Instruction Manual

BASIC MANUAL
VHF TRANSCEIVER
iV86
iU86
Thank you for choosing this Icom product.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely
before using this product.
■ IMPORTANT
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before
using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL — This instruction
manual contains important operating instructions for the
IC-V86.
This sheet describes only basic operations. For advanced
features and instructions, see ADVANCED MANUAL on the
Icom website for details. In the basic manual, some options
or some functions may not be available for your version.
Please ask your dealer for details.
■ EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
WORD DEFINITION
R DANGER!
Personal death, serious injury or an
explosion may occur.
R WARNING!
Personal injury, re hazard or electric
shock may occur.
CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.
NOTE
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No
risk of personal injury, re or electric
shock.
Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to
the Icom transceiver, if the malfunction is because of:
• Force majeure, including, but not limited to, res,
earthquakes, storms, oods, lightnings, or other natural
disasters, disturbances, riots, war, or radioactive
contamination.
• The use of Icom transceiver with any equipment that is
not manufactured or approved by Icom.
Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks
of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States,
the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia, and/
or other countries.
All other products or brands are registered trademarks or
trademarks of their respective holders.
■ RECOMMENDATION
CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY IN A BOWL
OF FRESH WATER after exposure to saltwater, and dry
it before operating. Otherwise, the transceiver’s keys,
switches, and controllers may become unusable, due to salt
crystallization, and/or the charging terminals of the battery
pack may corrode.
NOTE: If the transceiver’s waterproof protection appears
defective, carefully clean it with a soft, damp (fresh water)
cloth, then dry it before operating.
The transceiver may lose its waterproof protection if the
case, jack cap, or connector cover is cracked or broken, or
the transceiver has been dropped.
Contact your Icom distributor or your dealer for advice.
■ FCC INFORMATION
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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION: Changes or modications to this device, not
expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority
to operate this device under FCC regulations.
■ PRECAUTIONS
R WARNING! NEVER use or charge Icom battery packs
with non-Icom transceivers or non-Icom chargers. Only Icom
battery packs are tested and approved for use with Icom
transceivers or charged with Icom chargers. Using third-
party or counterfeit battery packs or chargers may cause
smoke, re, or cause the battery to burst.
R WARNING! 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.
R WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with a
headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels.
The continuous high volume operation may cause a ringing
in your ears. If you experience the ringing, reduce the
volume level or discontinue use.
CAUTION: DO NOT short the terminals of the battery pack.
Shorting may occur if the terminals touch metal objects
such as a key, so be careful when placing the battery packs
(or the transceiver) in bags, and so on. Carry them so that
shorting cannot occur with metal objects. Shorting may
damage not only the battery pack, but also the transceiver.
CAUTION: DO NOT use harsh solvents such as Benzine or
alcohol when cleaning. This could damage the equipment
surfaces. If the surface becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it clean
with a soft, dry cloth.
CAUTION: DO NOT place or leave the transceiver in
excessively dusty environments. This could damage the
transceiver.
NOTE: DO NOT place or leave the transceiver in areas
with temperatures below –25°C (–13°F) or above +55°C
(+131°F): ETS version, below –30°C (–22°F) or above
+60°C (+140°F): TIA version, or in areas subject to direct
sunlight, such as the dashboard.
UHF TRANSCEIVERS
KEEP the transceiver away from heavy rain, and never
immerse it in the water. The transceiver meets IP54*
requirements (Dust protection and splash resistance).
However, once the transceiver has been dropped, dust
protection and splash resistance cannot be guaranteed
due to the fact that the transceiver may be cracked, or the
waterproof seal damaged, and so on.
* Only when the battery pack or case, antenna, and jack
cover are attached.
D Battery caution
(for the BP-264 Ni-MH BATTERY)
R DANGER! NEVER short terminals (or charging terminals)
of the battery pack. Also, current may ow into nearby metal
objects such as a necklace, so be careful when placing
battery packs (or the transceiver) in handbags, etc.
Simply carrying with or placing near metal objects such as
a necklace, etc. may cause shorting. This may damage not
only the battery pack, but also the transceiver.
