T IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and com: platelet before using the transceiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL. This instruction manual contains important safety and operating instructions: MANUAL NOTES This instruction manual uses the IC-2GXAT for most of the example displays. Please note that only the frequency differs from the IC-AGXAVE or This instruction: manual distinguishes models as "T" types and types rather than using full model names. 17 types {C:2GXAT. IC.
el TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT onion MANUAL NOTES UNPACKING CAUTIONS -0 TABLE OF CONTENTS s S 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION i oo W Front.
M Front, side and top panels © External connections & o ML zapping T o v ort 1k P aon 2 sy T (Burrow! = = © EXTERNAL DC © MONITOR switch-, [ S 6 TRANSMIT/RECEIVE SOWER JACK EXTERNAL \ I INDICATOR ANTENNA SPEAKER AND © FUNCTION SWITCH, FOUNDATION bR Sw;g;gmoue © SWITCH DISPLAY DUPLEX SWITCH SCAN SWITCH DC12.3V, E1 1O VFOMEMORY/CALL z CHANNEL SWITCH ’-i / KEYBOARD H/L LOCK BATTERY PACK |\ T types only, pi3) RELEASE BUTTON v SPEAKER AND MICROPHONE / TUNING DIAL @ HIGH LOW SQUELCH SWITCH CONTROL VOLUME CONTROL
© MONITOR SWITCH [MINI] Manually opens the squelch and monitors the : transmit frequency. @ FUNCTION SWITCH [F] While pushing [F], some switches perform secondary functions: B PTT SWITCHER] Push and hold to transmit. (b, 12) € LIGHT SWITCH [LIGHT] Tums the display lighting ON and OFF. (p.10) @ VFO/MEMORY/CALL CHANNEL SWITCH V/M/C mwm»v ] Selects VFO mode, MEMORY mode or a call channel in sequence. (pgs. 9,18,19) ={F] £ [VIM/C » mine V] While in VFO mode: Writes VFO contents into a: memory: channel. .
& ] 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION . Keyboard (17 types only) PRICELESS DYE Gik £ ovE Each key encodes a DEFEAT code while transmitting. (p. 14) Somme keys have functions as tables at right. Function =While in VFO mode: Sets the operating frequency. (p. 11) ~While in MEMORY mode: Sets the 1's digit of memory channel number. (p. 19) =While in VFO mode: Changes operating frequency. (p. 11) ~While in Memorandum: Sets a memory channel. (p. 18) ~While in VFO mode: Clears frequency input before entry.
B Function display TEI! Salient UPGRADE sou’ sxm -«Dur zsc tow FIRECRACKER ,l 9 D FUNCTION INDICATOR Appears while [F] Is pushed and held. B LOCK INDICATOR Appears while the lock function is in use. (p. 10) © TONE INDICATOR =17 appears while the sub audible tone encoder is in use. (p. 14). 40" appears while the pocket beeps infuse. (p. 27) ~“T SQL’ appears while the tone squelch is infuse. (p. 27) @ PAGER INDICATOR Appears while 'an optional pager function is in use. (p.
2 PER-OPERATION H Battery pack charging (For versions that include the BP-160) Charge the battery pack before first operating the Transceiver and when the battery pack becomes exhausted. H Battery pack precautions NEVER throw a battery pack into a fire. ' NEVER expose the battery pack to water, NEVER short the metal terminals. NEVER attempt to charge dry cell batteries inside the BP-130A BATTERY CASE. For the BP-130A, charge only when Ni-Cd batteries are installed.
H Charging connections <> Regular charging with transceiver Connect the supplied wall charger® to the [DC 12.5V] jack. *Not supplied for some versions. 7 Be sure fo tun the power OFF. [ CAUTION: For the BP-130A; DO NOT =Ni-Cd batteries in charge batteries other than BP-130A Ni-Cd batteries. = Approx. carding period: 15 hrs! = The optional BRP.174 BATTERY PACK cannot be charged via the [DC 12 5V] jack. For BP-174 charging. refer to “Rapid charging with the optional BC-79" at right, or p.
2 PER-OPERATION <> Charging without transceiver Attach an optional AD-25 BATTERY CHARGE ADAPTER o the battery pack. Conn act one of the following! = CP-13/L CIGARETTE LIGHTER GABLE WITH NOISE FILTER OP C-P88/L DC POWER CABLE -BC-77 or BC-105 WALL CHARGER CAUTION: Optional CP-131L S‘g &g-? : ¢ batteries other than Ni-Cd batteries.
B Accessory attachment m < Antenna < Brit sip & Hand strap 2 Connect the supplied flexible an Remove the plastic screws, then attach Install the hand strap @s shown in the 7 senna into the antenna connector < and rotate clockwise. CAUTION: Transmitting without the antenna may damage the transceiver. (L) S NONCOOPERATION 2 the belt clip with the supplied metal figure below. ‘Facilitates carrying. screws: Conveniently attaches 1o your belt.
