1. INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF TRANSCEIVER
i2200H
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.

3. FOREWORD IMPORTANT
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely
Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-2200H
VHF TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom’s superior before using the transceiver.
technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this product
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— This in-
should provide you with years of trouble-free operation.
struction manual contains important operating instructions for
We want to take a couple of moments of your time to thank the IC-2200H.
you for making your IC-2200H your radio of choice, and hope
you agree with Icom’s philosophy of “technology first.” Many
hours of research and development went into the design of
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
your IC-2200H.
WORD DEFINITION
D FEATURES Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock
R WARNING!
may occur.
❍ 65 W* of high transmit output power
Equipment damage may occur.
CAUTION
(except Korea/Taiwan versions)
Recommended for optimum use. No risk of
❍ Tone squelch, DTCS squelch standard NOTE
personal injury, fire or electric shock.
❍ Dual color (amber & green) LCD backlight
❍ Remote control microphone available
(optional for some versions)
❍ Optional Digital modulator/demodulator
❍ Optional DTMF decoder Icom, Icom Inc. and the logo are registered trademarks of Icom
Incorporated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Ger-
many, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.
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4. PRECAUTION
RWARNING RF EXPOSURE! This device emits NEVER place the transceiver where normal operation of the
vehicle may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury.
Radio Frequency (RF) energy. Extreme caution should be ob-
served when operating this device. If you have any questions re-
DO NOT push the PTT when not actually desiring to transmit.
garding RF exposure and safety standards please refer to the
DO NOT allow children to play with any radio equipment con-
Federal Communications Commission Office of Engineering and
taining a transmitter.
Technology’s report on Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guide-
lines for Human Radio frequency Electromagnetic Fields (OET
During mobile operation, DO NOT operate the transceiver
Bulletin 65)
without running the vehicle’s engine. When the transceiver’s
RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC power is ON and your vehicle’s engine is OFF, the vehicle’s bat-
outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock. tery will soon become exhausted.
RWARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver while dri- BE CAREFUL! The transceiver will become hot when op-
ving a vehicle. Safe driving requires your full attention—anything erating it continuously for long periods.
less may result in an accident.
AVOID placing the transceiver against walls or putting any-
NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source of more thing on the top of the transceiver. This will obstruct heat dissi-
than 16 V DC. This will ruin the transceiver. pation.
NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source using re- AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or in
areas with temperatures below –10°C (+14˚F) or above +60°C
verse polarity. This will ruin the transceiver.
(+140˚F).
NEVER cut the DC power cable between the DC plug and
AVOID the use of chemical agents such as benzine or alcohol
fuse holder. If an incorrect connection is made after cutting, the
when cleaning, as they can damage the transceiver’s surfaces.
transceiver may be damaged.
USE Icom microphones only (supplied or optional). Other man-
NEVER expose the transceiver to rain, snow or any liquids.
The transceiver may be damaged. ufacturer’s microphones have different pin assignments and may
damage the transceiver if attached.
NEVER operate or touch the transceiver with wet hands. This
may result in an electric shock or ruin the transceiver.
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5. SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS
I Supplied Accessories I Options
q Microphone (HM-133V)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 UT-108 DTMF DECODER UNIT
w Fuse (20 A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 UT-115 DIGITAL UNIT
e DC power cable (3 m) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 HM-118TAN/TN DTMF MICROPHONES
r Mobile mounting bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 HM-118N HAND MICROPHONE
t Mounting screws, nuts and washers . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 set
HM-133V REMOTE-CONTROL MICROPHONE
y Microphone hanger† . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
SP-10 EXTERNAL SPEAKER
u Insulation sheet‡ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
OPC-440/OPC-647 MIC EXTENSION CABLES
*HM-118TN DTMF MICROPHONE supplied versions are also available.
OPC-441 SPEAKER EXTENSION CABLE
Depending on version.
†
Used for optional unit installation, see p.91 for details.
