INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VHF/UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER

ID-800H

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is sub-
ject 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 ID-800H
VHF/UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom’s
D FEATURES
state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, ❍ DV mode (Digital voice + low-speed data
this product should provide you with years of trouble-free oper-
ation. communication) available
– GPS receiver connection
We want to take a couple of moments of your time to thank – Text message and call sign exchange
you for making your ID-800H your radio of choice, and hope
you agree with Icom’s philosophy of “technology first.” Many ❍ Switchable VHF and UHF transceiver
hours of research and development went into the design of ❍ 55 W*—high transmit output power
your ID-800H. *VHF band; 50 W for UHF band

❍ Detachable controller for flexible installation

❍ Large tuning dial and band switch button
❍ Selectable backlit color from amber, green
and yellow
❍ Total 512 memory channels with bank link
scan
❍ Remote control microphone standard

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IMPORTANT EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely WORD DEFINITION
before using the transceiver.
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock
R WARNING!
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— This in- may occur.
struction manual contains important operating instructions for CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.
the ID-800H. Recommended for optimum use. No risk of
NOTE
personal injury, fire or electric shock.

Icom, Icom Inc. and the logo are registered trademarks of Icom
Incorporated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Ger-
many, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.
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 PRECAUTIONS
RWARNING RF EXPOSURE! This device emits Radio NEVER let objects impede the operation of the cooling fan on the
Frequency (RF) energy. Extreme caution should be observed when rear panel.
operating this device. If you have any questions regarding RF expo- DO NOT push the PTT when not actually desiring to transmit.
sure and safety standards please refer to the Federal Communica-
tions Commission Office of Engineering and Technology’s report on
DO NOT allow children to play with any radio equipment contain-
ing a transmitter.
Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Radio fre-
quency Electromagnetic Fields (OET Bulletin 65). During mobile operation, DO NOT operate the transceiver with-
out running the vehicle’s engine. When the transceiver’s power is ON
RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC out- and your vehicle’s engine is OFF, the vehicle’s battery will soon be-
let. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock. come exhausted.
RWARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver while driving a AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or in
vehicle. Safe driving requires your full attention—anything less may areas with temperatures below –10°C (+14°F) or above +60°C
result in an accident. (+140°F).
NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source of more than BE CAREFUL! The transceiver will become hot when operat-
16 V DC. This will damage the transceiver. ing it continuously for long periods.
NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source using reverse AVOID setting the transceiver in a place without adequate venti-
polarity. This will damage the transceiver. lation. Heat dissipation may be affected, and the transceiver may be
NEVER cut the DC power cable between the DC plug and fuse damaged.
holder. If an incorrect connection is made after cutting, the transceiver AVOID the use of chemical agents such as benzine or alcohol
may be damaged. when cleaning, as they can damage the transceiver’s surfaces.
NEVER expose the transceiver to rain, snow or any liquids. The USE Icom microphones only (supplied or optional). Other manu-
transceiver may be damaged. facturer’s microphones have different pin assignments and may dam-
NEVER operate or touch the transceiver with wet hands. This may age the transceiver if attached.
result in an electric shock or damage the transceiver.
For U.S.A. only
NEVER place the transceiver where normal operation of the vehi- CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device, not ex-
cle may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury.
pressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to
operate this device under FCC regulations.
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
q DC power cable (3 m) ………………………………………1
w Mobile mounting bracket …………………………………1 q w
e Microphone (HM-133)* ……………………………………1
r Fuse (20 A) …………………………………………………1
t Mounting screws, nuts and washers …………………1 set
y Microphone hanger …………………………………………1
u Separation cable† (3.5 m; 11.5 ft) …………………………1
*HM-118N HAND MICROPHONE supplied versions are also available.
†
A ferrite core is adapted for the USA version.
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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD .............................................................................. i ■ Squelch attenuator .......................................................... 17
IMPORTANT ............................................................................. ii ■ Audio mute function ........................................................ 18
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS .......................................................... ii ■ Transmitting .................................................................... 18
PRECAUTIONS ....................................................................... iii ■ Selecting output power ................................................... 19
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ..................................................... iv ■ One-touch PTT function .................................................. 19
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................ v 4 REPEATER OPERATION ............................................ 20–27
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ............................................... I–X ■ General ........................................................................... 20
■ Installation .......................................................................... I ■ Accessing a repeater ...................................................... 21
■ Your first contact ............................................................. VII ■ Subaudible tones (Encoder function)............................... 23
■ Repeater operation .......................................................... IX ■ Offset frequency ............................................................. 26
■ Programming memory channels ....................................... X ■ Auto repeater (USA version only) ................................... 27
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION .................................................. 1–10 5 MEMORY OPERATION ............................................... 28–39
■ Front panel—controller ..................................................... 1 ■ General description ......................................................... 28
■ Function display ................................................................ 3 ■ Memory channel selection .............................................. 28
■ Rear panel ........................................................................ 5 ■ Programming a memory channel .................................... 29
■ Microphone (HM-133) ....................................................... 7 ■ Copying memory contents .............................................. 31
■ Microphone keypad .......................................................... 8 ■ Programming channel names ........................................ 33
■ Optional microphone (HM-118N) ..................................... 10 ■ Memory clearing ............................................................. 36
2 SETTING A FREQUENCY ........................................... 11–14 ■ Memory bank selection ................................................... 37
■ Preparation ...................................................................... 11 ■ Memory bank setting ...................................................... 38
■ Using the tuning dial ....................................................... 12 ■ Transferring bank contents ............................................. 39
■ Using the [Y]/[Z] keys .................................................... 12 6 CALL CHANNEL OPERATION ................................... 40–41
■ Using the keypad ............................................................ 12 ■ Call channel selection ..................................................... 40
■ Tuning step selection ...................................................... 13 ■ Call channel transferring ................................................. 40
■ Lock functions ................................................................. 14 ■ Programming a call channel ........................................... 41
3 BASIC OPERATION .................................................... 15–19 7 SCAN OPERATION ..................................................... 42–48
■ Mode selection ................................................................ 15 ■ Scan types ...................................................................... 42
■ Receiving ........................................................................ 16 ■ Scan start/stop ................................................................ 43
■ Monitor function .............................................................. 16 ■ Scan edges programming ............................................... 45
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■ Skip channel setting ........................................................ 47 ■ Initial set mode ................................................................ 92 3
■ Scan resume condition ................................................... 48 ■ Weather channel operation (USA version only) .............. 99
8 PRIORITY WATCH ....................................................... 49–50 ■ Packet operation ........................................................... 100 4
■ Priority watch types ......................................................... 49 ■ Microphone keys ........................................................... 103
■ Priority watch operation .................................................. 50 ■ Partial reset ................................................................... 104
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9 DTMF MEMORY ENCODER ........................................ 51–54 ■ All reset ......................................................................... 104 6
■ Programming a DTMF code ........................................... 51 ■ Data cloning .................................................................. 105
■ Transmitting a DTMF code ............................................. 53 13MAINTENANCE ....................................................... 107–108 7
■ DTMF speed ................................................................... 54 ■ Troubleshooting ............................................................ 107
10POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH ...................... 55–59 ■ Fuse replacement ......................................................... 108 8
■ Pocket beep operation .................................................... 55 14SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS .......................... 109–110 9
■ Tone/DTCS squelch operation ........................................ 58 ■ Specifications ................................................................ 109
■ Tone scan ....................................................................... 59 ■ Options .......................................................................... 110 10
11 DIGITAL MODE OPERATION ...................................... 60–79 15MODE ARRANGEMENT .......................................... 111–114
■ Digital mode operation .................................................... 60 11
■ Call sign programming .................................................... 60
■ Digital voice mode operation .......................................... 63
12
■ When receiving a digital call ........................................... 66 13
■ Break-in communication ................................................. 67
■ EMR communication ....................................................... 67 14
■ Pocket beep operation .................................................... 68
■ Digital squelch function ................................................... 69
15
■ About D-STAR system .................................................... 70
■ Repeater call sign programming ..................................... 71
■ Low-speed data communication ..................................... 73
■ Message items ................................................................ 74
■ GPS operation ................................................................ 77
12OTHER FUNCTIONS ................................................. 80–106
■ Set mode ........................................................................ 80
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 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

■ Installation
D Installation methods
• Single body installation • Remote installation
Transceiver Front panel

Main unit

• The supplied mounting bracket (or optional MB-17A) can be • The supplied OPC-600/R SEPARATION CABLE can be used for
used for the main unit installation. remote installation.
• Optional OPC-601/R SEPARATION CABLE (7 m; 23 ft) is avail-
able for extend installation.
• Optional MB-58 REMOTE CONTROLLER BRACKET and MB-65
MOUNTING BASE are available for increasing front panel
mounting possibilities.
• Optional OPC-440 MICROPHONE CABLE (5.0 m; 16.4 ft) and
OPC-647 (2.5 m; 8.2 ft) are available to extend the micro-
phone cable.
• Optional OPC-441 SPEAKER CABLE (5.0 m; 16.4 ft) is avail-
able to extend the speaker cable.
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D Location D Using the mounting bracket

Quick reference guide

Select a location which can support the weight of the trans- qDrill 4 holes where the mounting bracket is to be installed.
ceiver and does not interfere with driving. We recommend the • Approx. 5.5–6 mm (1⁄4″) when using nuts; approx. 2–3 mm (1⁄8″)
locations shown in the diagram below. when using self-tapping screws.
wInsert the supplied screws, nuts and washers through the
NEVER place the transceiver or remote controller where nor- mounting bracket and tighten.
mal operation of the vehicle may be hindered or where it eAdjust the angle for your suitable position.
could cause bodily injury.
Nut
NEVER place the transceiver or remote controller where air
Spring washer
bag deployment may be obstructed.
DO NOT place the transceiver or remote controller where hot
or cold air blows directly onto it.
Mounting
AVOID placing the transceiver or remote controller in direct bracket
sunlight.

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Mounting nut

Main unit
Flat washer
When using
Controller Main unit self-tapping
screws 25˚
Main unit

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D Microphone connection wConnect a separation cable between the controller and

main unit using the supplied screws as illustrated below.
Connect the supplied microphone as illustrated below.
• Controller’s rear panel • Main unit

D Separation cable connection

Using the supplied separation cable (3.5 m; 11.5 ft) or the op-
tional separation cable (7 m; 23 ft), the controller can be sep-
OPC-600/R or OPC-601/R
arated from the main unit, doubling as a remote controller.
A ferrite core is adapted for the USA version.
q Detach the controller as below.
CAUTION!
NEVER short the terminals of the separation connector.
The 13.8 V power line is available in the connector, so the
transceiver may damage when short circuited.
q

NEVER short the terminals

Release latch w
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D Optional MB-58 installation

Quick reference guide

The optional MB-58 REMOTE CONTROLLER BRACKET is avail- rAttach the supplied Velcro pads (large) to the remote con-
able for separate installation. troller and bracket.
tAttach the supplied Velcro pads (small) or rubber pad to
q Drill 2 or 4 holes where the bracket is to be installed. the bracket as shown below; then attach the remote con-
• Approx. 4 mm (1⁄8″) when using nuts; approx. 1–2 mm (1⁄16″) troller.
when using self-tapping screws.
wInsert the supplied screws, bolts and washers through the
mounting base and tighten.
eAdjust the angle for the clearest view of the function dis-
play and tighten 2 screws when the mounting base is used.
MB-58 ID-800H remote controller
When using self- Bracket
tapping screws.
• When using the optional MB-65

Mounting
bolt
MB-58

Adjust the viewing angle

for maximum visibility of
Mounting the function display.
base
MB-65

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D Battery connection D DC power supply connection

RWARNING! NEVER remove the fuse holders from the DC Use a 13.8 V DC power supply with at least 15 A capacity.
power cable.
NEVER connect the transceiver directly to a 24 V battery. Make sure the ground terminal of the DC power supply is
DO NOT use the cigarette lighter socket for power connec- grounded.
tions. (See p. 6 for details)
• CONNECTING TO A DC POWER SUPPLY
Attach a rubber grommet when passing the DC power cable
through a metal plate to prevent a short circuit.

• CONNECTING TO A DC POWER SOURCE

ID-800H
Grommet

ID-800H
DC power
supply 13.8 V

⊕ red − black
+ red
_ black to an
Fuses AC − ⊕
20 A outlet

Fuses
WARNING! 12 V
NEVER − black 20 A
battery ⊕ red
remove the
12 V fuse holders.
Supplied
DC power cable
See p. 108 for fuse replacement.
NOTE: Crimp Solder
Use terminals for the
cable connections.

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D Antenna installation

Quick reference guide

• Antenna location • Antenna connector
To obtain maximum performance from the transceiver, select The antenna uses a PL-259 connector.
a high-quality antenna and mount it in a good location. A non- • PL-259 CONNECTOR
radial antenna should be used when using a magnetic mount.
30 mm q Slide the coupling ring
Trunk-mount down. Strip the cable
Roof-mount antenna antenna jacket and soft solder.
(Drill a hole or use a magnetic mount.) Coupling ring 10 mm (soft solder)
10 mm Soft
Gutter-mount antenna w Strip the cable as shown
solder
at left. Soft solder the cen-
ter conductor.
1–2 mm

solder solder e Slide the connector body

on and solder it.

r Screw the coupling ring

onto the connector body.
(10 mm ≈ 3⁄8 in)
NOTE: There are many publications covering proper an-
tennas and their installation. Check with your local dealer
for more information and recommendations.

To antenna

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■ Your first contact

Now that you have your ID-800H installed in your car or 2. Selecting the operating frequency band
shack, you are probably excited to get on the air. We would The ID-800H has 2 m and 70 cm transmittable bands.
like to take you through a few basic operation steps to make
your first “On The Air” an enjoyable experience. ➥ Push [BAND•MODE] momentarily to enter band selection
mode.
1. Turning ON the transceiver
Before powering up your ID-800H, you may want to make
sure the audio volume and squelch level controls are set in [BAND•MODE]
9–10 o’clock positions.

[VOL]
➥ Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired frequency band, then
push [BAND•MODE] to set the selected band.
[SQL]

Although you have purchased a brand new transceiver, some [DIAL]

settings may be changed from the factory defaults because
of the quality control process. Resetting the CPU is neces-
sary to start from factory default.
➥ While pushing both [SET•LOCK] and [S.MW•MW], push
and hold [PWR] for 1 sec. to reset the CPU.
[SET•LOCK]
[PWR]
[S.MW•MW]

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3. Tune the frequency

Quick reference guide

The tuning dial will allow you to dial in the frequency you want
to operate. Pages 12 and 13 will instruct you on how to adjust
Using the HM-133
the tuning step size.
You can select the desired frequency band from the HM-133.

Push [DIAL]

Rotate [DIAL] to tune to the frequency.

Using the HM-133

Push or to select the band.
You can directly enter the frequency with the HM-133 keypad
for the main band.
[EXAMPLE]: Setting frequency to 145.3625 MHz.
Then
Push
push

Push

Push

Push

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■ Repeater operation
1. Setting duplex
➥ Push [BAND•MODE] and rotate [DIAL], then push Using the HM-133
[BAND•MODE] to select the desired frequency band. Plus or minus duplex selection and the repeater tone setting
➥ Push and hold [LOW•DUP] for 1 sec. once or twice to se- can be made easily via HM-133.
lect minus duplex or plus duplex. Push and hold [DUP– 7(TONE)] for minus duplex;
• The USA version has an auto repeater function, therefore, set- [DUP+ 8(TSQLS S)] for plus duplex selection, push [FUNC]
ting duplex is not required. then [DUP– 7(TONE)] to turn the repeater tone ON.

Push

[LOW•DUP]
Push
2. Repeater tone
Push [TONE•T-SCAN] several times until “T” appears, if the
repeater requires a subaudible tone to be accessed.
Push , then

[TONE•T-SCAN]

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■ Programming memory channels

Quick reference guide

The ID-800H has a total of 512 memory channels (including Using the HM-133
10 scan edges and 2 call channels) for storing often used op- q In VFO mode, set the desired operating frequency, includ-
erating frequency, repeater settings, etc. ing offset direction, tone settings, etc.
➥ Push [VFO/LOCK] to select VFO.
1. Setting a frequency
➥ Push [ENT C(T-OFF)] first, then enter the desired oper-
In VFO mode, set the desired operating frequency with re-
ating frequency via the keypad.
peater, tone and tuning steps, etc.
• Set other data, such as repeater tone, duplex information,
➥ Push [V/MHz•SCAN] to select VFO. tuning step, if necessary.
➥ Rotate [DIAL] to set the desired frequency. w Push [FUNC] then [CLR A(MW)].
• Set other data, such as repeater tone, duplex information, tuning
• “!” indicator and memory channel number blink.
step, if desired.

2. Selecting a memory channel

Push [S.MW•MW], then rotate [DIAL] to select the desired Push ,
memory channel. then
• “!” indicator and memory channel number blink.

e Push [YY]/[Z
Z] to select the desired memory channel.
r Push [FUNC] then push and hold [CLR A(MW)] for 1 sec.
to program.
• 3 beeps sound
[S.MW•MW] • Memory channel number automatically increases when continu-
ing to push [CLR A(MW)] after programming.
3. Writing a memory channel
Push and hold [S.MW•MW] for 1 sec. to program.
• 3 beeps sound
• Return to VFO mode automatically after the program.
• Memory channel number automatically increases when continuing
to push [S.MW•MW] after programming.
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■ Front panel—controller
q w Function display (p. 3) e r

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!3 !2 !1 !0 o i u y t

q SET•LOCK SWITCH [SET•LOCK] t MICROPHONE CONNECTOR

➥ Enters set mode when pushed. (p. 80) Connects the supplied or an optional microphone.
➥ Switches the lock function ON and OFF when pushed q +8 V DC output (Max. 10 mA)
and held for 1 sec. (p. 14) w Channel up/down
w TUNING DIAL [DIAL] q i
e 8 V control IN
Selects the operating frequency (p. 12), memory channel r PTT
(p. 28), the setting of the set mode item and the scanning t GND (microphone ground)
direction (p. 43). y MIC (microphone input)
Front panel view u GND
e VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] (p. 16) i Data IN
Adjusts the audio level.
r POWER SWITCH [PWR] y SQUELCH CONTROL [SQL]
Turns power ON and OFF when pushed and held for Varies the squelch level. (p. 16)
1 sec. • The RF attenuator activates and increases the attenuation when
rotated clockwise to the center position and further. (p. 17)
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u MONITOR•DTMF•EMR SWITCH [MONI•DTMF•EMR] !0 MEMORY/CALL•PRIORITY SWITCH [M/CALL•PRIO] 1

➥ Push to switch the monitor function ON and OFF. (p. 16) ➥ Push to select and toggle memory, call and weather
channel* modes. (pgs. 11, 28, 40, 99)
❍ While in the analog (FM) mode operation *Weather channels are available for USA version only.
➥ Turns DTMF memory encoder ON and OFF when ➥ Starts priority watch when pushed and held for 1 sec.
pushed and held for 1 sec. (p. 51) (p. 50)
❍ While in the digital (DV) mode operation
!1 VFO/MHz TUNING•SCAN SWITCH [V/MHz•SCAN]
➥ Push and hold to turn the EMR function ON and OFF.
➥ Selects and toggles VFO mode and 1 MHz (or 10 MHz
(p. 67)
for some versions) tuning when pushed. (p. 11)
i OUTPUT POWER•DUPLEX SWITCH [LOW•DUP] ➥ Starts scan when pushed and held for 1 sec. (p. 43)
➥ Each push changes the output power selection. (p. 19) • Cancels a scan when pushed during scan.
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to select DUP–, DUP+ and
!2 BAND•MODE SWITCH [BAND•MODE]
simplex operation. (p. 21) ➥ While VFO operation, push to select the operating fre-
oTONE•TONE SCAN•BREAK-IN SWITCH quency band. (p. 11)
[TONE•T-SCAN•BK] ➥ While call channel operation, push to select the call
channel 1or 2 during call channel operation. (p. 40)
❍ While in the analog (FM) mode operation
➥ While memory channel operation, push to select mem-
➥ Each push selects a tone function. (pgs. 21, 55) ory bank condition. (p. 37)
• Subaudible tone encoder, pocket beep (CTCSS), tone
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. and rotate [DIAL] to select the
squelch, pocket beep (DTCS), DTCS squelch or tone func-
operating mode. (p. 15)
tion OFF can be selected.
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to start the tone scan. (p. 59) !3 MEMORY WRITE SWITCH [S.MW•MW] (pgs. 29, 41, 45)
❍ While in the digital (DV) mode operation ➥ Selects a memory channel for programming when
➥ Each push selects a digital squelch function. (pgs. 68, pushed.
69) ➥ Programs the selected memory channel when pushed
• Pocket beep (DSQL), digital call sign squelch, pocket beep and held for 1 sec.
(CSQL), digital code squelch or digital squelch function !4 CONTROLLER RELEASE LATCH
OFF can be selected. While pushing this latch, slide the controller to the left to
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to turn the break-in function remove it.
ON or OFF. (p. 67)