[— K FREQUENCY SETTING Bl VFO, MEMORY modes and call channel This transceiver has VFO mode, MEMORY mode and a call channel. Pushing [WM/C] selects: VEO mode, MEMORY mode or the call channel. VFO mode Used for setting an operating frequency, ete. (pgs. 8-11) SWIM » V/MIC] | “MR" appears e Y MEMORY mode ] Used for memory Chantilly' I BB ey nel operation. {p. 19) 11341 e SWIM» Y Call channel Used fo recall the most | gy~ FUT . often-used frequency.
B Tuning step wey SET mode Select a tuning step according to Your area of operation, (D Select VEO mode. 2 Push and hold [H/L] to enter SET mode. #:3 beep tones may sound. @ Push [DUP] or [SCAN] several times until “TS” appears. @ Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired tuning step. 510,125, 15, 20,25 30 and 50 kHz steps are available. X U5 ® Push {H/L] or [PTT] to set the tuning step and to exit SET mode.
3 FREQUENCY SETTING B Using digit keys (T types only) (D Rotate [VOL] clockwise 1o flirt the power ON, @ 171" appears, push [F] + [H/L « Lock]. 3 YCT or MR appears, push [MIC] 1 or 2 times 1o select VEO mode. @) input 4 digit keys starting from the 1 MHz digit. » When & digits mistakenly input, push « CLR] B Using 4 /7 keys {7 types only) @) Rotate [VOL] clockwise to furn the prows ON. @ 1" appears, push [F] + [H/L Lock). @8 1C7 or *MR! appears, push [V/M/CL 1. or 2 dimes to select VFO mods.
RECEIVING AND TRANSMITTING 4 M Receiving @ Rotate [SAL] maximum counterclockwise, @ Rotate [VOL] to adjust the desired audio output level. (3 Rotate [SQL] clockwise until the noise is muted while no aerialists received. * When [SQL] s rotated extremely clockwise, the squelch may not open for weak signals. @ Set the operating frequency. <> When a signal is received ~The transmit/receive indicator lights up in green. -'Squelch opens and audio is emitted from the speaker.
4 RECEIVING AND TRANSMITTING H Output power selection Push [H/L] to select High or low output power. While low output power is selected, "LOW” appears. Power | S/RE _ Approx. output power selection | indicator within | wih72V High ARCHITECTONIC -é w Eight§ %g w ggg Low SET mode is accidentally selected DO NOT push and hold [H/L] continuously, since SET mode may ke selected. If SET mode is accidentally selected, push [PTT] to exit to VFO mode. « For "' types, [(B) = CLR} is also effective.
BASIC REPEATER OPERATION 5 B Accessing A repeater receives signals and re-transmits them at a different frequency. Thus, longer communication distances are available. To access a repeater that requires a tone, refer 1o right. (D Select an offset frequency matched with the repeater, it required. (p. 15) @ Select the repeater output frequency as your receive frequency. @ Push [DUP] to select either “DUMPY or “= DUP” offset direction. frequency Transmit frequency shifts in a higher direction.
B O ADVANCED REPEATER OPERATION M Auto repeater .. Set mode (U.S.A version only) When the operating frequency is within the repeater frequency range, this function activates repeater settings. @ Select VFO mode, @ Push and hold [H/L] 1o enter SET minded. *» 3 beep tones may solid, @ Push [DUP] or [SCAN] several times until “Ar” appears. @ Rotate [DIAL] to select “off” “17 or '2.7 * "oFF" The auto repeater function is canceled. 175000 Duplex. is: automatically: activated. within: repeater.
I Sub audible tone Samoset frequency Select a sub audible tone frequency that matches with the repeater. For “non-T” types, except fof the U.S.A version, an optional UT-86 TONE SQUELCH UNIT is required. (p. 81) @) Select VEO mode. @ Push and bold [H/L] to enter SET mode. 3 beeps may sound. @ Push [DUP] or [SCAN] several times until “TO” appears. @ Rotate [DIAL] to select the sub audible tone frequency. « Sub audible tone frequency list 87.0 85411035 FLIRT L1567 1 1928 12418 719 L I3V8 16221 2035 | 2503 4.
17 7/ MDT MEMORY CHANNELS (T types only) B MDT memory programming The 5 MDT memory channels are used for auto dialing. (D Push [F] » rime] 1o enter DIME MEMORY mode. (2 Rotate [DIAL] 1o select a MDT memory channel. + Select DIME memory: channel since Otis used for redialing. (pi 14} @) Push and hood * 3 beeps may sound. @ Push keys in sequence for a MDT code, » Upton a 32-digit telephone number, elc. can be memorized: « Ont he function display, “E” and “F stand for 5" and "#.7 & Push settee DIM code.