‡
OPC-1132/OPC-347 DC POWER CABLES
OPC-589 ADAPTER CABLE
CS-2200H CLONING SOFTWARE
q w e
+ OPC-478/OPC-478U CLONING CABLE
OPC-474 CLONING CABLE
r t y u
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6. TABLE OF CONTENTS
I Transmitting ................................................................................. 15
FOREWORD ........................................................................................... i
I Selecting output power ................................................................ 16
IMPORTANT ............................................................................................ i
I One-touch PTT function ............................................................... 16
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ......................................................................... i
PRECAUTION ........................................................................................ ii 4 REPEATER OPERATION ......................................................... 17–23
I Accessing a repeater ................................................................... 17
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS ......................................... iii
I Subaudible tones ......................................................................... 19
TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................................................... iv
I Offset frequency .......................................................................... 21
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ............................................................ I–VI
I Installation ....................................................................................... I I Repeater lockout .......................................................................... 21
I Your first contact ........................................................................... IV I Reversed duplex mode ................................................................ 22
I Repeater operation ........................................................................ V I Auto repeater ............................................................................... 23
I Programming memory .................................................................. VI 5 MEMORY OPERATION ............................................................ 24–34
I General description ...................................................................... 24
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ................................................................. 1–8
I Front panel ..................................................................................... 1 I Memory channel selection ........................................................... 24
I Function display ............................................................................. 3 I Programming a memory channel ................................................. 25
I Rear panel ..................................................................................... 5 I Transferring memory contents ..................................................... 27
I Microphone (HM-133V) .................................................................. 6 I Programming channel names ....................................................... 29
I Microphone keypad ........................................................................ 7 I Memory clearing .......................................................................... 31
I Memory bank selection ................................................................ 32
2 SETTING A FREQUENCY .......................................................... 9–12
I Preparation .................................................................................... 9 I Memory bank setting .................................................................... 33
I Using the tuning dial ...................................................................... 9 I Transferring bank contents .......................................................... 34
I Using the keypad ......................................................................... 10 6 CALL CHANNEL OPERATION ................................................ 35–36
I Using the [Y]/[Z] keys ................................................................. 10 I Call channel selection .................................................................. 35
I Tuning step selection ................................................................... 11 I Call channel transferring .............................................................. 35
I Lock functions .............................................................................. 12 I Programming a call channel ........................................................ 36
3 BASIC OPERATION ................................................................. 13–16 7 SCAN OPERATION .................................................................. 37–42
I Receiving ..................................................................................... 13 I Scan types ................................................................................... 37
I Monitor function ........................................................................... 13 I Scan start/stop ............................................................................. 38
I Audio mute function ..................................................................... 14 I Scan edges programming ............................................................ 39
I Squelch attenuator ....................................................................... 14 I Skip channel setting ..................................................................... 41
I S-meter squelch ........................................................................... 15 I Scan resume condition ................................................................ 42
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7. 1
2
I Weather channel operation .......................................................... 83 3
8 PRIORITY WATCH .................................................................... 43–44
I Priority watch types ...................................................................... 43 I Microphone keys .......................................................................... 84
4
I Priority watch operation ............................................................... 44 I Partial reset .................................................................................. 85
I All reset ........................................................................................ 85
9 DTMF MEMORY ENCODER ..................................................... 45–47
5
I Programming a DTMF code ......................................................... 45 I Data cloning ................................................................................. 86
I Transmitting a DTMF code .......................................................... 46 14 SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................... 88
6
I DTMF speed ................................................................................ 47 15 MAINTENANCE ........................................................................ 89–91
I Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 89
10 POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH ................................... 48–51
7
I Pocket beep operation ................................................................. 48 I Fuse replacement ........................................................................ 90
I Tone/DTCS squelch operation ..................................................... 50 I Optional unit installation ............................................................... 91 8
I Tone scan ..................................................................................... 51 16 CE .................................................................................................... 92
9
11 PAGER/CODE SQUELCH (Required Optional UT-108).......... 52–57 17 MODE ARRANGEMENT ........................................................... 93–94
I Pager function .............................................................................. 52
10
I Code programming ...................................................................... 52
I Pager operation ........................................................................... 55
11
I Code squelch ............................................................................... 57
12 DIGITAL MODE OPERATION (Required Optional UT-115) .... 58–73
12
I Digital mode operation ................................................................. 58
I Call sign programming ................................................................. 58 13
I Digital voice mode operation ........................................................ 61
I When receiving a Digital call ........................................................ 63 14
I Break-in communication .............................................................. 65
15
I Emergency communication .......................................................... 66
I Digital code/Call sign squelch operation ...................................... 67
16
I Slow data communication ............................................................ 68
I Other setting items ....................................................................... 69
17
I GPS operation ............................................................................. 72
13 OTHER FUNCTIONS ................................................................ 74–87
I Set mode ...................................................................................... 74
I Initial set mode ............................................................................. 79
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8. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
I Installation
D Location D Using the mounting bracket
➀ Drill 4 holes where the mounting bracket is to be installed.
Select a location which can support the weight of the trans-
• Approx. 5.5–6 mm (1⁄4″) when using nuts; approx. 2–3 mm (1⁄8″)
ceiver and does not interfere with driving in any way. We rec-
when using self-tapping screws.
ommend the locations shown in the diagram below.
➁ Insert the supplied screws, nuts and washers through the
NEVER place the transceiver where normal operation of the mounting bracket and tighten.
➂ Adjust the angle for the clearest view of the function dis-
vehicle may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury.
play.
NEVER place the transceiver where air bag deployment may
be obstructed.
Nut
Spring washer
DO NOT place the transceiver where hot or cold air blows di-
rectly onto it. Flat washer
Mounting
bracket
AVOID placing the transceiver in direct sunlight.
When using
self-tapping
screws
Mounting
nut
Spring
washer
IMPORTANT!
Detailed installation notes for Icom mobile transceivers to
be fitted into vehicles are available. Contact your Icom
dealer or distributor.
