INSTRUCTION MANUAL DUAL BAND FM TRANSCEIVER iC-w32a iC-w32e 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.
IMPORTANT CAUTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and com- RWARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the pletely before using the transceiver. 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 in) away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical.
UNPACKING DO NOT push the PTT when not actually desiring to transmit. DO NOT allow children to play with any radio equipment containing a transmitter. DO NOT operate the transceiver near unshielded electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere. AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas with temperatures below –10°C (+14°F) or above +60°C (+140°F). Accessories included with the transceiver: Qty. q Antenna .................................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT .............................................. i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ........................... i CAUTIONS ................................................. i UNPACKING ............................................. ii TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................ iii 1 2 3 iii PANEL DESCRIPTION .................. 1 – 7 ■ Switches, controls, keys and connectors ....................................... 1 ■ Function display ...............................
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Switches, controls, keys and connectors q @5 @4 – + q Antenna connector w [POWER] @2 [VOL] DC13.5V @3 [DIAL] SP MIC DIAL @3 VOL e [SQL] SCAN DT @1 [TX/RX] @0 Speaker/ microphone !9 Battery pack release !8 [CALL] !7 [S.MW] t [L/G] y [MAIN] u [BAND] i [MR] o [VFO] !6 [H/L] !5 [TONE] !4 !3 [M•N] !2 !1 DIGIT KEYS !0 [.] y MAIN MF r [PTT] CHNG u BAND i !8 SKIP LOCK MW VFO MR CALL S.
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION w POWER SWITCH [POWER] (p. 12) Push and hold for 2 sec. to toggle the transceiver power ON and OFF. e SQUELCH SWITCH [SQL] (p. 17) ➥ Push to open the main band’s squelch and monitors the operating frequency. ➥ Set the squelch level while pushing this key and rotating the tuning dial. r PTT SWITCH [PTT] (p. 17) Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. t LIGHT/GUIDE SWITCH [L/G] ➥ Activates the display and keypad backlighting for 5 sec.
PANEL DESCRIPTION o VFO MODE KEY [VFO (CLR) (MHz)] MHz ➥ Push this key to cancel most functions, then push VFO again to select VFO mode. (p. 12) CLR • When making a mistake during digit input, push this key to cancel and start from the beginning. ➥ Selects 1 MHz tuning step when pushed for 2 sec. in VFO mode. (p. 16) ➥ Partially resets the VFO frequencies, VFO settings and set mode settings when pushed at turning power ON. (p.
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION !4 C KEY [C] While pushing [PTT], this key sends a DTMF “C.” C !5 TONE/DUPLEX KEY [TONE (DUP) (K)] DUP K ➥ Push this switch to activate the following functions B TONE in order (pgs. 19, 32). • Subaudible tone encoder—“T” appears. • Pocket beep—“T SQLS” appears. • Tone squelch—“T SQL” appears. • No tone operation—no indicator appears. ➥ Push this key for 2 sec. to select semi-duplex or simplex operation. (p.
PANEL DESCRIPTION @1 TX/RX INDICATOR [TX/RX] (p. 17) Lights green while receiving a signal or when the squelch is open; lights red while transmitting; lights orange during crossband full duplex operation. D External connection Remote MIC @2 VOLUME CONTROLS [VOL] (p. 17) Rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio level. @3 TUNING DIALS [DIAL] ➥ Rotate [DIAL] to set operating frequencies, memory channels, set mode contents, etc. (p. 15) ➥ While pushing [SQL], this dial sets the squelch level. (p.
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Function display q !0 MAIN GUIDE LOW T SQL DUP S y u q MAIN BAND INDICATORS (p. 13) Appear above the frequency which is selected as the main band. • Only one of these indicators appears at a time. 6 o MAIN 75 50 25 w e r t q 75 50 25 LOW T SQL S DUP i u w e r t y w FREQUENCY READOUTS Show the operating frequency, set mode contents, etc. • The frequency on the left and right can be exchanged. (p.
