INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF FM TRANSCEIVER iV8000 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-V8000 VHF FM TRANSCEIVER 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 We want to take a couple of moments of your time to thank you for making your IC-V8000 your radio of choice, and hope you agree with Icom’s philosophy of “technology first.
CAUTIONS 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) RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES q w TABLE OF CONTENTS e r t y q DC power cable (3 m) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 w Mobile mounting bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 e Microphone (HM-133V)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 r Fuse (20 A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 t Mounting screws, nuts and washers . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 set y Microphone hanger† . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 REPEATER OPERATION ......................................................... 17–23 ■ Accessing a repeater ................................................................... 17 ■ Subaudible tones ......................................................................... 19 ■ Offset frequency .......................................................................... 21 ■ Repeater lockout .......................................................................... 21 ■ Reverse duplex mode .....................
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ■ Installation D Location Select a location which can support the weight of the transceiver and does not interfere with driving in any way. We recommend the locations shown in the diagram below. NEVER place the transceiver where normal operation of the vehicle may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury. NEVER place the transceiver where air bag deployment may be obstructed. D Using the mounting bracket ➀ Drill 4 holes where the mounting bracket is to be installed.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE D Battery connection D DC power supply connection ☞ NEVER connect the transceiver directly to a 24 V battery. ☞ DO NOT use the cigarette lighter socket for power connections. (See p. 5 for details) Attach a rubber grommet when passing the DC power cable through a metal plate to prevent short circuiting. Use a 13.8 V DC power supply with at least 15 A capacity. Make sure the ground terminal of the DC power supply is grounded. • CONNECTING TO A DC POWER SUPPLY • See p.
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. A nonradial antenna should be used when using a magnetic mount. 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 ■ Your first contact Now that you have your IC-V8000 installed in your car or shack, you are probably excited to get on the air. We would like to take you through a few basic operation steps to make your first “On The Air” an enjoyable experience. 2. Tune the desired frequency The tuning dial will allow you to dial in the frequency you want to operate. Pages 9 and 11 will instruct you on how to set the tuning speed. 1.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ■ Repeater operation 1. Setting duplex Using the HM-133V Push [LOW(DUP)] for 1 sec. once or twice to select minus duplex or plus duplex. Plus or minus duplex selection and the repeater tone setting can be made easily via HM-133V. Push [DUP– 7(TONE)] for minus duplex; [DUP+ 8(TSQLS)] for plus duplex selection, push [FUNC] then [DUP– 7(TONE)] to turn the repeater tone ON. • The USA and CSA versions have an auto repeater function, therefore, setting duplex is not required.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ■ Programming memory channels The IC-V8000 has a total of 200 memory channels (including 6 scan edges and 1 call channel) for storing often used operating frequency, repeater settings, etc. Using the HM-133V q In VFO mode, set the desired operating frequency, including offset direction, tone settings, etc. w Push [FUNC] then [CLR A(MW)]. • “M” indicator and memory channel number blink. 1.
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel Function display (p. 3) q PWR w M/CALL PRIO e !2 !1 TONE T-SCAN LOW DUP V/MHz SCAN MONI ANM SET LOCK MW S.MW !0 BANK OPT r t y u i o Speaker q POWER SWITCH [PWR] Turns power ON and OFF when pushed for 1 sec. e MICROPHONE CONNECTOR Connects the supplied microphone. w MEMORY/CALL•PRIORITY SWITCH [M/CALL(PRIO)] ➥ Push to select and toggle memory, call and weather channel* modes. (pgs. 24, 35, 65) r SQUELCH CONTROL [SQL] Varies the squelch level. (p.
PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 y BANK•OPTION SWITCH [BANK(OPT)] ➥ Push to select memory bank condition during memory mode. (p. 32) ➥ Push for 1 sec. to select and toggle the pager and code squelch function when the optional UT-108 is installed. (p. 52) !1 OUTPUT POWER SWITCH [LOW(DUP)] ➥ Each push changes the output power selection. (p. 15) ➥ Select DUP–, DUP+ and simplex operation when pushed for 1 sec. (p. 17) u SET•LOCK SWITCH [SET(LOCK)] ➥ Enters set mode when pushed. (p.
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Function display !5 !4 !3 !2 !1 q !0 w e r t u i o q TRANSMIT INDICATOR ➥ Appears while transmitting. (p. 15) ➥ Flashes while transmitting with the one-touch PTT function. (p. 16) e OUTPUT POWER INDICATORS “LOW” appears when low output power; “LOW” and “MID” appear when low mid output power; “MID” appears when middle output power is selected w FREQUENCY READOUT Shows the operating frequency, channel names, set mode contents, etc. r BUSY INDICATOR (p.