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■ Function display
!7 !6 !5

!4

e
r
!3

t y u i o !0 !1 !2

q TRANSMIT INDICATOR e S/RF INDICATORS

➥ Appears while transmitting. (p. 18) ➥ Shows the relative signal strength while receiving sig-
➥ Blinks while transmitting with the one-touch PTT func- nals. (p. 16)
tion. (p. 19) ➥ Shows the output power level while transmitting. (p. 19)
w FREQUENCY READOUT r BUSY INDICATOR
Shows the operating frequency, channel names, set mode ➥ Appears when a signal is being received or the squelch
contents, call signs, message, and etc. is open. (p. 16)
• Frequency decimal point blinks while scanning. (p. 43) ➥ Blinks while the monitor function is activated. (p. 16)
• “d” appears in place of the 1st digit while the DTMF memory
function is in use. (p. 51)

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t OUTPUT POWER INDICATORS (p. 19) !0 SKIP INDICATORS (p. 47) 1

➥ “LOW” appears when low output power is selected. ➥ “~” appears when the displayed memory channel is
➥ “MID” appears when middle output power is selected. specified as a skip channel.
➥ No indicator appears when high output power is se- ➥ “P ~” appears when the displayed frequency is spec-
lected. ified as a program skip frequency.
y MODE INDICATORS (p. 15) !1 MEMORY CHANNEL NUMBER INDICATORS
➥ “AM” appears while in the AM mode operation. ➥ Shows the selected memory channel number. (p. 28)
➥ “NAR” appears while in the FM/AM narrow mode oper- ➥ Shows the selected bank initial. (p. 37)
ation. ➥ “C” appears when the call channel is selected. (p. 40)
➥ “DV” appears while in the digital mode operation. ➥ “L” appears when the lock function is activated. (p. 14)
➥ No indication appears while in the FM mode operation.
• Blinking all indication indicates the FM mode selection while
!2 PRIORITY INDICATOR (p. 50)
setting. Appears while priority watch is activated; blinks while the
watch is paused.
u DIGITAL MESSAGE INDICATOR (p. 76)
Blinks when a digital message is received. !3 WEATHER ALERT INDICATOR (p. 99)
• The indication disappears when any key is pushed. Appears when the weather alert function is activated.
• The either alert function is available with the USA version only.
i SQUELCH ATTENUATOR INDICATOR (p. 17)
Appears when the squelch attenuator function is activated. !4 AUDIO MUTE INDICATOR (p. 18)
• The attenuator can be switched OFF in initial set mode. (p. 96) Appears when the audio mute function is activated.
• The mute can only be switched ON and OFF from the HM-133
o MEMORY INDICATOR (pgs. 11, 28) only.
Appears when memory mode is selected.
!5 AUTO POWER-OFF INDICATOR (p. 95)
Appears while the auto power OFF function is in use.

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■ Rear Panel
q w e r
!7 !6

!6 TONE/DIGITAL SQUELCH INDICATORS

❍ While in the analog (FM) mode operation
➥ “T” appears while the subaudible tone encoder is in
use. (p. 21)
➥ “T SQL” appears while the tone squelch function is in
use. (p. 55)
➥ “DTCS” appears while the DTCS squelch function is t
in use. (p. 55)
➥ “S” appears with the “T SQL” or “DTCS” indicator q DATA SOCKET [DATA]
while the pocket beep function (with CTCSS or DTCS) Connects a TNC (Terminal Node Controller), etc. for data
is in use. (p. 55) communications.
❍ While in the digital (DV) mode operation • See p. 6 for connection information.
➥ “DSQL” appears while the digital call sign squelch
function is in use. (p. 69) w EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK [SP]
➥ “CSQL” appears while the digital code squelch func- Connects an 8 Ω speaker.
tion is in use. (p. 69) • Audio output power is more than 2.0 W.
➥ “S” appears with the “DSQL” or “CSQL” indicator
e COOLING FAN
while the pocket beep function (with DSQL or CSQL)
Rotates while transmitting.
is in use. (p. 68)
Also rotates while receiving depending on the setting in ini-
!7 DUPLEX INDICATORS (p. 21) tial set mode. (p. 95)
“DUP” appears when plus duplex, “DUP –” appears when
minus duplex (repeater) operation is selected.

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DDATA socket Pin assignment 1

q DATA IN q w
r ANTENNA CONNECTOR [ANT] Input terminal for data transmit.
Connects a 50 Ω antenna with a PL-259 connector and a See p. 100 for details on how to
50 Ω coaxial cable. e t
toggle data speed between
1200 (AFSK) and 9600 bps r
ANTENNA INFORMATION
For radio communications, the antenna is of critical impor- (G3RUH, GMSK). y i
w GND u
tance, to maximize your output power and receiver sensi- Rear panel view
tivity. The transceiver accepts a 50 Ω antenna and less Common ground for DATA IN,
than 1:1.5 of Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR). High DATA OUT and AF OUT.
SWR values not only may damage the transceiver but also e PTT P
lead to TVI or BCI problems. PTT terminal for packet operation only. Connect ground to
transmit data.
r RS232 OUT
t POWER RECEPTACLE [DC13.8V] Data out terminal for RS232 connection (GPS operation).
Accepts 13.8 V DC ±15% with the supplied DC power t DATA OUT
cable. Data out terminal for 9600 bps operation only.
NOTE: DO NOT use a cigarette lighter socket as a y AF OUT
power source when operating in a vehicle. The plug Data out terminal for 1200 bps operation only.
may cause voltage drops and ignition noise may be su- u RS232 IN
perimposed onto transmit or receive audio. Input terminal for RS232 input.
i P SQL
Becomes high (+5 V) when the transceiver receives a sig-
nal which opens the squelch.
• To avoid unnecessary TNC transmission, connect squelch to the
TNC to inhibit transmission when receiving signals.
• Keep audio output at a normal level, otherwise a “P SQL” signal
will not be output.

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 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION

■ Microphone (HM-133*)
!1 r ACTIVITY INDICATOR
q !0 ➥ Lights red while any key, except [FUNC] and [DTMF-S],
w o is pushed, or while transmitting.
e i ➥ Lights green while the one-touch PTT function is in use.
u
r t KEYPAD (pgs. 8, 9)
y
Mic element y FUNCTION INDICATOR
➥ Lights orange while [FUNC] is activated—indicates the
t
secondary function of switches can be accessed.
➥ Lights green when [DTMF-S] is activated—DTMF sig-
nals can be transmitted with the keypad.
*A different microphone
may be supplied de- u 2nd FUNCTION SWITCH [FUNC]
pending on version. i DTMF SELECT SWITCH [DTMF-S] (p. 53)
o FUNCTION SWITCHES [F-1]/[F-2] (p. 103)
q VFO/LOCK SWITCH [VFO/LOCK]
Program and recall your desired transceiver conditions.
➥ Push to select VFO mode. (p. 11)
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to switch the lock function ON !0 BAND SWITCH [BAND]
and OFF. (p. 14) ➥ Push to enter the band selection mode and then push
Y]/[Z
[Y Z] to select the frequency band. (p. 11)
w PTT SWITCH
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. and then push [Y Y]/[Z
Z] to se-
➥ Push and hold to transmit; release to receive.
lect the operating mode. (p. 15)
➥ Switches between transmitting and receiving while the
one-touch PTT function is in use. (p. 19) !1 MEMORY/CALL SWITCH [MR/CALL]
➥ Push to select memory mode. (p. 11)
e UP/DOWN SWITCHES [Y Y]/[Z
Z]
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to select call channel. (p. 40)
➥ Push either switch to change operating frequency,
memory channel, set mode setting, etc. (pgs. 12, 28, 80)
➥ Push and hold either switch for 1 sec. to start scanning.
(p. 44)

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 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1

■ Microphone keypad 1

KEY FUNCTION SECONDARY FUNCTION ( +key) OTHER FUNCTIONS

Switches between opening and closing the In memory mode enters bank selecting
squelch. (p. 16) condition. (p. 37)
Starts and stops scanning. (p. 43) Starts and stops tone scanning. (p. 59)

Starts and stops priority watch. (p. 50) Turns the one-touch PTT function ON and
OFF. (p. 19)
Selects high output power. (p. 19) Turns the DTCS squelch ON. (p. 58)
After pushing :
Selects mid. output power. (p. 19) Turns the DTCS pocket beep function ON. Transmits the appropriate
(p. 56) DTMF code. (pgs. 25, 53)
Selects low output power (p. 19) Turns the DTMF memory encoder function When the DTMF memory en-
ON. (p. 53) coder is activated, push [0] to
Selects minus duplex operation. (p. 22) Turns the subaudible tone encoder ON. [9] to transmit the appropriate
(p. 22) DTMF memory contents.
(p. 53)
Selects plus duplex operation. (p. 22) Turns the CTCSS pocket beep function
ON. (p. 56)
Selects simplex operation. (p. 22) Turns the tone squelch function ON.
(p. 58)
Increases audio output level. (p. 16) Sends a 1750 Hz tone signal while pushing
and holding. (p. 25)

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 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION

KEY FUNCTION SECONDARY FUNCTION ( +key) OTHER FUNCTIONS

➥ Cancels frequency entry. (p. 12) ➥ Selects a memory channel for program-
➥ Cancels the scan or priority watch. ming. (p. 30)
(pgs. 43, 50) ➥ Advances the memory channel number
➥ Exit set mode. (p. 80) when continuously pushed after pro-
gramming is completed. (p. 30)
➥ Enters set mode (p. 80) DTMF memory encoder function OFF.
➥ Advances the set mode selection order (p. 53)
after entering set mode. (p. 80)
➥ Sets the keypad for numeral input. Turns the subaudible tone encoder, pocket After pushing :
(p. 12) beep or CTCSS/DTCS tone squelch OFF. Transmits the appropriate
➥ Reverses the set mode selection order (pgs. 22, 56) DTMF code. (pgs. 25, 53)
after entering set mode. (p. 80)
Adjusts the squelch level increments. Mutes the audio. (p. 18)
(p. 16) • Mute function is released when any oper-
ation is performed.
Decreases audio output level. (p. 16) Sends a 1750 Hz tone signal for 0.5 sec.
(p. 25)
Adjusts the squelch level decrement. Locks the digit keys on the keypad (includ-
(p. 16) ing the A to D, # and M keys). (p. 14)

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 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1

■ Optional Microphone (HM-118N) 1

• HM-118N q PTT SWITCH
w
Push and hold to transmit; release to receive.
w UP/DOWN SWITCHES [UP]/[DN]
➥ Push either switch to change operating frequency,
ON
memory channel, set mode setting, etc. (pgs. 12, 28, 80)
q e ➥ Push and hold either switch for 1 sec. to start scanning.
OFF (p. 44)
e UP/DN LOCK SWITCH
Slide to toggle [UP]/[DN] switches function ON and OFF.

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 2 SETTING A FREQUENCY

■ Preparation
D Turning power ON/OFF D VFO and memory modes
The transceiver has 2 basic operating modes: VFO mode and
memory mode. Select VFO mode first to set an operating fre-
[PWR]
quency.

➥ Push and hold [PWR] for 1 sec. to turn power ON and OFF.

D Operating frequency band selection

The ID-800H has 2 m and 70 cm bands for transmission and [V/MHz•SCAN]
reception. In addition, extra frequency bands 127, 220, 350,
500 and 900 MHz bands are available for wide-band receiver
capability (except Taiwan and Korean version).

[BAND•MODE] [M/CALL•PRIO] Appears

➥ Push [V/MHz•SCAN] to select VFO mode.

➥ Push [BAND•MODE] and rotate [DIAL], then push • When VFO mode is already selected, the digit below 10 MHz
(the digit below 1 MHz or 100 kHz disappear depending on ver-
[BAND•MODE] to select the desired frequency band.
sions) disappear. In this case, push [V/MHz•SCAN] again (or
➥ Push [BAND] and [Y Y]/[Z
Z], then push [BAND] twice or 3 times depending on version).
BAND to select the desired band. ➥ Push [M/CALL•PRIO] to select memory mode.
• “!” indicator appears when memory mode is selected.

➥ Push [VFO/LOCK] to select VFO mode.

Note that in this manual, sections beginning with a micro- VFO/LOCK ➥ Push [MR/CALL] to select memory mode.
phone icon (as above), designate operation via the HM-133
microphone.

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 SETTING A FREQUENCY 2

■ Using the tuning dial ■ Using the keypad

q Rotate [DIAL] to set the frequency. The frequency can be directly set via numeral keys on the mi- 2
• If VFO mode is not selected, push [V/MHz•SCAN] to select VFO crophone.
mode. z Push [VFO/LOCK] to select VFO mode, if nec-
• The frequency changes in the selected tuning steps. (p. 13) ENT essary.
C x Push [ENT C(T-OFF)] to activate the keypad for
[DIAL] digit input.
c Push 6 keys to input a frequency.
• When a digit is mistakenly input, push [ENT C(T-OFF)]
to clear the input, then repeat input from the 1st digit.
[V/MHz•SCAN]
• Pushing [CLR A(MW)] clears input digits and retrieves
wTo change the frequency in 1 MHz (10 MHz for some versions) the frequency.
steps, push [V/MHz•SCAN], then rotate [DIAL].
• Pushing and holding [V/MHz•SCAN] for 1 sec. starts scan func- [EXAMPLE]: Setting frequency to 145.3625 MHz.
tion. If scan starts, push [V/MHz•SCAN] again to cancel it.
Push

Push
While 1 MHz tuning step is While 10 MHz tuning step
selected, the digit below is selected, the digit below
100 kHz disappear. 1 MHz disappear.

Push

■ Using the [Y
Y]/[Z
Z] keys
➥ Push [Y
Y] or [Z
Z] to select the desired frequency. Push
YZ • Pushing and holding [Y Y]/[Z
Z] for 1 sec. activates a
Y]/[Z
scan. If scan starts, push [Y Z] or [CLR A(MW)] to
cancel it.
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 2 SETTING A FREQUENCY

■ Tuning step selection

[
Tuning steps are the minimum frequency change increments ePush [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] several times until “TS”
when you rotate [DIAL] or push [Y Y]/[Z] on the microphone. appears as shown below.
Independent tuning step for each frequency bands can be set
for individual tuning convenience. The following tuning steps
are available.
• 5 kHz • 10 kHz • 12.5 kHz • 15 kHz
• 20 kHz • 25 kHz • 30 kHz • 50 kHz r Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired tuning step.
• 100 kHz • 200 kHz tPush any key below the display to exit set mode.
NOTE: For convenience, select a tuning step that matches
the frequency intervals of repeaters in your area. z Push [BAND] and [Y Y]/[Z
Z], then push [BAND] to
SET select the desired band.
q Push [BAND•MODE] and rotate [DIAL], then push B • Push [VFO/LOCK] to VFO mode, if necessary.
[BAND•MODE] to select the desired frequency band. x Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to enter set mode.
• Push [V/MHz•SCAN] to select VFO mode, if necessary. Y] or [Z
• Push [Y Z] to select “SET,” if necessary.
w Push [SET•LOCK] to enter set mode. c Push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C(T-OFF)] several
• Rotate [DIAL] to select “SET,” if “CALLS” or “MESSAG” is dis- times until “TS” appears.
played. v Push [YY] or [ZZ] to select the desired tuning
step.
[SET•LOCK]
b Push [CLR A(MW)] to exit set mode.

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 SETTING A FREQUENCY 2

■ Lock functions
To prevent accidental frequency changes and unnecessary D Microphone keypad lock 2
function access, use the lock function. The transceiver has 2 This function locks the microphone keypad.
different lock functions.
➥ Push [FUNC] then [SQL Z #(16KEY-L)] to
D Frequency lock 16KEY-L switch the microphone keypad lock function
This function locks [DIAL] and switches electronically and ON and OFF.
can be used together with the microphone lock function. • [PTT], [VFO/LOCK], [MR/CALL], [BAND], [Y Y],
Z], [F-1], [F-2] and [FUNC] on the microphone
[Z
[SET•LOCK] can be used.
• All switches on the transceiver can be used.

“L” appears

➥ Push and hold [SET•LOCK] for 1 sec. to turn the lock func-
tion ON and OFF.
• [PTT], [MONI•DTMF] (monitor function only), [VOL] and [SQL]
can be used while the channel lock function is in use. Also,
TONE-1, TONE-2, DTMF tones or DTMF memory contents can
be transmitted from the microphone.

➥ Push and hold [VFO/LOCK] for 1 sec. to

VFO/LOCK switch the lock function ON and OFF.

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 3 BASIC OPERATION

■ Mode selection
The ID-800H has several operating modes, FM/FM narrow • Mode indication while operation
modes, DV mode and AM/AM narrow modes (AM mode is re-
ception only) are available. Typically, AM mode is used for the
air band (118–135.995 MHz).
qSelect the desired frequency band in VFO mode, or the de- FM mode AM mode DV mode
sired memory channel.
wPush and hold [BAND•MODE] for 1 sec. then rotate
[DIAL] to select the desired operating mode.
• “NAR” (FM narrow), “AM,” “NAR AM” and “DV” appears in se- FM narrow mode AM narrow mode
quence.
• All indications blink for FM mode selection and no indication
stands for FM mode operation.
z Push [BAND] or [MR/CALL] to select the de-
BAND sired frequency band or memory channel.
x Push and hold [BAND] for 1 sec. then push
Y]/[Z
[Y Z] to select the desired operating mode.
• “NAR,” “AM,” “NAR AM” and “DV” appears in se-
quence.
[BAND•MODE] [DIAL] Blinks • All indications blink for FM mode selection and no indi-
cation stands for FM mode.
• Mode indication while selection
NOTE: Digital (DV) mode operation is described at section
11. See p. 60 for details.

FM mode AM mode DV mode

FM narrow mode AM narrow mode

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 BASIC OPERATION 3

■ Receiving ■ Monitor function

q Set the audio level. This function is used to listen to weak signals without disturb-
➥ Push [MONI•DTMF] to open the squelch. ing the squelch setting.
➥ Rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio level.
3
➥ Push [MONI•DTMF] to close the squelch.
w Set the squelch level.
➥ Rotate [SQL] fully counterclockwise in advance, then
rotate [SQL] clockwise until the noise just disappears.
• When interference is received, rotate [SQL] clockwise again [MONI•DTMF] Blinks
for attenuator operation. (p. 17)
➥ Push [MONI•DTMF] to open the squelch.
e Set the operating frequency. (pgs. 11, 12)
• “BUSY” blinks.
rWhen receiving a signal on the set frequency, squelch • Push [MONI•DTMF] again to cancel the function.
opens and the transceiver emits audio.
• “BUSY” appears and the S/RF ➥ Push [MONI 1(BANK)] to open the squelch.
indicator shows the relative MONI • Push [MONI 1(BANK)] again to cancel the function.
signal strength for the re- 1
ceived signal.
NOTE: When [SQL] adjustment is set too far clockwise,
Appears when receiving a signal (12–17 o’clock position) the squelch attenuator is acti-
vated. To monitor weak signals on the operating frequency,
✔CONVENIENT!
deactivate the squelch attenuator function. See p. 17 for
The audio and squelch level can also be adjusted
SQLY/Z with [VOL Y(TONE-1)]/[VOL Z 0(TONE-2)] and
details.
D/# [SQLY D(MUTE)]/[SQLZ #(16KEY-L)], respectively.
• “VOL” for audio or “SQL” for squelch appears during set.
VOLY/Z
Show set level
M/0

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 3 BASIC OPERATION

■ Squelch attenuator USING INITIAL SET MODE

The transceiver has an RF attenuator related to the squelch D Squelch attenuator setting
level setting. Approx. 10 dB attenuation is obtained at maxi- q Turn the transceiver power OFF.
mum setting. wWhile pushing [SET•LOCK], turn the power ON to enter ini-
The squelch attenuator allows you to set a minimum signal tial set mode.
level needed to open the squelch. The attenuator function can
[SET•LOCK]
be deactivated in initial set mode.
[PWR]
➥ Rotate [SQL] clockwise past the 12 o’clock position to ac-
tivate the squelch attenuator.
• Attenuation level can be adjusted up to 10 dB (approx.) between ePush [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] to select “ATT” (squelch
12 o’clock and fully clockwise position.
attenuator) item.
• When setting the squelch from the microphone, a level greater
than ‘19’ activates the squelch attenuator.
r Rotate [DIAL] to toggle the function ON and OFF.
• Select “OF” to deactivate the squelch attenuator function.
Noise squelch
Squelch
threshold

Squelch is Squelch
open. attenuator t Push [PWR] to exit initial set mode.