PANEL DESCRIPTION e LOW POWER INDICATORS (p. 17) Appear when low output power is selected. r S/RF INDICATORS (p. 17) ➥ Show the relative signal strength while receiving. ➥ Show the output power selection while transmitting. t TONE INDICATORS (pgs. 19, 32) “T” appears when the subaudible tone encoder is in use; “T SQLS” appears during pocket beep operation and “T SQL” appears when the tone squelch function is activated. y DUPLEX INDICATORS (p.
2 BATTERY PACKS AND ACCESSORIES ■ Battery pack charging ■ About the battery pack The supplied* BP-173 or BP-180 BATTERY PACK includes rechargeable Ni-Cd batteries and can be charged approx. 300 times. Charge the battery pack before first operating the transceiver or when the battery pack becomes exhausted. D Operating period Depending on the attached battery pack, the operating period of the transceiver varies. Refer to p. 43 for battery pack specifications.
BATTERY PACKS AND ACCESSORIES 2 ■ Charging connections D Regular charging D Rapid charging with the BC-119 Attach the supplied* or optional battery pack; then, connect the supplied* wall charger via an AC outlet as shown below. q Insert the AD-51A into the charging slot of the BC-119. * Optional for versions which include a battery case. • The AD-75 may be additionally necessary if the BC-119 contains no connection terminals.
2 BATTERY PACKS AND ACCESSORIES ■ Battery case D Operation with an optional cable Connect an optional charger or cable to the transceiver as illustrated below. Be careful of battery overcharging as the connected battery is charged simultaneously. CAUTION: Remove dry cell batteries from the BP-170 BATTERY CASE when using the [DC13.5V] jack. When using a battery case attached to the transceiver, install 4 AA(R6) size alkaline batteries as illustrated below. Remove the case from the transceiver. To [DC13.
BATTERY PACKS AND ACCESSORIES 2 ■ Accessory attachment D Antenna D Belt clip D Handstrap Insert the supplied antenna into the antenna connector and rotate the antenna as shown in the diagram below. Remove screws, then attach the belt clip using the same screws. Conveniently attaches to your belt. Attach the handstrap as shown in the diagram below. Facilitates carrying. Keep the jack cover attached when jacks are not in use to avoid bad contacts.
3 FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING ■ Power ON ■ VFO and memory/call channels q Charge the battery pack or install alkaline batteries into the battery case. (pgs. 9, 10) w Push and hold [POWER] for 2 sec. to turn power ON. This transceiver has 2 normal operating modes: VFO mode and memory mode. Push for 2 sec. VFO mode is used for setting a desired frequency within the band range. MAIN ➥ Push [VFO] to select VFO mode. • Remaining battery voltage is displayed for 2 sec. (p. 34) POWER for 2 sec.
FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING ■ Main band selection This transceiver can receive 2 band signals simultaneously. To change frequency or to activate a function, you must designate a band, VHF or UHF, as the main band. All switches affect the designated main band only. • “Q” appears above the main band. ■ Operating band selection band*1 The VHF display can also receive UHF, avionics and VHF weather channels.*2 The UHF display can also receive VHF band signals.
3 FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING ■ Frequency or channel selection via the keypad D Frequency D Memory channels q Assign the main band to the desired display with [MAIN]. w Select VFO mode with [VFO]. e Push 6 digit keys to input a frequency. q Assign the main band to the desired display with [MAIN]. w Select memory mode with [MR]. e Push 2 digit keys to select the desired memory channel. • The first ten memory channels (00–09) are preceded by a “0.
FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING 3 ■ Using the tuning dial ■ Lock function D Frequency The lock function prevents accidental frequency changes and accidental function access. ➥ Push [(CALL)LOCK] for 2 sec. to toggle the lock function ON and OFF. q Assign the main band to the desired display with [MAIN]. w Select VFO mode with [VFO]. e Rotate the main band’s [DIAL] to change the frequency. • The frequency changes according to the preset tuning steps. See the next page for setting tuning steps.
3 FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING ■ Setting tuning dial increments [ D Tuning step selection Tuning steps can be selected for each band. This transceiver has 8 tuning steps as follows: • 5 kHz* • 10 kHz • 12.5 kHz • 15 kHz • 20 kHz • 25 kHz • 30 kHz • 50 kHz * 5 kHz cannot be selected in the VHF display when both displays are set for the UHF band. D Using 1 MHz tuning step This transceiver has a 1 MHz tuning step for quick frequency setting. q Assign the main band to the desired display with [MAIN].
