁ re, or cause the battery to burst.

R DANGER!

DO NOT hit or otherwise impact the battery.

Do not use the battery if it has been severely impacted or

dropped, or if the battery has been subjected to heavy pres-

sure. Battery damage may not be visible on the outside of

the case. Even if the surface of the battery does not show

cracks or any other damage, the cells inside the battery may

rupture or catch ﬁ re.

R DANGER! NEVER use or leave battery pack in areas

with temperatures above +60˚C (+140˚F). High tempera-

ture buildup in the battery, such as could occur near ﬁ res

or stoves, inside a sun heated car, or in direct sunlight

may cause the battery to rupture or catch ﬁ re. Excessive

temperatures may also degrade battery performance or

shorten battery life.

R DANGER!

DO NOT expose the battery to rain, snow, sea-

water, or any other liquids. Do not charge or use a wet battery.

If the battery gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before using.

R DANGER! NEVER incinerate a used battery pack

since internal battery gas may cause it to rupture, or

may cause an explosion.

R DANGER! NEVER solder the battery terminals, or

NEVER modify the battery pack. This may cause heat

generation, and the battery may burst, emit smoke or

catch ﬁ re.

R DANGER!

If ﬂ uid from inside the battery gets in your

eyes, blindness can result. Rinse your eyes with clean wa-

ter, without rubbing them, and see a doctor immediately.

R WARNING! Immediately stop using the battery if it

emits an abnormal odor, heats up, or is discolored or de-

formed. If any of these conditions occur, contact your Icom

dealer or distributor.

WARNING! Immediately wash, using clean water,

any part of the body that comes into contact with ﬂ uid

from inside the battery.

WARNING!

NEVER put the battery in a microwave

oven, high-pressure container, or in an induction heating

cooker. This could cause a ﬁ re, overheating, or cause

the battery to rupture.

(Continued on next page.)

Misuse of Li-ion batteries may result in the following haz-

ards: smoke, ﬁ re, or the battery may rupture. Misuse can

also cause damage to the battery or degradation of battery

performance.

BATTERY CHARGING

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CAUTION: Always use the battery within the speciﬁ ed

temperature range, –20˚C to +60˚C (–4˚F to +140˚F).

Using the battery out of its speciﬁ ed temperature range

will reduce the battery’s performance and battery life.

CAUTION:

Shorter battery life could occur if the battery

is left fully charged, completely discharged, or in an ex-

cessive temperature environment (above +50˚C; +122

˚F

)

for an extended period of time. If the battery must be left

unused for a long time, it must be detached from the radio

after discharging. You may use the battery until the bat-

tery icon shows half-capacity, and then keep it safely in a

cool dry place at the following temperature range:

–20˚C to +50˚C (–4˚F to +122˚F) (up to a month)

–20˚C to +35˚C (–4˚F to +95˚F) (up to three months)

–20˚C to +20˚C (–4˚F to +68˚F) (up to a year)

D Charging caution

R DANGER! NEVER charge the battery pack in areas

with extremely high temperatures, such as near ﬁ res

or stoves, inside a sun-heated vehicle, or in direct sun-

light. In such environments, the safety/protection circuit

in the battery will activate, causing the battery to stop

charging.

WARNING! DO NOT charge or leave the battery in

the battery charger beyond the speciﬁ ed time for charg-

ing. If the battery is not completely charged by the spec-

iﬁ ed time, stop charging and remove the battery from

the battery charger. Continuing to charge the battery

beyond the speciﬁ ed time limit may cause a ﬁ re, over-

heating, or the battery may rupture.

WARNING! NEVER insert the transceiver (battery

attached to the transceiver) into the charger if it is wet or

soiled. This could corrode the battery charger terminals

or damage the charger. The charger is not waterproof.

CAUTION:

DO NOT charge the battery outside of the

speciﬁ ed temperature range: BC-193 (+10˚C to +40˚C;

+50˚F to +104˚F). Icom recommends charging the bat-

tery at +20˚C (+68˚F). The battery may heat up or rup-

ture if charged out of the speciﬁ ed temperature range.

