INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF TRANSCEIVER iV82 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FOREWORD IMPORTANT Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-V82 VHF is designed and built with Icom’s superior technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely TRANSCEIVER We want to take a couple of moments of your time to thank you for making your IC-V82 your radio of choice, and hope you agree with Icom’s philosophy of “technology first.
PRECAUTION RWARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the antenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical. Place the unit in a secure place to avoid inadvertent use by children. DO NOT operate the transceiver near unshielded electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ■ Supplied Accessories q Antenna* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 w Belt clip (with screws) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 e AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 r Battery pack*/Battery case* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 t Battery charger*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 set q w *Not supplied with some versions.
SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION CAUTION To ensure that your exposure to RF electromagnetic energy is within the FCC allowable limits, always adhere to the following guidelines: • DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as this may damage the radio and may also cause you to exceed FCC RF exposure limits. A proper antenna is the antenna supplied with this radio by the manufacturer or an antenna specifically authorized by the manufacturer for use with this radio.
TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD .................................................................................... i IMPORTANT..................................................................................... i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS.................................................................. i PRECAUTION ................................................................................. ii SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ........................................................... iii SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION....
8 SCAN OPERATION............................................................ 28–31 ■ Scan types ............................................................................ 28 ■ Programmed scan................................................................. 28 ■ Memory scan..........................................................................29 ■ Skip channels........................................................................ 30 ■ Priority watch.....................................................
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ■ Preparation D Battery pack replacement Before replacing the battery pack, push [PWR] for 1 sec. to turn the power OFF. • Slide the battery release forward, then pull the battery pack upward with the transceiver facing away from you. D Charging with the BC-144N/146 The optional BC-144N provides rapid charging, and the BC146 provides regular charging of an optional battery pack with/without transceiver. The following is additionally required: • An optional AC adapter.
D About AD-99N D Antenna Attach the spacer (Spacer B/C) to the adapter (Spacer A) with orientation as illustrated in the diagram below. Attach the antenna to the transceiver as illustrated at right. Quick reference guide QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE • Attach the spacer (Spacer B/C) to the adapter with the orientation of the stamp “ ” pointing up. When removing the spacer (Spacer B/C), push the notch carefully with your finger to remove the spacer (Spacer B/C) from the adapter (Spacer A).
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ■ Your first contact Now that you have your IC-V82 ready, you are exited to get on the air. We would like to walk you through a few basic operational steps to make your first “On The Air” use an enjoyable experience. 2. Adjusting sudio output level ➥ Rotate [VOL] to set the desired audio level. [VOL] 3. Adjusting the squelch level D About default setting Y]/[Z Z] keys funcThe [VOL] control function can be traded with [Y tion in INITIAL SET MODE.
■ Repeater operation Direct frequency input from the keypad is also available. 1. Setting duplex ➥ To enter the desired frequency, enter 6-digits starting from the 100 MHz digit. ➥ Push [A•FUNC], then [4•DUP] several times to select minus duplex or plus duplex. • Enter three* to five digits then push] is also set the freing [✱•ENT quency. (*Some versions are available from two digits.) • When a digit is mistakenly input, push [D.CLR] to abort to input.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ■ Programming memory channels The IC-V82 has a total of 207 memory channels (including 6 scan edges and 1 call channel) for storing often used operating frequency, repeater settings, etc. ➥ Push [A•FUNC], then push [C•MR] for 1 sec. to program. • 3 beeps sound 1. Setting frequency In VFO mode, set the desired operating frequency with other desired settings, such as repeater and subaudible tone. 2.
ACCESSORIES 1 ■ Accessory attachment 1 D Antenna Attach the antenna to the transceiver as illustrated below. Keep the [SP/MIC] cap (SP/MIC jack cover) attached when jacks are not in use to avoid bad contacts. Attach the [SP/MIC] cap.
1 ACCESSORIES D Belt clip D Handstrap (Not supplied) Attach the belt clip to the transceiver as illustrated below. To attach the belt clip 2 Slide the hand strap through the loop on the top of the rear panel as illustrated below. Facilitates carrying.
PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 ■ Switches, controls, keys and connectors q CONTROL DIAL [VOL] *Rotate to adjust the volume level. t q 1 2 w PTT SWITCH [PTT] Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. Y]/[Z Z] e UP/DOWN KEYS [Y *Selects the operating frequency. Speaker y w i o u FUNCTION DISPLAY (pgs 6, 7) u MONI r A FUNC B CALL C MR 1 2 3 TONE 4 DUP 7 PRIO P.BEEP 5 SCAN 8 SET T.SCAN 6 SKIP 9 H/M/L PWR t ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects the supplied antenna.
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION !0 [DATA] JACK Connect to a PC or GPS receiver via the RS232C cable (Dsub 9 pin) for data communication in the RS-232C format. Pin 2 (RxD), Pin 3 (TxD), Pin 5 (GND) to [DATA] jack 5 TxD GND RxD 2.5(d) mm Less than 10(d) mm 1 9 D Key pad A FUNC [A•FUNC] Access to secondary function. B CALL [B•CALL] Select the call channel. (p. 20) C MR 6 RS-232C (DB-9 female) Make sure the connection between transceiver and PC, otherwise misreading may occur for data communication.
PANEL DESCRIPTION 3 T.SCAN 4 DUP 5 SCAN 6 SKIP 7 PRIO [3•T.SCAN] ➥ Input digit “3” during frequency input, memory channel selection, etc. (pgs. 13, 20) ➥ After pushing [A•FUNC], starts the tone scanning. (pgs. 18, 35) [4•DUP] ➥ Input digit “4” during frequency input, memory channel selection, etc. (pgs. 13, 20) ➥ After pushing [A•FUNC], selects a duplex function (–duplex, +duplex, simplex). (p. 17) [5•SCAN] ➥ Input digit “5” during frequency input, memory channel selection, etc. (pgs.
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Function display q q w q e r q t q y !5 u !4 !3 !2 !1 q FUNCTION INDICATOR Appears while a secondary function is being accessed. w KEY LOCK INDICATOR (p. 16) Appears when the key lock function is ON. e AUTO POWER OFF INDICATOR (p. 62) Appears while the auto power OFF function is activated. r DUPLEX INDICATOR (p. 17) Either “–” or “+” appears during repeater operation.
PANEL DESCRIPTION ❍ While in the digital (DV) mode operation with the installing an optional Digital unit UT-118. ➥ “ ” appears while the digital code (CSQL) squelch function is in use. (p. 47) ➥ “ ” appears while the call sign (DSQL) squelch function is in use. (p. 47) ➥ “ ” appears with the “ ” or “ ” indicator while the pocket beep function (CSQL or DSQL) is in use. (p. 46) u FREQUENCY READOUT Shows operating frequency, channel number or channel names, depending on display type (p. 16).
3 BATTERY PACKS ■ Battery pack replacement D BATTERY PACKS Battery pack ➥ Before replacing the battery pack, push [PWR] for 1 sec. to turn the power OFF. BP-208N Capacity Battery case for AA (LR6)×6 alkaline Battery life*1 —*2 BP-209N 7.2 V 1100 mAh 3 hrs. 20 min. BP-210N 7.2 V 1650 mAh 6 hrs. PWR BP-211N 7.4 V 1800 mAh 6 hrs. 10 min. Push for 1 sec. BP-222N 7.2 V 600 mAh 2 hrs. 15 min.
BATTERY PACKS 3 ■ Battery caution ■ Charging NOTE RDANGER! Use/Charge the specified Icom batteries only. Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. Only tested and approved for use with genuine Icom batteries. Fire and/or explosion may occur when a third party battery pack or counterfeit product is used/charged. • CAUTION! NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack (or charging terminals of the transceiver).
3 BATTERY PACKS ■ Battery charging D About AD-99N D Regular charging with the BC-146 Attach the spacer (Spacer B/C) to the adapter (Spacer A) with orientation as illustrated in the diagram below. The optional BC-146 provides regular charging of an optional NI-Cd battery pack with/without transceiver. The following is additionally required: • An optional AC adapter. (An AD-99N is supplied with BC-146.) Turn power OFF. Check orientation for correct charging. (Insert together with AD-99N.
BATTERY PACKS 3 D Rapid charging with the BC-144N D Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-101 The optional BC-144N provides rapid charging of optional battery packs. The following are additionally required: The optional BC-119N provides rapid chaging of battery packs. The following items are additionally required. • An AC adapter (may be supplied with the BC-144N depending on version). • AD-101.