Shallow Deep

NOTE: The squelch attenuator functions even when the

monitor function is in use. Thus set [SQL] control within 10
to 12 o’clock position is recommended when using the
monitor function.

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 BASIC OPERATION 3

■ Audio mute function ■ Transmitting

This function temporarily mutes the audio without disturbing
CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage
the volume setting.
the transceiver. 3
➥ Push [FUNC] then [SQL Y D(MUTE)] to mute
NOTE: To prevent interference, listen on the channel be-
MUTE audio signals.
fore transmitting by pushing [MONI•DTMF] on the front
• The audio mute indicator, “ ” appears.
• Push [CLR A(MW)] (or any other key) to cancel the panel or [MONI 1(BANK)] on the microphone.
function.
q Select the frequency band. (p. 11)
w Set the operating frequency. (pgs. 11, 12)
• Select output power if desired. See p. 19 for details.
e Push and hold [PTT] to transmit.
• “$” appears.
• The S/RF indicator shows the output power selection.
Appears
• A one-touch PTT function is available. See p. 19 for details.
r Speak into the microphone using your normal voice level.
• DO NOT hold the microphone too close to your mouth or speak
too loudly. This may distort the signal.
t Release [PTT] to return to receive.

IMPORTANT! (for 55/50 W transmission):

The ID-800H is equipped with a current detector circuit to
protect the power amplifier circuit from high current flowing.
When a high SWR (Standing wave Ratio) antenna or no an-
tenna is connected, or when the connected power supply’s
voltage includes, the transceiver reduces transmit output
power to 10–20 W (approx.) automatically.

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 3 BASIC OPERATION

■ Selecting output power ■ One-touch PTT function

The transceiver has 3 output power levels to suit your oper- The PTT switch can be operated as a one-touch PTT switch
ating requirements. Low output powers during short-distance (each push toggles between transmit/receive). Using this
communications may reduce the possibility of interference to function you can transmit without pushing and holding the
other stations and will reduce current consumption. PTT switch.
➥ Push [LOW•DUP] once or twice to select the output power.
To prevent accidental, continuous transmission with this func-
POWER OUTPUT tion, the transceiver has a time-out timer. See p. 94 for de-
S/RF INDICATOR
VHF UHF tails.
High: 55 W 50 W
z Push [FUNC] then [PRIO 3(PTT-M)] to turn the
Mid: 15 W* 15 W* PTT-M one-touch PTT function ON.
• The activity indicator lights green.
Low: 5 W* 5 W* x Push [PTT] to transmit and push again to re-
*approx ceive.
• The output power can be changed while transmitting. • A beep sounds when transmission is started and a
long beep sounds when returning to receive.
The microphone can also be used to select output power. • “$” blinks when transmitting with the one-touch
➥ Push [HIGH 4(DTCS)] for high output power; PTT function.
HIGH S)] for middle output power; and
[MID 5(DTCSS
4 [LOW 6(DTMF)] for low output power.
• The output power can be changed via the microphone
MID during receive only.
5
indicator blinks
LOW
6 c Push [FUNC] then [PRIO 3(PTT-M)] to turn the
one-touch PTT function OFF.
• The activity indicator goes out.

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 REPEATER OPERATION 4
■ General
Repeaters allow you to extend the operational range of your • Repeater operation flow chart
radio because a repeater has much higher output power than
Step 1:
the typical transceiver.
Set the desired band to operate the repeater.
4
Normally, a repeater has independent frequencies for each
receiver and transmitter.
A subaudible tone may also be required to access a repeater. Step 2:
Set the desired receive frequency (repeater output frequency).
Reference amateur radio hand books and local ham maga-
zines for details of local repeaters such as repeater input/out-
put frequencies and locations. Step 3:
Repeater example; Set the duplex (shifting) direction (– duplex or +duplex).
Receives the 444.540 MHz signal - Set the offset frequency (shifting value), if required.
and the detected audio signals are
transmitted on 449.540 MHz simul-
taneously.
Step 4:
Set the subaudible tone (repeater tone) encoder function ON.
- Set the subaudible tone frequency, if required.

• The ID-800H USA version has the auto repeater function. Thus the
steps 3 and 4 may not be necessary, depending on the setting.
• Repeater settings can be stored into a memory channel.

Station A: Station B:
Tx: 444.540 MHz Tx: 444.540 MHz
Rx: 449.540 MHz Rx: 449.540 MHz

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■ Accessing a repeater
q Set the receive frequency (repeater output frequency). r Push and hold [PTT] to transmit.
(pgs. 11, 12) • The displayed frequency automatically changes to the transmit
w Push and hold [LOW•DUP] for 1 sec. once or twice, to se- frequency (repeater input frequency).
lect minus duplex or plus duplex. • If “OFF” appears, confirm that the offset frequency (p. 26) is set
• “DUP–” or “DUP” appears to indicate the transmit frequency for correctly.
minus shift or plus shift, respectively. t Release [PTT] to receive.
• When the auto repeater function is turned ON (available for the
USA version only), steps w and e are not necessary. (p. 27)

While receiving While transmitting

yPush [MONI•DTMF] to check whether the other station’s

[LOW•DUP] “DUP–” or “DUP” appears
transmit signal can be received directly.
e Push [TONE•T-SCAN] several times to turn ON the sub- uTo return to simplex operation, push [LOW•DUP] once or
audible tone encoder, according to repeater requirements. twice, to clear the “DUP–” or “DUP” indicator.
• “T” appears iTo turn OFF the subaudible tone encoder, push [TONE•T-
• 88.5 Hz is set as the default; refer to p. 23 for tone frequency SCAN] several times until no tone indicators appear.
settings.
• When the repeater requires a different tone system, see p. 25.

[TONE•T-SCAN] “T” appears

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 REPEATER OPERATION 4

z Set the receive frequency (repeater output fre- m Push [SIMP 9(TSQL)] to return to simplex oper-
DUP– quency). (pgs. 11, 12) SIMP ation.
7 9
x Push [DUP– 7(TONE)] to select minus duplex; • “DUP” or “DUP–” indicator disappears.
push [DUP+ 8(TSQLS S)] to select plus duplex. , To turn OFF the subaudible tone encoder, push
DUP+ [FUNC] then [ENT C(T-OFF)].
8 Push
4

Push

c Push [FUNC] then [DUP– 7(TONE)] to turn ON

the subaudible tone encoder according to re-
peater requirements.
• Refer to p. 24 for the tone frequency setting.
• When the repeater requires a different tone system,
see p. 25.

Push ,

then .

v Push and hold [PTT] to transmit.

b Release [PTT] to receive.
n Push [MONI 1(BANK)] to check whether the
other station’s transmit signal can be received
directly.

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■ Subaudible tones (Encoder function) [

D Subaudible tones
q Select the frequency band, mode/channel you wish to set r Rotate [DIAL] to select and set the desired subaudible fre-
the subaudible tones, such as VFO mode or memory/call quency.
channel. t Push any key below the display to exit set mode.
w Push [SET•LOCK] to enter set mode.
• Rotate [DIAL] to select “SET,” if “CALLS” or “MESSAG” is dis- • Subaudible tone frequency list (unit: Hz)
played.
e Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] several times until “T” 67.0 85.4 107.2 136.5 165.5 186.2 210.7 254.1
69.3 88.5 110.9 141.3 167.9 189.9 218.1
and “rT” appear; or until “T SQL” and “CT” appear for tone 71.9 91.5 114.8 146.2 171.3 192.8 225.7
squelch or pocket beep use. 74.4 94.8 118.8 151.4 173.8 196.6 229.1
• When “d” is displayed in place of the 100 MHz digit, cancel the 77.0 97.4 123.0 156.7 177.3 199.5 233.6
DTMF memory encoder in advance. (p. 53) 79.7 100.0 127.3 159.8 179.9 203.5 241.8
82.5 103.5 131.8 162.2 183.5 206.5 250.3
[SET•LOCK]

NOTE: The subaudible tone encoder frequency can be set

in a memory/call channel temporarily. However, the set fre-
“T” and “rT” appears “TSQL” and “CT” appears quency is cleared once another memory channel or VFO
mode is selected. To store the tone frequency permanently,
overwrite the channel information.

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 REPEATER OPERATION 4

z Set the frequency band, mode/channel you wish

SET to set the subaudible tones, such as VFO mode
B
or memory/call channel.
• The subaudible tone frequency is independently pro-
grammed into each mode or channel. 4
x Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to enter set mode.
Y] or [Z
• Push [Y Z] to select “SET,” if necessary.
c Push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C(T-OFF)] several
times until “T” and “rT” appears; or until “T SQL”
and “CT” appears for tone squelch or pocket
beep use.
• When “d” is displayed in place of the 100 MHz digit,
cancel the DTMF memory encoder in advance. (p. 53)

Push

v Push [Y
Y] or [ZZ] to select and set the desired
subaudible tone frequency.
Y]/[Z
• Push and hold [Y Z] to change the above tones
continuously.
b Push [CLR A(MW)] to exit set mode.

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D DTMF tones D 1750 Hz tone

➥ Push [DTMF-S], then push the keys of the de- The microphone has 1750 Hz tone capability, used for ring
DTMF-S sired DTMF digits. tone when calling, etc.
• The function indicator lights green.
• 0–9, A–D, M(E) and #(F) are available. z Push [FUNC].
• When “d” is displayed in place of the 100 MHz digit, TONE-1 • The function indicator lights orange.
cancel the DTMF memory encoder in advance. x Push [MM(TONE-1)] to transmit a 1750 Hz tone
(p. 53) call signal for 0.5 sec.; push and hold
• Push [DTMF-S] again to return the keypad to nor- TONE-2 [0(TONE-2)] to transmit a 1750 Hz tone call
mal function control. signal for an arbitrary period.
• The function indicator goes out automatically.
Push ,
then push desired keys. Push ,

then or .

✔ For your convenient!

The transceiver has 16 DTMF memory channels for au-
topatch operation. See p. 51 for details.

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 REPEATER OPERATION 4

■ Offset frequency [
When communicating through a repeater, the transmit fre- z Push [BAND] and [Y Y]/[Z
Z], then push [BAND]
quency is shifted from the receive frequency by an amount SET to select the desired band.
B • Enter the desired frequency via the keypad if neces-
determined by the offset frequency.
Independent offset frequencies can be set for each operating sary. 4
frequency. x Select the desired mode/channel you wish to
set the offset frequency, such as VFO mode or
qPush [BAND•MODE] and rotate [DIAL], then push memory/call channel.
[BAND•MODE] to select the desired frequency band. • The offset frequency can be independently pro-
wSelect the desired mode/channel you wish to set the offset grammed into each mode or channel.
frequency, such as VFO mode or memory/call channel. c Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to enter set mode.
• The offset frequency can be independently programmed into Y] or [Z
• Push [Y Z] to select “SET,” if necessary.
each mode or channel. v Push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C(T-OFF)] until
e Push [SET•LOCK] to enter set mode. “DUP” and offset frequency appear.
• Rotate [DIAL] to select “SET,” if “CALLS” or “MESSAG” is dis-
played.
rPush [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] until “DUP” and offset
frequency appear. Push

b Push [Y
Y] or [Z
Z] to set the desired offset.
• Direct frequency entry from the keypad is not possible.
[SET•LOCK] “DUP” and offset frequency appear n Push [CLR A(MW)] to exit set mode.

t Rotate [DIAL] to set the desired offset frequency. NOTE: The offset frequency can be set in a memory/call
yPush any key (other than [V/MHz•SCAN]) below the dis- channel temporarily. However, the set frequency is cleared
play to exit set mode. once another memory channel or VFO mode is selected.
To store the offset frequency permanently, overwrite the
channel information.
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 4 REPEATER OPERATION

■ Auto repeater (USA version only) USING INITIAL SET MODE

The USA version automatically activates the repeater settings r Rotate [DIAL] to select the auto repeater function from
(DUP– or DUP+ and tone encoder ON/OFF) when the operating “R1,” “R2” or OFF.
frequency falls within the general repeater output frequency
range and inactivate them when outside of the range.

D Setting the auto repeater function ON/OFF Auto DUP: ON Auto DUP: ON
Auto tone set: OFF Auto tone set: ON
q Push [PWR] to turn power OFF.
• “R1”: auto repeater is ON, tone encoder is OFF.
w While pushing [SET•LOCK], turn power ON to enter initial
• “R2”: auto repeater is ON, tone encoder is ON.
set mode.
t Push [PWR] to exit initial set mode.
[SET•LOCK]
[PWR] D Frequency range and offset direction
Frequency range Duplex direction
e Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] several times until 145.200–145.495 MHz
“DUP–” appears
“RPT” appears as shown above right. 146.610–146.995 MHz
147.000–147.395 MHz “DUP” appears
442.000–444.995 MHz “DUP” appears
447.000–449.995 MHz “DUP–” appears

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 MEMORY OPERATION 5
■ General description
The transceiver has 512 memory channels including 10 scan Y]/[Z
D Using the [Y Z] keys
edge memory channels (5 pairs), and 2 call channels. Each of z Push [MR/CALL] to select memory mode.
these channels can be individually programmed with operat- MR/CALL x Push [Y
Y] or [Z
Z] to select and set the desired
ing frequency (pgs. 11, 12), duplex direction (p. 21) and off- memory channel. 4
set (p. 26), subaudible tone encoder or tone squelch and its • Pushing and holding [Y Y]/[Z
Z] for 1 sec. activates a
tone frequency (pgs. 21, 23, 55, 56) and skip information Y/Z scan.
5
(p. 47). Y]/[Z
• If scan is activated, push [Y Z] again or push
In addition, a total of 10 memory banks, A to J, are available [CLR A(MW)] to stop it.
for usage by group, etc.
D Using the keypad
z Push [MR/CALL] to select memory mode.
■ Memory channel selection MR/CALL x Push [ENT C(T-OFF)] to activate the keypad
for numeral input.
D Using the tuning dial c Push 3 appropriate digit keys to input a chan-
q Push [M/CALL•PRIO] several times to select memory nel number.
mode. • Blank channel can be selected.
• “!” indicator appears • Push only 1 appropriate digit key, [MONI
1(BANK)], [SCAN 2(T-SCAN)], [PRIO 3(PTT-M)],
[HIGH 4(DTCS)] or [MID 5(DTCSS S)] then push
M(TONE-1)] or [SQLZ #(16KEY-L)] to select scan
[M
edge channels. “MM” and “#” can be used for “A”
and “B” respectively.
[M/CALL•PRIO] “!” appears

w Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired memory channel.

• Programmed memory channels only can be selected.

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■ Programming a memory channel

VFO settings, including the set mode contents such as sub- eRotate [DIAL] to select the memory channel to be pro-
audible tone frequency or offset, can be programmed into a grammed.
memory channel. • Memory channels not yet programmed are blank.
r Push and hold [S.MW•MW] for 1 sec. to program.
qSet the desired frequency. • 3 beeps sound
➥ Push [V/MHz•SCAN] to select VFO mode. • Memory channel number automatically increases when contin-
➥ Set the frequency using [DIAL]. uing to push [S.MW•MW] after programming.
➥ Set other data (e.g. tone frequency, duplex information,
etc.) if required. ✔CONVENIENT
w Push [S.MW•MW]. Memory programming can be performed in versatile ways
• “!” indicator and the memory channel number blink. e.g. memory channel to the same (or different) memory chan-
nel, memory channel to the call channel, etc.

[EXAMPLE]: Programming 145.870 MHz into memory channel 20 (blank channel) via the controller.
Push Rotate for setting frequency, etc. Push .

“
Beep

Rotate Push for 1 sec. and continue to push ➠

“

“
Beep
“
Beep “
Beep
“
Beep
“

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D Programming a memory channel via the microphone

The microphone can also be used to program mem-
MW ory channels.

z Set the desired frequency in VFO mode. v Push [FUNC], and then push and hold [CLR A(MW)] for
➥ Push [VFO/LOCK] to select VFO mode. 1 sec. to program.
➥ Set the frequency using the keypad. ➥ 3 beeps may sound and the VFO contents (including 5
➥ Set other data (e.g. offset frequency, duplex direction, sub- the subaudible tone frequency, etc.) are programmed.
audible tone encoder ON/OFF and its frequency), if neces- ➥ Memory channel number increases when continuing to
sary. push [CLR A(MW)] after programming.
x Push [FUNC] then [CLR A(MW)] momentarily.
c Push [Y Y] or [Z
Z] to select the memory channel.
• Direct numeral input cannot be used.

[EXAMPLE]: Programming 145.870 MHz into memory channel 20 (blank channel) via the microphone.
Push Push then

“
Beep

Push 10 times Push then for 1 sec. and continue to push ➠

“

“
Beep
“
Beep “
Beep
“
Beep
“

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■ Copying memory contents

This function copies a memory channel’s contents to VFO (or
another memory/call channel). This is useful when searching
for signals around a memory channel frequency and for re-
calling the offset frequency, subaudible tone frequency etc.

D Memory/call➪VFO z Select the memory/call channel to be

MR/CALL transferred.
q Select the desired memory or call channel.
➥ Push [M/CALL•PRIO] several times to select memory ➥ Push [MR/CALL] to select memory mode,
mode or call channel, then rotate [DIAL] or push then select the desired memory channel
MW
[BAND•MODE] to select the desired memory or call Y]/[Z
via [Y Z] or keypad.
channel respectively. ➥ Push and hold [MR/CALL] for 1 sec. then
w Push and hold [S.MW•MW] for 1 sec. to transfer the se- push [BAND] to select the desired call
[Y]/[Z]
lected memory/call channel contents to the VFO. channel.
• VFO mode is selected automatically. x Push [FUNC], and then push and hold
BAND [CLR A(MW)] for 1 sec. to transfer the selected
memory/call channel contents to the VFO.
• VFO mode is selected automatically.

[EXAMPLE]: Transferring memory channel 30 contents to VFO.

Front panel operation:
Push to select memory mode. Rotate for selecting memory channel. Push for 1 sec.

HM-133 operation:
Push to select memory mode. Push [Y]/[Z] to select memory channel. Push then push for 1 sec.

