IMPORTANT READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY before attempting: to operate the transceiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL. This instruction manta contains: important safety and operating instructions for the (C-B21H, PRECAUTIONS WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE! NEVER attach an antenna or infernal antenna connector during transmission. This may resultant electrical shock.or burn, NEVER apply AG 1o the [DC13:8V] socket on the transceiver rear panel. This could cause a fire or ruin the transceiver.
-\I 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION M Front panel 0 POWER SWITCH [POWER] (p. 15) Turns power-ON and-FF. < Thesauri ‘alienation DT power supply Orin advance; m Po war OFF L0 Power On B TX/RX INDICATORS « Light grown while receiving & signal: (and squelch the airmail sub band: Lights red while transmitting; = Alhena s activated, 1he Manumit band's indicator. brightness ceasefires. (p.
O COMPRESSOR/KEY SPEED CONTROL. [COMP/KEY] (pgs. 25.27) *Adjusts the speech compression level in SSB. *Adjusts the keying speed of the inter rial electronic pinkeye CW. While in 558 mode Compassion =/ \,Compression level decreases co® label increases While in CW mode Key or spade o/ @\ Kaye sped deceased L Sl increases €) SPEECH COMPRESSOR SWITCH [COMP] (. 25) Turns the speech compressor ON and OFF.
m' 1 pane L DESCRIPTION @ FUNCTION/LOCK SWITCH [Functional] (DEBT s Activates the secondary function of some ‘switches, toss *Tums the dial lick function ON and OFF when pushed for sec. (p.19) = The dial lock function electronically jocks the toning dial Fustian: il D TONE SWITCH [TONE«T SOL] (p. 31) *Turns the sub audible tone encoder ON and OFF in FM made; (U8 A and Australia versions} »Transmits a 1750 Hz tone call signal when pushed in FM:mode.
@) S5B/CW MODE SWITCH [Bicyclists] e s Selects USB, LS8, CW or CW-Narrow” foe in sequence; (p. 19} *When optional CW narrow filter is uninstalled, no audio is output in CW-Ni mods. indicates accessed band’s tuning pies increments:after pushing [FANCY: use the: then tuning dial to:change:the tuning steps. . 18) “Tuning steps can be separately selected for Gandhian BICEPS, FM 20, 26, 100 KH2. SSB/CWE 1,10, 50,100 B SPEECH/SET MODE SWITCH [Spirochete] *Announces the: accessed: band's: fre: quench, mode, etc.
ol 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION Bee pgs T4 8 QUICK TUNING/SPOT FREQUENCY SWITCH e s Selects the -1 kHZ or a per-selected nor& attuning sleep when pushed: (p.18) kv o2 *Selects the 1 MHz tuning step when ::éh and i pushed for 2 sec. (. 18} *Programs displayed frequency:as a spot e frequency for future reference alter pushing [FUN] (. 24) LW indicates tha salted quick fining seep: MY M8 fsn 432182 isa @ RIT SWITCH [RIGHT-M] o «Turns ‘the RIT function ON and :OFF e when pushed (p.
@ IF SHIFT CONTROL SHIFT] «Shifts the center frequency of the main band If in 558 and CW modes. (p. 22} < The shift frequency tangs: +1.2 kHz{n 100 Hz steps.: *Can be used as the sub tuning dial, sub band RIT portfolio sub band {F shift control according 1o the selection in set mode with the [RIT] switch, (p. 20) = Sae the description on the previous page for details: + What is the IF shift control?. The IF shift electronically changes the IF pass hand frequency to noninterference.
J 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION M Function display Foe (DUNE) FMUSBLSBEW-N E o0 gvgfi Lam MEND ATLAS 1 OBJ g F i ATLAS T fl Hope 010, 733; . © FUNCTION INDICATORS Appear when the [FENCE] switch is pushed. 9 MODE INDICATORS Show the selected operating mode. © QUICK TUNING INDICATORS (p. 18) Appear above the selected digit 1o Indicate the: quick tuning function-is activated. © SPLIT INDICATOR (p. 26) Appears when the split function sin-use. “VFQ A and B are used for transmit and receive fre: quenches; and vice versa.