3 BATTERY PACKS D Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-101 The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged simultaneously. The following items are additionally required. • Six AD-101. • An AC adapter (BC-124; may be supplied with the BC-121N depending on version) or the DC power cable (OPC-656). ■ Battery case (optional for some versions) When using a BP-208N BATTERY CASE attached to the transceiver, install 6 AA (LR6) size alkaline batteries as illustrated below. Turn power OFF.
4 BASIC OPERATION ■ Power ON ■ Setting a frequency ➥ Push [PWR] for 1 sec. to turn power ON. D Via the keypad q Push [D•CLR] to select VFO mode, if necessary. w To enter the desired frequency, enter 6-digits starting from the 100 MHz digit. PWR Push for 1 sec. ■ VFO mode selection 3 4 • Enter three* to five digits then pushing [✱•ENT ] is also set the frequency. (*Some versions are available from two digits.) • When a digit is mistakenly input, push [D.CLR] to abort to input.
4 BASIC OPERATION D By other methods D Tuning step selection Y]/[Z Z] keys Via the [Y The IC-V82 has 8 tuning steps— 5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 50 kHz. The tuning step is selectable in SET MODE. Y] or [Z Z] several times to set the desired frequency. ➥ Push [Y • Each push increases/decreases the frequency by the selected tuning step. See right content for tuning step details.
BASIC OPERATION 4 ■ Setting audio/squelch level ■ Receive and transmit D To set the audio level q Push [PWR] for 1 sec. to turn the power ON. w Adjust audio volume to the desired level. e Set a frequency. When a signal is received: • Squelch opens and audio is emitted from the speaker. • Signal indicator shows the relative signal strength level. rPush [A•FUNC], then [9•H/M/L] to select output power between high, middle and low. • “L” appears when low power is selected.
4 BASIC OPERATION ■ Display type USING INITIAL SET MODE The transceiver has 3 display types to suit your operating style. The display type is selected in INITIAL SET MODE (p. 63). “Frequency Indication” type Displays operating frequency. “Channel Number Indication” type “Channel Name Indication” type Displays memory channel name you have assigned. In this display pre-programmed memory channel names are displayed. VFO mode is selectable.
5 REPEATER OPERATION ■ General When using a repeater, the transmit frequency is shifted from the receive frequency by the offset frequency. It is convenient to program repeater information into memory channels. q Set the receive frequency (repeater output frequency). wPush [A•FUNC] and [4•DUP] several times to select “–” or “+.” • “–” indicates the transmit frequency is shifted down; “+” indicates the transmit frequency is shifted up.
5 REPEATER OPERATION ■ Subaudible tones USING SET MODE D Tone information Some repeaters require another tone system to be accessed. Some repeaters require subaudible tones to be accessed. Subaudible tones are superimposed over your normal signal and must be set in advance. qPush [A•FUNC], then push [8•SET] to enter SET MODE. Y] or [Z Z] one or more times until “rt” appears.
REPEATER OPERATION ■ Auto repeater function (USA version only) USING ■ Repeater lockout INITIAL SET MODE The USA version automatically activates the repeater settings (duplex, ON/OFF, duplex direction, tone encoder ON/OFF) when the operating frequency falls within or outside of the general repeater output frequency range. The offset and repeater tone frequencies are not changed by the auto repeater function. Reset these frequencies, if necessary.
6 MEMORY/CALL OPERATION ■ General description ■ Selecting a memory channel The transceiver has 207 memory channels including 6 scan edge memory channels (3 pairs), and 1 call channel. Each of these channels can be individually programmed with operating frequency (pgs. 13, 14), duplex direction (p. 17) and offset (p. 17), subaudible tone encoder or tone squelch and its tone frequency (pgs. 18, 33) and skip information* (p. 30).
MEMORY/CALL OPERATION 6 ■ Programming the memory/call channels qPush [D•CLR] to select VFO mode, if necessary. w Set the desired frequency. eSet other information, such as tone, duplex, as desired. rPush [A•FUNC], then [C•MR] momentarily. • “X” and memory channel number blink. MONI A FUNC B CALL C MR 1 2 3 TONE 4 DUP 7 PRIO P.BEEP 5 SCAN 8 SET T.SCAN 6 SKIP 9 H/M/L PWR D CLR yPush [A•FUNC], then push [C•MR] for 1 sec.
