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IC-207H - ICOM Canada

1. 2 E Installation methods INSTALLATION Single body installation Separate installation e It is not necessary to purchase a mounting bracket The supplied mounting bracket or optional MB 17A can be used for installation Front panel Main body e Optional OPC 600 SEPARATION CABLE 3 5 m 11 5 ft or OPC 601 7 0 m 23 0 ft is necessary e Optional MB 58 REMOTE CONTROLLER BRACKET is available for front panel mounting e Optional MB 65 MouNTING BAsE is available for increasing front panel mounting possibilities MB 58 is necessary e 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 e Optional OPC 441 SPEAKER CABLE 5 0 m 16 4 ft is avail able to extend the speaker cable E Location Select a location which can support the weight of the trans ceiver and does not interfere with driving in any way We rec ommend the locations shown in the diagram below NEVER place the transceiver or remote controller where normal operation of the vehicle may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury NEVER place the transceiver or remote controller where air bag deployment may be obstructed DO NOT place the transceiver or remote controller where hot or cold air blows directly onto it AVOID placing the transceiver or remote controller in di rect sunlight EXAMPLE INSTALLATION LOCATION
2. 29 6 E General description MEMORY OPERATION The transceiver has 150 regular memory channels 10 scan edge memory channels 5 pairs plus 2 call channels by de fault C1 is for VHF and C2 is for UHF however both can be set to VHF or both to UHF as desired each of these can be individually programmed with the following data e Operating frequency pgs 15 19 e Duplex direction DUP or DUP and its offset frequency pgs 24 25 27 e Subaudible tone encoder or tone squelch and its tone fre quency pgs 24 26 e Skip information p 42 Except for the scan edge memory channels E Memory channel selection Using the tuning dial Push M CALL once or twice to display Em Rotate the tuning dial to select the desired memory chan nel e Only programmed memory channels can be selected Using A V switches O Push BAND to select the desired band if nec essary 2 Push MR to select memory mode 3 Push A or V several times to select the de sired memory channel e Pushing 4 more than 0 5 sec activates a scan e If a scan is activated push A or V again to stop it w GICs Using the keypad 1 Push BAND to select the desired band if nec essary 2 Push MR to select memory mode B Push CENT to activate the keypad for nu meral input 4 Push 2 appropriate digit keys to input a chan nel number e When inputting non programmed chann
3. 5 9 7 HI pli cern H ee ee T i L i ii Ta a Order is changed if HEE li d z transmitting on this channel y J y EREE n in i pa Oldest U The oldest written frequency is cleared 4 NOTE When memory mode is selected the frequency is Z not programmed into a scratch pad NN SCRATCH PAD MEMORY 8 E Calling up a scratch pad memory Select the call channel by pushing M CALL once or twice A large C appears e To transmit on the scratch pad memory select the desired band in advance Rotate the tuning dial to select a scratch pad memory Previously transmitted frequency and one of L1 L5 appears for simplex memories rotate DIAL left one of r1 r2 appears for duplex memories rotate DIAL right e When first applying power or after CPU resetting scratch pad memories contain no data and therefore cannot be accessed Push V MHz or M CALL to exit the scratch pad memory The 5th scratch pad memory will be cleared when trans mitting on a new frequency If the transmit frequency is already stored in a scratch pad memory the scratch pad memory is not cleared but the order is changed e When transmitting on a scratch pad memory the scratch pad memory becomes the ist scratch pad memory and the order is changed MG RAA AYN 36 37 8 SCRATCH PAD MEMORY ai K Push BAND to select the desired band if nec G essary Push and h
4. SETTING A FREQUENCY 3 Push BAND to select the operating band if necessary Push VFO to select VFO mode Push SET one or more times until tS ap pears as shown previously e Push ENT to reverse the order of selection e Cancel the DTMF memory function in advance p 48 Push A or V to select the tuning step Push CLR to exit set mode 19 3 SETTING A FREQUENCY E Using the keypad r n The frequency can be directly set via numeral c keys on the microphone Push BAND to set the operating band if necessary N Push VFO to select VFO mode es Push ENT to activate the keypad for digit input gt Push 5 keys to input a frequency e When a digit is mistakenly input push ENT to clear the input then input from the 1st digit e Pushing CLR clears input digits and retrieves the frequency Push A or V to make adjustments below the 10 kHz digit if desired fou EXAMPLE Setting the frequency to 145 360 MHz then vro 1 8 8 1 fo Cot ae I EXAMPLE Setting the frequency to 446 325 MHz When the 25 kHz tuning step is selected in UHF Or OOGG Ja E i i saata O oe alas Z ae E Receiving Push PWR for 1 sec to turn power ON Push BAND to select a band Set the audio level Push MONI to open
5. Push and hold BAND to toggle between AM and FM modes e Mode selection cannot be performed via the microphone I ae ee ee m LOL i ELLI LI Fal Appears when AM mode is selected VY CONVENIENT The tuning steps for the avionics band are available sepa rately from those for other ranges E Transmitting CAUTION Transmitting without an antenna may dam age the transceiver VLLL N NOTE To prevent interference listen on the frequency be fore transmitting by pushing MONI or OMONI on the mi 42 crophone WA Push BAND one or more times to select the operating band Set the operating frequency pgs 15 19 e Select output power if desired See section at right for details Push and hold PTT to transmit EE appears e The S RF indicator shows the output power selection e The operating frequency etc are automatically programmed into a scratch pad memory See p 36 for details e One touch PTT function is available See p 23 for details Speak into the microphone using your normal voice level e DO NOT hold the microphone too close to your mouth or speak too loudly This may distort the signal Release PTT to return to receive BASIC OPERATION 4 E Selecting the output power The transceiver has 4 output power levels to suit your oper ating requirements Low output powers during short distance communications may reduce the possibility of interference to other
6. Push and hold until L appears in the memory chan nel readout to activate the function e To cancel the function push and hold XX3 until L disappears e PTT MONI VOL and SQL can be used while the frequency lock function is in use Also TONE 1 TONE 2 DTMF tones or DTMF memory contents can be transmitted from the microphone L appears while the frequency lock function is in use Push and hold VFO LOCK for 1 sec to toggle LOCK the function ON and OFF od SETTING A FREQUENCY 3 Microphone keypad lock This function locks the microphone keypad Cc Push FUNC then 16 KEYLOCK to toggle 16 KEY LOCK the microphone keypad lock function ON and OFF e PTT and the 7 keys on the upper half of the mi crophone can be used e All switches on the transceiver can be used e The keypad lock function is released when the power is turned OFF then ON again 17 3 SETTING A FREQUENCY E Using the tuning dial Push BAND to select the desired band if necessary Rotate the tuning dial to set the frequency e If VFO mode is not selected push the V MHz to select VFO mode e Frequency changes according to the selected tuning steps p 18 For the 1 MHz frequency setting rotate the tuning dial after pushing V MHz e Pushing V MHz for 1 sec starts a scan function If this happens push V MHz again to stop the scan ogg The display shows that the 1 MHz tuni
7. Lights green when DTMF S is activated DTMF sig nals can be transmitted with the keypad p 48 KEYPAD Used for controlling the transceiver transmitting a DTMF encoder etc See the following 2 pages for details Some versions are supplied with the HM 96 instead o gt 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION E Microphone keypad KEY FUNCTION SECONDARY FUNCTION after exc OTHER FUNCTIONS AFC Toggles between opening and closing the No secondary function operating band s squelch p 21 a Starts and stops scanning p 39 No secondary function Starts and stops priority watch p 45 Turns the one touch PTT function ON and OFF p 23 PGR Selects high output power 22 No secondary function ae Pe x After Selects mid high output power p 22 No secondary function Transmit the appropriate DTMF code or push 0 to DTMF 9 A to D to transmit Selects tout 22 Turns the DTMF memory encoder function Pas ene yar T E oe ON p 47 the DTMF memory con tents when the DTMF Selects duplex p 25 Turns the subaudible tone encoder ON memory encoder is acti P 25 vated p 48 TSQL Selects duplex p 25 Turns the pocket beep function ON p 50 TSQL Selects simplex p 25 Turns the tone squelch function ON p 51 Increases the audio output p 20 While being pushed transmits a 1750 Hz vi 0 e The VOL control on the front pa
8. e To open the squelch manually push OMONI 6 Operate the transceiver in the normal way push PTT to transmit release PTT to re ceive 71 To cancel the tone squelch push FUNC then T OFF oo N A key D N E Tone scan By monitoring a signal that is being transmitted on a repeater input frequency you can determine the tone frequency nec essary to open a repeater Push BAND to select a band if necessary Set the desired frequency to be checked for a tone fre quency e g repeater input frequency Push for 1 sec to start the tone scan e To change the scanning direction rotate the tuning dial When the tone frequency is matched the squelch opens and the tone frequency is programmed into the selected mode such as VFO memory call channel or scratch pad memory e The tone scan pauses when a tone frequency is detected e The decoded tone frequency is used for the tone encoder or tone encoder decoder depending on the tone squelch ON OFF set ting Push V MHZ to stop the scan Hl jr 7 mv Py 1 579 wt if 7 XN 7 POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH 12 E Push BAND to select the desired band if nec W essary 2 Set the desired frequency to be checked for a tone frequency e g repeater input frequency 3 Push F 2 to start the tone scan A When the tone frequency is matched the squelch opens and the tone frequency is pro gramme
9. quency is set WS PE rari ot i N g Ge N Separate setting for each band Push BAND to select the desired band Select the mode channel you wish to set the offset fre quency to such as VFO mode or memory call channel e The offset frequency can be independently programmed into each mode or channel Push SET one or more times until DUP appears and flashes as shown above e Pushing MONI reverses the order of selection e Cancel the DTMF memory encoder in advance p 48 Rotate the tuning dial to set the desired frequency e Selectable step increment is the same as the preset tuning step p 18 e Use V MHz for quick MHz setting Push V MHz to exit set mode OOM WW 2 w BI E ey BI Push BAND to select the desired banad if nec essary Set the mode channel you wish to set the off set frequency to such as VFO mode or mem ory call channel e The offset frequency can be independently pro grammed into each mode or channel Push SET one or more times until DUP ap pears and flashes as shown at left e Pushing OENT reverses the order of selection e Cancel the DTMF memory encoder in advance p 48 Push A or V to select and set the desired frequency e Selectable step increment is the same as the preset tuning step p 18 e Pushing and holding A or V changes the fre quency continuously Push CLR to e
