FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing the IC-P2A/E or IC-P4A/E FM TRANSCEIVER. : These belong to the new P! series of tarn: receivers representing handheld transceiver technology: Note that this instruction manual applies only 1o those functions accessible in it's factory-shipped state. | For operating more advanced functions a booklet titled *“Tech Talk”’ is available from your local com Dealer. If more than ohe 'star’ appears in the small function display.
TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD Lo & BASIC OPERATION IMPORTANT: W Setting a frequency . CAUTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS i W Receiving 2 signal UNPACKING i i B Monitor function 1 FIRST APPLYING POWER .00 1 7 TRANSMITTING & ACCESSORIES (i 3. BATTERY. PACK CHARGING . o344 8 SAFETY FUNCTIONS 11 4 PANEL DESCRIPTION i W Front and side panels W Top panel:: W Unction display. . 5 SWITCH OPERATION W Selecting a-function B Setting the time.
. B Charge the battery pack When you purchase the transceiver, the supplied battery pack is empty and requires a hull charge. Connect the supplied wall charger:as Illustrated in the diagram below: * The CPU backup battery will also be fully charged. «See:p: 3 for details:on:safety and use:of a desktop:charger. Supplied wall charger T Supplied battery pack Charging period: approx. 15 hrs.
B Battery pack removal ACCESSORIES 2 = B Other accessories Slide the battery pack release button on the tear panel inward, then pull the battery pack downwards, Insertion the battery pack, insert it until hearing a click: Be careful The transceiver has a battery stopper. therefore. exact insertion is necessary. s Antenna CAUTION: Transmitting without the: antenna may damage the *Hand strap ? *Belt clip Remove the plastic Strews 1o attach the ecliptic.
N Bl 3 BATTERY PACK CHARGING ol * Regular charging Connect the supplied wall charger fo the jack. NEVER charge dry cell batteries via the BP=110 BATTERY CASE. Supplied wall charger” BERTILLON ot BR110 with Ni Gd batteries can:be charged when inserted into the trans severer: *BC-73E/D s for charging'the BP-1 1L only: * Rapid charging with the optional BC-80 BP-111 with transceiver Insert the the transceiver. Insert the transceiver into the charging slot of the BC-80.
BATTERY PACK CHARGING 3 » Charging of the optional BP-114 To charge the BP-114, connect the wall charger or optional cable to the char: ing jack. BO-7AAMEIDIV OP-254 {upi tonal) The BC-73E/D cannot be used to charge the BP-114. * Charging period: 15 hrs. (approx.) * Charging notes NEVER attempt o charge dry cell batteries. Connect one charger. . NEVER connect two or more chargers at the same time, Be sure to turn the transceiver power OFF during charging.
ol 4 PANEL DESCRIPTION B Front and side panels FUNCTION SWITCH [FUN] While pushing [FUNCTOR. other switches and the main dial perform secondary functions: PIT SWITCH [PTT] (p. 11) Push and hold to transmit. ‘release to receive. While pushing [DUNCE push this switch to select high or low output power. MEMORY SWITCH [V/M/MW] {pgs Selects VEO and MEMORY mods. Whigs pushing [FUNCTOR, push this switch 10 program the memory contents or transfer memory contents to VFO. % FUNCTION DISPLAY (.
B Top panel EXTERNAL DC POWER JACK [DC13.8V] Connects the supplied wall charger for charging the battery pack. (p. 3) Allows operation with a 13.8 V. DC power source using the optional cables, CO-12 or OPCODE. (See separate "'List of Options’ for details)) PANEL DESCRIPTION 4 EXTERNAL SPEAKER AND MICROPHONE JACKS Connect an optional speaker-microphone or headset, i desired. The ‘internal speaker and microphone will not function when either is connected. (See separate "List of Options’” for details.
4 PANEL DESCRIPTION B Function display LOCK INDICATOR (p. 12) Apprehensive the lock function is in use. DUPLEX INDICATOR (p. 18) Appears when duplex is used for repeater operation. * and = duplex are available for corresponding repeaters. FUNCTION INDICATOR Appears while the [FUNGI switch is pushed. FREQUENCY READOUT LOW POWER INDICATOR . 11 Appears:when: low output power is selected. S/AF INDICATOR (pgs.
[S] SWITCH OPERATION 5 =1 R Selecting a function Functions of the [S] switch are delectable and are shown in the small function display. (i) Push and hold (2 While pushing {81 continuously from step (T 1o S] neuritic the gis: Tate the main dial 1o select the desired function; lay flashes, then; release | The contents flash. Franciscan operation: For duplex operation. For time indication. Pty (213} (below) B Setting the time The transceiver has a 24-hour clock for scheduled QS0 etc.
© BASIC OPERATION B Setting a frequency 1) Rotate [VOL] clockwise to turn the power ON. 2) Audiometer to a comfortable level using the [VOL] control: * When the squelch is closed; rotate [SQL] counterclockwise: 3) Be sure VEO mode is selected: = 1 "MR" appears above the memory channel number, push [V/M] 1o select VFO mode. 4) Rotate’ the ‘main dial fo' sef an operating frequency: (The:frequency changes kHz increments.