6 MEMORY/CALL OPERATION ■ Channel name programming ■ Memory transferring qSelect a “Channel Name Indication” type in MODE (p. 63). wPush [C•MR] to select memory mode, if necessary. ePush [A•FUNC], then push [8•SET] to enter into the channel name programming mode. This function transfers a memory channel’s contents to VFO (or another memory/call channel). This is useful when searching for signals around a memory channel frequency and for recalling the offset frequency, subaudible tone frequency etc.
6 MEMORY/CALL OPERATION D Memory/call ➾ call/memory D Clearing a memory qSelect the memory (call) channel to be transferred: ➥ Push [C•MR] or [B•CALL] to select the memory (call) mode. Y] or [Z Z] to select the ➥ Push [Y memory channel. qPush [A•FUNC], then push [C•MR] to enter the memory transfer mode. • When [VOL] is assigned as tuning dial, rotate [VOL] to select the memory channel. (pgs. 14, 63) wPush [A•FUNC], then push [C•MR] momentarily. • “X” and a memory channel number blink.
6 MEMORY/CALL OPERATION ■ Memory bank selection ■ Memory bank setting The IC-V82 has a total of 10 banks (A to J). Regular memory channels, 0 to 199, are assigned into the desired bank for easy memory management. q Push [C•MR] to select memory mode, then select the deY] or [Z Z]. sired memory channel via [Y w Push [A•FUNC] and [8•SET] to enter SET MODE. Y] or [Z Z] several times until “bAk” appears. e Push [Y q Push [C•MR] to select memory mode.
MEMORY/CALL OPERATION 6 ■ Transferring bank contents Contents of programmed memory banks can be cleared or transferred to another bank. INFORMATION: Even if the memory bank contents are cleared, the memory channel contents still remain programmed. q Select the desired bank contents to be transferred or erased. ➥ Push [C•MR] to select memory mode. ➥ Push [A•FUNC] and [#•BANK], then rotate [VOL] to select the desired memory bank.
7 DTMF MEMORY ■ Programming a DTMF code The transceiver has 16 DTMF memory channels (d0 to dF) for storage of often-used DTMF codes of up to 24 digits. qPush [A•FUNC], then push [0•OPT] to enter MODE. OPTION SET • Rotate [VOL] to select “dtm.OF,” if necessary. tPush the digit keys, [A•FUNC], [B•CALL], [C•MR], [D•CLR], [#•BANK] and [✱•ENT ] to enter the desired DTMF code. • A maximum of 24 digits can be input. • [✱•ENT ] enters as “E”, [#•BANK] enters as “F.
DTMF MEMORY ■ Transmitting a DTMF code ■ DTMF transmission speed D Using a DTMF memory channel qPush [A•FUNC], then push [0•OPT] to enter MODE. USING OPTION SET • Rotate [VOL] to select “dtm.OF,” if necessary. wPush [0•OPT] for 1 sec. to enter the DTMF memory. e Rotate [VOL] to select the desired channel. r Push [MONI] or [PTT] to exit the DTMF memory mode. tWhile pushing [PTT], push [MONI] to transmit the selected DTMF memory.
8 SCAN OPERATION ■ Scan types ■ Programmed scan Programmed scan repeatedly scans between two user programmed frequencies (memory channels “1A–3A” and “1b–3b”) or scans between upper and lower band edges. This scan is useful for checking for signals within a specific frequency range such as repeater output frequencies, etc. Scans between lower (start) and high (stop) frequency.
SCAN OPERATION NOTE: Scan edges, 1A–3A/1b–3b, must be programmed in advance. Program them in the same manner as regular memory channels. (p. 21) If the same frequencies are programmed into the scan edges, programmed scan will not proceed. 8 ■ Memory scan Memory scan repeatedly scans all programmed memory channels, except those set as skip channels. q Push [C•MR] to select memory mode, if necessary. • “X” appears. w Push [A•FUNC] and [5•SCAN] to start the scan. Y] or [Z Z].
8 SCAN OPERATION ■ Skip channels ■ Priority watch In order to speed up the scan interval, you can set memory channels you don’t wish to scan as skip channels. Priority watch checks for signals on “priority channels” while operating on a VFO frequency. q Push [C•MR] to select memory mode, if necessary. • “X” appears. w Select a memory channel to set as a skip channel. ePush [A•FUNC] and [6•SKIP] to toggle the skip setting ON and OFF.