B Rear panel PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 © 430 MHz BAND ANTENNA CONNECTOR [430MHz ATTN (i (1) Connects a 430 MH2 band antenna with a type:N connector. O 144 MHz BAND ANTENNA CONNECTOR [144MHZ ANT] {p: 11) Connects a 144 MHz band antenna with a PL-25¢ connector: @ Ci-V REMOTE CONTROL JACK [REMOTE] p. 42y assigned for use with a personal computer for remote control of transceiver Inclusions: *Used transceiver operation with another ClV transceiver receiver.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 2 H Unpacking ‘After unpacking; immediately important damage to the. delivering carrier ot dealer. Keep the shipping cations, M Selecting a location Select a location for the transceiver that allows adequate air circulation; free from extreme heat; cold.
M Advanced connections * Front panel INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ‘When' using stereo headphones, the. main: and :sub: band audio can: be separated. . See p, A4 for separated audio! « Hear panel ANTENNA MOUNTING TYPE AMPLIFIER 144 MHz band AG 430 NHz band AGE: MB.23 CARRYING HANDLE For portable operation. DO NOT Lse the sowers supplied With the MB-23.
2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS M Power supply connections Use: an:optional: PS:85: DO ROWER: SUPPLY; mete. when operating the transceiver with AC power. Refer to'the diagram below. CAUTION:: Before connecting ‘the DG power cable. check the Hollowing important items. Make sire; ¥ Tha [POWER] switch 16 OFF » Qutputvoitage 'of the power source 16 1215 Vi when V00 U$8 & Hon-clam power slippy.
B Main and sub bands The transceiver: has dual bands: VHE and UHF; These bands can: be assigned 10 the main and sub bands for operating convenience. FREQUENCY SETTING 3 The: main:and ‘sub: bands: sate have nonindependent features as described below: The display shows the VHE and UME bands are assigned (o tha hair and sub hands, respective: s PO 4338800 ™ i MAINLAND 4 SUB BAND Receive and transmit are both possible; < Hegelian oy when operating in satellite mode.
3 FREQUENCY SETTING W VFO description The transceiver has two VFEOQs for both bands, specially suited for instant: selection of 2 {frequencies or spit frequency operation.: The YFQOs are called VFO Kans VRO B: You san uses desired VRO to call up a frequency and operating mode: for your operation. VFQ js an abbreviation of Variable Frequency Sicily: altar; and traditionally refers to.an oscillator. HEEDED 43339&9 : Toggles Hek @ (o) visionary fi‘flbu.
M Frequency setting The transceiver has a [kHz/MHz] ‘switch and: user programmable tuning steps for: convenient frequency. tuning: (T): Push [M/3] 1o select the desired frequency band as the ‘main band: or to access the suburban: 2 Push [Volt select VEQ mode: 3% Rotate the tuning:dial fo set the frequency. «Which [BLESS O CWi period Is’ selected; the amatory. channel number changes o the 10 and 1. Hz digits. When rotating the tillage dial exception He 100 He tning:step:is selected.
21 4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT M Functions for receive & Squelch setting The squelch removes noise output from the speaker {closed condition) :when no assignation received.: The: squelch: s particularly: effective for: EME LS also available for other modes. « When operating in FM 1) Rotate [SLY fully counterclockwise. Rotate {S0L] ‘clockwise 1. the point where: the noise just disappears. The squelch: does: hot: open: for: weak: signals when iris otiose esp {clockwise).
& F shift function RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT 4 The IF shift function: electronically changes the pass: band: frequency of the: IF: {Intermediate: frequency) and cuts out higher of lower frequency components: of the IF 1o reject interference. ' The function shifts the lF frequency Up o 1.2 KWz in: 100 Hz steps in BICEPS modes. The IF shift Is especially effective Ir SSH operation:and not available in FM mode. The i shift function ‘can be used for the sub-band using the sub tuning dial function: (p.
4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT & AGC time constant The AGC {Automatism Gain Control) contrails receiver gain to produce @ constant audio output Revel gen whither received signal: strength 1s raved by ding. ett. Uss AGC slow for normal phone operation; AGE fast for receiving data and: searching for sig: nails. « Push JAG] to: toggle the TAG dime constant between sow and fast, = The AGE i constants dived 15 FM mode. 7, ‘The sub band's AGC s automatically selected as é slow in: S8B and fasting CW..
> Spot function RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT 4 The spot function allows you to.conveniently mark or store “a DX station: calling -Frequency temporarily. Where fining across: the memorized frequency, a beep sounds: to alert you: The spot frequency can be programmed for each band. This “function: can: be ‘muted OFF: using: set: mode: with the [kHz/MEZ] switch. (. 48) « Programming a frequency (1) Select VRO mode.