10. Push MR CALL for 1 sec to select the call channel Push BAND to toggle between the 2 call channels a CALL N w E Transferring call channel contents Push BAND to select a band if necessary Select the call channel by pushing M CALL once or twice e C1 or C2 appears push BAND to toggle between them Push S MW momentarily then rotate the tuning dial to se lect another memory channel to transfer e To transfer to the VFO push and hold S MW MW instead of pushing momentarily Push and hold S MW MW to transfer when a momentary push was used in the previous step MW O Push BAND to select the desired band if nec A essary 2 Push MR CALL for 1 sec to select a call channel then push BAND to select the other call channel if desired 3 Push FUNC then AMW momentarily e To transfer to the VFO push FUNC then MW in stead of pushing OMW momentarily 4 Push FUNC then AMW for 1 sec to transfer when momentarily pushing MW in step Bl N w P 35 7 CALL CHANNEL OPERATION E Programming a call channel In addition to an operating frequency duplex information and subaudible tone information tone encoder or tone squelch ON OFF and its frequency can be programmed into a call channel Push BAND to select a band if necessary Select the call channel by pushing M CALL once or twice
11. nel every 5 sec while operating on a VFO frequency The transceiver has 3 priority watch types to suit your needs You can transmit on the VFO frequency while the priority watch operates The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume condition See previous page for details q NOTE e Priority watch cannot be started from a scratch pad memory e The DTMF memory encoder is turned OFF when priority watch starts f the pocket beep function is activated the transceiver automatically selects the tone squelch function when pri ority watch starts e When SCt EP is selected for the scan resume condi tion the priority watch pauses on a no signal channel p 43 TLL PRIORITY WATCH 1 0 MEMORY CHANNEL WATCH 5 sec 1 VFO frequency Memory channel 25 msec While operating on a VFO frequency priority watch checks for a signal on the selected memory channel every 5 sec e A memory channel with skip information can be watched MEMORY SCAN WATCH 125 msec 5 sec VFO frequency Mch 0 SKIP Mch 150 While operating on a VFO frequency priority watch checks for signals on each memory channel in se quence e The memory skip function and memory area setting are use ful to speed up the scan CALL CHANNEL WATCH 5 sec VFO frequency 125 msec Call channel While operating on a VFO frequency priority watch che
12. ore Ci fel z Um HI my E Transmitting a DTMF code Using the DTMF memory function automatic transmission The selected DTMF code is transmitted at each push of the PTT switch when the DTMF memory encoder is turned ON Push for 1 sec to turn the DTMF memory encoder ON e d appears in place of the 100 MHz digit Push SET to enter the programming condition Rotate the tuning dial to select the desired DTMF memory channel Push PTT to transmit the selected DTMF code e At each push of PTT the selected DTMF code is transmitted e The speaker emits the DTMF tones sent Push for 1 sec to cancel the function e d disappears C 1 Push FUNC then DTMF to turn the DTMF DTMF memory encoder ON Ke e d appears in place of the 100 MHz digit N Push SET to enter the programming condition Push A or V to select the desired channel Push PTT to transmit the selected DTMF code e Each push of PTT transmits the DTMF code Push CLR to cancel the function w A fou DTMF MEMORY ENCODER 11 Transmitting a DTMF memory channel directly A Push FUNC then DTMF to turn the DTMF DTMF S memory encoder ON ee e d appears in place of the 100 MHz digit 2 Push DTMF S then push the desired DTMF channel number e 0 to 9 and A to D are available for chan
13. s transmit signal can be directly received or not To return to simplex push I for 1 sec once or twice to clear the DUP indicator To turn OFF the subaudible tone encoder push TONE one or more times until no tone indicators appear 24 5 REPEATER OPERATION 2 F BIC E J SIMP G 25 ai N o fo D N es Ko Push BAND to select the desired band if nec essary Set the receive frequency repeater output fre quency pgs 15 19 Push DUP to select duplex push DUP for duplex Push FUNC then TONE to turn ON the subaudible tone encoder according to repeater requirements e Refer to p 26 for tone frequency setting e When the repeater requires a different tone system see at right Push and hold PTT to transmit Push and hold OMONI to check whether the other station s signal can be directly received Release PTT to receive To return to simplex operation push SIMP To turn OFF the subaudible tone encoder push FUNC then T OFF DTMF tones mM DTMF S KO Push DTMF S then push the keys of the desired DTMF digits e The function indicator lights green e 0 9 A D E and F are available e Cancel the DTMF memory encoder function in ad vance p 48 e Push DTMF S again to return the keypad to normal function control e
14. 1 5 m 4 9 ft SP 12 EXTERNAL SPEAKER Slim type Cable length 2 0 m 6 6 ft Separation accessories OPC 600 601 SEPARATION CABLE For operation with the front panel detached Cable length OPC 600 3 5 m 11 5 ft OPC 601 7 0 m 23 0 ft MB 58 REMOTE CONTROLLER BRACKET Mounts the remote controller in a convenient location for op eration with the front panel detached from the main body MB 65 REMOTE CONTROLLER BRACKET Mounts the remote controller with MB 58 Adjustable angle and direction for optimum installation positioning OPC 440 647 MIC EXTENSION CABLE Cable length OPC 440 5 0 m 16 4 ft OPC 647 2 5 m 8 2 ft OPC 347 DC POWER CABLE Has a 20 A capacity and a length of 7 0 m 23 0 ft OPC 441 SPEAKER EXTENSION CABLE Cable length 5 0 m 16 4 ft SP 7 SP 10 Wireless microphone accessories HM 90 WIRELESS MICROPHONE Infrared full remote control microphone Wired remote con trol is also possible EX 1759 INFRARED RECEIVER Used to receive control signals from the HM 90 EX 1513 INFRARED SUB RECEIVER Used with the EX 1759 to increase remote control reliability and extend the controllable area CP 13 L CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE WITH NOISE FILTER OPC 288 L DC POWER CABLE Supply power to the BC 96 for charging the Ni Cd battery in side the HM 90 when the BC 96 cannot be connected to the EX 1759 directly OPTIONS 17 Others MB 17A MOBILE MOUNTING BRACKET One touc
15. C1 or C2 appears then push BAND to change the call channel if desired Set the desired frequency in VFO mode Push VFO to select VFO mode Set the frequency using the keypad Set other data e g offset frequency duplex direction subaudi ble tone encoder ON OFF and its frequency if required Push S MW MW for 1 sec to program CALL Call channel VES Y CONVENIENT The call channel can also be programmed from the VFO di rectly similar to memory programming MW 1 Push BAND to select the desired band if nec A essary B Push MR CALL for 1 sec to select a call channel then push BAND to change the call channel if desired 3 Set the desired frequency in VFO mode e Push VFO to select VFO mode e Set the desired frequency using the keypad e Set other data if required 4 Push FUNC then MW for 1 sec to pro gram N w D EXAMPLE Programming 145 120 MHZ into the VHF call channel via the microphone for 1 sec E What is a scratch pad memory During VFO operation the transceiver automatically memo rizes operating frequency information separate from regular memory channels when transmitting on a new frequency The 5 previously operated frequencies for each band can be recalled L1 to L5 appear for simplex frequencies r1 to r5 ap pear for duplex frequencies Newest I E a ra o H pA I
16. E H AT De E hn IL ay EuT gt ler Le cu _ 1 ea A ee ce I 31 6 MEMORY OPERATION E Programming a memory channel via the microphone Memory channel programming can be performed Push FUNC then MW momentarily MW via the microphone i Select the memory channel to be programmed Push A or V to select the memory channel direct numeral Push BAND to select the desired band if necessary Set the desired frequency in VFO mode input cannot be used Push FUNC then MW for 1 sec to program Push VFO to select VFO mode Set the frequency using the keypad 3 beeps may sound and the VFO contents including the sub audible tone frequency etc are programmed Set other data e g offset frequency duplex direction subaudi ble tone encoder ON OFF and its frequency if required w A fou N Memory channel number advances when continuing to push MW after programming EXAMPLE Programming 145 870 MHZ into memory channel 20 via the microphone MW MW Push v dod a Push Eune then for 1 sec and continue pushing gt E Transferring memory contents This function transfers a memory channel s contents into a VFO or another memory call channel This is useful when searching for signals around a memory channel frequency and for recalling the offset frequ
17. MODE ARRANGEMENT 18 INITIAL SET MODE Turn power ON while pushing SET Beep tone on off p 59 Time out timer Eak aF 059 Auto repeater 7 Fle qF 028 Auto power off FaF aF 0 80 Cooling fan E A merce setting p 60 ae _ Data bel f speed p 63 A i ss Squelch i Ab delay p 62 n Enr aa ana 4p DTMF speed cre or 7 p 49 A ia nas a 2 Microphone o c ro e address p 58 U S A version only Count on us A 5417D 1EX Printed in Japan Icom Inc Copyright 1996 by Icom Inc 6 9 16 Kamihigashi Hirano ku Osaka 547 Japan
18. The cooling fan automatically turns ON while transmit ting and remains ON for 2 min after transmitting The cool ing fan can be activated continuously if desired The display shows that the The display shows that the cooling fan is set for automatic cooling fan is set for continuous operation operation Push PWR to turn power OFF While pushing SET turn power ON to enter initial set mode Push SET one or more times until FAn appears e Pushing MONI reverses the order of selection Rotate the tuning dial to set the cooling fan to automatic At or continuous on Push PWR momentarily to exit initial set mode 61 14 OTHER FUNCTIONS E Microphone F 1 F 2 keys Switches on the transceiver s front panel can be assigned to the microphone s F 1 and F 2 keys Turn power OFF While pushing the desired switch on the transceiver and F 1 or F 2 on the microphone turn power ON e The switches function is programmed into the key F 1 or F 2 e Default setting The following functions are assigned to the F 1 F 2 keys when first applying power or after CPU resetting F 1 selects output power push and hold to select duplex setting F 2 selects a tone function or none at all push and hold to start stop tone scan use SET MODE E Display dimmer Adjust to suit lighting conditions and personal preference Push and hold SET one or mo
19. be cause the EX 1759 has both an infrared receiver and a microphone connector which contains microphone charging capabilities e When using the connector for a microphone charger Attach the EX 1759 to a suitable location for receiving in frared signals and where it can be connected to a cable e g the console etc 4 NOTE DO NOT attach the EX 1759 where it will be sub Y ject to direct sunlight as it cannot detect infrared signals 7 under such conditions e Optional infrared sub receiver An optional EX 1513 INFRARED SUB RECEIVER is available to increase the remote control reliability and extend the control lable area Connect the EX 1513 to the inside connector of the EX 1759 Y NOTE The supplied microphone HM 98 can be con nected and used with the EX 1759 however the optional Y wireless microphone cannot be used in such a case OO WIRELESS OPERATION 13 Are ae using the mic connector for mic charging The installation clip can be oriented in 1 of 4 ways 55 13 WIRELESS OPERATION E HM 90 switches Front and side panels Rear panel PTT SWITCH Push and hold to transmit release to receive Toggles between transmitting and receiving while the one touch PTT function is in use BAND SWITCHES BAND SELECT 4 Select a band MONITOR SWITCH MONI Toggles between opening an
20. cut Therefore it is not necessary to disconnect the microphone plug from the connector in this case e When pushing PTT during data transmission data transmission is interrupted and voice signals have prior ity TTL 1200 bps packet operation Connect the IC 207H and a TNC as illustrated below TNC SIDE ODATAIN 5 TX AUDIO gt GND PTIP AF OUT Q RX AUDIO 6 PTT L SQL Set the TNC for transmit 3 Set transmit delay on the TNC to 30 50 Adjust the TNC frequency deviation if necessary e When using a deviation meter Adjust the output of the TNC so that frequency deviation is in the range 3 to 4 kHz e When NOT using a deviation meter A receiver or transceiver is needed to monitor the transmission compare the received audio output level when receiving a TNC modulated signal with high level voice signals using the micro phone Then adjust the TNC modulated signal to a lower level than the voice modulated signal OTHER FUNCTIONS 14 OTE Read the instructions supplied with your TNC carefully before attempting packet operation with the IC 207H e Pin AF OUT is for 1200 bps operation only This pin cannot be used for 9600 bps operation e Over modulation may degrade signal quality If you find that many transmissions are failing re adjust the modu lation level Nra RQAAAAL 14 OTHER FUNCTIONS r OTE