R DANGER! NEVER incinerate used battery packs. Internal
battery gas may cause an explosion.
R DANGER! NEVER immerse the battery pack in water.
If the battery pack becomes wet, be sure to wipe it dry
BEFORE attaching it to the transceiver.
CAUTION: Always use the battery within the specied
temperature range, –5˚C ~ +60˚C (23˚F ~ 140˚F). Using the
battery out of its specied temperature range will reduce the
battery’s performance and battery life.
CAUTION: Shorter battery life could occur if the battery is
left completely discharged, or in an excessive temperature
environment (above 55˚C: 131˚F) for an extended period
of time. If the battery must be left unused for a long time,
it must be detached from the radio after charging. Keep it
safely in a cool dry place at the following temperature range:
–20˚C ~ +45˚C (–4˚F ~ +113˚F) (up to a month)
–20˚C ~ +35˚C (–4˚F ~ +95˚F) (up to six months)
–20˚C ~ +25˚C (–4˚F ~ +77˚F) (up to a year*)
* We recommend charging the battery pack every 6 months.
Clean the battery terminals to avoid rust or misscontact.
Keep the battery terminals clean. It’s a good idea to
occasionally clean them.
If your Ni-MH battery pack seems to have no capacity, even
after being charged, completely discharge it by leaving the
power ON overnight. Then, fully charge the battery pack
again. If the battery pack still does not retain a charge
(or only very little charge), a new battery pack must be
purchased.
Prior to using the transceiver for the rst time, the battery
pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation.
• Recommended temperature range for charging:
between 10°C ~ 40°C (rapid charge: with BC-191) or
between 0°C ~ 45°C (regular charge: with BC-192)
• Use the supplied charger or optional charger (BC-191 for
rapid charging, BC-192 for regular charging) only. NEVER
use other manufacturers’ chargers.
The battery pack contains a rechargable battery.
Charge the battery pack before rst operating the
transceiver, or when the battery pack becomes exhausted.
If you want to prolong the battery life, the following points
should be observed:
• Avoid over charging. The charging time by the BC-192
should be less than 48 hours.
• Use the battery pack until it becomes almost completely
exhausted, under normal conditions. We recommend
battery charging after transmitting becomes impossible.
D Battery caution
(for the BP-298/BP-299 Li-ion BATTERY)
Misuse of Li-ion batteries may result in the following
hazards: smoke, re, or the battery may rupture. Misuse
can also cause damage to the battery or degradation of
battery performance.
R DANGER! NEVER solder the battery terminals, or
NEVER modify the battery pack. This may cause heat
generation, and the battery may burst, emit smoke or catch
re.
R DANGER! NEVER place or leave battery packs in areas
with temperatures above 60°C (140°F). High temperature
buildup in the battery, such as could occur near res or
stoves, inside a sun heated car, or in direct sunlight for long
periods of time may cause the battery to rupture or catch
re. Excessive temperatures may also degrade battery
performance or shorten battery life.
R DANGER! NEVER strike or otherwise impact the battery.
Do not use the battery if it has been severely impacted
or dropped, or if the battery has been subjected to heavy
pressure. Battery damage may not be visible on the outside
of the case. Even if the surface of the battery does not show
cracks or any other damage, the cells inside the battery may
rupture or catch re.
R DANGER! NEVER place or leave battery packs near re.
Fire or heat may cause them to rupture or explode. Dispose
of used battery packs in accordance with local regulations.
R DANGER! NEVER let uid from inside the battery get in
your eyes. This can cause blindness. Rinse your eyes with
clean water, without rubbing them, and immediately get
medical treatment from an eye doctor.
R WARNING! NEVER use deteriorated battery packs. They
could cause a re.
R WARNING! NEVER put the battery in a microwave oven,
high-pressure container, or in an induction heating cooker.
This could cause a re, overheating, or cause the battery to
rupture.
R WARNING! NEVER let uid from inside the battery come
in contact with you body. If it does, immediately wash with
clean water.
CAUTION: DO NOT continue to use the battery pack if
it emits an abnormal odor, heats up, or is discolored or
deformed. If any of these conditions occur, contact your
Icom dealer or distributor.