B Call channel recall Call channel stores a most-often used frequency. @) Push [VIM/C) 2 times to select the call channel. {4 £ 170 pun e @ Push 1 time to exit to VFO mode. 8 Call channel programming (D Elect VFQ mode. (2 Set the frequency, ete. 1o be programmed. @ Push 2 times to select the call channel. @ Push and hold [F] + [V/M/C « mwm»v] to program. + 3 beeps may sound. » The call channel is automatically selected.
MEMORY CHANNELS Il Memory channel selection 40 memory channels with a restrict function: are available: In this: way, you can restrict available memory channel numbers to a selected group only, providing quick channel access. (p. 30) @Push IVM/CE1 time 1o select MEMORY.: mode. Rotate [DIAL] 1o select a memory channel. Tao L 146,88 L0 @ Push [VIM/C] 2 times 1o return to VFO mode. * *MR" disappears. <> Selection via the keyboard (“T" types only) A] and {® + select a memory channel.
[Example] Programming 145.40 MHz Into memory Chan: nel 15, MW/M =y Pushchair] 1 time 10 select MEMORY mode. Notate c @} 10 select memory channel 15, MW/Mwy Push [mimic] 2 times 0 select VFO mode. Rotate @ to select 145.40 MHz. Push and hold: MW Me Y @ + [Amie] e 3 beeps may sound. MW/M -y Push VMG 1 time to confine the memory channel contents. MEE S Y8 iH60 1 s 4540 = 5.4 = 145450 & MEMORY. CHANNELS 9 B Frequency transferring Memory channel contents can be transferred into the VFQ.
10 scans M Scan types & Programmed scan Repeatedly scans frequencies between 2 specified frequencies in scan edge channels PA and PB. This is convenient when searching for signals over a specified range. Scan edge channel Parlor Band edge | Sven edge. channel Parabola | Band edge <»Memory scan Repeatedly scans memory chapels sequentially. This Is convenient when searching only for desired frequencies. Skip channels are skipped.
{When a signal s received: = Scan pauses on the frequency: While pausing, scan resumes 5 sec. after the signal disappears. The scan resume condition can be changed, Required. Refer to right. = To resume the scan manually, rotate [DIAL # Skip channel setting Memory: channels that vou do not wish 1o scan ¢an be Specified as skip ‘chariness. This is useful to speed up the memory. scan interval. (1) peeled a memory channel to be set as a skip channel, (p.
M Function availability 5 i An optional UT-49' DIM DECODER UNIT 5 required: {pii31) < | Not available. $> To avoid interference to other stations DO NOT transmit while the transmit/receive indicator lights up in green. Otherwise, your signal will interfere with other stations.
B B Code channels <> Before programming The pager and code squelch Functions require 1D codes and a group code.! These dotes are 3-digit: MDT codes and must be written into the code channels before operation. PAGER AND CODE SQUELCH (optional for 'T" types only) 11 <> Code channel assignment Dor Code channel | “Receive accept” or group code number “receive Inhibit” Your 1D code co “Receive accept” only. B “Receive inhibit” should Toner parties C1-C5 be programmed in 1D code each channel.
5| 11 PAGER AND CODE SQUELCH (optional for “T" types only) H Code programming O Push cope] 1o select the setting display. @ Rotate [DIAL] to select a code channel CO-CS, + Code channel CP cannot be used for programming. @ Push the digit keys to enter a 3-digit code. «Wuhan a digit is mistakenly input, push [® + CLR} , then input again, The display shows code 1t channel /CO is deprogramming @ Push [F] + [SCAN » sEL] to specify the code channels as “receive inhibit” or ‘receive accept.” (p.
PAGER AND CODE SQUELCH (optional for “T" types only) 11 Personal call i oy Code squelch simulation: 1D code When: you are called with T your 1D code and the calling Jog [F 1D: 000 station’s 1D toed is 388, Group: 555 [iii] Giro call =iz When vou are called with i o e proud toed, 123, and 3 5 (g0} 4% No code 123 s programmed into o b’* squelch code channel C5. Group: 555 ~ 7 [] function Error information S (1) Set the operating frequency. g 7 When the transceiver Push price Sot] 2 times.
1 2 POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH M Function availability US A version's X . | Not available. “Non-T types 21 An optional UT-86 TONE SQUELCH UNIT (except WALLS. versions) | is required. {p. 31) "Ti types S0 Built into the transceiver. < Through a repeater Pocks beep and phone squelch functions: may not bs effective through some repeaters that filter 'out ‘sub audible tone frequencies.