21. mm in Screw the coupling ring onto the connec tor body 15 3 E Preparation Turning power ON OFF Push PWR for 1 sec to turn power ON or OFF Operating band The IC 207H can receive transmit on the 144 MHz and 430 440 MHz bands or receive only on the avionics band USA version only Push BAND one or more times to select the desired operat ing band e The frequency changes to indicate the selected band e The operating band cannot be changed unless you are in VFO mode see right Push BAND one or more times to select the de BAND sired operating band SETTING A FREQUENCY VFO and memory modes The transceiver has 2 normal operating modes VFO mode and memory mode Push V MHz to select VFO mode when the transceiver is not in VFO mode e If VFO mode is already selected the digits below 100 kHz disap pear In this case push V MHz again or push twice depending on version a7 Z 0 ules eS wire HI it my id d JEGEN i Hacu a VFO mode is selected Appears when memory mode is selected Push VFO to select VFO mode VFO E Lock functions To prevent accidental frequency changes and unnecessary function access use the lock function The transceiver has 2 different lock functions Frequency lock This function locks the tuning dial and switches electronically and can be used together with the microphone lock function
22. scan push CLR D E Programming scan edges Scan edges can be programmed in the same manner as memory channels Scan edges are programmed into pairs of scan edge channels 1A 1b to 5A 5b in memory channels Push BAND to select a band if necessary Set the desired frequency in VFO mode Push V MHz to select VFO mode Set the frequency using the tuning dial Set other data e g offset frequency etc if required Push S MW momentarily EP and the memory channel number flashes SCAN OPERATION 9 Rotate the tuning dial to select a scan edge channel 1A to 5A Push S MW MW for 1 sec to program e 3 beeps may sound and the frequency is programmed e Scan edge x b is automatically selected when continuing to push S MW MW after programming To program a frequency for the other pair of scan edges 1b to 5b repeat steps to e If the same frequency is programmed into both scan edges pro grammed scan will not function then amp N Push nE route Oe Ss momentarily EXAMPLE Programming 145 30 MHz and 145 80 MHz for the VHF scan edges 1A and 1b pA S Push q D MW Rotate 4 Wy Obiw g and hold _ ga ate L a 1 59 wrt eae i HI tnt 1 ri n continue pushing Qsiw a ad LM ae c Z na a o w1 5 9 Program 1b in the same manner 4
23. squelch VY CONVENIENT RF attenuator The transceiver has an RF attenuator related to the SQL setting The attenuator is automatically activated when SQL is rotated further than the 12 o clock position Approx 10 dB attenuation is obtained at full rotation 21 4 BASIC OPERATION E Monitor function This function is used to listen to weak signals without disturb ing the squelch setting or to open the operating band s squelch manually even when mute functions such as tone squelch are in use Push MONI to open the operating band s squelch e Push MONI again to cancel the function e While duplex is ON for repeater operation the transmitting fre quency can be monitored with MONI in Push BAND to change bands if necessary MONI Push MONI to open the operating band s W squelch e Push OMONI again to cancel the function a N E Audio mute function This function mutes the operating band s audio MUTE without disturbing the volume setting o w Push FUNC then OMUTE to mute the operating band s audio signals e MUTE appears Push CLR or any other key to cancel the function e MUTE disappears N E Avionics band receive ws versionony AM mode can be selected over the range of 118 000 to 135 995 MHz for reception of avionics related broadcasts Push BAND one or more times to select the aviation band
24. synchroscope adjust the TX audio output level DaTa IN level from the TNC as follows 0 4 Vp p 0 2 Vrms recommended level 0 2 Vp p 0 5 Vp p 0 1 Vrms 0 25 Vrms acceptable level 2 When NOT using a measuring device Connect the IC 207H to a TNC Enter a test mode CAL etc on the TNC then transmit some test data 3 When the transceiver fails to transmit the test data or transmits sporadically TX indicator doesn t appear or flashes Decrease the TNC output level until the transmit indicator lights continuously When transmission is not successful even though the TX indicator lights continuously Increase the TNC output level OTHER FUNCTIONS 14 1 5 MAINTENANCE If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning please check the following points before sending it to a service center E Troubleshooting 67 PROBLEM No power comes on POSSIBLE CAUSE e Power connector has a poor contact e Polarity of the power connection is reversed e Blown fuse SOLUTION e Check the connector pins e Reconnect the power cable observing the proper polarity Replace the fuse if damaged e Check the cause then replace the fuse No sound comes from the speaker e Volume level is too low e The squelch level is set too tight e A selective call or squelch function is activated such as pocket beep or tone squelch e Rotate VOL clockwise e Set the squelch level to the threshold e T
25. tone frequency permanently overwrite the chan nel information RA CA SE T VEJ REPEATER OPERATION 5 E Push BAND to select the desired banad if nec essary Set the mode channel you wish to set the sub audible tone frequency to such as VFO mode memory call channel or scratch pad memory e The subaudible tone frequency is independently pro grammed into each mode or channel 3 Push SET one or more times until T and rT appears for repeater use or until T SQL and CT appears for tone squelch or pocket beep use e Pushing CENT reverses the order of selection e Cancel the DTMF memory encoder function in ad vance p 48 4 Push A or V to select and set the desired frequency e Pushing and holding A or V changes the fre quency continuously 5 Push CLR to exit set mode F w A e Subaudible tone frequency list unit Hz 67 0 79 7 94 8 110 9 131 8 156 7 171 3 186 2 203 5 229 1 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 27 5 REPEATER OPERATION E Offset frequency we SET MODE The display shows that a 0 6 MHz 600 kHz fre
26. 1 Q SCAN OPERATION Prog ramming scan edges via 3 beeps may sound and the VFO contents including the sub audible tone frequency etc are programmed the m icrophone Memory channel number advances to the next scan edge chan nel 1b to 5b when continuing to push MW after program MW 1 Push BAND to select the desired band if nec ming D A essary To program a frequency for the other scan edge channel Set the desired frequency in VFO mode repeat steps 2 and 5 Push VFO to select VFO mode Set the frequency using the keypad Push FUNC then MW momentarily Push A or V to select scan edge channels Push FUNC then MW for 1 sec to pro gram N w ES fo EXAMPLE Programming 145 30 MHz and 145 80 MHz for the VHF scan edges 1A and 1b MW Push vFo Push Fung then mom ntanily MW Push vdo a Push Func then for 1 sec and continue pushing Program 1b in the same manner Hoa AA m 1 Ii t Exi E Skip channel setting sETmonE The memory skip function speeds up scanning by checking only desired memory channels Set the memory channels to be skipped or scanned as follows The display shows that memory channel 10 is set as a skip channel 5 9 s LASTOA E0 Push BAND to select the a band if necessary Select the memor
27. EL DESCRIPTION 1 VFO MHz SWITCH V MHz SCAN Selects and toggles VFO mode and 1 MHz tuning dis play p 17 gt Starts a scan when pushed and held p 39 FRONT PANEL RELEASE LATCH While pushing this latch slide the front panel to the left to remove it DS 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION E Function display P ANER NE NE a ESEESE ee ee TRANSMIT INDICATOR p 22 Appears while transmitting Flashes while transmitting with the one touch PTT func tion p 23 DUPLEX INDICATORS p 24 DUP or DUP appears during semi duplex operation repeater operation TONE INDICATORS T appears while the subaudible tone encoder is in use p 26 T SQL appears while the tone squelch function is in use p 51 T SQL appears while the pocket beep function is eam E Mol tS aioe Te TOT AO BUSY Wy ec eee KAL I mi aaa D Gas p LOW MONI SET in use p 50 TOT TIME OUT TIMER INDICATOR p 59 Appears while the time out timer has been activated AUTO POWER OFF INDICATOR p 60 Appears while the auto power off function is in use BUSY INDICATOR p 20 Appears while a signal is being received or the squelch is open MONI is being pushed FREQUENCY READOUT Shows the operating frequency set mode contents etc e The decimal point of the frequency flashes while scanning p 39 e d appears in place of the 100 MHz dig
28. Hz tone call signal for 0 5 sec SQL Transmits a 1750 Hz tone call signal while pushing E M icrophone usne INITIAL SET MODE address The transceiver has 8 possible microphone addresses in cluding OFF to help prevent interference from other HM 90 WIRELESS MICROPHONES Set both the microphone address and microphone dip switch to the same value as follows Y NOTE When the supplied microphone is connected the A transceiver rejects control signals from the HM 90 even when the microphone address is matched Microphone address Push PWR to turn power OFF While pushing SET turn power ON to enter initial set mode Push SET a few times to select the Adr display as lle a shown at tight The display shows the mi Rotate the tuning dial to crophone address is set to 2 set the microphone ad dress to 0 7 or to turn the microphone control OFF e When Adr oF is selected the transceiver rejects all control sig nals from the HM 90 Push PWR momentarily to exit initial set mode w m rer t pa a WIRELESS OPERATION 13 Microphone dip switch Remove the switch cover from the microphone rear panel Set the microphone dip switch and the microphone ad dress to the same value as shown below Replace the switch cover MICROPHONE DIP SWITCH ADDRESS S1 1 S1 2 S1 3 Adr 0 OFF OFF OFF Adr 1 default ON OFF OFF Adr 2 OFF ON OFF Ad
29. INTENANCE 15 SOLUTION e Rotate the tuning dial to check whether the channel has been programmed or not Scan does not operate e Squelch is open e The selected scan edge memory channels e g 1 A and 1b have the same frequencies for pro grammed scan e Only 1 memory channel is programmed or other channels are set as skip channels e Priority watch is activated e Set the squelch to the threshold point e Reset the scan edges e Program other memory channels or cancel the memory skip function in the desired channels e Turn the function OFF Transmission is automati cally cut off e Time out timer is activated e Set the timer to OFF Transmission continues even when the PTT is re leased e One touch PTT function is activated e Turn the function OFF The function display shows erroneous information e The CPU is malfunctioning e Reset the CPU 69 15 MAINTENANCE E Fuse replacement If the fuse blows or the transceiver stops functioning find the source of the problem if possible and replace the damaged fuse with a new rated one FGB 20 A as shown in the dia gram below E Partial resetting If you want to initialize the operating conditions without clear ing the memory contents etc a partial reset function is avail able for the transceiver While pushing V MHz turn power ON to partially reset the transceiver Initialized se