< Electronic CW keyed RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT 4 The IC-B21H has an electronic keyed Both keying speed and: weight: {the ratio of dot i space {dash) can be adjusted: in: set: mode with: the [CROSSBOW] switch: « Setting the electronic keyed (1) Push [STITCH'S] for 2 sec. to infer set mode. 5k 4335200 &1 Push [BICEPS) wive 1o select the CW side tone setting display, then: rotate: the tuning dial 1o select the side phone level contra.
4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT M Functions for ASK The: transceiver: does intravenous an FSK mode for RITZY, ACTOR; PACKET, ac. however, you can operate these using ASK In $SB or FM mode: The transceiver accepts ‘data speeds of up {0 9600 bps.
& ASK operation RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT 4 Connect external equipment o the ACC socket as described on ‘the opposite: page. * Set the AGC socket using set mode with ‘the [M/S] switch in advance. (See below.) 1) Select LB, USB or £M. S1SBs normally used: < EM issued for PACKET. &y Adjust the audio output level With [AF]: “Use {SQL} when required.
5 EM REPEATER USE M Operation A repeater amplifies: received signals and transmits anathema. different frequency. When using:a. re. prater, the transmit frequency is shifted from the receive frequency by the offset frequency as below: inconvenience 1o program repeater information info: memory channel. () Select the desired band as the main band with the [MIS] switch: @) Push {FM] 1o select FM mode: @ Set the receive frequency {repeater output fre: QUEENLY.
FM REPEATER USE B M One-touch repeater and Australia versions only) The and Australia version's repeater settings {DUP % or DUR & and phone ‘cinder ON) can: be ‘activated by simply:pushing 1EM] in EM made. el = duplex.is selected for. i {he one-stoic repeater a.touch e o The: duplex direction: smelting: is: common for -each band.: Set the desired duplex direction as follows: (1) Push: {STITCH'S] for 2 se¢.
6 MEMORY MODE Il Memory channels The-transceiver has total of 160 memory channels: Each:memory chapel can be: used: to store often used frequencies and operating modes as well as a tone frequency, offset frequency, efe. VEO mode Push VoA Memory mode MEMO" * HOLLERITH = M55000 Bush M Operation on a memory channel + Frequency: and mode, elc. can be changed: in a2 memory-channel.
M Memory channel selection MEMORY MODE 6 ) Push [MEMO] to select memory made. < MEMO” appears. @) Push [A] or ['Y] to:select the desired: memory: channel. “The wing dial can also e used for memory Chanel selection. While pushing: IMMEMORIAL: notate the tuning dial {8 To return 1o VPO mode. push [VOL || mes sop e I Memory channel programming Memory “channel programming: can’ be performed either in VEO mode or in memory: mode.
M Call up a call channel ‘The call channel is: & one-touch -accessible: channel for recalling your frequency.The transceiver has: one call channel: for sate band {a total of 2 channels) CALL CHANNEL 7 » Calling up (1) Select the desired band with the IMPS] or [SUB] switch @) Push [CALL] 1o select the call channel. &) To fetus 1o the previous display, push VEO or [MEMO = i l'l M52000 . ya3komn = forth o {Memo] previous 7 11 : ROMERO ¢ 433608 *Appears when a call channel is selected.
ar 8 scans M Scan types The transceiver has 3 scan types providing re hen: duos i scanning: versatility: at the ‘tots of 8’ Jew Switches. Select the scan which matches your operating needs for each band. The span function can also be used in the sub band while operating in: the main band: PROGRAMMED SCAN Repeatedly scans between two scan edge frequencies {scan edge memory channels P and PS).
B Programmed scan operation SCANS 8 1) Push [VFQ] to select VFO mode:; (2 Select the desired operating made: = The ‘operating: mods can.also! be! changed while: scanning. 3 Set the desired band's [SOL] pane disclosed. = Ear Demimonde; squelch must be closed: ~See page at left for scan condition: @) Push [SCAN] to start the scan; push [FUN] then [SCAN SUB to start the sub band scan. = SCAN' appears while scanning.
M Satellite notes 1. NEVER set the output power too-high. Too milch power will shorten the satellite’s fife. Set your transmit power: 50 that your down link signalizes lower than the beacon's signal level: 2, Confirm ‘a: satellite’s ‘operating ‘mode in:advance through' documentation’ {magazines, tee) or via appropriate satellite: tracking : software. ln he Wong mode, you cannot gse the satellite ‘Evan if you receive its beacon signal. M Operation SATELLITE OPERATION 9 3.