CAUTION: DO NOT expose the battery to rain, snow,
seawater, or any other liquids. Do not charge or use a wet
battery. If the battery gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before
using.
CAUTION: DO NOT use the battery pack out of the
specied temperature range, for the transceiver, (–30°C
~ +60°C, –22°F ~ +140°F), and the battery pack itself
(–20°C ~ +60°C, –4°F ~ +140°F). Using the battery out of
its specied temperature range will reduce the battery’s
performance and battery life. Please note that the specied
temperature range of the battery may exceed that of the
transceiver. In such cases, the transceiver may not work
properly because it is out of its operating temperature range.
CAUTION: DO NOT leave the pack fully charged,
completely discharged, or in an excessive temperature
environment (above 50°C, 122°F) for an extended period of
time. If the battery pack must be left unused for a long time,
it must be detached from the transceiver after discharging.
You may use the battery pack until the remaining capacity is
about half, then keep it safely in a cool and dry place at the
following temperature range:
–20°C ~ +50°C (–4°F ~ +122°F) (within a month)
–20°C ~ +40°C (–4°F ~ +104°F) (within three months)
–20°C ~ +20°C (–4°F ~ +68°F) (within a year)
BE SURE to replace the battery pack with a new one
approximately ve years after manufacturing, even if it still
holds a charge. The material inside the battery cells will
become weak after a period of time, even with little use.
The estimated number of times you can charge the pack
is between 300 and 500. Even when the pack appears to
be fully charged, the operating time of the transceiver may
become short when:
• Approximately 5 years have passed since the pack was
manufactured.
• The pack has been repeatedly charged.
D Charging caution
R DANGER! NEVER charge the battery pack in areas with
extremely high temperatures, such as near res or stoves,
inside a sun-heated vehicle, or in direct sunlight. In such
environments, the safety/protection circuit in the battery will
activate, causing the battery to stop charging.
R WARNING! NEVER charge the transceiver during a
lightning storm. It may result in an electric shock, cause a
re or damage the transceiver. Always disconnect the power
adapter before a storm.
R WARNING! NEVER charge or leave the battery in the
battery charger beyond the specied time for charging. If the
battery is not completely charged by the specied time, stop
charging and remove the battery from the battery charger.
Continuing to charge the battery beyond the specied time
limit may cause a re, overheating, or the battery may
rupture.
R WARNING! Occasionally observe the battery pack
condition while charging. If any abnormal condition occurs,
discontinue using the battery pack.
CAUTION: DO NOT insert the transceiver (battery attached
to the transceiver) into the charger if it is wet or soiled. This
could corrode the battery charger terminals or damage the
charger. The charger is not waterproof.
CAUTION: DO NOT charge the battery pack outside of the
specied temperature range: 10˚C ~ 40˚C (50˚F ~ 104˚F).
Icom recommends charging the pack at 25˚C (77˚F). The
pack may heat up or rupture if charged out of the specied
temperature range. Additionally, pack’s performance or
battery cell life may be reduced.
■ PANEL DESCRIPTION
D Front, top and side panels
1
2
Microphone
Keypad
8
Speaker
7
Function Display
6
5
4
3
1ANTENNA CONNECTOR
Connects the supplied or optional antenna here.
L Do not transmit without an antenna.
2PTT SWITCH [PTT]
Hold down to transmit, release to receive.
3VFO/MEMORY/CALL KEY [VFO/MR/CALL]
• Push to sequentially select the VFO mode, Memory
mode, a Call channel or a Weather Channel*.
*For only USA version.
• After pushing [FUNC](M), push to enter the Memory
Programming mode.
• After pushing [FUNC](M), hold down for 1 second to
transfer a channel contents to a memory channel, or to
the VFO mode.
• Enters or sends the DTMF code ‘D.’
4UP/DOWN KEYS [Y]/[Z]
• Push to change the operating frequency.
• During Memory mode, push to select a memory channel.
• While scanning, push to change the scanning direction.
• While holding down [MONI], push to adjust the squelch level.
• While in the Set mode, or Initial Set mode, push to
select a setting item.
• [Y] enters or sends the DTMF code ‘B.’