30. O 00 INSTRUCTION MAN VHF UHF FM TRANSCEIVER IC 207H 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 Icom Inc IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL This instruction man ual contains important operating instructions for the IC 207H EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS CAUTIONS The explicit definitions below apply to this instruction manual WORD DEFINITION Personal injury fire hazard or electric shock AWARNING may occur CAUTION Equipment damage may occur NOTE If disregarded inconvenience only No risk of personal injury fire or electric shock Z WARNING NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock Z WARNING NEVER operate the transceiver while driving a vehicle Safe driving requires your full attention anything less may result in an accident NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source of more than 16 V DC This connection will ruin the transceiver NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source using reverse polarity This connection will ruin the transceiver NEVER cut the DC power cable between the DC plug a
31. S INSTALLATION 2 E Single body installation Drill 4 holes where the mounting bracket is to be installed e Approx 5 5 6 mm e in when using nuts approx 2 3 mm 6 in when using self tapping screws Insert the supplied screws nuts and washers through the mounting bracket and tighten Adjust the angle for the clearest view of the function dis play Mtg gS Spring washer Z Flat washer a ae AA lt Mounting bracket When using self tapping screws Spring washer 11 2 INSTALLATION E Microphone connection The microphone connector is located behind the front panel Connect the supplied microphone as follows Slide the supplied microphone cable connector and at tached microphone into the microphone jack on the main body of the transceiver until it clicks into place To remove the microphone push the release lever on the bottom of the microphone cable connector Connect microphone here Microphone pin assignments rows 8 V OUT Freq up down 8 V control IN PTT Mic AF Mic AF Ground Data IN E Separate installation Using an optional OPC 600 601 SEPARATION CABLE the front panel can be separated from the main body doubling as a re mote controller Detach the front panel as at right Connect a_ separation cable between the front panel and main body using the su
32. T turn power ON to enter initial set mode Push SET one or more times until tot appears e Pushing MONI reverses the order of selection Rotate the tuning dial to select the desired time out time or turn the timer OFF oF Push PWR momentarily to exit initial set mode usma INITIAL SET MODE E Auto power off The auto power off function conveniently turns the transceiver power OFF after a preset time in which no operations are per formed In this way when you forget to turn the power OFF the transceiver automatically turns itself OFF thereby con serving battery power The time can be set to 30 min 1 hr 2 hrs or turned OFF The selected time is retained even when the transceiver is turned OFF via the auto power off function To cancel the function select oF in step below Push PWR to turn power OFF While pushing SET turn power ON to enter initial set mode Push SET one or more times until PoF appears e Pushing MONI reverses the order of selection Rotate the tuning dial to select the desired auto power off time or turn the timer OFF oF e AO appears when an auto power off time is set Push PWR momentarily to exit initial set mode The display shows that the 30 min timer is selected OTHER FUNCTIONS 14 usma NITIAL SET MODE E Cooling fan setting The transceiver has a heatsink and cooling fan to radiate heat
33. The transceiver has 14 DTMF memory channels for autopatch operation See p 46 for details 1750 Hz tone A 1750 Hz tone is required to access most European re peaters The em TONE 1 W g TONE 2 MY e microphone has 1750 Hz tone capability Push FUNC The mode indicator lights orange Push TONE 1 to transmit a 1750 Hz tone call signal for 0 5 sec push and hold OTONE 2 to transmit a 1750 Hz tone call signal for an arbitrary period The mode indicator goes out automatically The optional HM 90 also has 1750 Hz tone capability usna SET MODE E Subaudible tones The display shows that an 88 5 Hz subaudible tone frequency is set for re peater use Separate setting for each band Push BAND to select the desired band Select the mode channel you wish to set the subaudible tone frequency to such as VFO mode or memory call channel Push SET one or more times until T and rT appears for repeater use or until T SQL and CT appears for tone squelch or pocket beep use e Push MONI to reverse the order of selection e Cancel the DTMF memory encoder function in advance p 48 Rotate the tuning dial to select and set the desired fre quency Push V MHz to exit set mode Z NOTE The subaudible tone frequency can be set ina memory channel temporarily However the set contents are cleared once the memory call mode is selected To store the
34. all channel frequency every 5 sec e The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume condition p 43 e To resume the watch manually while pausing push PRIO or CLR To stop the watch push CLR once or twice while watch pauses DTMF MEMORY ENCODER 1 1 E E Programming a DTMF code DTMF codes are used for autopatching accessing repeaters controlling other equipment etc The transceiver has 14 DTMF memory channels d0 d9 dA dd for storage of often used DTMF codes of up to 16 digits NOTE DTMF memory channels are commonly used for both bands Therefore programming each band is not 4 necessary Mv Push for one sec and d appears in place of the 100 MHz digit as shown below d appears in place of es ies the 100 MHz digit eS en Push SET to enter the programming condition Rotate the tuning dial to select the desired channel Push SET or MONI to select the cursor Rotate the dial to select a digit e E stands for and F stands for Repeat steps and until the last digit is entered e The S RF indicator shows the digit group The indication in creases every 6 digits e Select to clear the remaining digits when programming over a previously used memory channel Push V MHz exit the programming condition E Clearing the DTMF memory contents Push for 1 sec to turn the DTMF memory encoder ON Push SET to ent
35. audible tone frequency in set mode e See p 26 for programming details Push TONE one or more times to indicate T SQL in the function display When a signal with the correct tone is received the trans ceiver emits beep tones and flashes e Beep tones sound for 30 sec To stop the beeps manually push the tuning dial or any key e flashes continuously until step or e When receiving another call while is flashing no beeps sound Push PTT to answer e Tone squelch is automatically selected when transmitting Push TONE once or twice to cancel the function boo 1 Push BAND to select the desired band if nec 8 essary 2 Set the operating frequency 3 Program the subaudible tone frequency in set mode e See p 26 for programming details Push FUNC then T SQL to turn the pocket beep ON 5 When a signal with the correct tone is received the transceiver emits beep tones for 30 sec and flashes 6 Push PTT to answer or push CLR to stop the beeps and flashing e Tone squelch is automatically selected e Pushing FUNC then TSQL also selects the tone FS Cr squelch Toe 71To cancel the function push FUNC then Ye T OFF Calling a waiting station using pocket beep A subaudible tone matched with the stations frequency is necessary Use the tone squelch on the next page or a sub audible tone encode
36. be cleared with the tuning dial Push S MW briefly then a second time for 1 sec e 3 beeps sound then the frequency is cleared e OP flashes continuously e Scan edges and call channels cannot be cleared Push any switch to stop the flashing NOTE Be careful the contents of cleared memories CANNOT be recalled e Scan edge channels 1A 1b cannot be cleared Q WW QQs Memory clearing may not be performed from the microphone EXAMPLE Clearing memory channel 20 Push MW smw momentarily mee or 1h ii _ w e i HL ogg 1 l f l f Lal Push MW f MW i Cite briefly then push Oi again for 1 sec Push any switch gt 5 9 lt Se ure w a w an ma A gt Z o CALL CHANNEL OPERATION 1 E Calling up a call channel Each band has an independent call channel to store a most often used frequency for quick recall Push BAND one or more times to select a band if nec essary Push M CALL once or twice to display a large C in the memory channel readout e While a call channel is displayed pushing BAND toggles be tween the 2 call channels Small c shows VFO mode was selected from a call channel Push V MHz or M CALL to exit the call channel Large C shows a call channel is selected n Push BAND to select the desired band if nec essary
37. cks for a signal on the call channel every 5 sec 44 10 PRIORITY WATCH E Priority watch operation Push BAND to select a band if necessary C Push BAND to select the desired band if nec Select VFO mode then set an operating frequency PRIO essary eZ Set the watching channel s 2 Select VFO mode then set an operating fre For memory channel watch Select the desired memory channel For memory scan watch Select memory mode then push EZW for 1 sec to start memory scan For call channel watch Select the call channel by pushing M CALL once or twice Push Gi for 1 sec to start the watch e The transceiver checks the memory or call channel frequency every 5 sec e The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume con dition p 43 e While the watch is pausing pushing the selected band s M CALL resumes the watch manually Push M CALL while the display shows the VFO frequency to stop the watch While pausing on the memory or call chan gt SPRO EEL nel PRIO flashes w D ey quency Set the watching channel s For memory channel watch Push MR then A or V to select the desired memory channel For memory scan watch Push MR then SCAN to start the memory scan For call channel watch Push and hold MR CALL to select the call channel Push PRIO to start the watch e The transceiver checks the memory or c
38. d closing the squelch SQUELCH LEVEL UP DOWN SWITCHES 4SQL VSQL Vary the squelch threshold point for noise mute FREQUENCY UP DOWN SWITCHES UP DN Push either switch to change the operating frequency memory channel set mode contents etc Push and hold either switch to start scanning ACTIVITY INDICATOR Lights red while a key is pushed lights green while the one touch PTT function is in use AUDIO VOLUME UP DOWN SWITCHES AVOL VVOL Adjust the accessed band s audio level MODE INDICATOR Indicates the microphone condition e Lights red when FUNC is pushed e Lights green when DTMF KEY is pushed e Lights orange when DTMF MEMO is pushed LOCK SWITCH LOCK Locks all switches and keys on the microphone except for the PTT switch KEYPAD Used for controlling the transceiver transmitting a DTMF memory channel etc WIRELESS OPERATION 13 Keypad KEY FUNCTION SECONDARY FUNCTION After E OTHER FUNCTIONS AFC x Calls up a call channel No secondary function Selects memory mode No secondary function me A e After Selects VFO mode Turns the one touch PTT function ON Input the appropriate digit and OFF for frequency or memory R Selects high output power No secondary function channel selection C SQL 3 z E A Selects mid high output power No secondary function e After DIME Transmit the appropriate Tow Selects low output
39. d into the selected mode such as VFO memory call channel or scratch pad memory 5 Push CLR to stop the scan Y NOTE The decoded tone frequency is programmed tem Z porarily when a memory or call channel is selected g However this will be cleared when overwriting the mem Z ory call channel 4 ory call channe 53 1 3 WIRELESS OPERATION E Connection Wireless remote control is available when the following op tions are used e HM 90 WIRELESS MICROPHONE e EX 1759 INFRARED RECEIVER Recommended connection Use the microphone s cable O jjo SN Ossi Ld IC 207H T BC 96 optional EX 1759 and HM 90 E HM 90 wiRELESS MICROPHONE The HM 90 s internal battery should be charged when the mi crophone is not being held Charging period 1 5 hrs with timer or 8 hrs when battery is exhausted Operating period 12 hrs Operation standby 1 4 Charging method Choose one of the following methods Connect the cable from the HM 90 to the EX 1759 Turning the wireless remote ON OFF When you use the HM 90 as a wired microphone the wire less remote control circuit can be turned OFF Dip switch The diagram shows that 12345 the wireless remote con ON trol function is turned ON OFF E EX 1759 installation The EX 1759 INFRARED RECEIVER Can be installed for 2 differ ent purposes depending on the HM 90 charger This is