Additionally, battery performance or battery life may be

reduced.

The supplied battery pack, charger, and AC adapter dif-

fer, or are not supplied, depending on the version.

Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the bat-

tery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and

operation.

3BATTERY CHARGING

■ Caution (continued)

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■ Battery chargers

Using the BC-191 to rapid charge the BP-264

The BC-191 provides rapid charging of only the BP-264

Ni-MH

battery pack. Never use it to charge any other

battery pack.

Charging time: Approximately 2 hours

The following item is additionally required:

• An AC adapter (not supplied with some versions) or the

OPC-515L or CP-23L DC power cable.

D Using the BC-192 to regular charge the BP-264

The BC-192 provides regular charging of only the BP-

264 Ni-MH battery pack. Never use it to charge any

other battery pack.

Charging time (with the BC-147S): Approximately

16 hours

The following item is additionally required:

• An AC adapter (not supplied with some versions) or the

OPC-515L DC power cable.

The optional OPC-515L

(for DC power source)

can be used instead of

the AC adapter.

Charge indicator

• Lights green while charging.

NOTE:

The charge indicator will not

go out even after a battery

pack is fully charged.

AC adapter

(A different type, or no AC

adapter is supplied, de-

pending on the version.)

Transceiver

Turn OFF power

Battery pack

Screws*

(Self tapping screw:

M3.5 × at least 30 mm)

*Purchase separately.

Using screws is

recommended to

secure the charger.

Charging time period differs depending

on the input voltage.

12 V : Approximately 36 hours

13.8 V : Approximately 21 hours

16 V : Approximately 16 hours

The optional OPC-515L

(for DC power source)

or CP-23L (for 12 V

cigarette lighter socket)

can be used instead of

the AC adapter.

Charge indicator

• Lights orange : While charging

• Lights green :

Charging is completed.

AC adapter

(A different type, or no AC

adapter is supplied, de-

pending on the version.)

Transceiver

Turn OFF power

Battery pack

Screws*

(Self tapping screw:

M3.5 × at least 30 mm)

*Purchase separately.

Using screws is

recommended to

secure the charger.

3BATTERY CHARGING

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Using the BC-193 to rapid charge the BP-265

The BC-193 provides rapid charging of only the BP-265

Li-ion battery pack. Never use it to charge any other

battery pack.

Charging time: Approximately 2.5 hours

The following item is additionally required:

• An AC adapter (not supplied with some versions) or the

OPC-515L or CP-23L DC power cable.

IMPORTANT: Battery charging caution

Ensure the tabs on the battery pack are correctly

aligned with the guide rails inside the charger.

CAUTION: When using the OPC-515L DC power cable

NEVER connect the OPC-515L to a power source us-

ing reverse polarity. This will ruin the battery charger.

White line: + Black line: –

3BATTERY CHARGING

The optional OPC-515L

(for DC power source)

or CP-23L (for 12 V

cigarette lighter socket)

can be used instead of

the AC adapter.

AC adapter

(A different type, or no AC

adapter is supplied, de-

pending on the version.)

Transceiver

Turn OFF power

Battery pack

Screws*

(Self tapping screw:

M3.5 × at least 30 mm)

*Purchase separately.

Using screws is

recommended to

secure the charger.

Charge indicator

• Lights orange : While charging

• Lights green :

Charging is completed.

Guide rail

Tabs

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■ Battery case (BP-263)

When using the battery case (BP-263), install 6 × AA (LR6)

size alkaline batteries, as described below.

q Remove the battery case, if it is attached. (p. 1)

w Install 6 × AA (LR6) size alkaline batteries.

• Install only alkaline batteries.

• Be sure to observe the correct polarity.

e Attach the battery case. (p. 1)

CAUTION:

• When installing batteries, make sure they are all

the same brand, type and capacity. Also, do not mix

new and old batteries together.