PANEL DESCRIPTION y S/RF INDICATORS ➥ Shows the relative signal strength while receiving signals. (p. 13) ➥ Shows the output power level while transmitting. (p. 15) u SKIP INDICATOR (p. 41) Appears when the displayed memory channel is specified as a skip channel. i MEMORY INDICATOR (p. 24) Appears when memory mode is selected. 1 !3 DUPLEX INDICATORS (p. 17) “+” appears when plus duplex, “–” appears when minus duplex operation is selected. 1 !4 AUTO POWER-OFF INDICATOR (p.
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Rear panel q e r w q SPEAKER JACK [SP] Accepts an 8 Ω speaker. • Audio output power is more than 2.0 W. w POWER RECEPTACLE [DC13.8V] Accepts 13.8 V DC ±15% with the supplied DC power cable. ☞ NOTE: DO NOT use a cigarette lighter socket as a power source when operating in a vehicle. The plug may cause voltage drops and ignition noise may be superimposed onto transmit or receive audio. 5 e COOLING FAN Rotates while transmitting.
PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Microphone (HM-133V*) q w e r !1 !0 o i u y Mic element t 1 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. 1 t KEYPAD (pgs. 7, 8) y FUNCTION INDICATOR ➥ Lights orange while [FUNC] is activated—indicates the secondary function of switches can be accessed. ➥ Lights green when [DTMF-S] is activated—DTMF signals can be transmitted with the keypad.
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ 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. 31) Starts and stops scanning. (p. 38) Starts and stops tone scanning. Starts and stops priority watch. (p. 44) Turns the one-touch PTT function ON and OFF. (p. 16) Selects high output power. (p. 15) Turns the DTCS squelch ON. Selects mid. output power. (p.
PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 1 KEY FUNCTION SECONDARY FUNCTION ( +key) OTHER FUNCTIONS ➥ Cancels frequency entry. (p. 10) ➥ Selects a memory channel for programming. (p. 26) ➥ Cancels the scan or priority watch. (pgs. 38, 44) ➥ Advances the memory channel number when continuously pushed after pro➥ Exit set mode. (p. 58) gramming is completed. (p. 26) ➥ Enters set mode (p. 58) DTMF memory OFF. ➥ Advances the set mode selection order after entering set mode. (p. 58) (p.
2 SETTING A FREQUENCY ■ Preparation ■ Using the tuning dial D Turning power ON/OFF qRotate the tuning dial to set the frequency. ➥ Push [PWR] for 1 sec. to turn power ON and OFF. [V/MHz(SCAN)] Tunig dial Push [PWR] for 1sec. D VFO mode selection The transceiver has 2 basic operating modes: VFO mode and memory mode. wTo change the frequency in 1 MHz (10 MHz for some versions) steps, push [V/MHz(SCAN)], then rotate the tuning dial. • Pushing [V/MHz(SCAN)] for 1 sec. starts scan function.
SETTING A FREQUENCY ■ Using the keypad The frequency can be directly set via numeral keys on the microphone. z Push [VFO/LOCK] to VFO mode, if necessary. ENT x Push [ENT C(T-OFF)] to activate the keypad for C digit input. 2 ■ Using the [Y]/[Z] keys ➥ Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired frequency. YZ 2 • Pushing [Y]/[Z] for 1 sec. activates a scan. If scan starts, push [Y]/[Z] again or push [CLR A(MW)] to cancel it. c Push 6 keys to input a frequency.
2 SETTING A FREQUENCY ■ Tuning step selection USING SET MODE Tuning steps are the minimum frequency change increments when you rotate the tuning dial or push [Y]/[Z] on the microphone. The following tuning steps are available. • 5 kHz • 20 kHz • 10 kHz • 25 kHz • 12.5 kHz • 30 kHz • 15 kHz • 50 kHz ☞NOTE: For convenience, select a tuning step that matches the frequency intervals of repeaters in your area. q Push [V/MHz(SCAN)] to select VFO mode, if necessary. [SET(LOCK)] Tuning dial [MW(S.
SETTING A FREQUENCY 2 ■ Lock functions To prevent accidental channel changes and unnecessary function access, use the lock function. The transceiver has 2 different lock functions. D Frequency lock ➥ Push [SET(LOCK)] for 1 sec. to turn the lock function ON and OFF. • [PTT], [MONI(ANM)], [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. 2 This function locks the microphone keypad.
3 BASIC OPERATION ■ Receiving ■ Monitor function q Push [PWR] for 1 sec. to turn power ON. w Set the audio level. ➥ Push [MONI(ANM)] to open the squelch. ➥ Rotate the [VOL] control to adjust the audio output level. ➥ Push [MONI(ANM)] again to close the squelch. e Set the squelch level. ➥ Rotate [SQL] fully counterclockwise in advance. ➥ Rotate [SQL] clockwise until the noise just disappears. ➥ When interference is received, rotate [SQL] clockwise again for attenuator operation.