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9. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
D Battery connection D DC power supply connection

10. NEVER connect the transceiver directly to a 24 V battery. Use a 13.8 V DC power supply with at least 15 A capacity.

11. DO NOT use the cigarette lighter socket for power con-
Make sure the ground terminal of the DC power supply is
nections. (See p. 5 for details)
grounded.
Attach a rubber grommet when passing the DC power cable
through a metal plate to prevent short circuiting.
• CONNECTING TO A DC POWER SUPPLY
• See p. 90 for fuse replacement.
• CONNECTING TO A DC POWER SOURCE
• See p. 90 for fuse replacement.
Grommet
IC-2200H
IC-2200H
DC power
− black
⊕ red
+ red supply 13.8 V
_ black
Fuses
20 A to an
−
AC ⊕
outlet
12 V
battery
Fuses
12 V Supplied
− black 20 A
DC power cable
⊕ red
Crimp Solder
NOTE:
Use terminals for the
cable connections.
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12. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
D Antenna installation • Antenna connector
The antenna uses a PL-259 connector.
• Antenna location
To obtain maximum performance from the transceiver, select • PL-259 CONNECTOR
a high-quality antenna and mount it in a good location. A non- q Slide the coupling ring
30 mm
radial antenna should be used when using a magnetic mount. down. Strip the cable
jacket and soft solder.
Trunk-mount
Roof-mount antenna Coupling ring 10 mm (soft solder)
antenna
w Strip the cable as shown
(Drill a hole or use a magnetic mount.) 10 mm Soft
solder at left. Soft solder the cen-
Gutter-mount antenna ter conductor.
1–2 mm
e Slide the connector body
solder solder
on and solder it.
r Screw the coupling ring
onto the connector body.
(10 mm ≈ 3⁄8 in)
NOTE: There are many publications covering proper an-
tennas and their installation. Check with your local dealer
for more information and recommendations.
D Connecting a microphone
Connect a microphone to the eight-pin modular socket on the
front panel of the transceiver.
*HM-133V; A different microphone may be
supplied with some versions of the IC-2200H.
to antenna
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13. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
I Your first contact 2. Tune the desired frequency
[DIAL] will allow you to dial in the frequency you want to op-
Now that you have your IC-2200H installed in your car or erate. Pages 9 and 11 will instruct you on how to set the tun-
shack, you are probably excited to get on the air. We would ing speed.
like to take you through a few basic operation steps to make
your first “On The Air” an enjoyable experience.
1. Turning ON the transceiver
Before powering up your IC-2200H, you may want to make [DIAL]
sure the audio volume and squelch level controls are set in
Using the HM-133V
9–10 o’clock positions.
You can directly enter the frequency with the HM-133V keypad.
[VOL] [EXAMPLE]: Setting frequency to 145.3625 MHz.
[SQL] DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY
MUTE
NAR
Push MID
Set both [VOL] and [SQL] controls to LOW
LOCK PRIO
ANM T-SCAN SCAN
DUP
9–10 o’clock positions. SET TONE M/CALL V/ MHz
MONI LOW
DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY
MUTE
Although you have purchased a brand new transceiver, some NAR
Push MID
LOW
settings may be changed from the factory defaults because LOCK ANM T-SCAN PRIO SCAN
DUP
SET TONE M/CALL V/ MHz
MONI LOW
of the QC process. Resetting the CPU is necessary to start
Push DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY
from factory default. MUTE
NAR
MID
LOW
LOCK T-SCAN PRIO
ANM SCAN
DUP
SET TONE M/CALL V/ MHz
MONI LOW
DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY
MUTE
Push NAR
MID
LOW
[PWR] [SET LOCK] [S.MW MW] LOCK T-SCAN PRIO
ANM SCAN
DUP
SET TONE M/CALL V/ MHz
MONI LOW
➥ While pushing [SET LOCK ] and [S.MW MW ], push
We hope these pointers have been helpful. Now you
[PWR] for 1 sec. to reset the CPU.
are ready to call CQ. IV

14. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
I Repeater operation
1. Setting duplex Using the HM-133V
Plus or minus duplex selection and the repeater tone setting
Push [LOW DUP ] for 1 sec. once or twice to select minus
can be made easily via HM-133V.
duplex or plus duplex.
S
Push [DUP– 7(TONE)] for minus duplex; [DUP+ 8(TSQLS)]
• The USA version has an auto repeater function, therefore, setting
for plus duplex selection, push [FUNC] then [DUP– 7(TONE)]
duplex is not required.
to turn the repeater tone ON.
DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY
MUTE
DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY
NAR
MUTE
MID
NAR
Push
LOW
MID
LOCK T-SCAN PRIO
ANM SCAN
DUP
LOW
SET TONE M/CALL V/ MHz
MONI LOW
LOCK T-SCAN PRIO
ANM SCAN
DUP
SET TONE M/CALL V/ MHz
MONI LOW
DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY
MUTE
NAR
Push MID
2. Repeater tone LOW
LOCK T-SCAN PRIO
ANM SCAN
DUP
SET TONE M/CALL V/ MHz
MONI LOW
Push [TONE T-SCAN ] several times until “ ” appears, if the
repeater requires a subaudible to be accessed. DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY
MUTE
NAR
Push , then MID
LOW
LOCK T-SCAN PRIO
ANM SCAN
DUP
DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY
SET TONE M/CALL V/ MHz
MONI LOW
MUTE
NAR
MID
LOW
LOCK T-SCAN PRIO
ANM SCAN
DUP
SET TONE M/CALL V/ MHz
MONI LOW
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15. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
I Programming memory channels
The IC-2200H has a total of 207 memory channels (including Using the HM-133V
6 scan edges and 1 call channel) for storing often used oper- q In VFO mode, set the desired operating frequency, includ-
ating frequency, repeater settings, etc. ing offset direction, tone settings, etc.
w Push [FUNC] then [CLR A(MW)].
1. Setting a frequency
• “M” indicator and memory channel number blink.
In VFO mode, set the desired operating frequency with re-
peater, tone and tuning steps, etc.
DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY
Push , MUTE
2. Selecting a memory channel NAR
MID
LOW
then
Momentarily push [S.MW MW ], then rotate [DIAL] to select LOCK PRIO
ANM T-SCAN SCAN
DUP
SET TONE M/CALL V/ MHz
MONI LOW
the desired memory channel.
• “M” indicator and memory channel number blink.
e Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired memory channel.
YZ
r Push [FUNC] then push [CLR A(MW)] for 1 sec. to pro-
DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY
MUTE
NAR
gram.
MID
LOW
• 3 beeps sound
LOCK ANM T-SCAN PRIO SCAN
DUP
SET TONE M/CALL V/ MHz
MONI LOW
• Memory channel number automatically increases when continu-
[S.MW MW] [DIAL]
ing to push [CLR A(MW)] after programming.
3. Writing a memory channel
Push and hold [S.MW MW ] for 1 sec. to program.
• 3 beeps sound
• Memory channel number automatically increases when continuing
to push [S.MW MW ] after programming.
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16. 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION
I Front panel
!3
Function display (p. 3)
q PWR
S.MW MW
w
e
BANK OPT
r t y u i o !0 !1 !2
q POWER KEY [PWR] e MICROPHONE CONNECTOR
Turns power ON and OFF when pushed for 1 sec. Connects the supplied microphone.
w MEMORY WRITE KEY [S.MW MW ] (p. 25) r VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] (p. 13)
➥ Selects a memory channel for programming. Adjusts the audio level.
➥ Programs the selected memory channel when pushed
t SQUELCH CONTROL [SQL] (p. 13)
for 1 sec.
Varies the squelch level.
• Continue to hold the key to increment the memory channel
• The RF attenuator activates and increases the attenuation when
automatically.
rotated clockwise to the center position and further.
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17. 1
PANEL DESCRIPTION
y SET•LOCK KEY [SET LOCK ] !1 VFO/MHz TUNING•SCAN KEY [V/MHz SCAN ] 1
➥ Enters set mode when pushed. (p. 74) ➥ Selects and toggles VFO mode and 1 MHz (or 10 MHz
➥ Keys the lock function ON and OFF when pushed for for some versions) tuning when pushed. (p. 9)
➥ Starts scan when pushed for 1 sec. (p. 38)
1 sec. (p. 12)
• Cancels a scan when pushed during a scan.
u MONITOR•CHANNEL NAME KEY [MONI ANM ]
!2 BANK•OPTION KEY [BANK OPT ]
➥ Push to switch the monitor function ON and OFF. (p. 13)
➥ Push to select memory bank condition during memory
➥ In memory and call channel mode, switches the channel
mode. (p. 32)
names or number ON and OFF. (p. 29)
➥ Push for 1 sec. to enter the DTMF or option set mode.
i OUTPUT POWER•DUPLEX KEY [LOW DUP ]
!3 TUNING DIAL [DIAL]
➥ Each push changes the output power selection. (p. 16)
➥ Select DUP–, DUP+ and simplex operation when Selects the operating frequency (p. 9), memory channel
(p. 24), the setting of the set mode item and the scanning
pushed for 1 sec. (p. 17)
direction (p. 38).
o TONE•TONE SCAN KEY [TONE T-SCAN ]
➥ Each push selects a tone function. (pgs. 17, 48)
D Microphone connector (front panel view)
• Tone encoder, pocket beep, tone squelch or tone function
q +8 V DC output (Max. 10 mA)
OFF can be selected.
w Channel up/down
➥ Push for 1 sec. to start/stop the tone scan function.
e 8 V control IN
(p. 51)
r PTT
❍ While in the digital mode operation with the installing an q i
t GND (microphone ground)
optional Digital unit UT-115.
y MIC (microphone input)
➥ Each push select the digital code (CSQL) squelch func-
u GND
tion, call sign (DSQL) squelch, pocket beep function
i Data IN
(CSQL or DSQL). (p. 67)
!0 MEMORY/CALL•PRIORITY KEY [M/CALL PRIO ]
➥ Push to select and toggle memory, call and weather
channel* modes. (pgs. 24, 35, 83)
*Weather channels available for USA versions only.