11 sermon M Set mode description et mode: 87 used Hor ! programming | infrequently. changed :values or conditions. of functions. This transceiver: has: set mode: groups with: the: following switches which are related by contents or values: “The ISLAMISM [CHECK] [TONE [FUNGI [sUB] [FM); [SSBICW]. [RITE [KHzMHZL, [SCAN. WATT] and [EMPYREAN] switches have sst mode countenance. + Set mode operation (1) Push [STITCH'S] for 2:s6c. 1o shier set mode.
set mope 11 {4) Socket (AF input revel} "ACC LA The 'ACC: socket pin: 4 inputs an: AR modulation signal. The input lever can be selected to 100 moor 2mV; < Ses pg lor e ACC basketballs.
11 s&t v Ope <> Set mode with [CHECK] (continued) {4) Squelch threshold level ‘sgl nob" The Threshold point can be set lithe Dior 12 pollack position. ‘When setting to the: 12: o clog: position:: the signal strength to ‘open the squelch: is nearly equal for FM amid SEBACEOUS modes.
seT Mode 11 {4) PTT lock "Pi-L" The PTT lock function ‘locks the PTT switch and announces: the selected frequency, mode and: se: feted VEO: or memory: channel -when: [SPEECH: s [TRANSMIT electronically 1o “prevent " accidental D'c F PEE-L transmission: PTT 106k OFF (deadly {5} Fine tuning indication ‘Fr-dis P" While: rotating the tuning dial; the: memory.
11 SeT Mode < Set mode with [FM] {1) One:touch repeater "o touch” {8:A: and Australia version only}) The repeater settings (DUPE or DUP and tone encoder: ON} can: be: activated by: simply: pushing: [Famine EM mode:: See p. 32 for details, Touchstone ¥335080 % “DUP =" is selected 10 the nonesuch repeater function. (default "o.touch 4335280 % “DUP =" Is selected 10 the den-touch repeater function. {2) Outset frequency "DUP 7 or \DUR =T To set the offset frequency, select FM: mode with duplex setting (DUP o DU
SET MODE 11 {2) CW side tone level control "Slide The JCW: SIDE TONE control ion: the rear: anal controller CW side phone level. : This settling determines whether the output level is ‘controlled by the: DOWNSIDE TONE] control only or:is related ‘to the {AF] contra Side tone Is controlling by [CW SIDE TONE] only. (default.
OPTION INSTALLATIONS 12 Il I Opening the transceiver’s case Flow the case and cover opening procedures 4 CAUTION: DISCONNECT the DC power cable shown here: when you want to instantiate optional unit %‘Iwm the transceiver bafflers performing: any ‘quark or adjust the Internal units, etc. g on:the: transceiver.: Otherwise; the transceiver. é may:be damaged.
12 OPTION INSTALLATIONS M UT-84 ONE SQUELCH UNIT The UT:84. TONE SQUELCH UNIT. allows youth operate the lone squelchy phone gran. The UT:84 ¢an be used for both bands simultaneously. 1) Remove both the top and bottom covers: {p. 50) @) Plug:UT:84 to 420 on the MAIN unit:as shown at right. (3 After installing the: unit, replace the top [and bottom covers: Space for UT-84 tone: squelch unit M CW NARROW FILTER The transceiver has a CW-Na trow mode to provide tether SIN: (signal-few-nolse).
I UT-102 voice SYNTHESIZER UNIT OPTION INSTALLATIONS 12 The: UT:102 announces: the accessed band’s fre. piquancy: mode, elfin L article; electronically generated voice; in English {Japanese. (1} Remove both the top and bottom covers. (p: 50) 2 Remove ‘the: protective: paper: attached “1o the boom: of the UT102 1o expose the ‘adhesive trig. @) Plug UT-102 ts 425 on the MAIN unit a8 station aright. @) Adjust H4B9 to sel the speech level if desired: &) After: installing: the unit.
MAINTENANCE 14 n Troubleshooting 0 7 BOBBIE GAUGE T o use T Reed Power does not coma ion: |« Fuse s blown. * Check lor tha cause. then replace the finesse with | See When (Powers & spare ore. ti glow. 1 purplish N {Fuses ‘are installed: in two places. in the: DG : ‘power cable and in the P53 * DO power cable s improper connected. * Reconfigure tha prows: cable: cam bally. "Also, Fpi 18 cheek the fuse’in the DC power cable; 1 No'soiund ‘comes from: » The squelch is closed.