BASIC OPERATION 4 ■ Receive and transmit CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. q Push [POWER] for 2 sec. to turn power ON. w Adjust the [VOL] control to the desired level. • While pushing [SQL], rotate the main band’s [VOL]. e Set the squelch level. • While pushing [SQL], rotate the main band’s [DIAL]. • The first click of [DIAL] indicates the current squelch level. • “SQ1” is loose squelch and “SQ8” is tight squelch.
4 BASIC OPERATION D Beep tones on/off D Crossband full duplex operation The confirmation beep tones, which sound each time a switch is pushed, can be turned ON or OFF, as desired. The crossband full duplex function can be turned ON or OFF in initial set mode. When the function is OFF, the sub band audio is muted during transmission. USING Initial set mode USING SETTING THE CONFIRMATION BEEP ON/OFF Confirmation beep is ON. Confirmation beep is OFF.
REPEATER OPERATION 5 ■ General When using a repeater, the transmit frequency is shifted from the receive frequency by the offset frequency. (p. 20) It is convenient to program repeater information into memory channels. (p. 22) q Assign the main band to the desired display with [MAIN]. w Set the receive frequency (repeater output frequency). e Push [(TONE)DUP] for 2 sec. once to select – DUP or twice to select DUP.
5 REPEATER OPERATION ■ Subaudible tones ■ Offset frequency Some repeaters require subaudible tones to be accessed. Subaudible tones are superimposed over your normal signal and must be set in advance. When communicating through a repeater, the transmit frequency is shifted from the receive frequency by an amount determined by the offset frequency. USING SET MODE USING SETTING SUBAUDIBLE TONES SETTING AN OFFSET FREQUENCY MAIN MAIN T MAIN MAIN T 88.5 Hz tone 254.
REPEATER OPERATION 5 ■ Auto repeater function (U.S.A. version only) The U.S.A. 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 PROGRAMMING ■ General ■ Programming during selection The transceiver has 100 memory channels (plus 5 pairs of scan edge channels) and 1 call channel on each band for storage of often-used frequencies. q Assign the main band to the desired display with [MAIN]. w Select VFO mode with [VFO]. e Set the desired frequency: ➥ Set the frequency using the keypad or [DIAL]. ➥ Set other data (e.g. offset frequency, duplex direction, subaudible tone frequency, etc.), if required. r Push [S.
MEMORY/CALL PROGRAMMING 6 ■ Programming after selection ■ Memory edit (transferring) q Assign the main band to the desired display with [MAIN]. w Select the memory channel to be programmed. ➥ Push [MR] to select memory mode. ➥ Rotate [DIAL] or push 2 digit keys to select the memory channel (only programmed memories can be selected). e Set the desired frequency in VFO mode: ➥ Push [VFO] to select VFO mode. ➥ Set the desired frequency using the keypad or [DIAL]. ➥ Set other data (e.g.
6 MEMORY/CALL PROGRAMMING ■ Memory names Memory channels can be programmed with names of up to 8 characters in length. Names cannot be programmed into the call channel. D Frequency↔name To toggle between frequency indication and memory name indication: ➥ Push [M•N] to toggle between frequency and name indications. • “NO NAME” appears when a memory channel has not been programmed with a name.
MEMORY/CALL PROGRAMMING ■ Memory clear Unwanted memory channels can be cleared (erased). Before clearing a memory channel make sure it is no longer needed as cleared memories cannot be recalled. q Assign the main band to the desired display with [MAIN]. w Push [S.MW] momentarily. • “VFO” or memory channel number flashes. e Select the memory channel to be cleared. • Scan edges 1A and 1B and call channel cannot be cleared. r Push [S.MW] briefly, then a second time for 2 sec.
7 DTMF MEMORY ■ Programming a DTMF code The transceiver has 4 DTMF memory channels (d1 to d4) for storage of often-used DTMF codes of up to 16 digits. The memory channels are for common use on both bands. y Program DTMF memory name in a similar manner to memory channel names, if desired. ➥ Push [(M•N)MN•W] for 2 sec. to enter name writing mode. ➥ Enter the desired name via the keypad or [DIAL]. q Push [(•)DTMF•M] for 2 sec. to enter DTMF memory mode.