➥ Starts priority watch when pushed for 1 sec. (p. 44)
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18. 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION
I Function display
!7 !6 !5 !4 !3 !2 !1
q
DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY
w
!0
e MUTE
NAR
r o
MID i
t
LOW u
T- SCAN PRIO
LOCK SCAN
ANM DUP
y
SET M/CALL
TONE V/MHz
LOW
MONI
q FREQUENCY READOUT e AUDIO MUTE INDICATOR (p. 14)
Shows the operating frequency, channel names, set mode Appears when the audio mute function is activated via mi-
contents, etc. crophone control.
• Frequency decimal point flashes while scanning. (p. 38)
r NARROW MODE INDICATOR (p. 78)
• “d” appears in place of the 1st digit while the DTMF memory
Appears when the narrow mode is selected.
function is in use. (p. 45)
Narrow mode is not available with some versions.
w TRANSMIT INDICATOR
t OUTPUT POWER INDICATORS (p. 16)
➥ Appears while transmitting. (p. 15)
“LOW” appears when low output power; “MID” and “LOW”
➥ Flashes while transmitting with the one-touch PTT func-
appear when mid low output power; “MID” appears when
tion. (p. 16)
middle output power is selected.
• Mid. low power is not available with some versions.
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19. 1
PANEL DESCRIPTION
y KEY INDICATORS !4 DIGITAL INDICATOR (p. 61) 1
Indicate the function(s) of the front panel keys directly Appears when digital mode is selected.
below the function display.
!5 LOCK INDICATOR (p. 12)
u SKIP INDICATOR (p. 41) Appears when the lock function is activated.
Appears when the selected memory channel is specified
!6 TONE INDICATORS
as a skip channel.
➥ “ ” appears while the subaudible tone encoder is in
i MEMORY CHANNEL NUMBER INDICATORS use. (p. 17)
➥ Shows the selected memory channel number. (p. 24) ➥ “ ” appears while the tone (CTCSS) squelch function is
➥ “C” appears when the call channel is selected. (p. 35) in use. (p. 48)
➥ “ ” appears while the tone (DTCS) squelch function is
o MEMORY INDICATOR (p. 24)
in use. (p. 48)
Appears when memory mode is selected.
➥ “ ” appears with the “ ” or “ ” indicator while the
!0 S/RF INDICATORS pocket beep function (CTCSS or DTCS) is in use. (p. 48)
➥ Shows the relative signal strength while receiving sig- ❍ While in the digital mode operation with the installing an
nals. (p. 13) optional Digital unit UT-115.
➥ Shows the output power level while transmitting. (p. 16) ➥ “ ” appears while the digital code (CSQL) squelch func-
tion is in use. (p. 67)
!1 BUSY INDICATOR (p. 13)
➥ “ ” appears while the call sign (DSQL) squelch function
➥ Appears when a signal is being received or the squelch
is in use. (p. 67)
is open.
➥ “ ” appears with the “ ” or “ ” indicator while the
➥ Flashes while the monitor function is activated.
pocket beep function (CSQL or DSQL) is in use. (p. 67)
!2 AUTO POWER-OFF INDICATOR (p. 81)
!7 DUPLEX INDICATORS (p. 17)
Appears while the auto power-off function is in use.
“+” appears when plus duplex, “–” appears when minus
!3 PRIORITY WATCH INDICATOR (p. 44) duplex operation is selected.
Appears while the priority watch is activated; blinks while
the watch is paused.
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20. 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION
I Rear panel
q
w
r
e
q SPEAKER JACK [SP] e POWER RECEPTACLE [DC13.8V]
Accepts an 8 Ω speaker. Accepts 13.8 V DC ±15% with the supplied DC power
• Audio output power is more than 2.4 W. cable.51
w DATA JACK [DATA]
NOTE: DO NOT use a cigarette lighter socket as a
Connects to a PC or GPS receiver via an RS-232C cable
power source when operating in a vehicle. The plug
(D-sub 9-pin) for data communication in the RS-232C for-
may cause voltage drops and ignition noise may be su-
mat.
perimposed onto transmit or receive audio.
RS-232C (DB-9 female)
r ANTENNA CONNECTOR [ANT]
to [DATA] jack
5 Connects a 50 Ω antenna with a PL-259 connector and a
1
TxD GND
50 Ω coaxial cable.
RxD
9 6
2.5(d) mm
Pin 2 (RxD), Pin 3 (TxD), Pin 5 (GND) Make sure the connection between transceiver and PC, oth-
erwise misreading may occur for data communication.