BASIC OPERATION 3 ■ Audio mute function ■ Squelch attenuator This function temporarily mutes the audio without disturbing the volume setting. The transceiver has an RF attenuator related to the squelch level setting. Approx. 10 dB attenuation is obtained at maximum setting. MUTE ➥ Push [FUNC] then [SQLY D(MUTE)] to mute audio signals. • “MUTE” appears. • Push [CLR A(MW)] (or any other key) to cancel the function.
3 BASIC OPERATION ■ Transmitting CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage the transceiver. ☞ NOTE: To prevent interference, listen on the channel before transmitting by pushing [MONI(ANM)], or [MONI 1(ANM)] on the microphone. q Set the operating frequency. (pgs. 9, 10) • Select output power if desired. See section at right for details. ■ Selecting output power The transceiver has 4* output power levels to suit your operating requirements.
BASIC OPERATION 3 ■ One-touch PTT function The PTT switch can be operated as a one-touch PTT switch (each push switches between transmit/receive). Using this function you can transmit without pushing and holding the PTT switch. 3 To prevent accidental, continuous transmissions with this function, the transceiver has a time-out timer. See p. 63 for details. PTT-M z Push [FUNC] then [PRIO 3(PTT-M)] to turn the one-touch PTT function ON. • The activity indicator lights green.
4 REPEATER OPERATION ■ Accessing a repeater q Set the receive frequency (repeater output frequency). (pgs. 9, 10) w Push [LOW(DUP)] for 1 sec., one or two times, to select minus duplex or plus duplex. • “–” or “+” appears to indicate the transmit frequency for minus shift or plus shift, respectively. • When the auto repeater function is turned ON (available for the USA and CSA versions), steps w and e are not necessary. (p. 23) r Push and hold [PTT] to transmit.
REPEATER OPERATION DUP– 7 DUP+ 8 z Set the receive frequency (repeater output frequency). (pgs. 9, 10) x Push [DUP– 7(TONE)] to select minus duplex; push [DUP+ 8(TSQLS)] to select plus duplex. Push SIMP 9 4 m Push [SIMP 9(TSQL)] to return to simplex operation. • “+” or “–” indicator disappears. , To turn OFF the subaudible tone encoder, push [FUNC] then [ENT C(T-OFF)]. 4 Push c Push [FUNC] then [DUP– 7(TONE)] to turn ON the subaudible tone encoder according to repeater requirements. • Refer to p.
4 REPEATER OPERATION ■ Subaudible tones USING SET MODE (Encoder function) SET B z Set the mode/channel you wish to set the subaudible tones to, such as VFO mode or memory/call channel. • The subaudible tone frequency is independently programmed into each mode or channel. D Subaudible tones q Select the mode/channel you wish to set the subaudible tones to, such as VFO mode or memory/call channel. w Push [SET(LOCK)] to enter set mode.
REPEATER OPERATION D DTMF tones 4 D 1750 Hz tone ➥ Push [DTMF-S], then push the keys of the deDTMF-S sired DTMF digits. • The function indicator lights green. • 0–9, A–D, M(E) and #(F) are available. • When “d” is displayed in place of the 100 MHz digit, cancel the DTMF memory encoder in advance. (p. 46) • Push [DTMF-S] again to return the keypad to normal function control. • The transceiver has 10 DTMF memory channels for autopatch operation. See p. 45 for details.
4 REPEATER OPERATION ■ Offset frequency USING SET MODE When communicating thorough a repeater, the transmit frequency is shifted from the receive frequency by an amount determined by the offset frequency. q Push [SET(LOCK)] to enter set mode. w Push [SET(LOCK)] or [MW(S.MW)] until “±” and offset frequency appear. ■ Repeater lockout USING INITIAL SET MODE This function helps prevent interference to other stations by inhibiting your transmission when a signal is received.
REPEATER OPERATION 4 ■ Reversed duplex mode USING SET MODE When the reversed duplex mode is selected, the receive frequency shifts. (Transmit frequency shifts in normal duplex mode.) Each receive and transmit frequency is shown in the table below with the following conditions; Input frequency : 145.30 MHz Direction : – (negative) Offset frequency : 0.6 MHz Reversed Rx frequency Tx frequency OFF 145.30 MHz 144.70 MHz SET B z Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to enter set mode.
4 REPEATER OPERATION ■ Auto repeater USING INITIAL SET MODE (U.S.A. and C.S.A. versions only) The USA and CSA versions automatically activate the repeater settings (DUP– or DUP+ and tone encoder ON/OFF) when the operating frequency falls within the general repeater output frequency range and deactivate them when outside of the range. D Setting the auto repeater function ON/OFF q Push [PWR] to turn power OFF. w While pushing [SET(LOCK)], turn power ON to enter initial set mode.
MEMORY OPERATION 5 ■ General description 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. 9, 10), duplex direction (p. 19) and offset (p. 21), subaudible tone encoder or tone squelch and its tone frequency (pgs. 19, 48–50) and skip information* (p. 41). In addition, a total of 10 memory banks, A to J, are available for usage by group, etc.