40. e When using the PTTP terminal for packet operation no voice signals are transmitted from the microphone e When pushing PTT during data transmission data transmission is interrupted and the voice signal takes pri ority e Read the instructions supplied with your TNC carefully before attempting packet operation with the IC 207H Pin DATA OUT is for 9600 bps operation only This pin cannot be used for 1200 bps operation 9600 bps high speed packet operation The IC 207H supports 2 modes of 9600 bps packet opera tion G3RUH and GMSK Connect the IC 207H and a TNC as illustrated below TN C pata N 5 TX AUDIO gt GND PTTP DATA OUT l 6 RX AUDIO LLL PTT G3RUH mode can handle 16 kinds of modulated wave forms in order to maintain a communication link Set the TNC s TX DELAY to 30 50 Adjust the TNC frequency deviation if necessary see page at right 65 Adjusting the transmit signal output from the TNC When setting data transmission speed to 9600 bps the DATA signal coming from the TNC is applied exclusively to the in ternal limiter circuitry to automatically maintain band width NEVER apply data levels from the TNC of over 0 6 Vp p oth erwise the transceiver will not be able to maintain the band width and may possibly interfere with other stations 1 When using a level meter or
41. eeeeeeeees 10 ME Microphone Connection e ccecceeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeceeeeceaeteneeeeeeeeaeeeaeeeee 11 E Separate installation E Optional MB 58 installation e neneseeseeeenenesnereenennsrsrnerennsrernsrernsrnee E Battery connection 0 eee eeecceeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeseaeeeseeeeaeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeaeess E DC power supply connection E Antenna installation 3 SETTING A FREQUENCY E Preparation eee E Lock functions E Using the tuning dial oo ec eee eee neenseeeeeeeessneseeneensensenneenae E Using A V switches E Tuning step Selection eeeeecceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeceaeeeseeeeaeeeaeeeeaeeneeeeeaeens E Using the keypad yd era ancicevaserininrernsscasnieanecdeaterrnantar oti minbdenantinastdy4 BASIC OPERATION cs cccssssceesssceeesseeeessseeeeesseeeneees 20 23 BE Receiving ai iane En a aan E Monitor functions a a a aa eae E Audio mute function we Hl Avionics band receive isea aaa ME TranSmitting sao eee ee eu E RE da boas ea E Selecting the output power ix E One touch PTT function oo eee cece eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeaeeseeeetaeeeeeeeeanees REPEATER OPERATION 2 csseceseeceseeeeeeeeseeenseeesnees 24 28 B Accessingia repeater messia adie ieee d 24 E Subaudible tones E Offset frequency MAvh fepedicrs u Aa nnn a a e a aa Elio 28 MEMORY OPERATION 2 0 ccesceeeeeeeseeeseeeeeeeseeeeseees E General description ssessseeseseeseeneserrerer
42. eeseeenseeeeaeees 44 45 E Priority watch types wee 44 E Priority watch operation e esessesseseesisrrernrnsirrnrrnnnsrnrnernrnsrernnrnnnnn nne 45 11 DTMF MEMORY ENCODER 2 cccseesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 46 49 E Programming a DTMF code eccceeceeseeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeaeeeeeeseaeeeseeeeaeees E Clearing the DTMF memory contents ssseeeeeeeeeererererererererereerer E Programming a DTMF code via the microphone E Transmitting a DTMF code e sssessesesnsseinennsnsrsrnerenrerernernnnsrnrnernnnnrnee E DTMF Spede a atse eaaa au Ee aa Eara Reaataxes 49 12 POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH 000 50 52 E Pocket beep operation eese E Tone squelch operation E Tong scan iin Daartoe A r Ee aA A S SATA 13 WIRELESS OPERATION ccsssscesssseeesssseeesseeeeesees 53 58 ME COMMBCHON MEEA E EEEE 53 E HM 90 WIRELESS MICROPHONE ceecceeseeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeesanees 53 E EX 1759 installation E HM 90 switches 00 eee cece eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeseaeeeseeeeaeeeseeseaeeeeeeeeaeens E Microphone address eee eee ener eee te eee seeeeeeseeseaetaeseeeeaeeats 58 14 OTHER FUNCTIONS 0 eecccseeseeeeseeeeeeeeseeeseeeseeeeneeees 59 66 BE Beep tones On Off iinis ei aiaiai apiri iiaei 59 E Time out timer E Auto power off a E Cooling fan setting sccaaniiinnmcnnnnGnaaninennaunins 60 E Microphone F 1 F 2 keys oo ceeeceeceeeeeeseeeeeeseeeseeseeeeeneteeeaee
43. el numbers the previous memory channel appears e To select scan edge channels and can be used for A and b respectively JG w ENT E Programming a memory channel VFO mode settings including the set mode contents such as subaudible tone frequency etc can be programmed into a memory channel Set the desired frequency in VFO mode Push V MHz to select VFO mode Set the frequency using the tuning dial Set other data e g tone frequency etc if required Push S MW momentarily EP and the memory channel number flash Rotate the tuning dial to select the memory channel to be MEMORY OPERATION 6 programmed e Memory channels not yet programmed are blank Push S MW for 1 sec to program e 3 beeps may sound e Memory channel number automatically advances when continu ing to push S MW after programming VY CONVENIENT Memory programming can be performed in versatile ways 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 via the remote controller Push exe ana Rotate for setting Push MW f Q D freq etc smw momentarily pe cme H De Be yc tr suite ee ror Ole OL i gt I IL 71 Jae FA I q b Push MW Rotate amp SH Que for 1 sec and continue pushing 1 111E uc mri sutra H PAAT Do Be
44. ency subaudible tone fre quency etc Push Ox for 1 sec MW a Push BAND one or more times to select a band Select the memory channel to be transferred Select memory mode by pushing M CALL once or twice p appears Rotate the tuning dial to select the memory channel Push S MW momentarily then rotate the tuning dial to se lect another memory channel to transfer e To transfer to the VFO push and hold S MW MW instead of pushing momentarily Push and hold S MW MW to transfer when a momentary push was used in the previous step E F BI w E MEMORY OPERATION 6 Push BAND to select the desired band if nec essary Select the memory channel to be transferred Push MR to select memory mode Push A or V to select the memory channel or push ENT then push the desired memory chan nel number 2 digits to select the memory chan nel directly Push FUNC then MW momentarily then push A or W to select another memory channel to transfer e To transfer to the VFO push FUNC then push and hold MW instead of pushing momentarily Push FUNC then MW for 1 sec to transfer when a momentary push was used in the previ ous step 33 6 MEMORY OPERATION E Memory clearing Contents of programmed memories can be cleared blanked if desired Push S MW momentarily Select the memory channel to
45. er the programming condition Rotate the tuning dial to select the desired channel Push SET to activate the 1st digit Rotate the tuning dial to select channel contents Push the tuning dial to exit the programming condition and clear the memory 47 11 DTMF MEMORY ENCODER E Programming a DTMF code via the microphone Push A or V to select the desired channel w f DTMF codes can be directly programmed via the DTMF keypad on the microphone The contents can be 4 Push the desired digit keys 87 overwritten but cannot be cleared via the micro e When the first digit is input previous memory contents are phone See the previous page for clearing the cleared automatically contents e E stands for and F stands for e Push A then V and repeat this step when making a mistake 1 Push FUNC then DTMF to turn the DTMF e The S RF indicator shows the digit group The indication in memory function ON creases every 6 digits e d appears in place of the 100 MHz digit 5 Push BAND to exit the programming condition 2 Push SET to enter the programming condi e The CLR key cannot be used to exit If pushed A is input tion and the previously programmed data is erased Reprogram again in such a case EXAMPLE Programming 5428AB453 into DTMF memory channel d4 DTMF Push then Hogi
46. h bracket Transceiver body is easily attached and removed IC PS30 DC POWER SUPPLY Provides 13 8 V DC and 25 A max for base station use CS 207 CLONING SOFTWARE OPC 646 CLONING CABLE Provides quick and easy programming of items including memory channels and set mode contents for local repeater frequencies etc MB 17A a 8 MODE ARRANGEMENT Although the following chart refers mainly to the VHF band the transceiver has the same mode arrangement in the UHF band VFO MODE p 15 f eS V MHz Q Lo o Iri ES a or no operation Oe ol for 30 sec 2g V MHz MONI SET S20 co g 2 Z V MHz SES DTMF MEMORY T SCAN SCAN WMHz M CALL NE LOW MONI SET V MHz M CALL NE MEMORY MODE p 29 feno eu am V MHz M CALL TONE Low MONI SET See p 46 for details CALL CHANNELS p 34 PAN g 0 q D Q D SSS am coa aa WMHz M CALL TONE Low MONI SCRATCH PAD MEMORY p 36 73 SET MODE S p 61 Repeater tone Tuning step rr Saat rt w1 8 9 p 18 Scan resume Skip channel 2 setting p 42 1Only appears when entering SET mode from VFO mode 2Only appears when entering SET mode from memory mode Display backlighting frequency p 26 Subaudible tone frequency p 26 Offset frequency ies p 27 gt MEET E REE condition p 43 lt
47. it while the DTMF mem ory function is in use S RF INDICATORS p 22 Show the relative signal strength while receiving sig nals Show the output power while transmitting MEMORY INDICATOR p 15 Appears when memory mode is selected MEMORY CHANNEL READOUTS Show the selected memory channel numbers A capital L appears while the frequency lock function is in use p 16 C1 or C2 appears while on a call channel p 34 One of L1 L5 appears when a scratch pad memory is selected p 36 One of ri r5 appears when a duplex scratch pad memory is selected p 36 A small c appears when VFO mode is selected from the call channel or a scratch pad memory pgs 34 37 SKIP INDICATOR p 42 Appears when the displayed memory channel is specified as a skip channel SWITCH INDICATORS Indicate the function s of the front panel switches directly below the function display AUDIO MUTE INDICATOR p 56 Appears when the audio mute function is activated via mi crophone control e This function is cancelled when any switch or control is operated PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 PRIORITY WATCH INDICATOR p 45 Appears while the priority watch is activated flashes while the watch is paused OUTPUT POWER INDICATORS p 22 LO appears for low output power 5 W MID LO appears for mid low output power 10 W MID HI appears for mid high output p
48. n to receive e Two beeps sound when transmission is started and a long beep sounds when returning to receive flashes while transmitting with the one touch PTT func tion Push FUNC then PTT M to turn the one touch PTT function OFF e The activity indicator goes out E Accessing a repeater Push BAND one or more times to select the desired band Set the receive frequency repeater output frequency pgs 15 19 Push and hold I for 1 sec one or more times to se lect duplex or duplex e DUP or DUP appears to indicate the transmit frequency for minus shift or plus shift respectively e When the auto repeater function is turned ON available for the U S A version only steps are not necessary p 31 DUP T a Wt TAT TE 24 ii Push TONE one or more times to turn ON the subaudible tone encoder according to repeater requirements e Refer to p 26 for tone frequency settings e When the repeater requires a different tone system see the page at right Push and hold PTT to transmit e The displayed frequency automatically changes to the transmit frequency repeater input frequency e The operating condition is automatically programmed into a scratch pad memory See p 36 for details REPEATER OPERATION 5 e If oFF appears confirm the offset frequency p 27 Release PTT to receive Push MONI to check whether the other station