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21. 1
PANEL DESCRIPTION
I Microphone (HM-133V*) e UP/DOWN KEYS [Y]/[Z] 1
➥ Push either key to change operating frequency, mem-
ory channel, set mode setting, etc. (pgs. 10, 24)
!1 ➥ Push either key for 1 sec. to start scanning. (p. 38)
!0
q r ACTIVITY INDICATOR
o
w ➥ Lights red while any key, except [FUNC] and [DTMF-S],
i
e is pushed, or while transmitting.
u
➥ Lights orange while the microphone keypad lock func-
r y
tion is activated.
Mic element ➥ Lights green while the one-touch PTT function is in use.
t t KEYPAD (pgs. 7, 8)
y FUNCTION INDICATOR
➥ Lights orange while [FUNC] is activated—indicates the
secondary function of keys can be accessed.
➥ Lights green when [DTMF-S] is activated—DTMF sig-
nals can be transmitted with the keypad.
*A different microphone
u FUNCTION KEY [FUNC] (pgs. 7, 8)
may be supplied de-
pending on version. i DTMF MEMORY SELECT KEY [DTMF-S] (p. 46)
o FUNCTION KEYS [F-1]/[F-2] (p. 84)
Program and re-call your desired transceiver conditions.
q VFO/LOCK KEY [VFO/LOCK]
➥ Push to select VFO mode. (p. 9) !0 BANK/OPTION KEY [BANK/OPTION]
➥ Push for 1 sec. to switch the lock function ON and OFF. ➥ Push to selects memory bank condition during memory
(p. 12) mode. (p. 32)
➥ Push for 1 sec. to enter the DTMF or option set mode.
w PTT SWITCH
➥ Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. !1 MEMORY/CALL KEY [MR/CALL]
➥ Switches between transmitting and receiving while the ➥ Push to select memory mode. (p. 24)
➥ Push for 1 sec. to select call channel. (p. 35)
one-touch PTT function is in use. (p. 16)
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22. 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION
I Microphone keypad
KEY FUNCTION SECONDARY FUNCTION ( +key) OTHER FUNCTIONS
Switches between opening and closing the In memory mode switches the channel names
squelch. (p. 13) or number indication ON and OFF. (p. 30)
Starts and stops scanning. (p. 38) Starts and stops tone scanning. (p. 51)
Starts and stops priority watch. (p. 44) Turns the one-touch PTT function ON and
OFF. (p. 16)
Selects high output power. (p. 16) Turns the DTCS squelch ON. (p. 50)
After pushing :
*Turns the DSQL function. (p. 67)
Transmits the appropriate
Selects mid. output power. (p. 16) Turns the DTCS pocket beep function ON. (p. 49) DTMF code. (pgs. 20, 46)
*Turns the DSQL pocket beep function. When the DTMF memory en-
(p. 16) Turns the DTMF memory encoder function coder is activated, push [0] to
Selects low output power
(p. 45) [9] to transmit the appropriate
ON.
DTMF memory contents.
Selects minus duplex operation. (p. 18) Turns the subaudible tone encoder ON.
(p. 46)
(p. 18)
Selects plus duplex operation. (p. 18) Turns the CTCSS pocket beep function ON.(p. 49)
*Turns the CSQL pocket beep function.
Selects simplex operation. (p. 18) Turns the tone squelch function ON. (p. 50)
*Turns the CSQL function. (p. 67)
No primary function. Sends a 1750 Hz tone signal while pushing
and holding. (p. 20)
*While in the digital mode operation with the installing an optional Digital unit UT-115.
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23. 1
PANEL DESCRIPTION
1
KEY FUNCTION SECONDARY FUNCTION ( +key) OTHER FUNCTIONS
➥ Cancels frequency entry. (p. 10) ➥ Selects a memory channel for program-
➥ Cancels the scan or priority watch. ming. (p. 26)
(pgs. 38, 44) ➥ Advances the memory channel number
➥ Exit set mode. (p. 74) when continuously pushed after pro-
gramming is completed. (p. 26)
➥ Enters set mode (p. 74) DTMF memory OFF. (p. 46)
➥ Advances the set mode selection order
after entering set mode. (p. 74)
➥ Sets the keypad for numeral input. Turns the subaudible tone encoder, pocket
(p. 10) beep or CTCSS/DTCS tone squelch OFF. After pushing :
➥ Reverses the set mode selection order (pgs. 18, 49, 50) Transmits the appropriate
after entering set mode. (p. 74) *Turns the pocket beep or CSQL/DSQL OFF. (p.63) DTMF code. (pgs. 20, 46)
Adjusts the squelch level increments. Mutes the audio. (p. 14)
(p. 13) • Mute function is released when any operation
is performed.
Sends a 1750 Hz tone signal for 0.5 sec.
No primary function.
(p. 20)
Locks the digit keys on the keypad (includ-
Adjusts the squelch level decrement.