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D Memory/call➪call/memory z Select the memory/call channel to be trans-

MR/CALL ferred.
q Select the memory/call channel to be transferred.
➥ Push [MR/CALL] to select memory mode,
➥ Push [M/CALL•PRIO] several times to select memory then select the desired memory channel
mode or call channel, then rotate [DIAL] or push MW Y]/[Z
via [Y Z] or keypad.
[BAND•MODE] to select the desired memory or call ➥ Push and hold [MR/CALL] for 1 sec. then
channel respectively. push [BAND] to select the desired call
w Push [S.MW•MW] momentarily. [Y]/[Z] channel. 5
• “!” indicator and “-- -- --” indication blink, and shows VFO con- x Push [FUNC], then [CLR A(MW)] momentarily.
ditions. • “!” indicator and “-- -- --” indication blink, and
e Rotate [DIAL] to select the target memory channel. BAND shows VFO conditions.
• “C1” or “C2” blinks when the call channel is selected. c Push [Y
Y]/[Z
Z] to select the target memory
• Scan edge channels, 1A/1B, 2A/2B, 3A/3B, 4A/4B, 5A/5B can channel.
also be selected. • “C1” or “C2” blinks when the call channel is selected.
r Push and hold [S.MW•MW] for 1 sec. to transfer the se- • Scan edge channels can also be selected.
lected memory/call channel contents to the target memory. • The keypad cannot be used for the selection.
• The targeted memory and transferred contents are indicated. v Push [FUNC] then push [CLR A(MW)] for
1 sec. to transfer the selected memory/call
channel contents to the target channel.
• The targeted channel and transferred contents
are indicated.
[EXAMPLE]: Transferring memory channel 30 contents to channel 31.
Front panel operation:
Select the memory channel, then push . Select the target channel. Push for 1 sec.

HM-133 operation:
Select the memory channel, push then push . Push then push for 1 sec.

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■ Programming channel names

Each memory channel and the call channel can be pro- q Push [S.MW•MW] momentarily.
grammed with an alphanumeric channel name for easy • “!” and memory channel number blink.
recognition and can be indicated independently by channel. w Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired memory or call chan-
Names can be a maximum of 6 characters— see the table nel.
below for available characters. e Push [BAND•MODE] to select the memory name pro-
gramming condition.
(space) (+) (–) (=) (✱) (/) (() ()) (|) (0) • Frequency readouts disappear and a cursor blinks.
r Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired character.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (A) • The selected character blinks.
t Push [SET•LOCK] to move the cursor to the right.
(B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) (I) (J) (K)
y Repeat steps r and t until the desired channel names
(L) (M) (N) (O) (P) (Q) (R) (S) (T) (U) are displayed.
u Push and hold [S.MW•MW] for 1 sec. to program the
(V) (W) (X) (Y) (Z) name and exit the channel name programming condition.

[EXAMPLE]: Programming “CLUB” into memory channel 1.

Push Rotate Push Rotate

Push Push for 1 sec.

Repeat the
previous “

“
Beep
steps.
“
Beep
“
Beep
“

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Channel names can also be programmed via the mi-

crophone.

z Push [FUNC] then [CLR A(MW)] momentarily. n Repeat steps v and b until the desired channel names
• “!” and memory channel number blink. are displayed.
x Push [Y
Y]/[Z
Z] to select the memory/call channel to be as- m Push [FUNC], and then push and hold [CLR A(MW)] for
signed memory names. 1 sec. to program the name and exit the channel name
c Push [BAND].
5
programming condition.
• Frequency readouts disappear and a cursor blinks.
v Push [Y
Y]/[Z
Z] to select the desired character.
• The selected character blinks.
b Push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C(T-OFF)] to move the cur-
sor to left or right, respectively.

[EXAMPLE]: Programming “CLUB” into memory channel 1.

Push , then push . Push to select the channel. Push Push to select the character

Push or to move the cursor. Push , then push for 1 sec.

Repeat the
previous “

“
Beep
steps.
“
Beep
“
Beep
“

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D To indicate the channel name [

The channel name indication can be set for independent z Push [MR/CALL] to select the memory mode.
memory channels. SET x Push [Y
Y] or [ZZ] to select the desired memory
B
channel to be indicated the channel name.
q Push [M/CALL•PRIO] to select the memory mode. c Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to enter set mode.
w Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired memory channel to be Y] or [Z
• Push [Y Z] to select “SET,” if necessary.
indicated the channel name. v Push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C(T-OFF)] until
e Push [SET•LOCK] to enter set mode. “ANM” appear.
• Rotate [DIAL] to select “SET,” if “CALLS” or “MESSAG” is dis-
played.
r Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] several times to select
“ANM” item. Push
t Rotate [DIAL] to turn the memory name indication ON.

b Push [YY] or [Z
Z] to set the memory name indi-
cation ON and OFF.
n Push [CLR A(MW)] to exit set mode.
y Push any key below the display to exit set mode.

NOTE: When no memory name is programmed, the stored

frequency is displayed.

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 MEMORY OPERATION 5

■ Memory clearing
Contents of programmed memories can be cleared (blanked), r Perform the following operation within 1.5 sec.
if desired. - Push [S.MW•MW] momentarily.
- Push and hold [S.MW•MW] for 1 sec.
q Push [V/MHz•SCAN] to select VFO mode. • 3 beep sound, then the contents of the selected memory are
w Push [S.MW•MW] momentarily. cleared.
• “!” indicator and the memory channel number blink. • “!” indicator and the channel number blink. 5
e Rotate [DIAL] to select the memory channel to be cleared. • When clearing the call channel, the current VFO conditions are
• Memory channels not yet programmed are blank.
re-programmed into the call channel automatically.
t Push [V/MHz•SCAN] to return to VFO mode.

NOTE: BE CAREFUL! — the contents of cleared memo-

ries CANNOT be recalled.

[EXAMPLE]: Clearing memory channel 20.

Push to select VFO. Push . Rotate for selecting memory channel.

Push momentarily, then push again for 1 sec. Push any switch, except .
“

“
Beep
“
Beep
“
Beep
“

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 5 MEMORY OPERATION

■ Memory bank selection

The ID-800H has a total of 10 banks (A to J). Each memory z Push [MR/CALL] to select memory mode, if
channel, 1 to 500, may be assigned to one of the banks for BANK desired.
easy memory management. x Push [FUNC] then [MONI 1(BANK)] to enter
memory bank selection.
q Push [M/CALL•PRIO] several times to select memory
• Bank indicator blinks
mode, if desired.
c Push [Y
Y]/[Z
Z] to select the desired bank, A to J.
w Push [BAND•MODE] to enter memory bank selection. [Y]/[Z] • Only programmed memory bank can be selected.
• Bank indicator blinks
v Push [CLR A(MW)] to select the bank.
• Bank indicator stops blinking.
b Push [Y
Y]/[Z
Z] to select the channel in the bank.
• No channel numbers are displayed for memory
bank operation.
[BAND•MODE] Bank indicator blinks n To return to regular memory mode, push
[FUNC], [MONI 1(BANK)] then push
e Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired bank, A to J.
[CLR A(MW)].
• Banks that have no programmed contents are skipped.
r Push [BAND•MODE] to select the bank.
• Bank indicator stops blinking.
t Rotate [DIAL] to select the channel in the bank.
• No channel numbers are displayed for memory bank operation.
y To return to regular memory mode, push [BAND• MODE]
twice.

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 MEMORY OPERATION 5

■ Memory bank setting [

q Push [M/CALL•PRIO] several times to select memory z Push [MR/CALL] then select the desired mem-
mode, then select the desired memory channel via [DIAL]. SET Y]/[Z
ory channel via [Y Z] or keypad.
B
w Push [SET•LOCK] to enter set mode. x Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to enter set mode.
• Rotate [DIAL] to select “SET,” if “CALLS” or “MESSAG” is dis- Y] or [Z
• Push [Y Z] to select “SET,” if necessary.
played. c Push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C(T-OFF)] several
e Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] several times until times until “BAK” appears.
5
“BAK” appears. v Push [Y
Y]/[Z Z] to select the desired bank.
b Push [CLR A(MW)] to assign the channel to the
bank and exit set mode.

[SET•LOCK]
r Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired bank.

t Push any key below the display to assign the channel to

the bank and exit set mode.

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■ Transferring bank contents [

Contents of programmed memory banks can be cleared or rRotate [DIAL] to select the desired bank to receive the
transferred to another bank. transferred information or erase the bank contents.
• Select “-- --” indication when erasing the contents from the bank.
INFORMATION: Even if the memory bank contents are
t Push any key below the display to set the bank and exit
cleared, the memory channel contents still remain pro-
set mode.
grammed.
y Repeat steps q to t for transferring or erasing an an-
q Select the desired bank contents to be transferred or other bank’s contents.
erased.
➥ Push [M/CALL•PRIO] several times to select memory z Select the desired bank contents to be trans-
BANK ferred or erased.
mode.
➥ Push [BAND•MODE] then rotate [DIAL] to select the ➥ Push [MR/CALL] to select memory mode.
desired memory bank. ➥ Push [FUNC], [MONI 1(BANK)] then select
SET
• Bank indicator blinks. the desired memory bank via [Y Y]/[Z
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.
Y] or [Z
• Push [Y Z] to select “SET,” if necessary.
c Push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C(T-OFF)] sev-
➥ Push [BAND•MODE] to select the bank then rotate eral times until “BAK” appears.
[DIAL] to select the desired contents. v Push [Y Y]/[ZZ] to select the desired bank to
• Bank indicator stops blinking. transfer or erase.
w Push [SET•LOCK] to enter set mode. • Select “-- --” indication when erasing the contents
• Rotate [DIAL] to select “SET,” if “CALLS” or “MESSAG” is dis- from the bank.
played. b Push [CLR A(MW)] to set the bank and exit set
e Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] several times until mode.
“BAK” appears. n Repeat steps z to b for transferring or eras-
• The bank indicator for the selected memory channel is displayed. ing an another bank’s contents.

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 CALL CHANNEL OPERATION 6
■ Call channel selection ■ Call channel transferring
Call channel is pre-programmed memory channel that can be q Push [M/CALL•PRIO] several times then push
accessed by simply pushing call channel button. [BAND•MODE] to select the desired call channel.
• “C1” or “C2” appears.
➥ Push [M/CALL•PRIO] several times to select the call chan- w Push [S.MW•MW] then rotate [DIAL] to select the mem-
nel mode then push [BAND•MODE] to select the desired ory channel to receive the transferred information.
call channel. • “!” indicator and memory channel number blink. 5
• “C1” or “C2” appears instead of memory channel number indi- • To transfer to the VFO, select “-- -- --” with [DIAL] then push.
cation. e Push and hold [S.MW•MW] for 1 sec. to transfer the con-
6
• Push [M/CALL•PRIO] several times to select memory mode, or tents.
push [V/MHz•SCAN] to select VFO mode.

z Push and hold [MR/CALL] for 1 sec. then

MR/CALL push [BAND] to select the desired call chan-
nel.
x Push [FUNC], [CLR A(MW)] momentarily,
[M/CALL•PRIO] “C1” or “C2” appears MW
then push [YY]/[Z
Z] to select the memory
channel to receive the transferred informa-
➥ Push and hold [MR/CALL] for 1 sec. to select
MR/CALL tion.
the call channel mode then push [BAND] to [Y]/[Z]
Y]/[Z
• To transfer to the VFO, push [Y Z] to select
select the desired call channel in the main “-- -- --”.
band. c Push [FUNC], and then push and hold
• Push [MR/CALL] to select memory mode, or push BAND
[CLR A(MW)] for 1 sec. to transfer the con-
[VFO/LOCK] to select VFO mode.
tents.
✔INFORMATION
When the VFO mode is selec-
ted from the call channel, a
small “c” appears instead of
memory channel number.

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■ Programming a call channel

Operating frequency, duplex information, subaudible tone in-
formation (tone encoder or tone squelch ON/OFF and its fre- z Set the desired frequency in VFO mode.
quency) can be programmed into the call channel.
VFO/LOCK ➥ Push [VFO/LOCK] to select VFO mode.
➥ Set the frequency.
q Set the desired frequency in VFO mode. ➥ Set other data as desired.
MW
➥ Push [V/MHz•SCAN] to select VFO mode. x Push [FUNC], then [CLR A(MW)] momentar-
➥ Set the frequency using [DIAL]. ily.
➥ Set other data as desired. c Select the call channel via [Y
Y] or [Z
Z].
[Y]/[Z]
w Push [S.MW•MW] momentarily. v Push [FUNC], and then push and hold
e Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired call channel. [CLR A(MW)] for 1 sec. to program.
• “!” indicator and “C1” or “C2” blink. • 3 beeps sound and the unit returns to VFO mode
r Push and hold [S.MW•MW] for 1 sec. to program. automatically.
• 3 beeps sound and the unit returns to VFO mode automatically.

[EXAMPLE]: Programming 145.120 MHz into the call channel 2 via the microphone.
Push to select VFO mode. Set the frequency. Push , then .

Push until “C2” appears. Push , then push for 1 sec. ➠

“

“
Beep
“
Beep
“
Beep
“

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 SCAN OPERATION 7
■ Scan types
Scanning searches for signals automatically and makes it There are 3 scan types and 4 resume conditions to suit your
easier to locate new stations for contact or listening purposes. operating needs.

BAND SCAN (p. 43) Repeatedly scans all frequen- PROGRAMMED SCAN Repeatedly scans between
cies over the entire band. (p. 43) two user-programmed fre-
Band Band Used as the simplest scan Start End quencies. Used for checking
edge edge without any preliminary set- 1A 1B
for frequencies within a speci- 6
2A 2B
tings necessary. 3A 3B fied range such as repeater 7
Scan Band 4A Scan edges 4B Band
edge 5A 5B edge output frequencies, etc.
5 pairs of scan edges are
Scan available and scans 1A–1B
Jump
(P1), 2A–2B (P2), 3A–3B (P3),
Jump 4A–4B (P4), 5A–5B (P5).

MEMORY SCAN (p. 43) Repeatedly scans memory SCAN RESUME 4 resume conditions are avail-
channels except those set as CONDITION (p. 48) able: 3 timer scans and pause
skip channels. Used for often- scan. When receiving a sig-
SKIP
called channels and for by- Receiving nal, pause scan pauses until
M2 M3 M4 a signal
passing normally busy Pause
the signal disappears; timer
M1 M5 channels such as repeater scan scans pause for 5, 10 or
M 500 M7 M6
SKIP frequencies. 2 sec. 15 sec.
Timer
scan
Pausing

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■ Scan start/stop
D Preparation D Operation
Scan resume condition (p. 48); program the scan edges q Select VFO mode for full/programmed scan with
(pgs. 45, 46); program 2 or more memory channels (pgs. 29, [V/MHz•SCAN]; or memory mode for memory scan with
30); set skip settings (p. 47), if desired. [M/CALL•PRIO].
• Select the desired bank for bank scan.
w Set the squelch to the point where noise is just muted.
e Push and hold [V/MHz•SCAN] for 1 sec. to start the scan.
• To change the scanning direction, rotate [DIAL].
• The memory channel readout blinks the scan type as follows:
r Push [SET•LOCK] to switch full and programmed scan
(P1, P2, P3, P4 and P5), if VFO is selected in step q.
t To stop the scan, push [V/MHz•SCAN].

• During full scan • During programmed scan • During memory scan • During bank scan

Push [SET•LOCK] to select Indicates scan edge channels. Indicates bank initial.
full (ALL), band* (A-8, A-5, A- • P1 stands for 1A/1B
4, A-3, A-2, A-1, A-A) or pro- • P1 to P5 are available when
grammed scan (P1, P2, P3, they are programmed, and
P4 and P5) in sequence. switches with [SET•LOCK].
(*Depends on versions)

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z Push [VFO/LOCK] to select VFO mode for NOTE: When AM, FM or DV mode frequencies are pro-
SCAN full/programmed scan; push [MR/CALL] to se-
2 grammed into memory channels disorderly, memory scan
lect memory mode for memory scan. takes a lot of time (very slow). Because changing modes
• Push [FUNC] then [MONI 1(BANK)] to select a bank
SET takes a time. In this case, assign the AM, FM and DV
for bank scan.
B mode frequencies into the separate bank respectively. And
x Push [SQLY D(MUTE)] or [SQLZ #(16KEY-L)] to
using the bank scan is helpful.
set the squelch to the point where noise is just
muted.
7
c Push [SCAN 2(T-SCAN)] to start the scan.
Y] or [Z
• Push and hold [Y Z] for 1 sec. also starts the
scan.
v Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to switch full and pro-
grammed scan (P1, P2, P3, P4 and P5), if VFO
is selected in step z.
b To stop the scan push [SCAN 2(T-SCAN)] or
[CLR A(MW)].

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■ Scan edges programming

Scan edges can be programmed in the same manner as r Push and hold [S.MW•MW] for 1 sec. to program.
memory channels. Scan edges are programmed into scan • 3 beeps sound and VFO is automatically selected.
edges, 1A/1B to 5A/5B, in memory channels. • Scan edge 1B, 2B, 3B, 4B or 5B is automatically selected when
continuing to push [S.MW•MW] after programming.
q Set the edge frequency of the desired frequency range in t To program a frequency for the other pair of scan edges,
VFO mode: 1B, 2B, 3B, 4B or 5B, repeat steps q to r.
➥ Set the frequency using [DIAL]. • If identical frequency are programmed into a pair of scan edges,
➥ Set other data (e.g. repeater settings, etc.) if desired. programmed scan will not function.
w Push [S.MW•MW].
• “!” indicator and channel number blink.
e Rotate [DIAL] to select one of scan edge channel, 1A, 2A,
3A, 4A or 5A.

[EXAMPLE]: Programming 145.300 MHz into scan edges 1A.

Rotate for setting frequency, etc. Push Rotate

Push for 1 sec. and continue to push ➠

“

“
Beep “
Beep
“
Beep
“
Beep
“

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D Programming scan edges via microphone

z Set the desired frequency in VFO mode. b To program a frequency for the other scan edge channels,
MW ➥ Push [VFO/LOCK] to select VFO mode. repeat steps z to v.
➥ Set the frequency via the keypad or [Y
Y]/[Z
Z].
x Push [FUNC] then [CLR A(MW)] momentarily.
c Push [YY] or [Z
Z] to select scan edge channels,
1A, 2A, 3A, 4A or 5A.
v Push [FUNC], and then push and hold
[CLR A(MW)] for 1 sec. to program.
• 3 beeps sound and VFO is automatically selected. 7
• Memory channel number advances to the next scan
edge channel, 1B, 2B, 3B, 4B or 5B when continuing
to push [CLR A(MW)] after programming.

[EXAMPLE]: Programming 145.800 MHz into scan edge 1B.

Push Push Push then momentarily

Push Push then for 1 sec. and continue to push ➠

“

“
Beep “
Beep
“
Beep
“
Beep
“

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 7 SCAN OPERATION

■ Skip channel setting [

The memory skip function speeds up scanning by checking z Select a memory channel.
only those memory channels not set as skip channels. Set SET ➥ Select memory mode by pushing [MR/CALL].
B
skip channels as follows. ➥ Push [YY] or [Z
Z] to select the desired channel
to be a skip channel.
• Direct memory channel selection is also available.
The display shows that mem-
ory channel 16 is set as a skip x Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to enter set mode.
channel. Y] or [Z
• Push [Y Z] to select “SET,” if necessary.
c Push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C(T-OFF)] several
times until “CHS” appears as shown at left.
q Select a memory channel: v Push [Y
Y] or [ZZ] to set or cancel the skip setting.
➥ Push [M/CALL•PRIO] to select memory mode. • See item r at left for skip indicator details.
➥ Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired channel to be a skip b Push [CLR A(MW)] to exit set mode.
channel.
w Push [SET•LOCK] to enter set mode.
• Rotate [DIAL] to select “SET,” if “CALLS” or “MESSAG” is dis-
played.
e Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] several times until
“CHS” appears as shown above.
r Rotate [DIAL] to turn the skip function ON or OFF for the
selected channel.
• “~” appears (CHS-ON); The channel is skipped during scan.
• “P ~” appears (CHS-ON); The channel is skipped during scan
and the programmed frequency is skipped during VFO scan,
such as programmed scan.
• “~” disappears (CHS-OF); The channel is scanned during
scan.
t Push any key below the display to exit set mode.