49. nd fuse holder If an incorrect connection is made after cutting the transceiver might be damaged NEVER place the transceiver where normal operation of the vehicle may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury NEVER eet objects impede the operation of the cooling fan on the rear panel DO NOT push the PTT when not actually desiring to transmit DO NOT allow children to play with any radio equipment containing a transmitter During mobile operation DO NOT operate the transceiver without running the vehicle s engine When transceiver power is ON and your vehicle s engine is OFF the vehicle s battery will soon become exhausted BE CAREFUL The transceiver will become hot when operating it continuously for long periods AVOID using or placing the transceiver in areas with tem peratures below 10 C 14 F or above 60 C 140 F or in areas subject to direct sunlight such as the dashboard AVOID the use of chemical agents such as benzine or alcohol when cleaning as they can damage the transceiver surfaces USE Icom microphones only supplied or optional Other manufacturer s microphones have different pin assignments and may damage the transceiver if attached Note that in this manual sections beginning with a microphone icon as at left designate operation via the HM 98 microphone UNPACKING THVT TTT D 0000 0000 0000 TETT Accessories incl
50. nel numbers Push DTMF S again to deactivate the DTMF setting Push CLR to turn the DTMF memory en coder OFF e When the DTMF memory encoder is turned ON con tinuously each push of the PTT transmits the previ ously selected DTMF code E E 49 11 DTMF MEMORY ENCODER a DTM F speed usma INITIAL SET MODE The rate at which DTMF memories send individual DTMF characters can be set to accommodate operating needs I M cl DTMF speed is selected D My The display shows the fastest Push PWR to turn power OFF While pushing SET far right switch push PWR for 1 sec to turn power ON and enter initial set mode Push SET or MONI to select the dtd display as shown above Rotate the tuning dial to select the desired speed as shown in the table below Push PWR momentarily to exit initial set mode DISPLAY INTERVAL SPEED dtd 1 100 msec 5 0 cps dtd 2 200 msec 2 5 cps dtd 3 300 msec 1 6 cps cps dtd 5 500 msec 1 0cps__ characters second POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH 1 2 E Pocket beep operation This function uses subaudible tones for calling and can be used as a common pager to inform you that someone has called while you were away from the transceiver Waiting for a call from a specific station Push BAND to select a band if necessary Set the operating frequency Program the sub
51. nel has prior tone p 25 ity when rotated PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 KEY FUNCTION SECONDARY FUNCTION after exc OTHER FUNCTIONS e Clears a digit before entry p 19 Writes the VFO contents into the memory iw e Cancels the scan priority watch or DTMF channel or call channel pgs 31 35 memory function pgs 39 45 48 e Advances the memory channel number when continuously pushed after program ming is completed p 31 porf Enters set mode and advances the set DTMF memory OFF set B A mode selection order A to D transmit DTMF e Sets the keypad for numeral input Turns the subaudible tone encoder pocket Memories p 48 p 19 beep or tone squelch OFF pgs 25 50 51 e Decreases the set mode selection order after entering set mode lt z G e E uy Increases the squelch level p 20 Mutes the operating band s audio p 21 e The SQL control on the front panel has prior e Mute function is released when any operation is ity when rotated performed Decreases the squelch level p 20 Locks the digit keys on the keypad including e The SQL control on the front panel has prior the A D and keys p 16 ity when rotated After Gms Decreases the audio output p 20 Sends a 1750 Hz tone signal for 0 5 sec Transmit the appropriate e The VOL control on the front panel has prior p 25 DTMF code p 48 ity when rotated
52. nereisrernennrnrnnnnrnsrnrennnnnnr ene E Memory channel selection eeceesceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeees E Programming a memory channel an E Programming a memory channel via the microphone s sssssesensnesseee 31 E Transferring memory Contents eeesessenesesrsrenesesrerernrnsrernrnnrnsrnr nee 32 E Memory clearing s s nesesnesssesnesnerernerernsrernenntnsrernnnsnnrnrnnrnrnrernnnnnnr nee 33 CALL CHANNEL OPERATION E Calling up a call Channel sssssseeeeeeeeeeerereieiererereretsrsrerererererererersrereret E Transferring call channel contents we E Programming a call Channel ceccceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeees SCRATCH PAD MEMORY 2 ccsseceseeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeee E What is a scratch pad Memory eee eee eee eee eeeeeee te teeteeeeenteee 36 E Calling up a scratch pad memory 36 E Transferring scratch pad memory contents 0 eee eee 37 9 SCAN OPERATION ccc cssstssteeeseeseesseneeneesevsenenenees 38 43 Mi Scan types annn n an EA EEE EN AEE BiScan start stop ari aaar A A aai E Programming scan edges E Programming scan edges via the microphone s s s 41 E Skip channel setting seseseseeeeeessesrsrerersnrrererenenrrrnsnenenrnensnsierrnenenseeret 42 E Scan resume condition oo ee ececeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeseeeeeeeneeeeseeeneaes 43 10 PRIORITY WATCH ccecceesseeeeeeeeeeeseeeese
53. ng searches for transmitted signals automatically and makes it easier to locate new stations for contact or listening SCAN OPERATION 9 Ss Each band has 3 scan types and 5 resume conditions to suit your needs purposes FULL SCAN Repeatedly scans all fre PROGRAMMED SCAN Repeatedly scans between quencies over the entire two user programmed fre abe band Used as the simplest a AI ee Used for aes an Band BAO an can edges Band jng for frequencies within scan without an relimi edge edge y P ae oid Na 9 a specified range such as nary settings necessary repeater output frequen q cies etc 5 pairs of scan Sas edges are available Repeatedly scans memory channels except for skip channels Used for often called channels and by passing normally busy channels such as repeater frequencies SCAN RESUME CONDITION 5 resume conditions are available 3 timer scans pause scan and empty Receiving is asignal ____ scan When receiving a Pause gjy eo oot A signal pause scan pauses scan Yh WN until the signal disappears sean We Wr timer scans pause for 5 Pausing 2 sec 10 or 15 sec Empty Empty WWW pause scan pauses until a ne iy signal appears Pausing Xo sec 39 Q SCAN OPERATION E Scan start stop Pre operation e Common setting scan resume condition p 43 e For programmed scan program the scan edges p 40 e For memory scan program 2 or m
54. ng step is selected for the VHF band HI gy I a Lr ie Se E Using A V switches Push A or V to set the selected band s fre av quency e If VFO mode is not selected push VFO to select it e Frequency changes according to the selected tuning steps p 18 e Pushing A or V for more than 0 5 sec activates a scan If this happens push A or V again to stop it Z NOTE 1 MHz steps cannot be used via the A V Z switches SS E Tuning step selection sermove Tuning steps are the minimum frequency change increments when you rotate the tuning dial or push the A or V switches on the microphone The following tuning steps are available e 5 kHz e 20 kHz e 10 kHz e 25 kHz e 12 5 kHz e 30 kHz e 15 kHz e 50 kHz ZY NOTE For convenience select a tuning step that Z matches the frequency intervals of repeaters in your area Push BAND to select the desired band if necessary Push V MHz to select VFO mode if another mode has been selected Push SET one or more times until tS appears as shown below e Pushing MONI reverses the order of selection e Cancel the DTMF memory function in advance p 48 Rotate the tuning dial to select the tuning step Push V MHz to exit set mode HI Li Nis pj a 5 9 Loan fof 15 kHz tuning step N _ nt l NZI 25 kHz tuning step GH N w A fo
55. nt e Usable temperature range e Dimensions projections not included e Weight 1 17 kg 2 6 Ib Transmitter e Modulation system Variable reactance frequency modulation e Max frequency deviation 5 0 kHz e Spurious emissions Less than 60 dB SPECIFICATIONS 1 6 a e Microphone impedance e Output power and current drain Ss CONDITION POWER__ CURRENT High Mid High Mid Low Low 600 Q 8 pin modular 144 MHz Mid High Mid Low Low 430 440 MHz Receiver e Receive system e Intermediate frequencies e Sensitivity for 12 dB SINAD e Squelch sensitivity e Selectivity Double conversion superheterodyne 1st 46 05 MHz 2nd 450 kHz Less than 0 18 pV Less than 0 13 pV at threshold More than 12 kHz 6 dB Less than 30 kHz 60 dB e Spurious response More than 60 dB rejection ratio e Audio output power More than 2 0 W at 10 distortion with the 8 Q internal speaker e Current drain s Max rated audio 1 0 A Standby 0 8 A All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation 70 71 17 options Some of the following options may not be available due to variations in local electrical standards etc If you have any questions regarding options please consult your Icom Dealer Speakers SP 7 EXTERNAL SPEAKER For base station use Cable length 1 0 m 3 3 ft SP 10 EXTERNAL SPEAKER Compact design Cable length
56. ntaes 61 E Display dimmer setting we E Demonstration display cccceecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeseaeeteeseeetaners E Squelch delay oo svancccssiseenecaxnaspinnvinansviacaduyennascndecesvireisiniennusiasianaiavesane B Packet operation ihsaan aaa aa apata taa 15 MAINTENANCE 00 2 ccceeceeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeseeeseeenseees E Troubleshooting E Fuse replacement E Partial resetting E Resetting the CPU 16 SPECIFICATIONS jeu sececcncseccece scncceestvectenteencetiesecctersenreestectnenes 70 AZ OPTIONS aea e aeaa aE 71 72 18 MODE ARRANGEMENT cccccscceeesseseessesseeseeneeeseeneees 73 74 io 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION E Front panel Function display p 3 3 DUP T SQL te DATA TOT AO BUSY MID HI D a T ri 2 bd LO PRIO n Lf MUTE aw G WMHz M CALL TONE LOW TUNING DIAL Selects the operating frequency p 17 the memory chan nel p 29 the contents of the set mode display and the scanning direction p 39 SELECT MEMORY MEMORY WRITE SWITCH S MW MW Selects a memory channel for programming p 30 Programs selected memory when pushed and held p 30 BAND SWITCH BAND Toggles between 144 and 430 440 MHz operation p 15 When a call channel is selected this switch toggles be tween the 2 available call channels
57. old MR CALL to select a call chan nel Push V one or more times to select a duplex scratch pad memory e Once entering a scratch pad memory A can also be used for selection Push MR or VFO to exit the scratch pad memory N es gt E Transferring scratch pad memory contents Transferring scratch pad memory contents to the VFO is done similarly to transferring regular memory call channel contents MW S MW Push for 1 sec Push BAND to select a band if necessary Select a call channel by pushing M CALL once or twice e A large C appears Rotate the tuning dial to select the desired scratch pad memory e One of L1 L5 appears Push S MW MW momentarily e _ _ flashes to indicate VFO as the transferring channel Rotate the tuning dial to select the desired memory chan nel if required Push and hold S MW MW to transfer essary Push MR CALL for 1 sec to select the call channel Push V one or more times to select the de sired scratch pad memory Push FUNC then AMW momentarily e _ _ flashes to indicate VFO as the transferring channel Push A or V to select the desired memory channel if required 6 Push FUNC then AMW for 1 sec to transfer on C Push BAND to select the desired band if nec MW F E E a D E Scan types Scanni