(p. 13) ing the A to D, # and M keys. (p. 12)
• Lights orange while the microphone keypad
lock function is activated.
*While in the digital mode operation with the installing an optional Digital unit UT-115.
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24. 2 SETTING A FREQUENCY
I Preparation I Using the tuning dial
D Turning power ON/OFF qRotate [DIAL] to set the frequency.
➥ Push [PWR] for 1 sec. to DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY
MUTE
turn power ON and OFF. NAR
MID
LOW
LOCK T-SCAN PRIO
ANM SCAN
DUP
SET TONE M/CALL V/ MHz
MONI LOW
[DIAL]
Push [PWR] for 1 sec.
• If VFO mode is not selected, push [V/MHz SCAN ] to select VFO
D VFO mode selection mode.
• The frequency changes according to the selected tuning steps.
The transceiver has 2 basic operating modes: VFO mode and
(p. 11)
memory mode.
wTo change the frequency in 1 MHz (10 MHz for some ver-
➥ Push [V/MHz SCAN ] to
sions) steps, push [V/MHz SCAN ], then rotate [DIAL].
select VFO mode.
• Pushing [V/MHz SCAN ] for
DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY
1 sec. starts scan function.
MUTE
NAR
MID
If scan starts, push [V/MHz
LOW
LOCK T-SCAN PRIO
ANM SCAN
DUP
DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY
SCAN ] again to cancel it.
SET TONE M/CALL V/ MHz
MONI LOW
MUTE
NAR
MID
The display shows that the
LOW
LOCK T-SCAN PRIO
ANM SCAN
DUP
SET TONE M/CALL V/ MHz
MONI LOW
1 MHz tuning step is selected.
➥ Push [VFO/LOCK] to select VFO mode.
VFO/LOCK
Note that in this manual, sections beginning with a micro-
phone icon (as above), designate operation via the HM-
133V microphone.
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25. 2
SETTING A FREQUENCY
I Using the keypad I Using the [Y]/[Z] keys
2
➥ Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired frequency.
The frequency can be directly set via numeral keys on the mi- Y Z
crophone. YZ
YZ • Pushing [Y]/[Z] for 1 sec. activates a scan. If scan
YZ
starts, push [Y]/[Z] again or push [CLR A(MW)] to
z Push [VFO/LOCK] to VFO mode, if necessary.
cancel it.
ENT x Push [ENT C(T-OFF)] to activate the keypad for
C digit input.
c Push 6 keys to input a frequency.
• When a digit is mistakenly input, push [ENT C(T-OFF)]
to clear the input, then repeat input from the 1st digit.
• Pushing [CLR A(MW)] clears input digits and retrieves
the frequency.
[EXAMPLE]: Setting frequency to 145.3625 MHz.
DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY
MUTE
NAR
Push MID
LOW
LOCK T-SCAN PRIO
ANM SCAN
DUP
SET TONE M/CALL V/ MHz
MONI LOW
DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY
MUTE
NAR
Push MID
LOW
LOCK T-SCAN PRIO
ANM SCAN
DUP
SET TONE M/CALL V/ MHz
MONI LOW
Push DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY
MUTE
NAR
MID
LOW
LOCK T-SCAN PRIO
ANM SCAN
DUP
SET TONE M/CALL V/ MHz
MONI LOW
DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY
MUTE
Push NAR
MID
LOW
LOCK T-SCAN PRIO
ANM SCAN
DUP
SET TONE M/CALL V/ MHz
MONI LOW
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26. 2 SETTING A FREQUENCY
I Tuning step selection SET MODE
USING
Tuning steps are the minimum frequency change increments z Push [VFO/LOCK] to select VFO mode, if
YZ
when you rotate [DIAL] or push [Y]/[Z] on the microphone. VFO/LOCK necessary.
The following tuning steps are available. x Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to enter set mode.
c Push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C(T-OFF)]
• 5 kHz • 10 kHz • 12.5 kHz • 15 kHz
several times until “TS” appears.
• 20 kHz • 25 kHz • 30 kHz • 50 kHz
v Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired tun-
Y Z
NOTE: For convenience, select a tuning step that matches
ing step.
the frequency intervals of repeaters in your area.
b Push [CLR A(MW)] to exit set mode.
q Push [V/MHz SCAN ] to se-
lect VFO mode, if neces-
sary.
w Push [SET LOCK ] to enter
[DIAL]
set mode.
e Push [SET] or [MONI] sev-
15 kHz tuning step
eral times until “TS” appears
DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY
MUTE
as shown at left.
NAR
MID
LOW
r Rotate [DIAL] to select the
LOCK T-SCAN PRIO
ANM SCAN
DUP
SET TONE M/CALL V/ MHz
MONI LOW
desired tuning step.
t Push any key other than in-
dicated function keys to exit
set mode.