5 MEMORY OPERATION ■ Programming a memory channel VFO settings, including the set mode contents such as subaudible tone frequency, etc., can be programmed into a memory channel. q Set the desired frequency in VFO mode. ➥ Push [V/MHz(SCAN)] to select VFO mode. ➥ Set the frequency using the tuning dial. ➥ Set other data (e.g. tone frequency, duplex information, etc.) if required. w Push [MW(S.MW)] momentarily. • “M” indicator and the memory channel number blink.
MEMORY OPERATION 5 D Programming a memory channel via the microphone MW The microphone can also be used to program memory channels. z Set the desired frequency in VFO mode. ➥ Push [VFO/LOCK] to select VFO mode. ➥ Set the frequency using the keypad. ➥ Set other data (e.g. offset frequency, duplex direction, subaudible tone encoder ON/OFF and its frequency) , if necessary. x Push [FUNC] then [CLR A(MW)] momentarily. c Select the memory channel to be programmed.
5 MEMORY OPERATION ■ Transferring memory contents 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. D Memory/call➪VFO q Select the memory/call channel to be transferred. ➥ Push [M/CALL(PRIO)] to select memory mode, then rotate the tuning dial to select the desired memory channel. ➥ Push [M/CALL(PRIO)] for 1 sec.
MEMORY OPERATION D Memory/call➪call/memory q Select the memory/call channel to be transferred. ➥ Push [M/CALL(PRIO)] to select memory mode, then rotate the tuning dial to select the desired memory channel. ➥ Push [M/CALL(PRIO)] for 1 sec. to select the call channel. w Push [MW(S.MW)] momentarily. • “M” indicator and “– –” indication blink, and shows VFO conditions. MR/CALL MW [Y]/[Z] e Rotate the tuning dial to select the target memory channel. • “C” blinks when the call channel is selected.
5 MEMORY OPERATION ■ Memory clearing Contents of programmed memories can be cleared (blanked), if desired. q Push [V/MHz(SCAN)] to select VFO mode. w Push [MW(S.MW)] momentarily. • “M” indicator and the memory channel number blink. e Rotate the tuning dial to select the memory channel to be cleared. • Memory channels not yet programmed are blank. r Push [MW(S.MW)] momentarily, then push [MW(S.MW)] again for 1 sec. ☞ This operation must be performed within 1.5 sec.
MEMORY OPERATION 5 ■ Programming channel names Each memory channel and the call channel can be programmed with an alphanumeric channel name for easy recognition and can be indicated independently by channel. Names can be a maximum of 6 characters— see the table below for available characters.
5 MEMORY OPERATION Channel names can also be programmed via the microphone. z Select the memory/call channel to be assigned memory names. ➥ Push [MR/CALL] to select memory mode, then select the desired memory channel via [Y]/[Z] or keypad. • Scan edge channels can also be selected. ➥ Push [MR/CALL] for 1 sec. to select the call channel. x Push [FUNC], then [MONI 1(ANM)] momentarily. c Push [SET B(D-OFF)]. b Push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C(T-OFF)] to move the cursor to left or right, respectively.
MEMORY OPERATION 5 ■ Memory bank selection Push [BANK(OPT)] to select memory bank mode. q Push [M/CALL(PRIO)] to select memory mode, if desired. w Push [BANK(OPT)] to select memory bank condition. BANK/OPTION • Bank initial blinks e Rotate the tuning dial to select the desired bank, A to J. • Banks that have no programmed contents are skipped. Shows bank initial. r Push [BANK(OPT)] to set the bank. • Initial stops blinking. t Rotate the tuning dial to select the contents in the bank.
5 MEMORY OPERATION ■ Memory bank setting q Push [M/CALL(PRIO)] to select memory mode, then select the desired memory channel via the tuning dial. w Push [BANK(OPT)]. BANK/OPTION • “– –” indication blinks as follows. z Push [MR/CALL] then select the desired memory channel via [Y]/[Z] or keypad. x Push [BANK/OPTION]. • “– –” indication blinks. MW c Push [BANK/OPTION] again to set the channel to bank setting stand-by condition.
MEMORY OPERATION 5 ■ 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 [M/CALL(PRIO)] to select memory mode. ➥ Push [BANK(OPT)] then rotate the tuning dial to select the desired memory bank. • Bank initial blinks.
6 CALL CHANNEL OPERATION ■ Call channel selection Push [M/CALL(PRIO)] several times to select the call channel. ■ Call channel transferring ➥ Push [M/CALL(PRIO)] several times to select the call channel. q Push [M/CALL(PRIO)] several times to select the call channel. • “C” appears instead of memory channel number indication. • Push [M/CALL(PRIO)] once or twice to select memory mode, or push [V/MHz(SCAN)] to select VFO mode. w Push [MW(S.