I Power saver vy SET mode During standby, the power saver function reduces the current drain for battery conservation. The power saver duty cycle can be selected, if required. For packet radio operation, the power saver can be canceled. @ Select VFO mode. @ Push and hold [H/L] to enter SET mode. * 3 beeps may sound. @ Push [DUP] or [SCAN several times until “PD" appears. @ Rotate [DIAL] to select a duty cycle or cancel the bower saver.
29 13 OTHER FUNCTIONS H Beep tones vre SET mode The 'speaker: emits beep tones: each dime a switch 15 operated. The beep tone can be canceled, if required. (1) Select VFO mode. @ Push and hold {H/L] to enter SET mode. + 3 beeps may sound. @ Push [DUP] or [SCAN] several times until "BE” appears. @) Rotate [DIAL] to select “on” or “of F" +“on" 1 The speakerphones beep tones. “oFF" The speaker does not emit beep tones.
3 Channel number . outmoded restriction Tha Usable memory channel number can be restricted, if required. This function is convenient for example: = 1o select memory channels quickly. 10 speed up memory scan interval = in combination with the channel number indication. (71 ‘Select VFO mode, (@ Rush and hood [H/L] 16 enter SET mode. @3 beeps may sound. @ Push [DUP] or [SCAN] several times until’ “CH” appears. @ Rotate [DIAL] 10 select *17~40." “Initial setting: before: shipping: Push [PTT] or [® .
I B 14 OPTIONAL UNIT INSTALLATION <> Usable optional units @ Plug in either UT-86 or UT-48. types except for the U5 A version: The UT-86 TONE SQUELCH UNIT can be installed. “417 spew: The UT-49 DIME DECODER UNIT ‘can be installed. (@ Turn the power OFF, then remove the battery pack. & Unscrew 5 screws, then remove the bottom plate. CAUTION: Use a Phillips screw driver that marches the: screw ' size Otherwise; you 'may strip the screw head. "Nona T types: except o the .5 A version Reassemble the front panel.
I MODE ARRANGEMENT CHART 15 1l Push ang HiL LOCK hold e {4568 HiL LOCK PTT MEMORY mode] & or [No {pgs. 1920} cin 501 % SWIM WY fum] (p. 18) Cali channel M50 ¢ TWEED PIT DIME MEMORY mode (T types only. p 17} IEEE 1 o () SET mode Sub audible tone Offset frequency DIM speed®’ frequency™ iww a 385 i &l Ol Auto repeater: function® Tuning step SEL TOSS =0 orr . bUP 150 5 Channel umber + Far' “on-T" types extent for the restriction {p. 30) gi& i:ee:mn‘ an optional UT-86: LT T jock the Ll Gush version onky.
I 16 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem L . Possible cays: . , Solution L Pet + No power comes ON. » The batteries are exhausted. » Charge the battery pack or place new dry cellphones. batteries in the battery case. 8.7 » Poor: plug contact to ‘the ‘external DG power | 's Check the connector or remove and replace the | . cable. cable; * No sound comes: from | « [SQL] is turned foo far clockwise. » Rotate [SQL] counterclockwise. p.12 the speaker.
SPECIFICATIONS 17 IC-4GXATET 1C-4GXATET 1C-2GXATE IC-4GXAE 1C-2GXAE 1C-4GXAE USA 144148 MHz 440450 MHz , 3 ; 355 g: 12.5 oz (with BP-180} Australia 144-148 MHz | 430.440 MHz Si weight T WSS gag 120 07 (with BP-130A and celibacy i Tx: 144148 MHz gl lah ol Ion T | a0s §i12.9 oz (with BP-160) Ala ng 140-150 MHz 130430 MHz | Antenna) types | 350.g 123 oz (with BP-130A and cells) Frequency | Europe coverage (UK. | 144 148 MHz | 430.440 MHz a5y Thailand .
mm 18 portions <& Battery packs and chargers it : Battery\ = ) BP-130A |50 mm, 2.0in RS (AA) size x & LC-1st LC-118 BP-157A 50.mm, 2.0 1.2V 900 mAh LC-118 Le-116 BP-160 150 mm,; 2.01n 72N 700 mAh LC-118 LE-118 BP-174 (782 mm 3.1 inp 120V 800 mAh LC-119 SEC HIT CP-13/L N AD's CIGARETTE LIGHTER BATTERY CHARGE CABLE WITH NOISE FILTER ADAPTER For operation and charging with a 12 V cigarette lighter c Pis @ socket.
options 18 <> Speaker-microphones and headset HM-46 SPEAKERPHONE SPEAKER-30 MOUNTING BRACKET MICROPHONE MICROPHONE Mounts the transceiver a Compact and:lightweight; Durable and full sized; vehicles or 6f & wall Transmit When using the bracket hanger HS-51 HEADSET Allows you hands-free operation. includes a VOX, PTT switch and HM-55/A DIME ‘one-touch” PTT (time out-timer).
