INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF/UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER ID-880H 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. WARNING: MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CELLULAR RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBITED UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW.
FOREWORD FEATURES Thank you for purchasing this fine Icom product. The ID-880H VHF/UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom’ s state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation.
PRECAUTIONS RWARNING RF EXPOSURE! This device emits Radio Frequency (RF) energy. Extreme caution should be observed when operating this device. If you have any questions regarding RF exposure and safety standards please refer to the Federal Communications Commission Office of Engineering and Technology’s report on Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Radio frequency Electromagnetic Fields (OET Bulletin 65). DO NOT push the PTT when not actually desiring to transmit.
FCC INFORMATION SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES • FOR CLASS B UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS: The following accessories are supplied with the transceiver. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE N Installation D Precaution— magnets D Installation methods RCAUTION Magnets are used for the controller’s attachment to the main unit. • Single body installation Transceiver NEVER attach the controller on the main unit’s top cover, particularly around the internal speaker grill. It may cause the contents of the CPU and memory device could be deleted. NEVER put the controller near a clock, television set (CRT type), magnetic compass and any magnetic/IC cards, credit cards, etc.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE D Location • Remote installation Controller Select a location which can support the weight of the transceiver and does not interfere with driving. We recommend 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.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE D Using the mounting bracket D Microphone connection q Drill 4 holes where the mounting bracket is to be installed. A microphone connector is available on the main unit front panel. Connect the supplied microphone connector as illustrated below. • Approx. 5.5–6 mm (1⁄4″) when using nuts; approx. 2–3 mm (1⁄8″) when using self-tapping screws. w Insert the supplied screws, nuts and washers through the mounting bracket and tighten. e Adjust the angle for your suitable position.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE D Controller’s attachment/detachment D Separation cable connection You can attach or detach the controller to/from the main unit as below. Using the supplied separation cable (3.4 m; 11.2 ft), the controller can be separated from the main unit, doubling as a remote controller. • Attach the controller Connect the controller and the main unit using with the supplied separation cable as follows.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE D Remote installation The supplied remote controller bracket is used for remote installation. • Attach the remote controller bracket onto a flat surface using with 4 self-tapping These screws screws (2.6 mm(d)), or doubleare not supplied. sticky tape, etc., as at left, then attach remote controller to the bracket. When installing into your vehicle q Remove two screws and magnets from the remote controller. w Attach the supplied remote controller bracket as below.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE D Battery connection ± RWARNING NEVER remove the fuse holders from the DC power cable. ± NEVER connect the transceiver directly to a 24 V battery. ± DO NOT use the cigarette lighter socket for power connections. (See p. 10 for details) Use a rubber grommet when passing the DC power cable through a metal plate to prevent a short circuit. D DC power supply connection Use a 13.8 V DC power supply with at least 13 A capacity.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE D Antenna installation • Antenna location To obtain maximum performance from the transceiver, select a high-quality antenna and mount it in a good location. It is not necessary to use radials on a magnetic mount (“mag mount”) antenna. Roof-mount antenna (Drill a hole or use a magnetic mount.) Trunk-mount antenna • Antenna connector The antenna uses a PL-259 connector.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE N Your first contact Now that you have your ID-880H installed in your car or shack, you are probably anxious to get on the air. We would like to take you through a few basic operation steps to make your first time “On The Air” an enjoyable experience. 2. Selecting the operating frequency band The ID-880H can use 2 m or 70 cm transmittable bands. 1.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 4. Tune the frequency The tuning dial will allow you to dial in the frequency you want to use. Pages 17 and 18 will instruct you on how to set the tuning speed. [DIAL] Rotate [DIAL] to tune the frequency. Using the HM-133 You can directly enter the frequency with the HM-133 keypad. [EXAMPLE]: Setting frequency to 145.3625 MHz.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE N Repeater operation 1. Setting duplex Using the HM-133 ± Push [BAND] then rotate [DIAL] to select the frequency band. Then rotate [DIAL] to select the repeater frequency. ± Push and hold [DUP](LOW) for 1 sec. then rotate [DIAL] to select minus duplex or plus duplex. Plus or minus duplex selection and the repeater tone setting can be made easily via the HM-133.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE N Programming memory channels The ID-880H has a total of 1052 memory channels (including 25 pairs scan edges and 2 call channels) for storing often used operating frequency, repeater settings, etc. 1. Setting a frequency In VFO mode, set the desired operating frequency with repeater, tone and tuning steps, etc. ± Push [VFO/MHz] to select VFO. ± Rotate [DIAL] to set the desired frequency. • Set other data, such as repeater tone, duplex information, tuning step), if desired. 2.
PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 N Main unit r PACKET JACK [PACKET] (pgs. 120, 121) Connects a TNC (Terminal Node Controller), etc. for data communications. The receiver can support 1200/9600 bps packet communication (AFSK/GMSK). q w Rear view e r t y q ANTENNA CONNECTOR [ANT] (p. IX) Connects a 50 Ω antenna with a PL-259 connector and a 50 Ω coaxial cable for transmission and reception. w COOLING FAN Rotates while transmitting. Also rotates while receiving depending on the setting in FUNC set mode (SET). (p.
2 BASIC OPERATION N Front panel— controller !4 Function display (p. 3) BAND MODE q MENU VOL S.MW w SQL VFO/MHz M/CALL DR t y u q MENU•LOCK KEY [MENU ] ± Push to enter menu screen indication ON and OFF. (p. 7) MONI i o !0 !1 !2 !3 r BAND•MODE KEY [BAND•MODE] ± Push to enter band selection state. (p. 15) • Rotating [DIAL] selects the band. ± Push and hold for 1 sec. to toggle the lock function ON and OFF. (p. 19) w SELECT MEMORY WRITE•MEMORY WRITE KEY [S.
BASIC OPERATION 2 ± During FM/FM-N mode operation, push and hold for 1 sec. to enter tone function selection state. (pgs. 86, 91) ± Push and hold for 1 sec. to enter duplex operation selection state. (p. 30) • Rotating [DIAL] selects the tone function. , TSQL, DTCS , DTCS, tone • T (Repeater tone), TSQL squelch reverse, DTCS squelch reverse or tone function OFF can be selected. • Rotating [DIAL] selects the tone function.
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION N Function display !8 !7 !6 !5 !4 !3 !2 !1 !0 q o w i e Function guide (p. 5) r t q TRANSMIT INDICATOR ± Appears while transmitting. (p. 17) w CALL SIGN TYPE INDICATORS “MY” appears when your own call sign; “UR” appears when station call sign; “R1” appears when access repeater call sign and “R2” appears when link repeater call sign is selected. e FREQUENCY READOUT Shows the operating frequency, set mode contents, etc. • Frequency decimal point blinks while scanning. (p.
PANEL DESCRIPTION i MEMORY CHANNEL NUMBER INDICATORS ± Shows the selected memory channel number. (p. 61) ± Shows the selected bank initial. (p. 64) ± “C0” or “C1” appears when the call channel is selected. (p. 72) o DR (D-STAR REPEATER) INDICATOR (p. 118) Appears when DR mode is selected. !0 AUTO POWER OFF INDICATOR (p. 118) Appears when the auto power OFF function is in use. !1 GPS INDICATOR (p. 126) Appears while GPS function* is in use. • GPS indicator can be turned OFF in GPS.SET mode. (p.???).
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION D Function guide indicator The function guide indicators allow you to simply using a variety of functions. Two types of guide are available. • Secondary function guides VFO/MHz M/CALL DR CS LOW MONI These function guides indicate the secondary functions for below the keys. Push and hold for 1 sec to activate the indicated functions. See page 1 to 2 (t to !0).
PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 N Microphone (HM-133*) q w e r !1 !0 o i u y Mic element t ± Push and hold either key for 1 sec. to start scanning. (p. 75) r ACTIVITY INDICATOR ± Lights red while any key, except [FUNC] and [DTMF-S], is pushed, or while transmitting. ± Lights green while the one-touch PTT function is in use. t KEYPAD (pgs. 12, 13) y FUNCTION INDICATOR ± Lights orange while [FUNC] is activated—indicates the secondary function of keys can be accessed.
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION N Microphone keypad KEY FUNCTION SECONDARY FUNCTION ( +key) OTHER FUNCTIONS Switches between opening and closing the In VFO mode enters operating band selecAfter pushing : (p. 24) tion. squelch. Transmits the appropriIn memory mode enters bank selection. ate DTMF code. (pgs. 33, 84) (p. 64) When the DTMF memory enStarts and stops scanning. (p. 75) Starts and stops tone scanning. (p.
PANEL DESCRIPTION KEY FUNCTION SECONDARY FUNCTION ( +key) 1 OTHER FUNCTIONS ± Cancels frequency entry. (p. 17) ± Stores the set frequency, etc., into the After pushing : ± Cancels the scan or priority watch. selected memory channel when pushed Transmits the appropri(pgs. 75, 81) (p. 63) and held. ate DTMF code. (pgs. 33, 84) ± Exit set mode. (p. 98) ± Advances the memory channel number when continuously pushed after pro(p. 63) gramming is completed. ± Enters MENU screen. (p.
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION N Optional Microphone (HM-154) 4 ON / ) OFF q PTT SWITCH Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. w UP/DOWN KEYS [UP]/[DN] ± Push either key to change operating frequency, memory channel, set mode setting, etc. (pgs. 17, 61, 98) ± Push and hold either key for 1 sec. to start scanning. (p. 75) e UP/DN LOCK SWITCH Slide to toggle [UP]/[DN] keys function ON and OFF.