CALL CHANNEL OPERATION 6 ■ Programming a call channel Operating frequency, duplex information, subaudible tone information (tone encoder or tone squelch ON/OFF and its frequency) and alphanumeric channel names can also be programmed into the call channel. q Set the desired frequency in VFO mode. ➥ Push [V/MHz(SCAN)] to select VFO mode. ➥ Set the frequency using the tuning dial. ➥ Set other data as desired. w Push [MW(S.MW)] momentarily. e Rotate the tuning dial to select the call channel r Push [MW(S.
7 SCAN OPERATION ■ Scan types Scanning searches for signals automatically and makes it easier to locate new stations for contact or listening purposes. FULL SCAN (p. 38) Band edge Band edge Scan Repeatedly scans all frequencies over the entire band. Used as the simplest scan without any preliminary settings necessary. There are 3 scan types and 4 resume conditions to suit your operating needs. PROGRAMMED SCAN (p.
SCAN OPERATION 7 ■ Scan start/stop D Preparation Scan resume condition (p. 42); program the scan edges (pgs. 39, 40); program 2 or more memory channels (pgs. 25, 26); set skip settings, if desired (p. 41). D Operation q Select VFO mode for full/programmed scan with [V/MHz(SCAN)]; or memory mode for memory scan with [M/CALL(PRIO)]. SCAN 2 SET B • Select the desired bank with [BANK(OPT)] for bank scan. w Set the squelch to the point where noise is just muted. e Push [V/MHz(SCAN)] for 1 sec.
7 SCAN OPERATION ■ Scan edges programming Scan edges can be programmed in the same manner as memory channels. Scan edges are programmed into scan edges, 1A/1b to 3A/3b, in memory channels. r Push [MW(S.MW)] for 1 sec. to program. q Set the edge frequency of the desired frequency range in VFO mode: ➥ Set the frequency using the tuning dial. ➥ Set other data (e.g. repeater settings, etc.) if desired. w Push [MW(S.MW)] momentarily.
SCAN OPERATION 7 D Programming scan edges via microphone MW z Set the desired frequency in VFO mode. ➥ Push [VFO/LOCK] to select VFO mode. ➥ Set the frequency via the keypad or [Y]/[Z]. x Push [FUNC] then [CLR A(MW)] momentarily. c Push [Y] or [Z] to select scan edge channels, 1A, 2A or 3A. v Push [FUNC], then push [CLR A(MW)] for 1 sec. to program. b To program a frequency for the other scan edge channels, repeat steps z to v. • 3 beeps sound and VFO is automatically selected.
7 SCAN OPERATION ■ Skip channel setting USING SET MODE The memory skip function speeds up scanning by checking only those memory channels not set as skip channels. Set skip channels as follows. The display shows that memory channel 1 is set as a skip channel. SET B z Select a memory channel. ➥ Select memory mode by pushing [MR/CALL]. ➥ Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired channel to be a skip channel. x Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to enter set mode.
SCAN OPERATION 7 ■ Scan resume condition USING SET MODE The scan resume condition can be selected as timer or pause scan. The selected resume condition is also used for priority watch. (p. 44) The display shows that the scan will resume 15 sec. after it stops. z Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to enter set mode. SET x Push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C(T-OFF)] several B times until “SCT” or “SCP” appears as shown at left. c Push [Y] or [Z] to select the scan resume condition.
8 PRIORITY WATCH ■ Priority watch types Priority watch checks for signals on a VFO frequency every 5 sec. while operating on a memory channel. The transceiver has 3 priority watch types to suit your needs. You can transmit on the VFO frequency while the priority watch operates. The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume condition. See previous page for details.
PRIORITY WATCH 8 ■ Priority watch operation q Select VFO mode; then, set an operating frequency. w Set the watching channel(s). For memory channel watch: Select the desired memory channel. For memory scan watch: Select memory mode; then, push [V/MHz(SCAN)] for 1 sec. to start memory scan. For call channel watch: Select the call channel by pushing [M/CALL(PRIO)] several times. e Push [M/CALL(PRIO)] for 1 sec. to start the watch. • The transceiver checks the memory or call channel every 5 sec.
9 DTMF MEMORY ENCODER ■ Programming a DTMF code DTMF codes are used for autopatching, controlling other equipment, etc. The transceiver has 10 DTMF memory channels (d0–d9) for storage of often-used DTMF codes of up to 24 digits. DTMF z Push [FUNC] then [LOW 6(DTMF)] to turn the DTMF encoder ON. • “d” appears in place of the 100 MHz digit. x Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to enter the DTMF memory programming condition. c Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired DTMF memory channel. v Push the desired digit keys.