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■ Scan resume condition [

The scan resume condition can be selected as timer or pause z Push [BAND] and [Y Y]/[Z
Z], then push [BAND] to
scan. The selected resume condition is also used for priority SET select the desired band.
watch. (p. 50) B
x Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to enter set mode.
Y] or [Z
• Push [Y Z] to select “SET,” if necessary.
c Push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C(T-OFF)] several
The display shows that the times until “SCT” or “SCP” appears as shown at
scan will resume 15 sec. after
it stops.
left.
v Push [Y
Y] or [ZZ] to select the scan resume condi-
tion.
7
• See item e at left for scan resume condition details.
q Push [SET•LOCK] to enter set mode. b Push [CLR A(MW)] to exit set mode.
• Rotate [DIAL] to select “SET,” if “CALLS” or “MESSAG” is dis-
played.
w Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] several times until
“SCT” or “SCP” appears as shown above.
• When “d” is displayed in place of the 100 MHz digit, cancel the
DTMF memory encoder in advance. (p. 53)
e Rotate [DIAL] to set the desired timer:
• “SCT-15” : Scan pauses 15 sec. while receiving a signal.
• “SCT-10” : Scan pauses 10 sec. while receiving a signal.
• “SCT-5” : Scan pauses 5 sec. while receiving a signal.
• “SCP-2” : Scan pauses until the signal disappears and then
resumes 2 sec. later.
r Push any key below the display to exit set mode.

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 8 PRIORITY WATCH

■ Priority watch types

Priority watch checks for signals on a VFO frequency every
5 sec. while operating in memory mode. The transceiver has
MEMORY CHANNEL WATCH
While operating on a VFO fre- 5 sec.
3 priority watch types to suit your needs. You can also trans-
quency, priority watch checks for 50 msec.
mit on the VFO frequency while priority watch operates.
a signal on the selected memory VFO Memory
The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume channel every 5 sec. frequency channel
condition. See previous page for details.
NOTES:
If the pocket beep function is activated, the transceiver au-
tomatically selects the tone squelch function when priority MEMORY SCAN WATCH
watch starts. While operating on a VFO fre- 50 msec.
5 sec.
quency, priority watch checks for Mch 1
signals on each memory chan- SKIP Mch 2
VFO
nel in sequence. frequency Mch 3
• The memory skip function is useful
Mch 500
to speed up the scan.

CALL CHANNEL WATCH

While operating on a VFO fre- 5 sec.
quency, priority watch checks for 50 msec.
signals on the call channel every VFO Call
5 sec. frequency channel

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■ Priority watch operation

q Select VFO mode; then, set an operating frequency. z Select VFO mode; then, set the desired fre-
w Set the watching channel(s). PRIO quency.
3
For memory channel watch: x Set the watching channel(s).
Select the desired memory channel. For memory channel watch:
For memory scan watch: Push [MR/CALL] then [Y Y] or [Z
Z] to select the
Select memory mode; then, push [V/MHz•SCAN] for desired memory channel.
1 sec. to start memory scan. For memory scan watch:
For call channel watch: Push [MR/CALL], then push [SCAN 2(T-SCAN)]
Select the desired call channel by pushing to start the memory scan.
[M/CALL•PRIO] once or twice, then push [BAND•MODE]. For call channel watch: 8
e Push [M/CALL•PRIO] for 1 sec. to start the watch. Push [MR/CALL] for 1 sec. then push [BAND] 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 re-
sume condition. (p. 48)
[M/CALL•PRIO] “PRIO” appears • To resume the watch manually when paused, push
[PRIO 3(PTT-M)] or [CLR A(MW)].
• The transceiver checks the memory or call channel every 5 sec.
• The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume con- v To stop the watch, push [CLR A(MW)] once (or
dition. (p. 48) twice while watch is paused).
• While the watch is pausing, pushing [M/CALL•PRIO] resumes
the watch manually.
r Push [M/CALL•PRIO] for 1 sec. to stop the watch.

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 9 DTMF MEMORY ENCODER

■ Programming a DTMF code

DTMF tones are used for autopatching, controlling other r Push [SET•LOCK].
equipment, etc. The transceiver has 16 DTMF memory chan- • The first digit blinks.
nels (D0–DF) for storage of often-used DTMF codes of up to t Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired code.
24 digits. y Push [SET•LOCK] to select the next digit.
• Pushing [S.MW•MW] moves the cursor backward.
q Push [MONI•DTMF] for 1 sec. to turn the DTMF encoder u Repeat the steps t and y to set the desired DTMF tone
ON. sequence.
• “d” appears in place of 100 MHz digit. • The S/RF indicator shows the digit group. The indication in-
w Push [SET•LOCK] to enter the DTMF memory program- creases every 6 digits.
ming condition. i Push any key below the display to exit DTMF memory pro-
• The DTMF memory channel indication blinks. gramming condition.
e Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired DTMF memory chan- • Return to the previous indication as in step q.
nel.
[EXAMPLE]: Programming “5428AB453” into DTMF memory channel “D4.”

Push for 1 sec. Push Rotate

Repeat the previous step until

Push then rotate the desired code is entered. Push

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D Programming a DTMF code— via microphone

z Push [FUNC] then [LOW 6(DTMF)] to turn the v Push the desired digit keys.
DTMF DTMF encoder ON. • When the first digit is input, previous memory contents are
• “d” appears in place of 100 MHz digit. cleared automatically.
x Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to enter the DTMF mem- M” and “F” stands for “# .”
• “E” stands for “M
ory programming condition. • Push [YY]/[Z
Z] and repeat this step if you make a mistake.
• The S/RF indicator shows the digit group. The indication in-
c Push [YY] or [Z
Z] to select the desired DTMF
creases every 6 digits.
memory channel.
b Push [VFO/LOCK] to exit the programming condition.
• [CLR A(MW)] key cannot be used to exit. If pushed, code “A” is
input. Reprogram in such a case.

[EXAMPLE]: Programming “5428AB453” into DTMF memory channel “D4.”

Push then . Push Push

Push Push

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■ Transmitting a DTMF code

D Automatic transmission (DTMF memory) D Transmitting a DTMF memory directly
qPush [MONI•DTMF] for 1 sec. to turn the DTMF memory z Push [FUNC] then [LOW 6(DTMF)] to turn the
encoder ON. DTMF-S DTMF memory encoder ON.
• “d” appears in place of 100 MHz digit. • “d” appears in place of 100 MHz digit.
wPush [SET•LOCK] to enter DTMF memory programming x Push [DTMF-S] to turn the DTMF memory di-
condition. rect selection ON.
eRotate [DIAL] to select the desired DTMF memory chan- • The function indicator (microphone) lights green.
nel. c Push the desired DTMF channel.
r Push [PTT] to transmit the selected DTMF memory content. • “0” to “9” and “A” to “D” are available for DTMF
tPush [MONI•DTMF] for 1 sec. to cancel the DTMF en- memory channels.
coder. • The selected DTMF code is automatically transmit-
ted without pushing PTT.
• When the DTMF encoder is turned ON continuously, each push
of the PTT transmits the previously selected DTMF code. NOTE: When no DTMF code programmed
channel number is pushed, it transmits the rela-
z Push [FUNC] then [LOW 6(DTMF)] to turn the tive DTMF code as the manual transmission de-
DTMF DTMF memory encoder ON. scribed in the next page.
• “d” appears in place of 100 MHz digit. v Push [DTMF-S] again to deactivate the DTMF
x Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to enter the DTMF mem- memory direct selection.
ory programming condition. b Push [FUNC] then [SET B(D-OFF)] to cancel
c Push [YY] or [Z
Z] to select the desired channel. the DTMF memory encoder.
v Push [PTT] to transmit the selected memory.
• Exit the programming condition automatically.
• Each push of [PTT] transmits the DTMF code.
b Push [FUNC] then [SET B(D-OFF)] to cancel the
DTMF memory encoder.
• When the DTMF encoder is turned ON continuously,
each push of the PTT transmits the previously se-
lected DTMF code.

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D Manual transmission ■ DTMF speed USING INITIAL SET MODE

z Deactivate the DTMF memory encoder by
DTMF-S The rate at which DTMF memories send individual DTMF
pushing [FUNC] then [SET B(D-OFF)].
characters can be set to accommodate operating needs.
x Push [DTMF-S] to turn the DTMF direct selec-
tion ON.
• The function indicator (microphone) lights green.
The display shows the fastest
c Push one of “0” to “9” and “A” to “F” keys mo- DTMF speed is selected.
mentarily, then push the desired DTMF keys,
0–9 and A to F.
• A: [CLR A(MW)] B: [SET B(D-OFF)],
C: [ENT C(T-OFF)] D: [SQLY D(MUTE)], q Push [PWR] for 1 sec. to turn power OFF.
M(TONE-1)]
E: [M F: [SQLZ #(16KEY-L)] w While pushing [SET•LOCK], push [PWR] for 1 sec. to turn
• Automatically transmits without pushing PTT. power ON and enter initial set mode.
• The first code, one of “0” to “9” and “A” to “F,” is not e Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] several times until
9
transmitted. DTMF code transmission starts from
“DTD” appears as shown above.
the 2nd code.
r Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired speed as shown in the
v Push [DTMF-S] again to deactivate the DTMF
table below.
direct selection.
t Push [PWR] to exit initial set mode.
cps=characters/sec

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 10 POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH

■ Pocket beep operation

This function listens for subaudible tones and can be used as t When operating the pocket beep function with DTCS
a “common pager” to inform you that someone has called squelch, push [SET•LOCK] once then rotate [DIAL] to se-
while you were away from the transceiver. lect the DTCS polarity.

D Waiting for a call from a specific station

q Set the operating frequency.
w Push [SET•LOCK] to enter set mode.
• Rotate [DIAL] to select “SET,” if “CALLS” or “MESSAG” is dis- DTCS polarity setting
played.
y Push any key below the display to exit set mode.
[SET•LOCK] u Push [TONE•T-SCAN] several times until “T SQLS” or
“SDTCS” are displayed to turn ON the pocket beep with
tone squelch or DTCS squelch, respectively.

e Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] several times until “CT”

for tone squelch or “DT” for DTCS squelch appears.

[TONE•T-SCAN]

Appears when the pocket beep Appears when the pocket beep
Tone squelch frequency setting DTCS code setting
with tone squelch is activated. with DTCS squelch is activated.
r Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired tone squelch fre-
quency.

[DIAL]

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z Set the operating frequency.

TSQLS x Program the CTCSS tone frequency or DTCS
i When a signal with the matching tone is received, the code in set mode.
transceiver emits beep tones and blinks “S.” ➥ Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to enter set mode.
• Beep tones sound for 30 sec. and “S” blinks. To stop the DTCSS Y] or [Z
• Push [Y Z] to select “SET,” if necessary.
beeps and blinking manually, push any key. When the beep ➥ Push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C(T-OFF)]
tones are not stopped manually, “S” continues blinking until several times until “CT” for tone squelch or
[PTT] is pushed (see step o). “DT” for DTCS squelch appears.
• “T SQL” blinks when tone squelch (“CT”), or
“DTCS” blinks when DTCS squelch (“DT”) is
selected.
➥ Push [Y Y]/[Z
Z] to select the desired tone fre-
quency or DTCS code.
o Push [PTT] to answer. ➥ Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to select “DTP” then
• “S” disappears and cancels the pocket beep function auto- push [YY]/[Z
Z] to select the DTCS polarity.
matically. ➥ Push [CLR A(MW)] to exit set mode. 10
!0 Push [TONE•T-SCAN] several times until “T SQL” or c Push [FUNC] then push [DUP+ 8(TSQLS S)]
“DTCS” disappears to cancel the tone squelch or DTCS or [MID 5(DTCSS S)] to turn ON the pocket
squelch function. beep with tone squelch or DTCS squelch, re-
spectively.
v When a signal with the matching tone is re-
ceived, the transceiver emits beep tones for
30 sec. and blinks “S.”
b Push [PTT] to answer or push [CLR A(MW)]
to stop the beeps and blinking.
• “S” disappears and cancels the pocket beep
function automatically.
n To cancel the tone squelch or DTCS squelch
function, push [FUNC] then [ENT C(T-OFF)].
• “T SQL” or “DTCS” disappears.

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D Available tone frequency list D Calling a waiting station using pocket beep
67.0 79.7 94.8 110.9 131.8 156.7 171.3 186.2 203.5 229.1 A subaudible tone matched with the station’s CTCSS tone fre-
69.3 82.5 97.4 114.8 136.5 159.8 173.8 189.9 206.5 233.6 quency or 3-digit DTCS code with polarity is necessary. Use
71.9 85.4 100.0 118.8 141.3 162.2 177.3 192.8 210.7 241.8 the tone squelch on the next page or a subaudible tone en-
74.4 88.5 103.5 123.0 146.2 165.5 179.9 196.6 218.1 250.3
77.0 91.5 107.2 127.3 151.4 167.9 183.5 199.5 225.7 254.1
coder (pgs. 23–25).

NOTE: The transceiver has 50 tone frequencies and con-

sequently their spacing is narrow compared to units having
38 tones. Therefore, some tone frequencies may receive
interference from adjacent tone frequencies.
To prevent interference from adjacent tone frequencies, using
the frequencies as in the following table, is recommended.
• Recommended CTCSS frequencies
67.0 77.0 88.5 100.0 114.8 131.8 151.4 173.8 203.5 233.6
69.3 79.7 91.5 103.5 118.8 136.5 156.7 179.9 210.7 241.8
71.9 82.5 94.8 107.2 123.0 141.3 162.2 186.2 218.1 250.3
74.4 85.4 97.4 110.9 127.3 146.2 167.9 192.8 225.7

• Recommended DTCS codes

023 065 131 172 261 346 431 532 654 743
025 071 132 174 263 351 432 546 662 754
026 072 134 205 265 364 445 565 664
031 073 143 223 271 365 464 606 703
032 074 152 226 306 371 465 612 712
043 114 155 243 311 411 466 624 723
047 115 156 244 315 412 503 627 731
051 116 162 245 331 413 506 631 732
054 125 165 251 343 423 516 632 734

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■ Tone/DTCS squelch operation

The tone or DTCS squelch opens only when receiving a sig- z Set the operating frequency.
nal with the same pre-programmed subaudible tone or DTCS TSQL x Program the CTCSS tone frequency or DTCS
code, respectively. You can wait for calls from group mem- code in set mode.
bers using the same tone or DTCS and not hear other sig- • See p. 56 for programming details.
DTCS c Push [FUNC] then [SIMP 9(TSQL)] or
nals.
[HIGH 4(DTCS)] to turn the tone squelch or
q Set the operating frequency. DTCS squelch ON.
w Program the CTCSS tone frequency or DTCS code in set v When a signal with the matched tone is re-
mode. ceived, the squelch opens and the signal can
• See p. 55 for programming details. be heard.
e Push [TONE•T-SCAN] several times until “T SQL” or • When the received signal includes an unmatched
“DTCS” appears in the function display. tone, the squelch does not open. However, the S/RF
r When a signal with the matched tone is received, the indicator shows the received signal strength.
squelch opens and the signal can be heard. • To open the squelch manually, push 10
• When the received signal includes an unmatched tone, the [MONI 1(BANK)].
squelch does not open. However, the S/RF indicator shows the b Transmit in the normal way (push [PTT] to
received signal strength. transmit; release [PTT] to receive).
• To open the squelch manually, push [MONI•DTMF]. n To cancel the tone squelch, push [FUNC] then
t Transmit in the normal way (push [PTT] to transmit; re- [ENT C(T-OFF)].
lease [PTT] to receive). • “T SQL” or “DTCS” disappears.
y To cancel the tone squelch, push [TONE•T-SCAN] several
times until “T SQL” or “DTCS” disappears.

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■ Tone scan
By monitoring a signal that is being operated with pocket r When the CTCSS tone frequency or 3-digit DTCS code is
beep, tone or DTCS squelch function, you can determine the matched, the squelch opens and the tone frequency is
tone frequency or DTCS code necessary to open a squelch. temporarily programmed into the selected condition such
as memory or call channel.
q Set the desired operating frequency or memory channel to • The tone scan pauses when a CTCSS tone frequency or 3-digit
be checked for a tone frequency or code. DTCS code is detected.
w Push [TONE•T-SCAN] several times to select the type of • The decoded CTCSS tone frequency or 3-digit DTCS code is
tone, tone squelch or DTCS, to be scanned. used for the tone encoder or tone encoder/decoder depending
• Either “T SQL” or “DTCS” appears on the selected tone condition or type in step w.
e Push [TONE•T-SCAN] for 1 sec. to start the tone scan. - “T SQL” : CTCSS tone encoder/decoder
• To change the scanning direction, rotate [DIAL]. - “DTCS” : DTCS tone encoder/decoder
t Push [TONE•T-SCAN] to stop the scan.

z Set the frequency or memory channel to be

T-SCAN checked for a tone frequency.
x Selects the tone type to be scanned.
• Push [FUNC] then push; [SIMP 9(TSQL)] for tone
[TONE•T-SCAN] squelch; [HIGH 4(DTCS)] for DTCS squelch.
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 pro-
During CTCSS frequency scan During DTCS code scan grammed into the selected mode such as
memory or call channel.
b Push [CLR A(MW)] to stop the scan.
NOTE: The decoded tone frequency is programmed temporar-
ily when a memory or call channel is selected. However, this
will be cleared when the memory/call channel is re-selected.
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 DIGITAL MODE OPERATION 11
■ Digital mode operation
The ID-800H can be operated for digital voice mode and low- e Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired call sign channel.
speed data operation for both transmit and receive. It can also
be connected to a GPS receiver (compatible with an RS-232 out-
put/NMEA format/4800 bps) and transmit/receive position data.

r Push [BAND•MODE] to select call sign programming

■ Call sign programming mode.
• The 1st digit blinks and channel indicator stops blinking.
Four types of call sign memories are available for your own
t Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired character or code.
call sign “MyCALL,” other station call sign “UrCALL,” nearest
• Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] to move the cursor to right or
repeater call sign “RPT1 C” and another zone’s repeater call left, respectively.
sign “RPT2 C.” Each call sign memory can store up to 6 call y Push [SET•LOCK] to select 2nd digit, then rotate [DIAL]
signs, and each call sign programmed up to 8 characters. to select the desired character or code. 10
• 2nd digit blinks (1st digit stop blinking).
D Your own call sign programming • Repeat this step for programming your own call sign.
11
Your own call sign must be programmed for both digital voice
and low-speed data communications (including GPS trans-
mission).

q Push [SET•LOCK] to enter call sign set mode.

• Rotate [DIAL] to select “CALLS,” if “SET” or “MESSAG” is dis- u Push [BAND•MODE] to save the call sign and enter the
played. note programming mode.
w Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] several times to select • Up to 4-digit of note (operating radio type or area) can be set.
“MyCALL,” then push [BAND•MODE]. i Push [BAND•MODE] to save the note and exit the note
programming mode.
o Rotate [DIAL] to select an another channel from “C1” to “C6.”
!0 Repeat steps w to i to program another call sign chan-
nels.
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NOTE: While the call sign programming mode (r to u), D Station call sign programming
pushing [V/MHz•SCAN] to clear the programmed call sign Station call sign must be programmed for the specified sta-
and the cursor returns to the 1st digit position. tion call as well as repeater operation in both digital voice and
low-speed data communications.
z Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to enter call sign set mode.
SET Y] or [Z
• Push [Y Z] to select “CALLS,” if necessary. q Push [SET•LOCK] to enter call sign set mode.
B x Push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C(T-OFF)] several • Rotate [DIAL] to select “CALLS,” if “SET” or “MESSAG” is dis-
times to select “MyCALL,” then push [BAND]. played.
c Push [YY] or [ZZ] to select the desired call sign w Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] several times to select
channel. “UrCALL,” then push [BAND•MODE].
v Push [BAND] to select call sign programming
mode.
• The 1st digit blinks and channel indication stops blinking.
b Push [Y
Y] or [Z
Z] to select the desired character or
code.
• Push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C(T-OFF)] to move the e Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired call sign channel.
cursor to right or left respectively.
n Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to select 2nd digit, then push
Y] or [Z
[Y Z] to select the desired character or code.
• The 2nd digit blinks (1st digit stops blinking).
• Repeat this step for programming your own call sign.
m Push [BAND] to save the call sign and enter the r Push [BAND•MODE] to select call sign programming
note programming mode. mode.
• Up to 4-digit of note (operating radio type or area) can • The 1st digit blinks and channel indication stops blinking.
be set. t Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired character or code.
, Push [BAND] to save the note and exit the note • Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] to move the cursor to right or
programming mode. left, respectively.
. Push [Y Y] or [ZZ] to select an another channel
from “C1” to “C6.”
⁄0 Repeat c to , to program another call sign
61 channels.
 DIGITAL MODE OPERATION 11

y Push [SET•LOCK] to select 2nd digit, then rotate [DIAL] z Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to enter call sign set mode.
to select the desired character or code. SET Y] or [Z
• Push [Y Z] to select “CALLS,” if necessary.
• 2nd digit blinks (1st digit stop blinking). B x Push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C(T-OFF)] several
• Repeat this step for programming station call sign. times to select “UrCALL,” then push [BAND].
c Push [YY] or [ZZ] to select the desired call sign
channel.
v Push [BAND] to select call sign programming
mode.
u Push [BAND•MODE] to save the call sign. • The 1st digit blinks and channel indication stops blink-
i Rotate [DIAL] to select an another channel from “C1” to ing.
“C6.” b Push [Y
Y] or [Z
Z] to select the desired character
o Repeat steps w to u to program another station call sign or code.
• Push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C(T-OFF)] to move the
channels.
cursor to right or left respectively.
NOTE: While the call sign programming mode (r to y), n Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to select 2nd digit, then
pushing [V/MHz•SCAN] several times to clear the pro- Y] or [Z
push [Y Z] to select the desired character or 11
grammed call sign and the cursor returns to the 1st digit code.
position. • The 2nd digit blinks (1st digit stops blinking).
• Each pushing [V/MHz•SCAN], “CQCQCQ,” “/” and “(clear)” can • Repeat this step for programming other station call
be selected. sign.
m Push [BAND] to save the call sign.
, Push [YY] or [ZZ] to select an another channel
from “C1” to “C6.”
. Repeat x to m to program another station call
sign channels.