BASIC OPERATION 2 N Preparation D Turning power ON/OFF BAND z Push [BAND] to enter frequency band selection. Y/Z x Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired frequency band. c Push [CLR A(MW)] (or [BAND]) to exit the condition, and return to frequency indication. • The frequency band is displayed. ± Push and hold [ ] for 1 sec. to turn power ON and OFF. D Operating frequency band selection The ID-880H has 2 m and 70 cm bands for transmission and reception.
2 BASIC OPERATION D VFO mode D Memory mode VFO mode is used to set the desired frequency. Memory mode is used for operation on memory channels which store programmed frequencies. ± Push [VFO/MHz] to select VFO mode. • When VFO mode is already selected, the digits to the right of the 10 MHz or 1 MHz digits will disappear depending on version. In this case, push [VFO/MHz] again (or twice depending on version). • VFO mode indication q Push [M/CALL] to select memory mode.
BASIC OPERATION 2 D Call/Weather* channels D DR (D-STAR Repeater) mode Call channels are used for quick recall of most-often used frequencies. *Weather channels are available for the U.S.A. version only. DR (D-STAR Repeater) mode is used for the D-STAR repeater operation. In this mode, you can select the pre-programmed repeaters and UR (your) call sign easily. q Push [M/CALL] several times to select call channels/ Weather channels. q Push [DR] to select DR mode.
2 BASIC OPERATION N Using the tuning dial q Rotate [DIAL] to set the frequency. • If VFO mode is not selected, push [VFO/MHz] to select VFO mode. • The frequency changes in the selected tuning steps. (p. 18) [DIAL] [VFO/MHz] While 10 MHz tuning step is selected, the digit below 1 MHz disappear. While 1 MHz tuning step is selected, the digit below 100kHz disappear. w To change the frequency in 1 MHz (10 MHz for some versions) steps, push [VFO/MHz], then rotate [DIAL].
BASIC OPERATION 2 N Using the keypad N Tuning step selection The frequency can be directly set via numeral keys on the microphone. Tuning steps are the minimum frequency change increments when you rotate [DIAL] or push [Y]/[Z] on the microphone. Independent tuning steps for the left and right bands, as well as each frequency band can be set for individual tuning convenience. The following tuning steps are available. ENT C z Push [BAND] to select the desired band (left or right) as the main band.
2 BASIC OPERATION N Lock functions To prevent accidental frequency changes and unnecessary function access, use the lock function. The transceiver has 2 different lock functions. D Frequency lock Appears ] ± Push and hold [MENU tion ON and OFF. ] for 1 sec. to turn the lock func- • [PTT], [MONI] (monitor function only), [VOL] and [SQL] can be used while the channel lock function is in use. Also, TONE-1, TONE-2, DTMF tones or DTMF memory contents can be transmitted from the microphone.
BASIC OPERATION N Receiving N Transmitting q Set the audio level. ± Push [MONI] to open the squelch. ± Rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio level. ± Push [MONI] to close the squelch. w Set the squelch level. ± Rotate [SQL] fully counterclockwise in advance, then rotate [SQL] clockwise until the noise just disappears. • When interference due to strong signals is received, rotate [SQL] clockwise past 12 o'clock for attenuator operation. (p. 22) e Set the operating frequency. (pgs.
2 BASIC OPERATION N Selecting output power N Operating mode selection The transceiver has 3 output power levels to suit your operating requirements. Low output powers during short-distance communications may reduce the possibility of interference to other stations and will reduce current consumption. Operating modes are determined by the modulation of the radio signals. The transceiver has total 5 operating modes (FM, FM-N, AM, AM-N and DV* modes).
BASIC OPERATION 2 N Squelch attenuator The transceiver has an RF attenuator related to the squelch level setting. Approx. 10 dB attenuation is obtained at maximum setting. The squelch attenuator allows you to set the minimum signal level needed to open the squelch. The attenuator function can be deactivated in set mode. D Squelch attenuator setting q Enter “AT-ATT” in FUNC set mode (SET). MENU ¶ SET ¶ FUNC ¶ AT-ATT (p. 63) (Push [MENU [MENU ]), (Rotate [DIAL], then push [ ](MONI).
2 BASIC OPERATION N Monitor function N Audio mute function This function is used to listen to weak signals without disturbing the squelch setting. This function temporarily mutes the audio without disturbing the volume setting. (microphone only) MUTE [MONI] ± Push [FUNC] then [SQLY D(MUTE)] to mute audio signals. • Push [CLR A(MW)] (or any other key) to cancel the function. ± Push [MONI] to open the squelch. • “BUSY” blinks. • Push [MONI] again to cancel the function.