DTMF MEMORY ENCODER 9 ■ Transmitting a DTMF code D Automatic transmission (DTMF memory) DTMF z Push [FUNC] then [LOW 6(DTMF)] to turn the DTMF memory encoder ON. D Transmitting a DTMF memory directly— continued DTMF-S • “d” appears in place of the 100 MHz digit. v Push [DTMF-S] again to deactivate the DTMF memory direct selection. b Push [FUNC] then [SET B(D-OFF)] to cancel the DTMF memory encoder. x Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to enter the DTMF memory programming condition.
9 DTMF MEMORY ENCODER ■ DTMF speed USING INITIAL SET MODE The rate at which DTMF memories send individual DTMF characters can be set to accommodate operating needs. The display shows the fastest DTMF speed is selected. q Push [PWR] for 1 sec. to turn power OFF. w While pushing [SET(LOCK)], push [PWR] for 1 sec. to turn power ON and enter initial set mode. e Push [SET(LOCK)] or [MW(S.MW)] several times until “DTD” appears as shown above.
POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH 10 ■ Pocket beep operation This function uses subaudible tones for calling and can be used as a “common pager” to inform you that someone has called while you were away from the transceiver. y Push [TONE(T-SCAN)] several times until “ ” or “ ” are displayed to turn ON the pocket beep with tone squelch or DTCS squelch, respectively. D Waiting for a call from a specific station q Set the operating frequency. w Push [SET(LOCK)] to enter set mode.
10 POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH z Set the operating frequency. TSQLS x Program the CTCSS tone frequency or DTCS DTCSS code in set mode. ➥ Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to enter set mode. ➥ Push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C(T-OFF)] several times until “Ct” for tone squelch or “dt” for DTCS squelch appears. • “ ” blinks when tone squelch (“Ct”), or “ ” blinks when DTCS squelch (“dt”) is selected. ➥ Push [Y]/[Z] to select the desired tone frequency or DTCS code with polarity. ➥ Push [CLR A(MW)] to exit set mode.
POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH 10 ■ Tone/DTCS squelch operation The tone or DTCS squelch opens only when receiving a signal with the same pre-programmed subaudible tone or DTCS code, respectively. q Set the operating frequency. w Program the CTCSS tone frequency or DTCS code in set mode. • See p. 48 for programming details. e Push [TONE(T-SCAN)] several times until “ ” or “ ” appears in the function display. • “ ” for tone squelch; “ ” for DTCS squelch operation.
10 POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH ■ Tone scan By monitoring a signal that is being operated with pocket beep, tone or DTCS squelch function, you can determine the tone frequency or DTCS code necessary to open a squelch. q Set the channel to be checked for a tone frequency or code. w Push [TONE(T-SCAN)] several times to select the tone condition or type to be scanned. • One of “ ,” “ ” or “ ” appears e Push [TONE(T-SCAN)] for 1 sec. to start the tone scan.
PAGER/CODE SQUELCH ■ Pager function Optional UT-108 required This function uses DTMF codes for paging and can be used as a “message pager” to inform you of a caller’s identification even when you leave the transceiver temporarily unattended. Pager selective code (push [PTT]) Beep Beep Beep Answer back (manual) 11 ■ Code programming Optional UT-108 required D Before programming The pager and code squelch functions require ID codes and a group code.
11 PAGER/CODE SQUELCH D Code programming An ID code MUST be programmed into code channel C0. Up to 6 transmit codes are programmable into code channels, C1 to C6, if required. y Push [MW(S.MW)] to select 2nd digit, then rotate the tuning dial to set the desired code. • 2nd digit blinks (1st digit stop blinking). • Repeat this step for 3rd digit programming. q Push [BANK(OPT)] for 1 sec. • Pager mode is selected. • 100 MHz digit shows “P.” u Push [MW(S.MW)] to program the ID code.
PAGER/CODE SQUELCH BANK/OPTION z Push [BANK/OPTION] for 1 sec. to select pager mode. • 100 MHz digit shows “P.” x Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to enter to the code set mode. • One of either “CP” or “C0” to “C6” blinks. • “C0” is the ID code and “C1” to “C6” are the transmit code. c Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired code channel. v Enter the desired 3-digit code via the keypad. b Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to set the channel for “receive inhibit” or “receive accept.”. • When “receive inhibit” is set, “SKIP” appears.
11 PAGER/CODE SQUELCH ■ Pager operation Optional UT-108 required D Calling a specific station q Program the desired code channel in advance (p. 53). w Set the operating frequency. • Set the [VOL] and [SQL] to the desired level as in normal operation. e Push [BANK(OPT)] for 1 sec. to select pager mode. • 100 MHz digit shows “P.” r Select the desired transmit code channel: ➥ Push [SET(LOCK)]. ➥ Rotate the tuning dial to select the code channel. ➥ Push [TONE(T-SCAN)] to return to the previous condition.