58. ore memory chan nels set memory skip settings if de sired p 42 Operation Push BAND to select a band if necessary Select VFO mode for full programmed scan with the V MHzZ switch or memory mode for memory scan with the M CALL switch Set the squelch to the point where noise is muted Push GaX9 for 1 sec to start the scan e When the tone squelch is in use 9 starts a normal scan not tone scan e To change the scanning direction rotate the tuning dial e The memory channel readout indicates the scan type as follows During full scan Push to select full scans and scan edge pairs in sequence mt we During programmed scan A Indicates scan edge channels e P1 stands for 1A 1b e P1 to P5 are available when they are programmed EN a ae To select the scan range while operating full programmed scan push BAND several times To stop the scan push VMHz During memory scan O Push BAND to select the desired band if nec ToT essary Push VFO to select VFO mode for full pro grammed scan or push MR to select memory mode for memory scan F 3 Push DASAL or WSQL one or more times to set the squelch just closed 4 Push SCAN to start the scan CA A V also start the scan when pushed and held BAND m To select the scan range while operating z full programmed scan push BAND several times 6 To stop the
59. ower 20 W HI appears for high output power 50 W VHF 35 W UHF 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION E Rear panel ANTENNA CONNECTOR ANT Accepts a 50 Q dual band antenna with a PL 259 connec tor p 14 SPEAKER JACK SP Connects a 4 8 Q speaker if required Outputs the se lected band s audio DATA JACK DATA 6 pin mini DIN jack to connect a TNC etc for packet op eration 4 NOTE The connection between this jack and the TNC differs depending on whether 1200 bps or 9600 bps op eration is chosen in initial set mode p 63 See right for pin assignments POWER RECEPTACLE DC13 8V Accepts 13 8 V DC with the supplied DC power cable RAL DATA JACK PIN ASSIGNMENTS DATA IN 1200 bps AFSK 9600 bps G3RUH GMSk GND PTTP DATA OUT 9600 bps AF OUT 1200 bps SQ DATA IN Input terminal for data transmit See p 63 for details on how to toggle data speed between 1200 and 9600 bps GND Common ground for DATA IN DATA OUT and AF OUT PTTP PTT terminal for packet operation only Connect ground to transmit data DATA OUT Data out terminal for 9600 bps operation only AF OUT Data out terminal for 1200 bps operation only SQ squelch out Becomes high 5V when the transceiver receives a sig nal which opens the squelch e To avoid unnecessary TNC transmission connect squelch to the TNC to inhibi
60. p 34 VOLUME CONTROL VOL Adjusts the audio level p 20 POWER SWITCH PWR Turns power ON and OFF when pushed for 1 sec MICROPHONE CONNECTOR Connects the supplied microphone p 11 SQUELCH CONTROL SQL Varies the squelch level p 20 e RF attenuator activates and increases the attenuation when ro tated clockwise to the center position and further SET LOCK SWITCH SET LOCK Selects SET mode when pushed p 70 Toggles the lock function ON and OFF when pushed and held p 16 MONITOR DTMF SWITCH MONI DTMF Toggles squelch opened and closed when pushed pgs 20 24 Turns the DTMF memory encoder ON and OFF for auto patch operation when pushed and held p 46 OUTPUT POWER DUPLEX SWITCH LOW DUP Each push changes the output power selection p 22 e There are 4 output powers available low mid low mid high and high Push and hold to select a duplex setting p 24 e There are 3 duplex settings available minus duplex DUP appears plus duplex DUP appears and simplex TONE TONE SCAN SWITCH TONE T SCAN Each push selects a tone function p 50 e Tone encoder pocket beep tone squelch or tone function OFF can be selected Push and hold to start stop the tone scan function 52 12 eo E CHANNEL SWITCH M CALL PRIO Selects and toggles memory mode or a call channel pgs 29 34 Activates the priority watch function when pushed and held p 44 PAN
61. pc Power suppPLy is available for using the transceiver with a DC power supply in your home Make sure the ground terminal of the DC power supply is grounded e CONNECTING TO A DC POWER SOURCE See p 69 I red black Fuses Supplied DC power cable e CONNECTING TO A DC POWER SUPPLY See p 69 for fuse replacement DC power supply 13 8 V Fuses 20A E Antenna installation Antenna location To obtain maximum performance from the transceiver select a high quality antenna and mount it in a good location A non radial antenna should be used when using a magnetic mount Trunk mount Roof mount antenna antenna Drill a hole or use a magnetic mount Gutter mount antenna ___ _ Antenna splitter You can use a dual band antenna because a duplexer is in stalled in the transceiver However an external duplexer must be connected when using a separate antenna for each band INSTALLATION 2 Antenna connector The antenna uses a PL 259 connector e PL 259 CONNECTOR Slide the coupling ring boar down Strip the cable aes jacket and soft solder om Coupling ring 10 mm soft solder Strip the cable as 10 mm Soft shown at right Soft k gt solder solder the center con T ductor 4 2 mm Slide the connector body on and solder it solder solder ait 10
62. power Turns the DTMF memory function ON DTMF code Selects duplex Turns the subaudible tone encoder ON Cry e After a Selects duplex Turns the pocket beep function ON Transmit the appropriate DTMF memory contents Teal 0 to 9 A to D can be Selects simplex Turns the tone squelch function ON used for DTMF memory Mutes audio signals Starts and stops a priority watch 57 13 WIRELESS OPERATION KEY FUNCTION SECONDARY FUNCTION After f OTHER FUNCTIONS MW Clears a digit before entry Writes the VFO contents into the memory om channel or call channel Cancels the scan priority watch or DTMF memory function Advances the memory channel number when continuously pushed after program ming is completed Enters set mode and advances the set mode selection order Decreases the set mode selection order Turns the DTMF memory function OFF Turns the subaudible tone encoder after entering set mode pocket beep or tone squelch OFF NOTE The IC 207H has no voice synthesizer function Sets the keypad for numeral input Enters and exits demonstration mode D SCAN Toggles between opening and closing Starts and stops scanning the squelch REAR LOCK Selects 1 of the 4 preset squelch levels Locks all the keys on the microphone key pad DTMF e After KEY Transmit the appropriate DTMF code MONI Transmits a 1750
63. pplied screws as illustrated below Rear of front panel OPC 600 or OPC 601 E Optional MB 58 installation The optional MB 58 REMOTE CONTROLLER BRACKET S avail able for separate installation Drill 2 or 4 holes where the bracket or mounting base is to be installed respectively e Approx 4 mm in when using nuts approx 1 2 mm 6 in when using self tapping screws Insert the supplied screws bolts and washers through the mounting base and tighten Adjust the angle for the clearest view of the function dis play and tighten 2 screws when the mounting base is used Bracket When using self tapping screws Mounting bolt Mounting base INSTALLATION 2 Attach the supplied Velcro pads large to the remote con troller and bracket Attach the supplied Velcro pad small or rubber pad to the bracket as shown below then attach the remote controller see Adjust the viewing angle for maximum visibility of the func tion display aaa 13 2 INSTALLATION E Battery connection NEVER connect the transceiver directly to a 24 V battery DO NOT use the cigarette lighter socket for power con nections Attach a rubber grommet when passing the DC power cable through a metal plate to prevent short circuits E DC power supply connection Use a 13 8 V DC power supply with more than 12 A capabil ity An optional IC PS30
64. r finding unused frequencies The selected resume condition is also used for priority watch p 44 The display shows that the L 5 scan resumes 15 sec after it g stops LM F Push BAND to select a band if necessary Push SET one or more times until SCt or SCP appears as shown above e Pushing MONI reverses the order of selection e Cancel the DTMF memory encoder in advance p 48 Rotate the tuning dial to set the desired timer e SCt 15 Scan pauses 15 sec while receiving a signal SCt 10 Scan pauses 10 sec while receiving a signal e SCt 5 Scan pauses 5 sec while receiving a signal SCP 2 Scan pauses until the signal disappears and then resumes 2 sec thereafter SCt EP Scan pauses on a frequency that is not busy and resumes 2 sec after a signal appears Push V MHZ to exit set mode CN SET E E 2 N 3 w al A Push BAND to select the desired band if nec essary Push SET one or more times until SCt or SCP appears as shown at left e Pushing QENT reverses the order of selection once entering set mode e Cancel the DTMF memory encoder in advance p 48 Push A or V to select the scan resume con dition e See item above for scan resume condition details Push CLR to exit set mode E Priority watch types Priority watch checks for signals on a memory or call chan
65. r pgs 24 25 51 12 POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH E Tone squelch operation The tone squelch opens only when receiving a signal with the same pre programmed subaudible tone Push BAND to select a band if necessary Set the operating frequency Program the subaudible tone frequency in set mode e See p 26 for programming details Push TONE one or more times until T SQL appears in the function display When the received signal includes the correct tone the squelch opens and the signal can be heard e When the received signal includes an incorrect tone the squelch does not open However the S RF indicator shows the received signal strength e To open the squelch manually push MONI Operate the transceiver in the normal way push PTT to transmit release PTT to receive To cancel the tone squelch push TONE e T SQL disappears from the function display P g 0 1 Push BAND to select the desired band if nec essary 2 Set the operating frequency 3 Program the subaudible tone frequency in set mode e See p 26 for programming details 4 Push FUNC then OT SQL to turn the tone squelch ON 5 When the received signal includes the correct tone the squelch opens and the signal can be heard e When the received signal includes and incorrect tone the squelch does not open However the S RF indicator shows the received signal strength
66. r 3 ON ON OFF Adr 4 OFF OFF ON Adr 5 ON OFF ON Adr 6 OFF ON ON Adr 7 ON ON ON Dip switch S1 Switch cover 59 1 4 OTHER FUNCTIONS E Beep tones on off INITIAL SET MODE You can select silent operation by turning beep tones OFF or you can select to have confirmation beeps sound at the push of a switch by turning beep tones ON Push PWR to turn power OFF While pushing SET turn power ON to enter initial set mode Push SET one or more times until OEP appears e Pushing MONI reverses the order of selection Rotate the tuning dial to select the condition ae fe Pa e bEP oF Beep tones are turned OFF bEP on Beep tones are turned ON Push PWR momentarily to exit initial set mode The display shows that the beep tones are turned ON using INITIAL SET MODE E Time out timer To prevent accidental prolonged transmission with the one touch PTT function etc the transceiver has a time out timer This timer cuts a transmission OFF after 3 5 15 or 30 min of continuous transmission This timer can be cancelled de fault Approx 10 sec before the time out timer passes the trans ceiver emits a beep tone as a warning or mn n d TOT The display shows that the 5 The display shows that the min timer is selected time out timer is cancelled Push PWR to turn power OFF While pushing SE
67. ration Push PWR to turn power OFF While pushing SET turn power ON to enter initial set mode Push SET one or more times until Sqt appears e Pushing MONI reverses the order of selection Rotate the tuning dial to set the squelch delay to Zak amp L long or S short i The display shows the squelch Push PWR momentarily delay function is set to short to exit initial set mode 63 14 OTHER FUNCTIONS E Packet operation Data speed using INITIAL SET MODE For packet operation the transceiver can be set to one of two data speeds 1200 bps default or 9600 bps Push PWR to turn power OFF While pushing SET turn power ON to enter initial set mode Push SET one or more times until bPS appears e Pushing MONI reverses the order of selection Rotate the tuning dial to select the desired data speed hit to Dr L The display shows the data speed set to 1200 bps Ltr ti The display shows the data speed set to 9600 bps Push PWR momentarily to exit initial set mode r OTE or 1200 bps operation Disconnect the microphone plug from the microphone connector during data transmission otherwise the data signal and voice signal are simultaneously transmitted NNN e nn z or 9600 bps operation When the transceiver is set for 9600 bps data transmis sion in INTIAL SET MODE the microphone signal is au tomatically