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■ Digital voice mode operation

q Set the desired frequency in VFO mode. (pgs. 11, 12) !0 Release [PTT] to return to receive.
• Select output power, if desired. (p. 19) • The other station call sign will be received.
w Push and hold [BAND•MODE] for 1 sec. to enter the • Received call signs can be stored into the received call record
mode selection condition. automatically. See page 66 for details.
e Rotate [DIAL] to select “DV,” then push [BAND•MODE] to z Set the desired frequency in VFO mode. (pgs. 11, 12)
set the digital mode. SET x Push and hold [BAND] for 1 sec. to enter the
• “DV” appears. B
mode selection condition.
c Push [Y
Y] or [Z Z] to select “DV,” then push
[BAND] to set the digital mode.
• “DV” appears.
Appears
v Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to enter call sign set mode.
r Push [SET•LOCK] to enter the call sign set mode. Y] or [Z
• Push [Y Z] to select “CALLS,” if necessary.
• Rotate [DIAL] to select “CALLS,” if “SET” or “MESSAG” is dis- b Push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C(T-OFF)] several
played. times until “MyCALL” appears, then push [BAND].
t Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] several times until “My- n Push [Y Y] or [Z
Z] to select the desired your own
CALL” appears, then push [BAND•MODE]. call sign channel, if you have programmed sev-
y Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired your own call sign eral call signs, then push [BAND] several times
channel, if you have programmed several call signs, then to return “MyCALL.”
push [BAND•MODE] several times to return “MyCALL.” m Push [SET B(D-OFF)] once to select “UrCALL,”
u Push [SET•LOCK] once to select “UrCALL,” then push then push [BAND].
[BAND•MODE]. , Select the desired call sign as “When sending CQ
iSelect the desired call sign as “When sending CQ (see (see p.64)” or “When calling the desired station
p.64)” or “When calling the desired station (see p.65).” (see p.65).”
oPush and hold [PTT] to transmit and speak into the micro- . Push and hold [PTT] to transmit and speak into
phone at normal voice level. the microphone at normal voice level.
• Transmit indicator appears and the RF meter shows the output • Transmit indication appears and the RF meter shows
power. the output power.
⁄0 Release [PTT] to return to receive.
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D When sending a CQ
• Select “CQ” as the call sign
q Push [SET• LOCK] to enter call sign set mode. z Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to enter call sign set mode.
• Rotate [DIAL] to select “CALLS,” if “SET” or “MESSAG” is dis- SET Y] or [Z
• Push [Y Z] to select “CALLS,” if necessary.
played. B x Push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C(T-OFF)] several
w Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] several times until “Ur- times until “UrCALL” appears, then push [BAND].
CALL” appears, then push [BAND•MODE]. c Push [YY] or [ZZ] to select the desired channel,
e Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired channel, then push then push [BAND].
[BAND•MODE]. v Push [VFO/LOCK] several times to select “CQC-
r Push [V/MHz•SCAN] several times to select “CQCQCQ” or “/.” QCQ” or “/.”
• “/” stands for “CQ.” • “/” stands for “CQ.”
b Push [CLR A(MW)] to exit call sign set mode.
n Push and hold [PTT] to transmit and speak into
or the microphone at normal voice level.
• Transmit indication appears and the RF meter shows
the output power.
t Push any key below the display to exit call sign set mode. m Release [PTT] to return to receive. 11

y Push and hold [PTT] to transmit and speak into the micro- NOTE: In the digital mode operation; when “BUSY” indi-
phone at normal voice level. cator appears but no sound comes out the speaker, it
• Transmit indicator appears and the RF meter shows the output may be caused by the interference of analog FM mode.
power. In this case, to prevent to interference of analog FM
u Release [PTT] to return to receive. mode, set the digital monitor setting (p. 88) to “AN(ana-
• The other station call sign will be received. log)” then listen on the channel before transmitting by
• Received call signs can be stored into the received call record pushing [MONI•DTMF] on the front panel or [MONI
automatically. See page 66 for details. 1(BANK)] on the microphone.

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D When calling the desired station

• Select the desired call sign
q Push [SET• LOCK] to enter call sign set mode. NOTE: The digital mode operation is vastly different than
• Rotate [DIAL] to select “CALLS,” if “SET” or “MESSAG” is dis- FM mode. One of the differences is in the digital mode the
played. squelch does not function as FM mode, changing the
w Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] several times until “Ur- squelch setting will not open to hear the hiss of “White
CALL” appears, then push [BAND•MODE]. Noise,” only activate for digital squelch function as CSQL
e Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired call sign (pre-pro- (Digital code squelch) or DSQL (Digital call sign squelch).
grammed), or set the desired call sign. (see pgs. 61, 62)

z Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to enter call sign set mode.

SET Y] or [Z
• Push [Y Z] to select “CALLS,” if necessary.
B x Push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C(T-OFF)] several

r Push any key below the display to exit call sign set mode. times until “UrCALL” appears, then push [BAND].
c Push [YY] or [ZZ] to select the desired call sign
(pre-programmed), or set the desired call sign.
(see p. 62).
v Push [CLR A(MW)] to exit call sign set mode.
b Push and hold [PTT] to transmit and speak into
t Push and hold [PTT] to transmit and speak into the micro- the microphone at normal voice level.
phone at normal voice level. • transmit indication appears and the RF meter shows
• Transmit indicator appears and the RF meter shows the output the output power.
power. n Release [PTT] to return to receive.
y 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 66 for details.

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■ 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, or overwritten
when another call is received.

D Received call record

q Push [SET•LOCK] to enter call sign set mode. r Push any key below the display to exit call sign set mode.
• Rotate [DIAL] to select “CALLS,” if “SET” or “MESSAG” is dis-
played.
w Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] several times to select
the received call indication.
• “RXCALL,” “RXRPT1,” and “RXRPT2” are available for the re-
ceived station call sign, repeater 1 and repeater 2 call signs, re-
spectively.
z Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to enter call sign set mode. 11
SET Y] or [Z
• Push [Y Z] to select “CALLS,” if necessary.
B x Push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C(T-OFF)] several
times until to select the received call indication.
• “RXCALL,” “RXRPT1” and “RXRPT2” are available for
e To confirm the received call, push [BAND•MODE] to enter the received station call sign, repeater 1 and repeater
the received call sign indication mode. 2 call sign, respectively.
c To confirm the received call, push [BAND] to
enter the received call sign indication mode.
v Push [CLR A(MW)] to exit call sign set mode.

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■ Break-in communication ■ EMR communication

The break-in function allows you to break into an another sta- The EMR communication mode is available for digital mode
tion’s communications in both digital voice and low-speed operation. In the EMR communication mode, no call sign set-
data operation. ting is necessary. When an EMR communication mode sig-
nal is received, the audio (voice) will be sound in the specified
q While receiving an another stations communication, push level even the volume setting level is set to minimum level.
and hold [TONE•T-SCAN•BK] for 1 sec. to turn the break-
in setting ON. q Set the desired frequency then push and hold
• “BK” appears. [MONI•DTMF] until 4 beep sound to turn the EMR setting
ON.
• “EM” blinks.

wWhen both stations are in standby, transmit to send a

break-in call.
• Programmed call sign station receives the break-in call as well wOperate the transceiver normal way.
as your call sign. eTo cancel the EMR communication mode, push and hold
eWait for the reply call from the station who receives the [MONI•DTMF] for 1 sec. to turn OFF.
break-in call.
r After receive the reply call, communicate normal way.
tTo cancel the break-in, push and hold [TONE•T-SCAN•BK]
for 1 sec. to turn OFF.

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■ Pocket beep operation

This function uses a digital code/call sign for calling and can
be used as a “common pager” to inform you that someone
has called while you were away from the transceiver. The dig-
ital code or digital call sign squelch does not function while in
a low-speed data communication.

D Waiting for a call from a specific station

q Set the operating frequency. r When a signal with the matched digital code/call sign is re-
w Program the digital code or call sign. ceived, the transceiver emits beep tones and blinks “S.”
• See p. 87, “Digital code setting” or pgs. 60–62, “Call sign pro- • Beep tones sound for 30 sec. and “S” blinks. To stop the
gramming.” beeps and blinking manually, push any key. When the beep
e Push [TONE•T-SCAN] several times until “SCSQL” or tones are not stopped manually, “S” continues blinking until
“SDSQL” is displayed to turn ON the pocket beep with [PTT] is pushed (see step t).
digital code squelch or digital call sign squelch, respec- t Push [PTT] to answer.
• “S” disappears and cancels the pocket beep function auto- 11
tively.
matically.
y Push [TONE•T-SCAN] several times until “CSQL” or
Appears when the pocket Appears when the pocket
“DSQL” disappears to cancel the digital code squelch or
beep with digital call sign beep with digital code
squelch is activated. squelch is activated. digital call sign squelch function.

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■ Digital squelch function

The digital code (CSQL) or digital call sign (DSQL) squelch
opens only when receiving a voice signal with the same pre-
programmed digital code or call sign, respectively.

q Set the operating frequency. t Operate the transceiver in the normal way (push [PTT] to
w Program the digital code or call sign. transmit; release [PTT] to receive).
• See p. 87, “Digital code setting” or pgs. 60–62, “Call sign pro- y To cancel the digital code/digital call sign squelch, push
gramming.” [TONE•T-SCAN] several times until “CSQL” or “DSQL”
e Push [TONE•T-SCAN] several times until “CSQL” or disappears.
“DSQL” appears in the function display.
• “CSQL” for digital code squelch; “DSQL” for digital call sign
✔ While scanning in digital mode:
squelch operation.
• The digital call sign squelch function deactivate, then after
cancelling the scan it will activate again.
• Scan stops near channel in a 5 kHz tuning steps, and then
no sound comes out.

[TONE•T-SCAN]

r When a signal with the matched digital code/call sign is re-

ceived, the squelch opens and the signal can be heard.
• When the received signal includes an unmatched digital
code/call sign, the squelch does not open. However, the S/RF
indicator shows the received signal strength.
• To open the squelch manually, push [MONI•DTMF] momentarily.
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■ About D-STAR system

In the D-STAR system, repeater linking via a 10 GHz band For current existing repeater operation, stations that are com-
backbone and internet network (gateway connection) capa- municating must be in the same repeater’s operating area.
bilities are available. This system provides you to with much However, in the D-STAR system as in the illustration at left,
wider coverage range during digital voice mode operation. the repeaters can be linked via the system repeaters (with a
10 GHz signal). Thus stations A and B can communicate even
• D-STAR system outline though they are in different repeater operating areas.
Also, the D-STAR system repeaters are connectable through
10 GHz signal the internet network— gateway connection capability.
Repeater A Repeater B For example, when station B uses the gateway connection
440 MHz signal 440 MHz signal station B can communicate with the station C!
By using the gateway connection, long distance communica-
tion like DX operation may be possible with 144 or 440 MHz
digital voice!
Station A Station B
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In the D-STAR system, an independent repeater’s operating
Internet area is called an Area and a group that linking repeaters via a
network 10 GHz backbone is called a Zone.

NOTE: The digital repeater for ID-800H (144 MHz or 440

MHz of amateur radio band operation) is not available at
10 GHz signal Repeater D present of December 2004. It will be designed in the future.
Repeater C

440 MHz signal 440 MHz About time-out timer function

signal The ID-800H has a time-out timer function for digital re-
peater operation. The timer limits a continuous transmis-
sion for approx. 10 min. Warning beeps will sound before
Station C Station D 30 sec. (approx.) and just before the timer functioning.
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■ Repeater call sign programming

Repeater call sign must be programmed for repeater opera- y Push [SET•LOCK] to select 2nd digit, then rotate [DIAL]
tion in both digital voice and low-speed data communications. to select the desired character or code.
• 2nd digit blinks (1st digit stop blinking).
q Push [SET•LOCK] to enter call sign set mode. • Repeat this step for programming repeater call sign.
• Rotate [DIAL] to select “CALLS,” if “SET” or “MESSAG” is dis-
played.
w Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] several times to select
the call sign item, then push [BAND•MODE].
• “RPT1 C” or “RPT2 C” appears for repeater call sign.
u Push [BAND•MODE] to save the call sign.
i Rotate [DIAL] to select an another channel from “C1” to
“C6.”
o Repeat steps w to u to program other repeater call sign
channels.
e Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired call sign channel.
• “C1” to “C6” appears. NOTE: While the call sign programming mode (r to y),
• Select “C--” for the repeater 2 call sign when repeater 2 is not pushing [V/MHz•SCAN] to clear the programmed call sign
used. and the cursor returns to the 1st digit position.

✔ For your information:

Repeater call sign can be programmed for gateway connection
capabilities at step r for connecting to the another Area or Zone.
r Push [BAND•MODE] to select call sign programming • “G” appears or disappears as the 8th digit when pushing [M/CALL•PRIO].
mode.
• The 1st digit blinks and channel indication stops blinking.
t Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired character or code.
• Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] to move the cursor to right or
left, respectively.
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How to make a CQ call to another Zone? z Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to enter call sign set mode.
SET Y] or [Z
• Push [Y Z] to select “CALLS,” if necessary.
When you want to make a CQ call to another Zone, set the B x Push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C(T-OFF)] several
call signs as follows.
e.g.: Another Zone’s repeater call sign= RP0xxx, times to select the call sign item, then push
the nearest repeater call sign= RP1xxx [BAND].
• “RPT1 C” or “RPT2 C” appears for repeater call sign.
the gateway repeater call sign= RP2xxx
c Push [Y
Y] or [Z
Z] to select the desired call sign
q Enter “/RP0xxx” into “UrCALL.” channel.
w Enter “RP1xxx” into “RPT1 C.” • “C1” to “C6” appears.
• Select “C--” for the repeater 2 call sign when repeater
e Enter “RP2xxx_G” into “RPT2 C.”
2 is not used.
*Some repeater system requires “G.”
v Push [BAND] to select call sign programming
mode.
• The 1st digit blinks and channel indication stops blinking.
b Push [Y
Y] or [Z
Z] to select the desired character 11
✔ For practical digital repeater operation
or code.
When using a digital repeater in DV mode, the transmission
• Push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C(T-OFF)] to move the
must be performed after the repeater signal disappears com- cursor to right or left respectively.
pletely. Otherwise the communication error may occur. n Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to select 2nd digit, then
Y] or [Z
push [Y Z] to select the desired character or
NOTE: The required call sign settings may differ accord- code.
ing to the repeater system (Area or Zone). Ask the re- • The 2nd digit blinks (1st digit stops blinking).
• Repeat this step for programming other station call sign.
peater system manager for setting details.
m Push [BAND] to save the call sign.
, Push [YY] or [ZZ] to select an another channel
from “C1” to “C6.”
. Repeat x to m to program another station call
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■ Low-speed data communication

In addition to the digital voice communication, a low-speed y Push [SET•LOCK] to enter set mode.
data communication is available. • Rotate [DIAL] to select “SET,” if “CALLS” or “MESSAG” is dis-
played.
OPC-1384 u Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] several times to select
to [DATA] socket the automatic data transmission setting. (see p. 87)
• “DVT” appears.
to RS-232 port • Skip this setting, if you want to transmit manually.

ID-800H [DATA] Personal computer

socket
Rear view
i Start up the low-speed data communication application.
q Turns OFF the transceiver oSet the application as follows.
w While pushing [SET•LOCK], push and hold [PWR] for 1 • Port : The same COM port number as ID-800H’s
sec. to enter initial set mode. (see p. 92) • Baud rate : 4800 bps or 9600 bps (same as step e)
e Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] several times to select • Data : 8 bit
the data communication speed setting. (see p. 98) • Parity : None
• “SPD” appears. • Stop : 1 bit
• Select suitable data speed for your PC or application. • Flow control : Xon/Xoff
!0 Transceiver automatically transmits or receives the data
while the computer is sending data to transceiver. Or push
and hold [PTT] to transmit, release to receive the data
manually.
• Refer to the instructions of the application that how to send or re-
rPush [PWR] to exit initial set mode, then set the desired ceive data.
frequency.
tSet repeater call signs, transmit output power and other
conditions.
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■ Message items
D Message Transmission D TX message
Select the message transmission function ON and OFF. TX messages are available up to 6 channels and each chan-
When ON is selected, transceiver transmits a text message nel can be programmed with a message of up to 20 charac-
(pre-programmed). (default: OFF) ters. Available characters are 0 to 9, A to Z (capital letters
only), some symbols and space. (see the table below)
q Push [SET•LOCK] to enter message set mode.
• Rotate [DIAL] to select “MESSAG,” if “CALLS” or “SET” is dis-
played.
w Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] several times to select
the message transmission setting.
• “TXM” appears.
• Available characters
(space) (!) (”) (#) ($) (%) (&) (’) (( ) ( )) (✱)

(+) (,) (–) (.) (/) (0) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) 11
(6) (7) (8) (9) (:) (;) (<) (=) (>) (?) (@)
e Push any key below the display to exit message set mode.
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) (I) (J) (K)
z Push [SET B (D-OFF)] to enter set mode, then
SET (L) (M) (N) (O) (P) (Q) (R) (S) (T) (U) (V)
Y] or [Z
push [Y Z] to select “MESSAG” if necessary.
B
x Push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C (T-OFF)] several (W) (X) (Y) (Z) ([) (\) (]) (^)
times to select the message transmission setting.
c Push [YY] or [Z
Z] to select the desired condition.
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D TX message programming
A TX message channel C1 must be programmed, if you want
to use the GPS message. The GPS message is transmitted
from channel C1 only.
q Push [SET•LOCK] to enter message set mode.
• Rotate [DIAL] to select “MESSAG,” if “CALLS” or “SET” is dis- u Push [BAND•MODE] to save the message.
played. i Repeat steps w to u to set another message channels.
w Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] several times until o Push any key below the display to exit the message set mode.
“TXM-C” appears, then push [BAND•MODE].
e Rotate [DIAL] to select the message channel. z Push [SET B (D-OFF)] to enter set mode, then
• One of either “C1” to “C6” flashes. SET Y] or [Z
push [Y Z] to select “MESSAG” if necessary.
B
x Push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C (T-OFF)] several
times to select “TXM-C” then push [BAND].
c Push [YY] or [Z
Z] to select the message channel.
• One of either “C1” to ”C6” flashes.
r Push [BAND•MODE] to select message programming mode. v Push [BAND] to select message programming
• The 1st digit blinks and channel indication stops blinking. mode.
• The 1st digit blinks and channel indicator stops blinking.
b Push [Y
Y] or [Z
Z] to select the desired character.
• Push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C(T-OFF)] to move the
cursor to right or left, respectively.
n Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to select 2nd digit, then
t Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired character. Y] or [Z
push [Y Z] to select the desired character.
• Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] to move the cursor to right or • 2nd digit blinks and 1st digit stops blinking.
left, respectively. • Repeat this step for programming.
y Push [SET•LOCK] to select 2nd digit, then rotate [DIAL] to m Push [BAND] to save the message.
select the desired character. , Repeat steps x to m to set another message
• 2nd digit blinks (1st digit stop blinking). channels.
• Repeat this step for programming. . Push [CLR A(MW)] to exit the message set mode.
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D RX message indication
When an individual station call with message is received, the z Push [SET B (D-OFF)] to enter set mode, then
message can be stored into the RX message record. SET Y] or [Z
push [Y Z] to select “MESSAG” if necessary.
B
The message is cleared once turning power OFF, or over- x Push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C (T-OFF)] several
written when another message is received. times to select “RX-MSG” or “RX-CAL” then push
[BAND].
q Push [SET•LOCK] to enter message set mode. Y] or [Z
• Push [Y Z] to select “RX-MSG,” if “RX-CAL” is dis-
• Rotate [DIAL] to select “MESSAG,” if “CALLS” or “SET” is dis- played.
played.
c Push [BAND] to enter the message indication.
w Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] several times until “RX-
v Push [Y
Y] or [Z
Z] to scroll the display.
MSG” or “RX-CAL” appears, then push [BAND•MODE].
b Push [CLR A(MW)] to exit the message set mode.
• Rotate [DIAL] to select “RX-MSG,” if “RX-CAL” is displayed.