DTMF MEMORY 7 ■ Transmitting a DTMF code ■ DTMF transmission speed D Using a DTMF memory channel When slow DTMF transmission speeds are required (as for some repeaters), the transceiver’s rate of DTMF transmission can be adjusted. q Push [(•)DTMF•M] for 2 sec. to enter DTMF memory mode. w Rotate either band’s [DIAL] to select the desired channel. e Push [(VFO)CLR] again to exit DTMF memory mode. r While pushing [PTT], push [(MAIN)(SCAN)DTMF] to transmit the selected DTMF code.
8 SCAN OPERATION ■ Scan types Each band has 3 scan types with skip functions and 4 resume conditions providing scanning versatility. Scans on both bands can be operated separately or simultaneously. FULL SCAN (p. 29) Band edge Band edge Repeatedly scans all frequencies over the entire band. PROGRAMMED SCAN (p. 29) Band edge Jump Jump MEMORY SKIP SCAN (p. 29) Not yet programmed Mch 2 Repeatedly scans memory channels except skip channels.
SCAN OPERATION 8 ■ Full/programmed scan ■ Memory scan q Assign the main band to the desired display with [MAIN]. w Select VFO mode with [VFO]. e Make sure the squelch is set to the threshold point. q Assign the main band to the desired display with [MAIN]. w Select memory mode with [MR]. e Make sure the squelch is set to the threshold point. • Select automatic squelch (AT) or a level (SQ1–SQ8) where the noise is muted. (p. 17) r Push [(MAIN)SCAN] for 2 sec. to start the programmed scan.
8 SCAN OPERATION ■ Skip channel setting ■ Scan resume condition Memory channels can be set to be skipped for memory skip scan. This is useful to speedup the memory skip scan interval. The resume condition can be selected as a pause or timer scan for each band (VHF VFO and memory channels, UHF VFO and memory channels, avionics* band). USING SKIP MAIN MR Scan set mode MAIN SETTING THE SCAN RESUME CONDITION Push for 2 sec.
SCAN OPERATION 8 ■ Frequency skip function D Programming a skip frequency D Frequency skip function ON/OFF Unwanted frequencies can be skipped and programmed as skip channels when full or programmed scan is pausing. The frequency skip function can be turned OFF in set mode. In this case, the frequencies will not be skipped even if skip information is programmed and “ S ” will not blink during full scan or programmed scan. q Turn ON the frequency skip function as described at right.
9 SUBAUDIBLE TONE OPERATION ■ Tone squelch operation D Operation The tone squelch opens only when receiving a signal containing a matching subaudible tone. You can silently wait for calls from group members using the same tone. q Assign the main band to the desired display with [MAIN]. w Set the operating frequency. e Set the desired CTCSS tone in set mode. • See right for programming. r Push [TONE] several times until “T SQL” appears.
SUBAUDIBLE TONE OPERATION 9 ■ Tone scan ■ Pocket beep operation The transceiver can detect the subaudible tone frequency in a received signal. By monitoring a signal that is being transmitted on a repeater input frequency, you can determine the tone frequency required to access the repeater. 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.
10 OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Guide function The transceiver has a guide function that enables quick descriptions of key functions without the need to search a menu list. D Calling up a description ➥ Push the desired key while pushing the [L/G] key. • “ GUIDE ” and a quick description of the key’s function appear. [EXAMPLE] MAIN L/G MAIN + GUIDE MAIN While in set mode, memory name programming, etc., the quick description automatically appears 5 sec. after operation. Push any key to clear the description.
OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Auto power-off function USING Initial set mode ■ Function display backlighting USING 10 Initial set mode The transceiver can be set to automatically turn OFF after a specified period in which no switch is pushed. For easy operation at nighttime, the transceiver has an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) and keypad lighting function. 60 min., 40 min., 20 min. and OFF can be specified. The specified period is retained even when the transceiver is turned OFF by the auto power-off function.