• Keep battery terminals clean. It’s a good idea to oc-

casionally clean them.

• Never incinerate used battery cells since the inter-

nal battery gas may cause them to rupture.

•

Never expose a detached battery case to water. If the

battery case gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before

using it.

•

Never use batteries whose insulated covering is dam-

aged.

NOTE:

When the battery case is attached, the Battery

Protection function must be turned OFF in the Initial

Set mode (p. 44).

Be careful! The negative termi-

nals of the battery case protrude

from the body, so pay attention

not to injure your ﬁ ngers when

inserting the batteries.

3BATTERY CHARGING

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3BATTERY CHARGING

■ Battery information

D Battery life

Even when the transceiver power is OFF, a small amount of cur-

rent still ﬂ ows in the transceiver. Remove the battery pack or

case when it won’t be used for a long time. Otherwise, the bat-

tery pack or the batteries in the case will become exhausted.

D Battery icon

Battery pack

or case

Voltage Capacity Battery life*1

BP-263 Battery case for

AA (LR6) × 6 alkaline cells —*2

BP-264 7.2 V 1400 mAh

(min.)

1420 mAh (typ.)

13 hrs.

(IC-V80/IC-V80E)

14.5 hrs.

(IC-U80/IC-U80E)

BP-265 7.4 V 1900 mAh

(min.)

2000 mAh (typ.)

19 hrs.

(IC-V80/IC-V80E)

17.5 hrs.

(IC-U80/IC-U80E)

When the Power Save function is set to “P–S.At” (p. 43), and the

operating time is calculated under the following ratio:

TX : RX : standby = 5 : 5 : 90

*2 The average operating life depends on the alkaline cells used.

Icon Battery condition

The battery has ample capacity.

The battery is nearing exhaustion.

Charging the battery pack, or replacing the batteries in

the case is necessary.

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■ Power ON

➥ Hold down [ ] for 1 second to turn the power ON or

OFF.

• For only IC-U80/IC-U80E:

The voltage of the battery is displayed at power ON.

This display can be turned ON or OFF in the Initial Set

mode. (p. 44)

■ Adjusting the audio level

➥ Rotate [VOL] to

adjust the audio level.

• The display shows the audio level while adjusting.

• If the squelch is closed, hold down [MONI] while adjust-

ing the audio level.

■ Adjusting the squelch level

➥ While holding down [MONI], push [Y] or [Z] several

times to adjust the squelch level.

• “SqL 1” is loose squelch (for weak signals) and “SqL10”

is tight squelch (for strong signals). “SqL 0” is open

squelch.

■ Monitor function

This function is used to listen to weak signals, or to

manually open the squelch. You can use it without dis-

turbing the squelch setting, even when mute functions

such as the tone squelch are in use.

➥ Hold down [MONI] to open the squelch.

• Release [MONI] to cancel the function.

Blinks

[VOL]

BASIC OPERATION

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■ Selecting mode

The transceiver has 2 basic operating modes; VFO

mode and memory mode.

➥ Push [VFO/MR/CALL] several times to sequentially

select the VFO mode, memory mode, Call channel

mode or weather channel mode*.

*For only USA version of IC-V80.

D VFO mode

The VFO mode is used to set the operating frequency.

What is VFO?

VFO is an abbreviation of Variable Frequency Oscilla-

tor. Frequencies for both transmitting and receiving are

generated and controlled by the VFO.

D Memory mode

The memory mode is used to operate on memory chan-

nels, which store programmed frequencies.

• “

” appears when the memory mode is selected.

D Call channel mode

The Call channel is used for quick recall of the most

often-used frequency.

• “C” appears instead of the memory channel number, when

the Call channel mode is selected.

D Weather channel mode

There are 10 weather channels for monitoring weather

broadcasts from NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmo-

spheric Administration).

Push several times to select the desired operating mode.