11
e Push [BAND•MODE] to enter the message indication,
then push [SET•LOCK] several times to scroll the display.

Scroll indicator appears

r Push any key below the display to exit the message set
mode.

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■ GPS operation
A GPS receiver (RS-232 output/NMEA format/4800 bps) can D Position indication
be connected to [DATA] socket of the ID-800H to indicate the q While connected to a GPS receiver and operating digital
current position (Latitude and Longitude). The position data (DV) mode, push [SET•LOCK] to enter set mode.
can also be transmitted with a message to another station. • Rotate [DIAL] to select “SET,” if “CALLS” or “MESSAG” is dis-
played.
OPC-1384
ID-800H to [DATA] socket [SET•LOCK]

to RS-232 port

w Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] several times to select

GPS receiver
the GPS setting.
• “GPS” appears.
[DATA] socket

e Rotate [DIAL] to select the GPS setting ON, then push

[BAND•MODE] to enter the sentence formatter set mode.
Rear view

[DIAL]

[BAND•MODE]

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r Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] several times to select u Push [BAND•MODE] to enter the position indication.
the suitable sentence formatter for the connecting GPS re- • Latitude and longitude date appear in order as below.
ceiver, then rotate [DIAL] to set ON.
[SET•LOCK]

[S.MW•MW] North or South Degrees Minutes Seconds

[DIAL] Push
Push

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t Push [BAND•MODE] to return to set mode.
Minutes Seconds East or West Degrees
[BAND•MODE]
iAfter checking the current position, push any key below the
display to return to normal operating mode.
y Push [SET•LOCK] several times to select the position in-
dication.

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D GPS Automatic transmission D Receiving a GPS transmission

q While connected to a GPS receiver and operating digital q Push [SET•LOCK] to enter set mode.
(DV) mode, push [SET•LOCK] to enter set mode. • Rotate [DIAL] to select “SET,” if “CALLS” or “MESSAG” is dis-
• Rotate [DIAL] to select “SET,” if “CALLS” or “MESSAG” is dis- played.
played. w Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] several times to select
w Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] several times to select the received position.
the GPS automatic transmission. • “RX POS” appears.
• “GTX” appears.

e Push [BAND•MODE] to enter the position indication.

e Rotate [DIAL] to set the interval time for the GPS auto- • Latitude data and longitude date appear alternately by pushing
matic transmission. [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW]. (see p. 70)
• Interval time is selectable from 0.5 (30 sec.), 1, 3, 5, 10, 30 min. rPush [BAND•MODE], then [SET•LOCK] to select the re-
ceived GPS message.
tPush [BAND•MODE] to enter the message.
• Received message is indicated, push [SET•LOCK] or
[S.MW•MW] to move the cursor to right or left, respectively.
yAfter checking a received position and message, push any
• When TX message channel “C1” is programmed, GPS transmis-
key below the display to return to normal operating mode.
sion automatically transmits TX message “C1.”
rPush any key below the display to exit set mode.

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■ Set mode
D Set mode operation
q Push [SET•LOCK] to enter set mode. z Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to enter set mode.
• Rotate [DIAL] to select “SET,” if “CALLS” or “MESSAG” is dis- SET Y] or [Z
• Push [Y Z] to select “SET,” if necessary.
played. B x Push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C(T-OFF)] to select

[SET•LOCK] the desired item.

c Push [Y
Y] or [ZZ] to select the condition or value.
v Push [CLR A(MW)] to exit set mode.

wPush [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] to select the desired

item.
[SET•LOCK]

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[S.MW•MW]
12
e Rotate [DIAL] to select the condition or value.

[DIAL]

r Push any key below the display to exit set mode.

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D Set mode items (VFO/Memory mode)

• Repeater tone • Tone squelch

• Display dimmer • Display color frequency frequency • DTCS code

• DTCS polarity
Set mode items : Push (front panel); or (microphone)
for DV mode
pgs. 87–91 : Push (front panel); or (microphone)

*Available for USA version only.

†
• Bank link function‡ Appears when accessing set mode from VFO mode only. • Offset frequency
‡
Appears when accessing set mode from memory mode only.

Memory mode
• Bank setting‡ • Memory name ‡ • Channel skip setting‡ • Tuning step
• Weather alert*

• Program skip† • Scan resume timer

VFO mode

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D Set mode items (DV mode)

These items appear when set mode is accessed from the digital (DV) mode only.

• Auto data • Auto RxCall • Auto Rx RepeaterCall

• Auto reply • Digital code transmission Write Write

: Push (front panel); or (microphone) • Auto RxCall display

Set mode items
: Push (front panel); or (microphone)
for Analog mode
pgs. 83–86

• GPS message indication • Auto MyCall display

Sentence formatter
12
• RX position indication • Digital monitor

Push
• Auto position
• My position indication transmission • GPS setting • Auto Rx message display • Digital repeater setting

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D Display dimmer D Repeater tone

Adjust to suit lighting conditions. Sets subaudible tone frequency (encoder only) for repeater
The levels 1 (dark) to 8 (bright: default) are available. operation. Total of 50 tone frequencies (67.0–254.1 Hz) are
available. (default: 88.5 Hz)

D Display color • Available subaudible tone frequencies

The display color can be set to amber (default), yellow or 67.0 79.7 94.8 110.9 131.8 156.7 171.3 186.2 203.5 229.1
green. 69.3 82.5 97.4 114.8 136.5 159.8 173.8 189.9 206.5 233.6
71.9 85.4 100.0 118.8 141.3 162.2 177.3 192.8 210.7 241.8
74.4 88.5 103.5 123.0 146.2 165.5 179.9 196.6 218.1 250.3
77.0 91.5 107.2 127.3 151.4 167.9 183.5 199.5 225.7 254.1

• Amber setting (default) D Tone squelch tone

Sets subaudible tone frequency (both encoder and decoder)
for tone squelch operation. Total of 50 tone frequencies
(67.0–254.1 Hz) are available. (default: 88.5 Hz)

• Yellow setting • Green setting

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D DTCS code D Offset frequency

Sets DTCS code (both encoder and decoder) for DTCS Sets the duplex offset frequency within 0 to 20 MHz range.
squelch operation. Total of 104 codes are available. During duplex (repeater) operation, transmit frequency shifts
(default: 023) the set frequency.
(Default value may differ depending on operating frequency
band and versions.)

D DTCS polarity
Sets DTCS polarities for transmission and reception from
“NN,” “NR,” “RN” and “RR.” (default: NN) D Tuning step
Selects tuning step from 5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 30, 50, 100
Y]/[Z
and 200 kHz for [DIAL] or [Y Z] operation.
(Default value may differ depending on operating frequency
band and versions.) 12
• Transmit : normal • Transmit : normal
Receive : normal Receive : reverse
(default)

• Transmit : reverse • Transmit : reverse

Receive : normal Receive : reverse

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D Scan resume timer D Memory name setting

Selects scan resume timer from SCT-15 (default), SCT-10, ☞ This item appears when set mode is accessed from memory
SCT-5 and SCP-2. mode only.
• SCT-15/10/5 : Scan pauses for 15/10/5 sec., then re- Sets memory name setting from ON (appear) and OFF (not
sumes. appear; default) for memory name appearance.
• SCP-2 : Pause on a signal until signal disap-
pears, then resumes 2 sec. after the sig-
nal disappears.

D Memory bank setting

☞ This item appears when set mode is accessed from memory
mode only.
D Channel skip setting Sets the desired memory bank (A to J and OFF) to assign the
☞ This item appears when set mode is accessed from memory regular memory channels.
mode only.
Sets channel skip setting from ON and OFF for memory skip
scan operation.

• Default setting • “~” or “P ~” appears

when set to “ON.”

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D Program scan skip setting D Memory bank link function

☞ This item appears when set mode is accessed from VFO ☞ This item appears when set mode is accessed from memory
mode only. mode only.
Sets the program scan skip setting from ON (default) and Sets the memory bank link function ON and OFF (default).
OFF for VFO scan operation, such as programmed scan. The link function provides continuous banks scan, scanning
all contents in the selected banks during bank scan.

D Weather alert function U.S.A. version only

• Bank link setting
Turns weather alert function ON and OFF (default). q Rotate [DIAL] to select the memory bank link function ON.
w Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] to select the desired
bank to be linked.
• BLA: Bank A, BLB: Bank B, BLC: Bank C, BLD: Bank D,
BLE: Bank E, BLF: Bank F, BLG: Bank G, BLH: Bank H, 12
BLI: Bank I, BLJ: Bank J

e Rotate [DIAL] to select “ON” to link the bank.

r Repeat steps w and e to link other banks.

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D Auto Reply D Auto data Transmission

☞ This item appears when set mode is accessed from digital ☞ This item appears when set mode is accessed from digital
(DV) mode only. (DV) mode only.
During digital mode operation, auto reply function is available. During low-speed data operation, auto data transmission
This function replies to an individual station call even you are function is available. This function transmits when data has
away from the transceiver. (default: OFF) been input from PC via the [DATA] socket. (default: PTT)
After the manual transmission (pushing [PTT]), the Auto
Reply setting returns to OFF automatically.

D Auto Received Call sign Write

☞ This item appears when set mode is accessed from digital
D Digital Code (DV) mode only.
☞ This item appears when set mode is accessed from digital When an individual station call is received, the calling station
(DV) mode only. call sign can be stored automatically. The stored call sign can
Sets the desired digital code for digital code squelch opera- be re-called when selecting a station call sign.
tion. Total of 100 codes (00–99) are available. (default: 00) (default: OFF)

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D Auto Received Repeater Call sign Write D Auto MyCALL Display

☞ This item appears when set mode is accessed from digital ☞ This item appears when set mode is accessed from digital
(DV) mode only. (DV) mode only.
When an individual station call via the repeater is received, Sets auto MyCALL display function ON and OFF. When this
the repeater call sign can be stored automatically. The stored setting is set to ON, the transceiver automatically indicates
repeater’s call sign can be re-called when selecting a re- your programmed call sign at turning power ON or digital
peater call sign. (default: OFF) mode transmission. (default: OFF)

D Auto Received Call sign Display D Digital Monitor

☞ This item appears when set mode is accessed from digital ☞ This item appears when set mode is accessed from digital
(DV) mode only. (DV) mode only.
When an individual station call is received, the calling station Sets the desired monitoring mode during digital mode opera-
12
call sign can be indicated automatically. (default: ON) tion from “DI(Digital)” and “AN(Analog).” (default: DI)
Select “ANALOG” when using FM mode for monitoring.

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D Digital Repeater setting D GPS setting

☞ This item appears when set mode is accessed from digital ☞ This item appears when set mode is accessed from digital
(DV) mode only. (DV) mode only.
When accessing the repeater’s call sign is different as your Sets the current position indication ON and OFF. When a
programmed, the repeater call sign can be stored into “RPT1 GPS receiver (compatible with an RS-232 output/NMEA for-
C” automatically by reading the repeater’s transmission. The mat/4800 bps) is connected to [DATA] socket and this setting
stored repeater’s call sign can be re-called when selecting the is set to ON, the transceiver can indicate the current position
repeater call sign. (default: ON) (Latitude and Longitude). (default: OFF)

• Sentence formatter setting

D Auto RX message Display q While selecting “GPS” setting item, push [BAND•MODE]
to enter the sentence formatter setting condition.
☞ This item appears when set mode is accessed from digital
w Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] to select the desired
(DV) mode only.
sentence formatter to be activated.
Sets auto received message display function ON and OFF. • RMC, GGA, GLL, GSA and VTG are selectable.
When this setting is set to ON, the transceiver automatically
indicates the received message. (default: ON)

e Rotate [DIAL] to select “ON” to activate the sentence for-

matter.
r Repeat steps w and e to set the link condition.
• Only three sentence formatters are activated at same time.

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D GPS Automatic transmission D GPS position indication

☞ This item appears when set mode is accessed from digital ☞ This item appears when set mode is accessed from digital
(DV) mode only. (DV) mode only.
Sets automatic position transmission function ON (0.5, 1, 3, 5, Indicates a current position, when the position information is
10, 30 min.) and OFF. When the position information is re- received from a connected GPS receiver.
ceived from a connected GPS receiver and this setting is set ➥ Select “My POS,” then push [BAND•MODE] to enter the
to a specific time, the transceiver automatically transmits with position indication.
the current position and message at every setting interval. • The GPS setting item, “GPS,” must be set ON in advance.
(default: OFF)

• Latitude data and longitude date appear alternately by pushing

[SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW]. (see below)

12
North or South Degrees Minutes Seconds

Push
Push

Minutes Seconds East or West Degrees

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D GPS received position indication D GPS received message indication

☞ This item appears when set mode is accessed from digital ☞ This item appears when set mode is accessed from digital
(DV) mode only. (DV) mode only.
Indicates a received position information from the other trans- Indicates a received message with the GPS transmission
ceiver. from the other transceiver.
➥ Select “Rx POS,” then push [BAND•MODE] to enter the ➥ Select “GPSMSG,” then push [BAND•MODE] to enter the
received position indication. received message indication when the message is at-
tached.

• Latitude data and longitude date appear alternately by pushing

[SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW]. (see below )

North or South Degrees Minutes Seconds

Push
Push

Minutes Seconds East or West Degrees

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■ Initial set mode AT POWER ON

The initial set mode is accessed at power ON and al-

lows you to set seldom-changed settings. In this way,
you can “customize” transceiver operations to suit your
preference and operating style.

D Initial set mode operation

q While pushing [SET•LOCK], push and hold [PWR] for e Rotate [DIAL] to select the condition or value.
1 sec. to enter initial set mode.
[SET•LOCK]
[DIAL]
[PWR]

r Push [PWR] momentarily to exit initial set mode.

w Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] to select the desired 12
item.
[PWR]
[SET•LOCK]

[S.MW•MW]

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D Initial set mode items

• Key-touch beep • Time-out timer • Auto repeater* • Auto power off

• Standby beep • Cooling fan

• Data speed for DV mode • Data speed for FM mode

: Push (front panel); or (microphone)

: Push (front panel); or (microphone)

*Available in the USA version only.

• DTMF speed • Squelch delay

• Narrow TX • Active band • Squelch attenuator • Microphone sensitivity

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D Key-touch beep D Auto repeater U.S.A. version only

The key-touch beep can be turned OFF for silent operation.
The auto repeater function automatically turns ON or OFF the
(default: ON)
duplex operation with a specified shift direction and tone en-
coder, when the operating frequency falls within or outside of
145.200–145.495, 146.610–146.995, 147.000–147.395,
442.000–444.995, and 447.000–449.995 MHz range. The off-
set and repeater tone frequencies are not changed by the
auto repeater function, reset these frequencies, if necessary.
• OF : The auto repeater function is turned OFF.
D Time-out timer • R1 : Activates for duplex only. (default)
To prevent accidental prolonged transmission, etc., the trans- • R2 : Activates for duplex and tone.
ceiver has a time-out timer. This function cuts a transmission
OFF after 1–30 min. of continuous transmission. This timer
can be cancelled. (default: OFF)
• TOT-OF : The time-out timer is turned OFF.
• TOT-3/5/15/30 : The transmission is cut OFF after the
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D Auto power OFF D Cooling fan control

The transceiver can be set to automatically turn OFF after a Selects the cooling fan control condition from Auto (default)
specified period with a beep when no key operations are per- and ON.
formed. • Auto (AT) : The fan rotates during transmit and for 2 min.
30 min., 1 hour, 2 hours and OFF can be specified. The spec- after transmission, or when the internal tem-
ified period is retained even when the transceiver is turned perature of the transceiver exceeds the pre-
OFF by the auto power OFF function. To cancel the function, set value until the temperature drops.
select “OF” in this set mode. (default: OFF) • ON (ON) : The fan continuously rotates.

NOTE: While GPS automatic transmit function is activated,

this function does not work.

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D Data transmission speed D Microphone sensitivity

Selects the data transmission speed for packet operation Selects the microphone sensitivity from high (H) and low (L)
from 1200 bps and 9600 bps. (default: 1200 bps) to suits your preference. (default: Low)

D Squelch delay D Squelch attenuator

Selects squelch delay from short and long to prevent re- Turns the squelch attenuator function ON (default) and OFF.
peated opening and closing of the squelch during reception • ON : The squelch attenuator activates when [SQL]
of the same signal. control is set between 12 o’clock and fully
•S : Short squelch delay. (default) clockwise position.
•L : Long squelch delay. • OF : The squelch attenuator does not function.

12

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D Active band D Narrow TX function

Selects the frequency selecting condition via [DIAL] or Select the narrow TX function ON and OFF.
Y]/[Z
[Y Z] on the microphone from all (AL) and single (SI). • ON : Enables the FM narrow mode transmission. The
• All (AL) : The operating frequency can be selected deviation (modulation level) becomes half from
continuously. (default) the regular FM transmission can be performed.
• Single (SI) : The operating frequency can be selected (default)
within the current band. Pushing • OFF : Inhibits the FM narrow mode transmission. The
[BAND•MODE] then [DIAL] rotation is nec- regular FM deviation transmission is performed
essary for frequency band selection. (“NAR” indication disappears while transmission)
even when FM narrow is selected.

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D DTMF rate D Data Speed

The rate at which DTMF memories send individual DTMF Select the communication speed between the transceiver and
characters can be set to accommodate operating needs. PC for low-speed data communication from 4800 bps or 9600
•1 : 100 msec. interval; 5.0 cps rate (default) bps. (default: 9600 bps)
•2 : 200 msec. interval; 2.5 cps rate
•3 : 300 msec. interval; 1.6 cps rate
•5 : 500 msec. interval; 1.0 cps rate

D Standby Beep
Changes the beep emission capability when the communi-
cating station finishes transmitting or the receive signal dis-
appears. while in the digital mode operation. (default: ON)

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■ Weather channel operation (USA version only)

D Weather channel selection D Weather alert function
q Push [M/CALL•PRIO] several times to select weather NOAA broadcast stations transmit weather alert tones before
channel group. important weather announcements. When the weather alert
function is turned ON, the selected weather channel is moni-
tored each 5 sec. for the announcement. When the alert sig-
nal is detected, the “AL.T” and the WX channel are displayed
alternately and sounds a beep tone until the transceiver is op-
erated. The previously selected (used) weather channel is
[M/CALL•PRIO] checked periodically during standby or while scanning.
q Select the desired weather channel.
w Turn the weather alert function ON in set mode.
➥ Push [SET•LOCK] to enter set mode.
• Rotate [DIAL] to select “SET,” if “CALLS” or “MESSAG” is dis-
played.

Weather channel group indication [SET•LOCK]

w Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired weather channel. [S.MW•MW]

e Push [M/CALL•PRIO] to select memory mode, or push
[V/MHz•SCAN] to select VFO mode. ➥ Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] to select the weather
alert item, then rotate [DIAL] to set ON.