PAGER/CODE SQUELCH 11 D Waiting for a call from a specific station q Set the operating frequency. w Push [BANK(OPT)] for 1 sec. • PERSONAL CALLS This display appears when you are called with your ID code and the calling station’s ID code is 123. • 100 MHz digit shows “P.” e Wait for a call. • When receiving a call, the caller’s ID or group code appears as shown at right. r Push [PTT] to send an answer back call and display the operating frequency.
11 PAGER/CODE SQUELCH ■ Code squelch Optional UT-108 required Code squelch provides communications with quiet standby since you will only receive calls from stations which know your ID or group code. Each push of [PTT] sends a 3-digit code in order to open the receiving station’s code squelch prior to voice transmission. q Set the operating frequency. • Set the AF and squelch to the desired level as in normal operation. w Push [BANK(OPT)] for 1 sec. once or twice to select code squelch mode.
OTHER FUNCTIONS 12 ■ Set mode • Set mode operation q Push [SET(LOCK)] to enter the set mode. w Push [SET(LOCK)] or [MW(S.MW)] to select the desired item. e Rotate the tuning dial to select the condition or value. r Push [TONE(T-SCAN)] to exit set mode. z Push [SET B(D-OFF)] to enter set mode. SET x Push [SET B(D-OFF)] or [ENT C(T-OFF)] to select B the desired item. c Push [Y] or [Z] to select the condition or value. v Push [CLR A(MW)] to exit set mode.
12 OTHER FUNCTIONS D Display dimmer D Tone squelch tone Adjust to suit lighting conditions. The levels 1 (dark) to 4 (bright: default) are available. Sets subaudible tone frequency (both encoder and decoder) for tone squelch operation. Total of 50 tone frequencies (67.0–254.1 Hz) are available. (default: 88.5 Hz) D Display color • Available subaudible tone frequencies The display color can be set to amber (default) or green.
OTHER FUNCTIONS 12 D Offset frequency D Scan resume timer Sets the duplex offset frequency within 0 to 20 MHz range. During duplex (repeater) operation, transmit frequency (or receive when reverse function is set to ON) shifts the set frequency. (default value may differ depending on versions) Selects scan resume timer from SCT-15 (default), SCT-10, SCT-5 and SCP-2. • SCT-15/10/5 : Scan pauses for 15/10/5 sec., then resumes. • SCP-2 : Pause on a signal until signal disappears, then resumes 2 sec.
12 OTHER FUNCTIONS D Channel skip setting D Cooling fan control Sets channel skip setting from ON and OFF for memory skip scan operation. This item appears when set mode is accessed from memory mode only. Selects the cooling fan control condition from Auto, ON-High, ON-Mid. and ON-Low. • Auto (AT) : The fan rotates during transmit and for 2 min. after transmission in either high, middle or low speed, according to the transceiver temperature. • ON-High (OH)/Mid.
OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Initial set mode AT 12 POWER ON The initial set mode is accessed at power ON and allows you to set seldom-changed settings. In this way, you can “customize” transceiver operations to suit your preference and operating style. • Initial set mode items D Entering initial set mode q While pushing [SET(LOCK)], push [PWR] for 1 sec. to enter initial set mode. w Push [SET(LOCK)] or [MW(S.MW)] to select the desired item. e Rotate the tuning dial to select the condition or value.
12 OTHER FUNCTIONS D Key-touch beep The key-touch beep can be turned OFF for silent operation. (default: ON) D Time-out timer To prevent accidental prolonged transmission, etc., the transceiver has a time-out timer. This function cuts a transmission OFF after 1–30 min. of continuous transmission. This timer can be cancelled. • TOT-OF : The time-out timer is turned OFF. (default) • TOT-1–30 : The transmission is cut OFF after the set period elapses. 63 D Auto repeater U.S.A. and C.S.A.
OTHER FUNCTIONS 12 D Auto power OFF D Squelch delay The transceiver can be set to automatically turn OFF after a specified period with a beep when no key operations are performed. Selects squelch delay from short and long to prevent repeated opening and closing of the squelch during reception of the same signal. •S : Short squelch delay. (default) •L : Long squelch delay 30 min., 1 hour, 2 hours and OFF (default) can be specified.
12 OTHER FUNCTIONS D Display type Selects LCD indication type from frequency, channel number and channel names. • FR : Shows frequency (default) • CH : Shows channel number* • NM : Shows channel names* *Memory channels only can be selected. Frequency indication setting Memory channel name indication setting D Squelch attenuator Turns the squelch attenuator function ON and OFF. • ON : The squelch attenuator activates when [SQL] control is set between 12 o’clock and fully clockwise position.
IC-V8000.qxd 02.4.19 10:55 Page 66 (1,1) New2001 OTHER FUNCTIONS 12 D Weather alert function NOAA broadcast stations transmit weather alert tones before important weather announcements. When the weather alert function is turned ON, the selected weather channel is monitored each 5 sec. for the announcement. When the alert signal is detected, the “AL.T” and the WX channel are displayed alternately and sounds a beep tone until the transceiver is operated.