68. re times until d 1 d4 ap pears as follows e Pushing MONI reverses the order of selection Rotate the tuning dial to set the desired intensity e Intensity can be set from d1 dark to d4 bright Push V MHzZ to return to normal operation HI 1 5 9 Ir iL ALL er The display shows the display backlighting set to brightest E Demonstration display A demonstration function is available at power ON This func tion gives you a quick visual introduction to the function dis play indicators While pushing BAND push PWR to turn power ON e The transceiver cycles through a visual tour of the function dis play indicators Push any switch to exit demonstration mode and enter the normal operating condition temporarily NOTE The transceiver automatically returns to demon stration mode after 2 min in which no operations are per formed To deactivate the demonstration display permanently turn power OFF then while pushing BAND turn power ON again ANNL OTHER FUNCTIONS 14 usma INITIAL SET MODE E Squelch delay During operation received signal strength often fluctuates This can result in annoying repeated opening and closing of the squelch during reception of the same signal The IC 207H has a built in squelch delay function which helps prevent this When both stations are operating from a fixed location this function should be set to short e g packet ope
69. stations and will reduce current consumption Push BAND one or more times to select the operating band Push LOW one or more times to select the desired out put power e The output power can be changed while transmitting POWER SELECTION S RF INDICATOR sts I SS 23 4 BASIC OPERATION m HIGH KEZ e3 J eg The microphone can select the desired output power directly n Push BAND to select the desired band if nec essary Push HIGH for high output power MID for mid high output power OLOW for low output power MID LO output power CANNOT be selected via these microphone keys however the default setting for F 1 is output power selection MID LO output power CAN be selected using F 1 in this case e The output power CANNOT be changed via the mi crophone while transmitting N E One touch PTT function i w f The PTT switch can be operated as a one touch PTT M_ PTT switch each push toggles transmit receive K Using this function you can transmit without push ing and holding the PTT switch To prevent accidental continuous transmissions with the one touch PTT function the transceiver has a time out timer See p 59 for details Push FUNC then PTT M to turn the one touch PTT function ON e The activity indicator lights green Push PTT to transmit and push agai
70. t transmission when receiving signals e Keep audio output at a normal level otherwise a SQ signal will not be output E Microphone HmM 98 Pa e 5 eo EN E 11 eeso sT Mic element AECOFF PTEM Mw ea sal OFF es Gs TONE TSQL TSQL T OFF TONE 1 TONE 2 16KEYLOCK MUTE E E E E O ICOM UP DOWN SWITCHES 4 V Push either switch to change the operating frequency memory channel set mode contents etc pgs 17 29 Push and hold either switch to start scanning p 39 PTT SWITCH Push and hold to transmit release to receive p 22 Toggles between transmitting and receiving while the one touch PTT function is in use p 23 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 VFO SWITCH VFO LOCK Push to select VFO mode Push and hold to toggle the lock function ON and OFF MEMORY SWITCH MR CALL Push to select memory mode p 29 Push and hold to select the call channel p 34 ACTIVITY INDICATOR Lights red while a key is pushed lights green while the one touch PTT function is in use BAND SWITCH Push to toggle the operating band p 15 FUNCTION SWITCHES F 1 F 2 p 61 Assign your desired key function from the front panel switches e Default settings are LOW for F 1 and TONE for F 2 FUNCTION INDICATOR Lights orange while FUNC is activated indicates the secondary function of switches can be accessed
71. the squelch Rotate the VOL control to adjust the audio output level Push MONI again to close the squelch Set the squelch level Rotate SQL fully counterclockwise in advance Rotate SQL clockwise until the noise just disappears When interference is received rotate SQL clockwise again for attenuator operation Set the operating frequency pgs 15 19 When receiving a signal on the set frequency squelch opens and the transceiver emits audio e BUSY appears and the S RF indicator shows the relative signal strength for a received signal BUSY aA HII rons mee j fj When receiving a signal on VHF tdl 7 in I BASIC OPERATION 4 The volume and squelch levels can be adjusted via the mi crophone However levels return to the front panel setting when power is turned OFF or a front panel control is adjusted f Push PWR on the transceiver for 1 sec to turn BAND power ON 2 Set the audio levels Select the desired band a Push OMONI then push WVOL or O AVOL to adjust the audio level Push OMONI again to close the squelch Set the squelch level using WSQL or OASQL if desired 4 Set the operating frequency pgs 15 19 Je w lt O G N o rene wt te a Slo BUSY HI 7 Isp 5 9 HI _ l m IlL 7 L AE E 4 Appears while setting volume Appears while setting
72. ttings VFO frequency SET mode settings Retained settings Memory channels call channels offset freq in memory call DTMF memory ini tial SET mode settings E Resetting the CPU The function display may occasionally display erroneous in formation e g when first applying power This may be caused externally by static electricity or by other factors If this problem occurs turn power OFF After waiting a few seconds turn power ON again If the problem persists per form the following procedure Partial resetting is alternatively available See previous sec tion for details CAUTION Resetting the transceiver CLEARS all memory information and initializes all values in the trans Push PWR to turn power OFF While pushing SET and S MW turn power ON e CLEA appears and the transceiver is reset General e Frequency coverage VERSION VHF UW 144 148 MHz acon 118 174 MHz Rx ee esr ee Asia 430 440 MHz 136 174 MHz 144 148 MHz 430 440 MHz Rx 136 174 MHz 400 479 MHz IGuaranteed frequency coverage is 144 148 MHz 2Guaranteed frequency coverage is 430 440 MHz e Mode FM AM U S A ver only 118 135 995 MHz 50 Q SO 239 16 ch sec programmed scan 8 ch sec memory scan 13 8 V DC 15 10 C to 60 C 14 F to 140 F 140 W x 40 H x 184 5 D mm 512 W x 1 6 H x 714 D in e Antenna impedance e Scanning speed e Power supply requireme
73. uded with the transceiver Qty DC power cable OPC 346 ceccceceeseeeeeteeeeeeseeeteees 1 Mobile mounting bracket cesceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 1 Microphone HM 98 c cceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeeeeaes 1 Fuse 20 A 0cneteedi aun ia se ae 1 Knob bolt M4 X 8 eccceceeseeeceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeterseeeeeeaes 4 Mounting bolt M5 x 12 ceceeseeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeteeeeeeeeeeereaes 4 D N t M5 esses steeate aetna ed eas nerd eye nse 4 Spring washer M5 eeceeeceseeeeeeeeeneeseeeeeeeetsaeeeeeeeneees 4 Flat washer M5 ceccececeececeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeseseseeeeeeeeeaes 4 Self tapping screws AO 5 X 16 ccccccsecsessesseesseeteeeeees 4 Some versions are supplied with the HM 96 instead TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTAN T iinitan eA aA i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS i CAUTIONS UNPACKING noanean TABLE OF CONTENT O RANTAN iii 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION c ccssscsssessensesteesseeeseeesenesseeree 1 8 E Front panel 1 E Function display wed E Rear panel waa 6 7 E Microphone a E Microphone keypad eccceeceeesceeseeceeceseeeeaeeeeeseaeesaeeseaeeseeseaeeeeaeeeae 2 INSTALLATION sccsesiccscssesecsceccesssctersnveceteessarseeressevesecevseeses 9 14 E installation methodS vcr atssssraatisiniaed Gi aap aR 9 E Location E Single body installation oo eee eeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeteeeseetnee
74. urn the appropriate function OFF Sensitivity is low and only strong signals are audible e Antenna feedline or the antenna connector sol der has a poor contact or is short circuited e Check and if necessary replace the feedline or solder the antenna connector again No contact possible with an other station e The transceiver is set to semi duplex e The other station is using tone squelch e Set to simplex e Turn ON the tone squelch function Repeater cannot be ac cessed Frequency cannot be set e Wrong offset frequency is programmed eWrong subaudible tone frequency is pro grammed e The frequency lock function is activated e Priority watch is paused on the watching fre quency e Correct the offset frequency e Correct the subaudible tone frequency Turn the function OFF e Push M CALL PRIO to resume the watch Frequency cannot be set via the microphone e The frequency lock function is activated e The microphone keypad lock function is acti vated e Priority watch is paused on the watching fre quency e Push and hold quency lock function e Push FUNC then 16KEY LOCK to deacti vate the microphone keypad lock function e Push M CALL PRIO to resume the watch to deactivate the fre PROBLEM Some memory channels cannot be selected via the microphone keypad POSSIBLE CAUSE e The input channel number has not yet been pro grammed MA
75. xit set mode NOTE The offset frequency can be set in a memory chan nel temporarily However the set contents are cleared once the memory call mode is selected To store the offset frequency permanently overwrite the channel information E Auto repeater usme INITIAL SET MODE U S A version only The U S A version automatically activates the repeater set tings DUP or DUP and tone encoder ON OFF when the operating frequency falls within the general repeater output frequency range and deactivates them when outside of the range Setting the auto repeater function ON OFF Push PWR to turn power OFF While pushing SET far right switch turn power ON to enter initial set mode Push SET one or more times until the rPt display ap pears as shown below Auto repeater function is Auto repeater function is ON turned OFF tone encoder is OFF Rotate the tuning dial to turn the auto repeater function to r1 r2 or OFF e r1 auto repeater is ON tone encoder is OFF r2 auto repeater is ON tone encoder is ON Push PWR momentarily to exit initial set mode REPEATER OPERATION Frequency range and offset direction FREQUENCY RANGE DUPLEX DIRECTION 145 200 145 495 MHz 146 610 146 995 MHz DUP appears 147 000 147 395 MHz 442 000 444 995 MHz DUP appears DUP appears 447 000 449 995 MHz DUP appears
76. y channel to program or to cancel the skip function on Select memory mode by pushing M CALL once or twice Rotate the tuning dial to select the memory channel Push SET one or more times until CHS appears as shown above e Pushing MONI reverses the order of selection Rotate the tuning dial to turn the skip function ON or OFF on the selected channel e Gx appears The memory channel is skipped during CHS on memory scan e KP disappears The memory channel is scanned during CHS OFF memory scan Push V MHz to exit set mode NOTE Scan edge memory channels cannot be specified as skip channels however they are skipped during mem ory scan anyway WA E F w P ey SCAN OPERATION 9 Push BAND to select the desired banad if nec essary Select the memory channel to program or to cancel the skip function on Select memory mode by pushing MR Push A or V to select a memory channel Push SET one or more times until CHS ap pears as shown at left e Pushing QENT reverses the order of selection once entering set mode Push A or V to set or cancel the skip infor mation e See item at left for skip indicator details Push CLR to exit set mode 43 Q SCAN OPERATION E Scan resume wne SET MODE condition The scan resume condition can be selected as timer pause or empty pause scan The empty pause scan is useful fo

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