VFO mode display

Only USA version

Memory mode display

Appears Appears

Call channel mode display

Weather channel mode display

4BASIC OPERATION

Only USA version of IC-V80

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■ Selecting passband width

Set both the transmission and reception passband width

to wide or narrow.

q Push [FUNC](M), and then push [SET](8) to enter

the Set mode.

w Push [Y] or [Z] to select the passband width item

(W/n).

e Rotate [VOL] to select the passband width.

• “W” : Wide (FM mode).

• “n” : Narrow (FM-N mode).

r Push [# ENT] to exit the Set mode.

■ Selecting a tuning step

The transceiver has 8 tuning step options;

• 5 kHz • 10 kHz • 12.5 kHz • 15 kHz

• 20 kHz • 25 kHz • 30 kHz • 50 kHz

The tuning step can be selected in the Set mode.

q Push [FUNC](

), and then push [SET](8) to enter

the Set mode.

w Push [Y] or [Z] to select the tuning step item (tS).

e Rotate [VOL] to select the desired tuning step.

r Push [# ENT] to exit the Set mode.

■ Setting a frequency

D Using [Y] or [Z]

q If necessary, push [VFO/MR/CALL] several times to

select the VFO mode.

w Push [Y] or [Z] to set a frequency.

• The frequency changes according to the selected tuning

step.

D Using the keypad

q If necessary, push [VFO/MR/CALL] several times to

select the VFO mode.

w To enter the desired frequency, enter 6 digits, start-

ing from the 100 MHz digit.

•

Entering two or three* to ﬁ ve digits, and then pushing [# ENT]

also sets the frequency. (*Depending on the transceiver

version)

•

If the entered frequency is outside of the frequency range,

the previously displayed frequency is automatically recalled.

(20 kHz is selected)

• The “Tuning step” item in the Set mode

(FM mode is selected)

• The “Passband width” item in the Set mode

(FM-N mode is selected)

Push

• Example 1— entering 145.525 MHz

• Example — selecting 145.040 MHz

• Example 2— entering 144.800 MHz

Push .

(When the selected tuning step is 20 kHz.)

Push .

4BASIC OPERATION

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■ Receiving

q Hold down [ ] for 1 second to turn ON the power.

w Rotate [VOL] to adjust the desired audio level. (p. 11)

• The display shows the audio level while adjusting.

e Adjust the squelch level. (p. 11)

• While holding down [MONI], push [Y] or [Z] several

times to adjust the squelch level.

• The display shows the squelch level while adjusting.

• “SqL 1” is loose squelch (for weak signals) and “SqL10” is

tight squelch (for strong signals). “SqL 0” is open squelch.

r Set the operating frequency or memory channel.

(pp. 13, 22)

t When you receive a signal, the squelch opens and

audio can be heard.

• The signal icon shows the relative signal strength of the

received signal.

■ Transmitting

CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will dam-

age the transceiver.

NOTE: To prevent interference, listen on the channel

before transmitting by opening the squelch. To open

the squelch, hold down [MONI].

Set the operating frequency or memory channel.

(pp. 13, 22)

• Adjust the output power if desired. See page 15 for the

details.

w Hold down [PTT] to transmit.

• “ ” appears while transmitting.

• The signal icon shows the output power level.

Speak into the microphone at your normal voice level.

• DO NOT hold the transceiver too close to your mouth, or

speak too loudly. This may distort the signal.

r Release [PTT] to receive.

NOTE: When the TX permission is set to OFF, you

cannot transmit. (p. 39)

4BASIC OPERATION

w Adjust the audio level.

Push to monitor

(For the squelch level setting.)

q Turn ON the power.

r Set the frequency.

e Adjust the squelch level.

Appears

While receiving a signal

Microphone

Push to open the squelch.

q Set the frequency.

w Hold down to transmit.

Release to receive.

Appears

While transmitting

Indicates the output power level

R WARNING! When using the BP-263 battery case,

frequent or continuous transmissions can cause the

batteries to overheat, and may cause a burn. Be care-

ful of long transmissions when the Time-out Timer

function is turned OFF, or set to a long time period.

• We recommend using the middle or low power setting.

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