➥ Push any key below the display to exit set mode.

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■ Packet operation
D Data speed
e Sets the desired stand-by condition. For packet operation, the transceiver can be set to one of two
• Selects VFO, memory or call channel. data speeds: 1200 bps or 9600 bps.
• Scan or priority watch operation can also be selected.
r When the alert is detected, a beep sounds and the follow- q While pushing [SET•LOCK], push and hold [PWR] for
ing indication will be displayed. 1 sec. to enter initial set mode.
w Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] to select ‘BPS.’
e Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired data speed.

Shows above indications alternately.

t Turn the weather alert function OFF in set mode. r Push [PWR] to exit initial set mode.

NOTE: While receiving a signal (on a frequency other than

For 1200 bps operation— 12
the weather alert ON frequency), the receiving signal or
• Disconnect the microphone plug from the microphone
audio will be interrupted momentarily every 5 sec. (approx.)
in case the alert function is turned ON. This symptom is connector during data transmission, otherwise the data
caused by the WX alert function. To cancel these symp- signal and voice signal are simultaneously transmitted.
toms, set the weather alert item OFF in set mode.
For 9600 bps operation—
• When the transceiver is set for 9600 bps data transmis-
sion in set mode, the microphone signal is automatically
cut. Therefore, it is not necessary to disconnect the mi-
crophone plug from the connector in this case.
• When pushing [PTT] during data transmission, data trans-
mission is interrupted and voice signals have priority.
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D 1200 bps packet operation

q Connect the transceiver and a TNC as illustrated below. • Read the instructions supplied with your TNC carefully
TNC side before attempting packet operation with the transceiver.
q DATA IN • Pin y AF OUT is for 1200 bps operation only. This pin
TX AUDIO
cannot be used for 9600 bps operation.
GND
w GND • Over modulation may degrade signal quality. If you find
that many transmissions are failing, re-adjust the modu-
e PTT P
lation level.
i P SQL

RX AUDIO
y AF OUT
PTT
SQL

w Set the TNC for transmit.

e Set transmit delay on the TNC.
r Adjust the TNC frequency deviation if necessary.
• When using a deviation meter:
Adjust the output of the TNC so that frequency deviation
is in the range ± 3 to ±4 kHz.
• When NOT using a deviation meter:
A receiver or transceiver is needed to monitor the trans-
mission—compare the received audio output level when
receiving a TNC modulated signal with high level voice
signals using the microphone. Then adjust the TNC mod-
ulated signal to a lower level than the voice modulated
signal.

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D 9600 bps high speed packet operation D Adjusting the transmit signal output from
The transceiver supports 2 modes of 9600 bps packet opera- the TNC
tion: G3RUH and GMSK. When setting data transmission speed to 9600 bps, the data
q Connect the transceiver and a TNC as illustrated below. signal coming from the TNC is applied exclusively to the in-
TNC side ternal limiter circuitry to automatically maintain band width.
q DATA IN
TX AUDIO NEVER apply data levels from the TNC of over the accept-
GND able level below, otherwise the transceiver will not be able to
w GND
maintain the band width and may possibly interfere with other
t DATA OUT stations.

RX AUDIO 1. When using a level meter or synchroscope, adjust the

e PTT P TX audio output level (DATA IN level) from the TNC as
PTT
i P SQL follows.
SQL
2 Vp-p (1 Vrms) : recommended level
w G3RUH mode can handle 16 kinds of modulated wave 1 Vp-p–3 Vp-p (0.5–1.5 Vrms) : acceptable level
forms in order to maintain a communication link.
2. When NOT using a measuring device.
e Set transmit delay on the TNC. 12
q Connect the transceiver to a TNC.
r Adjust the TNC frequency deviation if necessary (see right
w Enter a test mode (“CAL,” etc.) on the TNC, then trans-
content for details).
mit some test data.
• When using the PTT P terminal for packet operation, no e When the transceiver fails to transmit the test data or
voice signals are transmitted from the microphone. transmits sporadically (TX indicator doesn’t appear or
• When pushing [PTT] during data transmission, data flashes):
transmission is interrupted and the voice signal takes pri- - Decrease the TNC output level until the transmit indi-
ority. cator lights continuously.
• Read the instructions supplied with your TNC carefully When transmission is not successful even though the
before attempting packet operation with the transceiver. TX indicator lights continuously:
• Pin t DATA OUT is for 9600 bps operation only. This pin - Increase the TNC output level.
cannot be used for 1200 bps operation.
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■ Microphone keys
The supplied HM-133’s (optional for some versions) [F-1] and D [F-1]/[F-2] keys on HM-133
[F-2] keys memorize the transceiver conditions. The following conditions can be memorized into [F-1] and
The [UP]/[DN] keys of the standard or an optional micro- [F-2] keys, independently.
phone (other than the HM-133) can be assigned functions like
the function keys on the transceiver’s front panel. • Operating frequency
• Repeater setting (offset direction and frequency, tone ON/OFF
D [UP]/[DN] keys on a microphones and frequency)
(other than HM-133) • Tone/DTCS squelch (ON/OFF, frequency/code and polarity)
AT POWER ON
• Transmit output power selection
The following functions are assigned to [UP]/[DN] keys on the • Tuning step
other microphones (HM-118N, etc.) when first applying power. • Operating mode selection (FM/AM)
• Default setting ➥ Programming the band condition
[UP] : channel up; push and hold to start scan, push again [F-1]/[F-2] Push and hold for [F-1]/[F-2] for 1 sec.
to stop scan. • 3 beeps sound.
[DN] : channel down; push and hold to start scan, push
➥ Recalling the band condition
again to stop scan.
Push [F-1]/[F-2] momentarily.
➥ Assigning a function ➥ Initializing the band condition
q Turn the power OFF. Push [FUNC] then push [F-1]/[F-2].
w While pushing the desired switch on the transceiver and The following conditions are initialized.
one of either [UP]/[DN] keys on the microphone, turn the • Operating band: 144 MHz band
power ON. • Repeater setting (tone frequency: 88.5 Hz, offset
• The function is programmed into the key. frequency: 600 kHz)
• Tone/DTCS squelch (ON/OFF: OFF, tone fre-
➥ Clearing an assignment
quency: 88.5 Hz, DTCS code: 023 and polarity: NN)
q Turn the power OFF. • Transmit output power selection: HIGH
w While pushing the desired [UP] or [DN] key on the micro- • Tuning step: 5 kHz
phone, turn the power ON. • Call channel: 1 CH, memory channel: 1CH
• Operating mode selection: FM
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■ Partial reset AT POWER ON ■ All reset AT POWER ON

If you want to initialize the operating conditions (VFO fre- The function display may occasionally display erroneous in-
quency, VFO settings, set mode contents) without clearing formation (e.g. when first applying power). This may be
the memory contents. caused externally by static electricity or by other factors.
➥ While pushing [V/MHz•SCAN] and [S.MW•MW], push and If this problem occurs, turn power OFF. After waiting a few
hold [PWR] for 1 sec. to partially reset. seconds, turn power ON again. If the problem persists, per-
form the following procedure.
[PWR] • Partial resetting is also available. See left for details.

IMPORTANT!:
Resetting the transceiver CLEARS all memory information
and initializes all values in the transceiver.

[S.MW•MW] [V/MHz•SCAN] ➥ While pushing [S.MW•MW] and [SET•LOCK], push and

hold [PWR] for 1 sec. to reset the CPU.

[SET•LOCK] [PWR]
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[S.MW•MW]

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■ Data cloning AT POWER ON

Cloning allows you to quickly and easily transfer the pro- w While pushing [M/CALL•PRIO], turn power ON to enter
grammed contents from one transceiver to another; or data cloning mode (master transceiver only— power on only for
from a personal computer to a transceiver using the optional sub-transceiver).
CS-D800 CLONING SOFTWARE. • “CLONE” appears and the transceivers enter the clone standby
condition.

D Cloning between transceivers

q Connect the OPC-474 cloning cable to [SP] jack of the
master and sub-transceivers.
• The master transceiver is used to send data to the sub-trans-
ceiver. [M/CALL•PRIO] [PWR]
While pushing [M/CALL•PRIO], turn power ON.

e Push [SET•LOCK] on the master transceiver.

• “CL OUT” appears in the master transceiver’s display and the
S/RF indicators show that data is being transferred to the sub-
transceiver.
To [SP] To [SP] • “CL IN” appears automatically in the sub-transceiver’s display
and the S/RF indicators show that data is being received from
the master transceiver.

Pushing [SET•LOCK] start cloning.

r When cloning is finished, turn power OFF, then ON to exit

cloning mode.

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D Cloning error D Cloning using a personal computer

NOTE: DO NOT push any key on the sub-transceiver dur- Data can be cloned to and from a personal computer (Mi-
ing cloning. This will cause a cloning error. crosoft® Windows® 98/2000/Me/XP) using the optional CS-
D800 CLONING SOFTWARE and the optional cloning cable
When the display as below appears, a cloning error has oc-
OPC-478U (USB type) or OPC-478 (RS-232 type). Consult
curred.
the CS-D800 CLONING SOFTWARE HELP file for details.

In such a case, both transceivers automatically return to the

clone standby condition and cloning must be repeated.

Personal computer

OPC-478 to RS-232 port 12

or
OPC-478U

to USB port

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■ Troubleshooting If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning, please check

the following points before sending it to a service center.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF.

Does not turn on. • Power connector has a poor contact. • Check the connector pins. —
• Polarity of the power connection is reversed. • Re-connect the power cable observing the proper pgs. V,
polarity. Replace the fuse if damaged. 108
• Blown fuse. • Check the cause, then replace the fuse. p. 108
No sound comes from the • Volume is too low. • Rotate [VOL] clockwise. p. 16
speaker. • The audio mute function is activated. • Push any switch or key to deactivate it. p. 18
• Squelch is set too high. • Set the squelch level to the threshold. p. 16
• A selective call or squelch function is activated • Turn the appropriate function OFF. pgs.
such as pocket beep or tone squelch. 55–58
Sensitivity is low and only • Antenna feedline or the antenna connector has a • Check, and if necessary, replace the feedline or sol- p. VI
strong signals are audible. poor contact or is short circuited. der the antenna connector again.
• Squelch attenuator function is activated. • Set [SQL] between 10–12 o’clock position. p. 17
No contact possible with • The other station is using tone squelch. • Turn the tone squelch function ON. p. 58
another station. • The transceiver is set to duplex. • Set to simplex. p. 21
Repeater cannot be ac- • Wrong offset frequency is programmed. • Correct the offset frequency. p. 26
cessed. • Wrong subaudible tone frequency is programmed. • Correct the subaudible tone frequency. p. 23
Frequency cannot be set. • The frequency lock function is activated. • Turn the function OFF. p. 14
• Priority watch is paused on the watching frequency. • Push and hold [M/CALL•PRIO] for 1 sec. to cancel p. 50
the watch.
Frequency cannot be set • The frequency lock function is activated. • Turn the function OFF p. 14
via the microphone. • The microphone keypad lock function is activated. • Push [FUNC] then [SQLZ #(16KEY-L)] to deacti- p. 14
• Priority watch is paused on the watching fre- vate the microphone keypad lock function.
quency. • Push and hold [M/CALL•PRIO] for 1 sec. to cancel p. 50
the watch.

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF.

Some memory channels • The memory channel number has not yet been • Select the channel via the microphone keypad to —
cannot be selected via programmed. check whether the channel has been programmed
[DIAL]. or not.
Scan does not operate. • The squelch is open. • Set the squelch to the threshold point. p. 16
• Only 1 memory channel is programmed or other • Program other memory channels or cancel the pgs. 29,
channels are set as skip channels. memory skip function in the desired channels. 30, 47
• Priority watch is activated. • Cancel the watch. p. 50
Transmission is automati- • Time-out timer is activated. • Set the timer to OFF. p. 94
cally cut off.
Transmission continues • One-touch PTT function is activated. • Turn the function OFF. p. 19
even when the PTT is re-
leased.
The function display shows • The CPU is malfunctioning. • Reset the CPU. p. 104
erroneous information.
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■ Fuse replacement
If the fuse blows or the transceiver stops functioning, find the
source of the problem if possible, and replace the damaged 20 A
fuse with a new, rated one (FGB 20 A) as shown at right. fuse

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■ Specifications
D GENERAL D TRANSMITTER
• Frequency coverage : • Modulation system :
USA Rx 118.000–173.995 MHz*1, FM Variable reactance frequency modulation
230.000–549.995 MHz*2, DV (Digital) GMSK reactance frequency modulation
810.000–999.990 MHz*3 • Output power : VHF 55/15/5 W (approx.)
Tx 144–148 MHz, 440–450 MHz UHF 50/15/5 W (approx.)
EXP Rx 118.000–173.995 MHz*1, • Max. frequency deviation : ±5.0 kHz (FM wide: approx.))
230.000–549.995 MHz*2, ±2.5 kHz (FM narrow: approx.)
810.000–999.990 MHz • Spurious emissions : Less than –60 dB
Tx 144–148 MHz, 430–440 MHz • Microphone connector : 8-pin modular jack (600 Ω)
*1Guaranteed: 144–148 MHz range only.; *2Guaranteed: 440–450 MHz range for the USA,
430–440 MHz for the EXP version; *3824.005 to 848.995 and 869.005 to 893.995 MHz
D RECEIVER
ranges are inhibited for USA version and not guaranteed.
• Receive system : Double-conversion superheterodyne
• Type of emission : FM, GMSK (digital), AM (Receive only)
• Intermediate frequencies : 1st: 46.05 MHz, 2nd: 450 kHz
• Number of memory channels : 512 (incl. 10 scan edges and 2 calls)
• Sensitivity :
• Frequency resolution : 5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 30, 50, 100, 200 kHz
FM: at 12 dB SINAD/AM: at 10 dB S/N
• Digital transmission speed : 4.8 kbps
118.000–173.995 MHz Less than 0.18 µV/0.45 µV
• Voice coding speed : 2.4 kbps
230.000–299.995 MHz Less than 0.32 µV/0.79 µV
• Operating temperature range : –10°C to +60°C; +14˚F to +140˚F
300.000–499.995 MHz Less than 0.22 µV/0.63 µV
• Frequency stability : ±2.5 ppm (–10°C to +60°C)
500.000–549.995 MHz Less than 0.32 µV/Not specified
• Power supply requirement : 13.8 V DC ±15%
810.000–999.990 MHz Less than 0.45 µV/Not specified
• Current drain (at 13.8 V DC: approx.):
DV (digital) BER 1%
Transmit at 55 W (VHF) 12.0 A
VHF/UHF band Less than 0.35 µV
at 50 W (UHF) 12.5 A
• Squelch sensitivity (FM mode only) : Less than 0.13 µV (threshold)
Receive standby 0.9 A
• Selectivity :
max. audio 1.1 A
Wide More than 12 kHz/6 dB
• Antenna connector : SO-239 (50 Ω)
Less than 30 kHz/60 dB
• Dimensions (proj. not included) : 141(W) × 40(H) × 185.4(D) mm
Narrow More than 6 kHz/6 dB
59⁄16(W)×19⁄16(H)×75⁄16(D) in
Less than 20 kHz/60 dB
• Weight (approx.) : 1.2 kg; 2 lb 10 oz
• Spurious and image rejection : More than 60 dB
• AF output power (at 13.8 V DC) : More than 2.0 W at 10% distortion with an
8 Ω load
• Ext. speaker connectors : 3-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (1⁄8″)/8 Ω

All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

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■ Options
HM-133 REMOTE-CONTROL MICROPHONE OPC-441 SPEAKER EXTENSION CABLE
Wired remote control microphone with key backlight. Same as that 5.0 m (16.4 ft)
supplied with the transceiver. SP-7/SP-10 EXTERNAL SPEAKERS
HM-118N HAND MICROPHONE SP-7: For base station use. Cable length: 1.0 m; 3.3 ft
For all-round mobile operation. SP-10: For all-round mobile operation. Cable length: 1.5 m; 4.9 ft
OPC-600/600R*, OPC-601/601R* SEPARATION CABLES OPC-347/OPC-1132 DC POWER CABLES
OPC-600/600R: Same as that supplied with the transceiver. 3.5 m OPC-347: 7.0 m (23 ft)
(11.5 ft) OPC-1132: 3.0 m (9.8 ft) Same as that supplied with the transceiver.
OPC-601/601R: For extended separate installation. 7.0 m (23.0 ft) CS-D800 CLONING SOFTWARE + OPC-478U CLONING CABLE
* A ferrite core is supplied with the OPC-600R or OPC-601R for the Provides quick and easy programming items, such as memory chan-
USA version. nels, set mode contents for local repeater frequencies, via PC’s USB
MB-58 REMOTE CONTROLLER BRACKET terminal. RS-232 type cloning cable, OPC-478, also available.
Mounts the remote controller in a convenient location for operation OPC-474 CLONING CABLE
with the front panel detached from the main body. Used for data cloning between transceivers.
MB-65 MOUNTING BASE OPC-1384 DATA COMMUNICATION CABLE
Mounts the remote controller on to variety of place in vehicle. MB-84 Used for data communication between transceiver and PC (or GPS
is required for mounting. receiver). (Mini DIN 8 pin ⇔ RS-232 D-sub 9 pin)
MB-17A MOBILE MOUNTING BRACKET
One-touch bracket. Transceiver main unit easily attached or re-
moved.
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OPC-440/OPC-647 MIC EXTENSION CABLES
OPC-440: 5.0 m (16.4 ft); OPC-647: 2.5 m (8.2 ft)

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VFO mode (p. 11)

MEMORY MODE (p. 28) CALL CHANNEL (p. 40)

SET MODE

See p. 114
WEATHER CHANNEL (p. 99)
(USA version only)
DV SET MODE
BANK CHANNEL
See p. 37 for details.

memory encoder is
When the DTMF
See p. 113
CLONE MODE DTMF MEMORY

activated.

See p. 105 for details. See p. 51 for details.

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INITIAL SET MODE
• Auto repeater* (p. 94)
• Key-touch beep (p. 94) • Time-out timer (p. 94) (USA version only) • Auto power off (p. 95)

• Standby beep (p. 98) • Cooling fan (p. 95)

• Data speed for DV mode (p. 98) • Data speed (p. 96)

: Push (front panel); or (microphone)

: Push (front panel); or (microphone)

*Available in the USA version only.

• DTMF speed (p. 98) • Squelch delay (p. 96)

15
• Narrow transmission (p. 97) • Active band (p. 97) • Squelch attenuator (p. 96) • Microphone sensitivity (p. 96)

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DV SET MODE
• Auto data • Auto RxCall • Auto Rx RepeaterCall
• Auto reply (p. 87) • Digital code (p. 87) transmission (p. 87) Write (p. 87) Write (p. 88)

: Push (front panel); or (microphone) • Auto RxCall display (p. 88)

Set mode items
: Push (front panel); or (microphone)
for Analog mode
pgs. 83–86

• GPS message indication (p. 91) • Auto MyCall display (p. 88)

Sentence
formatter

• RX position indication (p. 91) • Digital monitor (p. 88)

Push
• My position indication • Auto position • Auto Rx message • Digital repeater setting
(p. 90) transmission (p. 90) • GPS setting (p. 89) display (p. 89) (p. 89)

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SET MODE
• Repeater tone • Tone squelch
• Display dimmer (p. 83) • Display color (p. 83) frequency (p. 83) frequency (p. 83) • DTCS code (p. 84)

• DTCS polarity (p. 84)

Set mode items : Push (front panel); or (microphone)
for DV mode
pgs. 87–91 : Push (front panel); or (microphone)

*Available for USA version only.

†
• Bank link function‡ (p. 86) Appears when accessing set mode from VFO mode only. • Offset frequency (p. 84)
‡
Appears when accessing set mode from memory mode only.

Memory mode
• Channel skip setting‡
• Weather alert* (p. 86) • Bank setting‡ (p. 85) • Memory name‡ (p. 85) (p. 85) • Tuning step (p. 84)

• Scan resume timer

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• Program skip† (p. 86) (p. 85)
VFO mode

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