• [Z] enters or sends the DTMF code ‘C.’
5POWER KEY [
]
Hold down for 1 second to turn the transceiver power ON
or OFF.
6MONITOR KEY [MONI]
• Hold down to temporarily open the squelch to monitor
the operating frequency.
• While holding down this key, push [Y] or [Z] to adjust
the squelch level.
• Enters or sends the DTMF code ‘A.’
7SPEAKER-MICROPHONE JACK
Connects an optional speaker-microphone.
CAUTION: DO NOT use the transceiver without the
connector cover or the optional microphone attached.
The transceiver meets IP54 requirements for dust
protection and splash resistance only when the
connector cover or the optional microphone is attached.
8CONTROL DIAL [VOL]
• Rotate to adjust the volume level.
• While in the Set mode, or Initial Set mode, rotate to
select a desired option or value.
D Keypad
• While in the VFO mode, push to enter numbers for
frequency input.
• While in the Memory mode, push to enter numbers to
select a memory channel.
• Push to enter or send a DTMF code.
• To activate the second function of a key, rst push
[FUNC](M), and then push the key.
Key
Numeric input/
DTMF code
Second function
1 Selects the Tone function.
2
Turns the VOX function
ON or OFF*.
* Only when an optional headset
and plug adapter are connected.
3 Starts a Tone scan.
4
Selects minus duplex, plus
duplex, or simplex operation.
5 Starts a scan.
6 Sets or cancels the skip setting.
7 Starts a Priority Watch.
8 Enters the Set mode.
9
Selects the output power of
Extra High, High, Mid, or Low.
0 Enters the DTMF memory mode.
M
(Indication: E)
-
#
(Indication: F)
Hold down for 1 second to turn
the Key Lock function ON or OFF.
L Push to access the second function of other keys.
L After entering a frequency, push
to save it.
L Push
to exit the Set mode or Initial Set mode.
■ SPECIFICATIONS
L All stated specications are subject to change without
notice or obligation.
L Measurements made without an antenna.
General
Frequency coverage USA: 144 ~ 148 (TX, Extra High),
144 ~ 148 (TX, High),
144 ~ 148 (RX)
EXP: 144 ~ 160 (TX, Extra High),
136 ~ 174 (TX, High),
136 ~ 174 (RX)
Temperature –20°C ~ +60°C, –4ºF ~ +140ºF
Frequency stability ±2.5 ppm
(–20°C ~ +60°C, –4ºF ~ +140ºF)
Antenna Impedance 50 Ω
Power supply 7.5 V DC nominal
Number of Memory
channels
213 channels
(including 1 Call channel, 6 Program
channels, and 6 scan edges)
Frequency resolution 5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 50 kHz
Dimensions
(projections not
included)
58.6 (W) × 112 (H) × 30.5 (D) mm
2.3 (W) × 4.4 (H) × 1.2 (D) in
Weight
(approximately)
300 g, 10.6 oz
(with battery pack and antenna)
Transmitter
Transmitting mode
F2D, F3E (FM, FM-N)
Modulation system Variable reactance frequency modulation
Maximum
frequency deviation
FM (wide): ±5.0 kHz
FM (narrow): ±2.5 kHz
Microphone
Impedance
2.2 kΩ
Spurious emissions Less than –60 dB (typical)
Output power
(at 7.5 V DC)
Extra High: 7.0 W, High: 5.5 W,
Mid: 2.5 W, Low: 0.5 W
Current drain
(at 7.5 V DC)
Extra High: 1.6 A, High: 1.4 A,
Mid: 1.0 A, Low: 0.5 A (
typical)
Receiver
Receive system Direct Conversion
Sensitivity –122 dBm (typical) (at 12 dB SINAD)
Squelch sensitivity –123 dBm (typical) (threshold)
Selectivity FM (wide): 75 dB (typical)
FM (narrow): 70 dB (typical)
Intermodulation 60 dB (typical)
Auto output power
(at 5% distortion)
Internal: 1.5 W (typical) (with a 8 Ω)
External: 0.55 W (typical) (with a 8 Ω)
AF output
impedance
8 Ω
Current drain
(at 7.5 V DC)
600 mA (maximum)
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