B Receiving a signal 1} Set the [SILT control maximum counterclockwise. 2) Rotate [VOL] to turn power ON ‘and adjust the audio volume, 3) Rotate [SQL] clockwise until ‘the ho-signal noise dis appears. + The receive indicator hoses out. 4) Set the operating frequency, *See p. 9 for details. 5) When a signal is received on a set frequency: * Squelch opens and audio is emitted from the speaker. * The S/RF indicator shows relative signal strength.
/ TRANSMITTING B Transmitting CAUTION Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. NOTE: Be tore transmitting, listen on the frequency first to prevent interference to other stations, 1) Bet'the operating frequency: * See p. 9 for details, and hold the {PTT] switch {o transmit. * The {IX]indicator lights up inured.
B Turning on the function display light For says viewing at night time, push the [LIGHT] switch. The function displays will illuminate for about B sec. 1) Push [LIGHT] to illuminate. 2) To turn the function OFF, push [LIGHT] again, 600 ¢ Light i &) ,’L{E {}g | The function display fights Up.
O REPEATER OPERATION When operating the transceiver with ‘a station through a repeater, the repeater re-transmits your signal at 2 higher output power; allowing you to communicate over longer distances using low power. M Operation 1) Set the receive frequency (repeater output frequency). up "DUR to the small functor display. »While pushing sand holding |8 rotate thermal dial unit( " DUE appears: {piB) 3) Push 8] to select =~ Duplex, +Duplex or simplex.
REPEATER OPERATION 9 B Offset frequency 13 Call up "DUP" to the small function display. 4). Rotate the main dial to set the desired offset frequency. » While pushing and holding [S], rotate the main dial until 'DUP » For quick selection, rotate the main dial while pushing FUNCTION. appears. (p. 8) &) Push [S] 1o exit the condition 2) Select VFO mode. 3) While pushing [FUNCTOR, push to enter the offset frequent: ¢y setting condition. £ "OW! appears.
15 10 MEMORY MODE 100 memory channels {plus 2 scan edge memory channels) are available for storing your softer-used frequencies ‘with repeater information, proud calls, etc. When first applying power or after resetting the CPU, memory channels 10~99 are blank. B Selecting a memory channel 1) Push [VIM/IMW] to select MEMORY mode. *» MR appears: 2 Rotate the main dial to select the desired memory channel. « Only programmed channels can be selected. 33 Push [VITIM] to return to VEQ mode.
B Programming a memory channel 1) Push [VITIM] to select MEMORY made. * "MR' appears. 2] Rotate the main dial to select the memory channel to be programmed. + To select a blank channel, rotate the main-dial while pushing [FUNCTOR: 3) Push [VITIM] to select VFO mode. 4) Set the desired frequency {and duplex condition, if desired). 5) While pushing [FUN CL push and hold: [MIMI] until 8 short beeps are emitted. B) Push [VIM/MW] to return to MEMORY mode and verify the contests. lacy Pus /MW VFO made.
B 11 SCANNING 17 B Scan types * Full scan * Memory scan Repeatedly scans all pres programmed memory channels: Repeated scans: all frequencies over the entire band: Band edge Hand adj i Sean Programmed scan Repeatedly scans between two deprogramming: frequencies, Scan edges Band beige / \ Band adj Juristic * When receiving a signal during scan: When signal receiving during scan, scan pauses 10 sec. and then re-starts. Ea signal disappears while pausing, scan waits for 2 sec.
B Programmed scan 1) Set scan edges by programming scan edge frequencies into memory channels “PA” and (See p. 16 for programming & memory channel} 2} Call up "SCAN'" to the small function display. » While pushing and holding {S]; rotate the main diabetic “SCAN" appears (piB) 3) Select VFO mode ‘and thee rotate [SQL] until noise is timed. 4) While pushing [FUNCTOR, push [S] 1o start the scan, * The decimal pant will blink during scanning. &) When you wish 10 change the scan direction, rotate the main dial.
I Bl 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 1t your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning, please check the following points before sending it to a service center. power comes on: * The Cattery pack is exhausted. * Poor plug connection fo the external DG predicable. » Charge the battery pack of place new dry cell batteries in the battery case. » Interconnection or remove and replace the cable. * No sound-comes from the [SQL] is turned:too far clockwise: o » Rotate the {5QL] control counterclockwise: 10 speaker.
SPECIFICATIONS 13 USA AU MHE | o ae0 Mk R 138~ 174 MHz" . Asia ;" x;l 430 440 Australia 1445148 MHz | 400 440 MHz . Europe 144 %1446 MHz | 430~ 440 MMz ray T 144~ 148:MHz NIA RI140 =150 MHZ Aguascalientes Fans 151144 S 148 M | Mode EM & £15.ppm =5 ppm Frequency stability {=10°0 =+ 607 0P = 45000 + 142 1409E) OFFBEAT A {209 Antenna impedance 50 0 {nominal) Usable battery pack BP-110~ BP-114 External DG power 616 V.DC (negative ground) ICECAP Output ;;brew (at 138 V DC) 5:3:6:1:5. 0.