12 OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Microphone keys The supplied HM-133V’s (optional for some versions) [F-1] and [F-2] keys memorize the transceiver conditions. The [UP]/[DN] keys of the standard or an optional microphone (other than the HM-133V) can be assigned functions like the function keys on the transceiver’s front panel. D [F-1]/[F-2] keys on HM-133V The following conditions can be memorized into [F-1] and [F-2] keys, independently.
OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Partial reset AT POWER ON If you want to initialize the operating conditions (VFO frequency, VFO settings, set mode contents) without clearing the memory contents, a partial resetting function is available for the transceiver. ➥ While pushing [V/MHz(SCAN)], turn the power ON to partially reset the transceiver. ■ All reset AT 12 POWER ON The function display may occasionally display erroneous information (e.g. when first applying power).
12 OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Data cloning AT POWER ON Cloning allows you to quickly and easily transfer the programmed contents from one transceiver to another; or , data from a personal computer to a transceiver using the optional CS-V8000 CLONING SOFTWARE. D Cloning between transceivers q Connect the OPC-474 cloning cable to the [SP] jack of the master and sub-transceivers. w While pushing [M/CALL(PRIO)], turn power ON to enter cloning mode (master transceiver only— power on only for sub-transceiver).
OTHER FUNCTIONS 12 D Cloning using a personal computer Data can be cloned to and from a personal computer (Microsoft® Windows® 95/98/ME) using the optional CS-V8000 CLONING SOFTWARE and the optional OPC-478 CLONING CABLE. Consult the CS-V8000 CLONING SOFTWARE HELP file for details. D Cloning error ☞ NOTE: DO NOT push any key on the sub-transceiver during cloning. This will cause a cloning error. When the display at left appears, a cloning error has occurred.
13 MAINTENANCE ■ Troubleshooting PROBLEM No power comes on. If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning, please check the following points before sending it to a service center. POSSIBLE CAUSE • Power connector has a poor contact. • Polarity of the power connection is reversed. • Blown fuse. No sound comes from the • Volume is too low. • The audio mute function is activated. speaker. • Squelch is set too tight. • A selective call or squelch function is activated such as pocket beep or tone squelch.
MAINTENANCE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Some memory channels • The input channel number has not yet been pro- • Rotate the tuning dial to check whether the chancannot be selected via the grammed. nel has been programmed or not. microphone keypad. Scan does not operate. 13 REF. — p. 13 • The squelch is open. • Set the squelch to the threshold point. • Only 1 memory channel is programmed or other • Program other memory channels or cancel the pgs. 25, 26, 41 channels are set as skip channels.
13 MAINTENANCE ■ Optional unit installation q Remove the 3 allen-socket bolts from the front panel using with an allen wrench (2.5 mm; 1⁄10″) r Install the unit as illustrated below. Insert tightly to avoid bad contact. Allen-socket bolts w Detach the front panel from the main unit. t Return the front panel and the allen-socket bolts to their original position.
SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ■ Specifications GENERAL • Frequency coverage USA Asia, CSA : (unit: MHz) Tx: 144–148/Rx: 136–174* Tx: 144–148/Rx: 136–174* (Central South America) Australia Taiwan, Korea Tx/Rx: 144–148 Tx/Rx: 144–146 *Guaranteed: 144–148 MHz range only. • Type of emission : FM • Number of memory channels : 207 (incl. 6 scan edges and 1 call) • Frequency resolution : 5, 10, 12.
15 MODE ARRANGEMENT VFO mode (p. 9) SET LOCK TONE T-SCAN V/MHz SCAN V/MHz SCAN M/CALL PRIO When the DTMF memory encoder is activated. DTMF MEMORY V/MHz SCAN MEMORY MODE (p. 24) M/CALL PRIO CALL CHANNEL (p. 35) CLONE MODE MONI ANM for 1 sec. See p. 45 for details. BANK OPT WEATHER CHANNEL (p. 65)*2 MONI ANM See p. 69 for details. for 1 sec. CHANNEL NAME INDICATION (p. 30) 75 BANK CHANNEL (p. 32) *1Appears when accessing from memory mode only. *2Available for USA versions only.
IC-V8000.qxd 02.2.7 12:56 Page 76 (1,1) New2001 MODE ARRANGEMENT SET MODE 15 INITIAL SET MODE Turn power ON while pushing [SET(LOCK)]. Display dimmer (p. 59) Beep tone on/off (p. 63) Tuning step (p. 60)*4 the DTMF ry encoder is ed. Time-out timer (p. 63) Display color (p. 59) Scan resume timer (p. 60) Auto repeater*2 (p. 63) RY Repeater tone (p. 59) MW S.MW SET LOCK Tone squelch tone (p. 59) Skip setting*1 (p. 61) SET LOCK Repeater lockout (p. 64) MW S.MW Squelch delay (p.
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