10 OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Power saver USING Initial set mode The power saver function reduces the current drain to conserve battery power. The power saver duty cycle can be set to automatic, 1 : 4, 1 : 16 or OFF. Setting it to 1 : 16 conserves the most power. For packet operation, the power saver should be turned OFF to receive reliable packet data. The power saver is deactivated when more than 12 V DC is connected to the [DC13.5V] jack. q Turn power ON while pushing [(H/L)SET] to enter initial set mode.
OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Optional HM-75A functions The optional HM-75A allows you to remotely select memory channels, operating frequency, etc. The switches on the HM-75A function depends on the initial set mode setting. CAUTION: When connecting the HM-75A to the transceiver, make sure that power to the transceiver is turned OFF, otherwise the CPU may malfunction. D Setting the HM-75A functions USING NORMAL SIMPLE MAIN (BAND) Push to toggle the main band assignment.
10 OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Handheld-to-handheld cloning The information in the transceiver, such as memory channels, memory names, etc. can be transferred from one IC-W32A/E to another. An optional OPC-474 CLONING CABLE is required. In addition, optional CS-W32 CLONING SOFTWARE is available to clone and edit contents using a PC. q Connect the OPC-474 between both transceiver’s [SP] jacks. w Turn the ‘slave’ transceiver power ON. e Turn the ‘master’ transceiver power ON while pushing [MR] and [M•N].
TROUBLESHOOTING 11 If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning, please check the following points before sending it to a service center. PROBLEM • No power comes on. POSSIBLE CAUSE • The battery is exhausted. (A slight current flows in the circuits even when the power is OFF). SOLUTION REF. pgs. 9, 10 • Poor plug connection to the external DC power cable. • Charge the battery pack or place new dry cell batteries in the battery case.
12 MODE ARRANGEMENT Although the following chart refers mainly to the VHF (right) band, the same arrangement applies to the UHF (left) band (except commonly used mode, DTMF memory, SCAN SET and INITIAL SET). SET J (push for 2 sec.) H/L MAIN BAND VFO MAIN DTMF•M MAIN • (push for 2 sec.) VFO DTMF MEMORY MODE VFO MODE MR VFO VFO DTMF MEMORY CHANNEL CALL MEMORY MODE (FREQUENCY INDICATION) MAIN M•N MR CALL CHANNEL MODE DTMF•M MAIN • (push for 2 sec.
MODE ARRANGEMENT SCAN DT SET J DUP K H/L TONE SET J MF MAIN SET MODE SET J + Power ON H/L + Power ON INITIAL SET MODE H/L 12 DUP K TONE Mic simple mode (p. 37) SCAN SET MODE SET J DUP K H/L TONE Auto power OFF (p. 35) MAIN T SQL CTCSS tones (p. 32) MAIN T Repeater tones (p. 20) MAIN Offset frequency* (p. 20) Frequency skip function (p. 31) Scan resume for avionics band (p. 30) (U.S.A., Asia only) Scan resume for 144 MHz band program scan (p.
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OPTIONS D Battery packs 14 D Speaker-microphones BATTERY HEIGHT OUTPUT VOLTAGE CAPACITY PACK (mm/in) POWER Battery case for OPER. PERIOD* HM-46 HM-54 Depends BP-170 63.5/2.5 R6(AA) ✕ 4 alkaline cells 1.5 (1.3) W on battery BP-171 63.5/2.5 4.8 V 700 mAh 1.5 (1.3) W 5.5 (4.5) h BP-172 63.5/2.5 4.8 V 950 mAh 1.5 (1.3) W 7.5 (6.0) h BP-173 75.5/3.0 9.6 V 650 mAh 5.0 (4.5) W 3.5 (3.0) h BP-180 75.5/3.0 7.2 V 600 mAh 3.5 (3.5) W 3.5 (3.
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Icom Inc. Japan 1-1-32, Kamiminami, Hirano-ku Osaka 547-0003, Japan Declare on our sole responsibility that this equipment complies with the essential requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive, 1999/5/EC, and that any applicable Essential Test Suite measurements have been performed. Kind of equipment: DUAL BAND TRANSCEIVER Type-designation: iW32E Düsseldorf 31st Jul.