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27. 2
SETTING A FREQUENCY
I Lock functions
2
D Microphone keypad lock
To prevent accidental channel changes and unnecessary
function access, use the lock function. The transceiver has 2 This function locks the microphone keypad.
different lock functions.
➥ Push [FUNC] then [SQLZ #(16KEY-L)] to
Z
D Frequency lock 16KEY-L switch the microphone keypad lock function
This function locks [DIAL] and keys electronically and can be ON and OFF.
• Lights orange while the microphone keypad lock
used together with the microphone lock function.
function is activated.
➥ Push [SET LOCK ] for
• [PTT], [VFO/LOCK], [MR/CALL], [BANK/OP-
1 sec. to turn the lock func- Y Z
TION], [Y], [Z], [F-1], [F-2], [DTMF-S] and
tion ON and OFF. [FUNC] on the microphone can be used.
• [PTT], [MONI ANM ], [VOL] • All keys on the transceiver can be used.
Appears and [SQL] can be used while • The keypad lock function is released when the
the channel lock function is in power is turned OFF then ON again.
DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY
use. Also, TONE-1, TONE-2,
MUTE
NAR
DTMF tones or DTMF mem-
MID
LOW
LOCK T-SCAN PRIO
ANM SCAN
DUP
ory contents can be transmit-
SET TONE M/CALL V/ MHz
MONI LOW
ted from the microphone.
➥ Push [VFO/LOCK] for 1 sec. to switch the
VFO/LOCK lock function ON and OFF.
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28. 3 BASIC OPERATION
I Receiving I Monitor function
q Push [PWR] for 1 sec. to turn power ON. This function is used to listen to weak signals without disturb-
w Set the audio level. ing the squelch setting or to open the squelch manually even
➥ Push [MONI ANM ] to open the squelch. when mute functions such as the tone squelch are in use.
➥ Rotate the [VOL] control to adjust the audio output
➥ Push [MONI ANM ] to open
level.
the squelch.
➥ Push [MONI ANM ] again to close the squelch.
• “BUSY” blinks.
e Set the squelch level.
• Push [MONI ANM ] again to
➥ Rotate [SQL] fully counterclockwise in advance.
cancel the function.
➥ Rotate [SQL] clockwise until the noise just disappears.
➥ When interference is received, rotate [SQL] clockwise DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY
MUTE
again for attenuator operation. (p. 14) NAR
MID
LOW
r Set the operating frequency. (pgs. 9, 10) LOCK T-SCAN PRIO
ANM SCAN
DUP
SET TONE M/CALL V/ MHz
MONI LOW
t When receiving a signal on the set frequency, squelch
opens and the transceiver emits audio.
• “BUSY” appears and the S/RF
Appears when receiving a signal.
indicator shows the relative
➥ Push [MONI 1(ANM)] to open the squelch.
signal strength for the re-
DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY
MONI • Push [MONI 1(ANM)] again to cancel the function.
MUTE
ceived signal.
NAR
1
MID
LOW
LOCK PRIO
ANM T-SCAN SCAN
DUP
SET TONE M/CALL V/ MHz
MONI LOW
NOTE: When [SQL] adjustment is set too far clockwise,
✔CONVENIENT!
(12–17 o’clock position) the squelch attenuator is acti-
The squelch level can also be adjusted with
vated. To monitor weak signals on the operating frequency,
SQLY [SQLY D(MUTE)] and [SQLZ #(16KEY-L)].
Y Z
deactivate the squelch attenuator function. See p. 82 for
D
details.
DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY
MUTE
NAR
SQLZ MID
LOW
# LOCK T-SCAN PRIO
ANM SCAN
DUP
SET TONE M/CALL V/ MHz
MONI LOW
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29. 3
BASIC OPERATION
I Audio mute function I Squelch attenuator
This function temporarily mutes the audio without disturbing The transceiver has an RF attenuator related to the squelch
the volume setting. level setting. Approx. 10 dB attenuation is obtained at maxi-
3
mum setting.
➥ Push [FUNC] then [SQLY D(MUTE)] to mute
Y
➥ Rotate [SQL] clockwise past the 12 o’clock position to ac-
MUTE audio signals.
tivate the squelch attenuator.
• “MUTE” appears.
• Attenuation level can be adjusted up to 10 dB (approx.) between
• Push [CLR A(MW)] (or any other key) to cancel the
12 o’clock and fully clockwise position.
function.
• When setting the squelch from the microphone, a level greater
Appears than ‘19’ activates the squelch attenuator.
DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY
Noise squelch
MUTE
NAR
Squelch
MID
LOW
LOCK ANM T-SCAN PRIO SCAN
DUP
threshold
SET TONE M/CALL V/ MHz
MONI LOW
Squelch
Squelch is
attenuator
open.
Shallow Deep
NOTE: The squelch attenuator functions even when the
monitor function is in use. Thus set the [SQL] within 10 to
12 o’clock position (12 to 19 level when setting with the
HM-133V) is recommended when using the monitor func-
tion.
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