FOREWORD ICON annoyances the debut of a versatile newcomer in the Amateur radio field the pocket sized handheld transceiver. Exceptionally flexible for a variety of uses vet surprisingly compact and easy to handle, the Inarticulate isa complete, high performance integrated handheld the beneficiary of the very latest in ICON technical know-how and state-of-the-art integrated engineering. To fully enjoy the use of your new handheld, please study this instruction manual thoroughly prior to operation.
SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS WARNINGS 0 1 1T FEATURES . ii il tibiae CONTROL FUNCTIONS TOP PANEL . ...l FRONT AND SIDE PANEL. REAR PANEL PREOPERATIVE BATTERY PACK INSTALLATION /0 o caa v 1 3.0 ANTENNA CONNECTION. FOR OUTDOOR USE GENERAL OPERATION 13 4-1 SETTING FREQUENCY RECEIVING. 000 L .14 4.3 TRANSMITTING. FUNCTIONS OPERATION. SETTING OFFSET FREQUENCY |/ o 17 5.0 DIME OPERATION CROAT ONLY) ..o 18 5.
@ Avoid using the transceiver under the following conditions: — In places subject to excessive dust — In places subject 1o excessive humidity, including bathrooms
ULTRA COMPACT DESIGN B EASY FREQUENCY ENTRY B 10 MEMORY CHANNELS B EASY-TO-READ DISPLAY B POWER SAVER DESIGN The ICuZA/AT/E measures only *58mm wide by *140mm high by *28mm deep. This small, light-weight, ultra compact handheld transceiver comes in handy for use any time, whether outdoors; in your car, or at home.
2-1 TOP PANEL @ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connect the supplied flexible antenna. (2 FREQUENCY DISPLAY Indicates not only the operating frequency bu’t also memory channel ‘ @ number and S/RF level functions. A FREQUENCY INDICATOR: Shows the current operating frequency. MHz DIGIT INDICATOR: Shows the MHz digit of a frequency. © S/RF LEVEL INDICATOR: : 140MHz band Indicates signal strength and RF power output level with a bar. . The power output level meter functions only as a relative output : 150MHz band meter.
(3) TRANSMIT INDICATOR [TX] Lights up while transmitting. Indicates that the transceiver is transmitting and also the condition of the batteries. If the indicator goes out while transmitting, the battery pack is exhausted and should be charged again. (A POWER/VOLUME CONTROL Rotate clockwise to turn the transceiver ON and increase the audio [VOL]I level. OFF VoL (5 CHECK SWITCH [CHK] ‘ Allows the operator to monitor the transmit frequency when the duplex mode is selected while pressing this switch.
UP/DOWN SWITCHES RO0 080 Q0N /SCAN B § } AME100k D SCANSION [CL2A/AT versions ! © (e 1-u2E version (INAUDIBLE TONE ON/OFF SWITCH [TONE] {IX-u2AT version) @TONE CALL SWITCH [CALL] CU-u2E version) =7 TONE CALL SWITCH (A MHz DIGIT UP/DOWN SWITCH: Push either upward or downward to change the MHz digit numbers. {8 100kHz DIGIT UP/DOWN SWITCH: Push either upward or downward to change the 100kHz digit numbers.
2-2 FRONT AND SIDE PANEL GD LOCK s Witch [F.LOCK] This switch prevents accidental frequency and memory channel % changes. INTERNAL MICROPHONE This microphone operates when the transceiver is transmitting. However, it will not operate if an external microphone is connected to the EXTERNAL MICROPHONE JACK. EXTERNAL MICROPHONE The optional IC-HM9 SPEAKER-MICROPHONE can be connected JACK [Mic] for additional versatility to the EXTERNAL MICROPHONE JACK.
EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK [EXT sP] {INTERNAL SPEAKER DIME KEY PAD {1-u2AT version) sy pager (BATTERY CHARGE INDICATOR {8 BATTERY CHARGER JACK 9 PTT (PUSH-TO-TALK) SWITCH Q0 LIGHT SWITCH Connect an 88} external speaker to this jack. The INTERNAL SPEAKER will not operate if an external speaker is connected to the EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK. This speaker operates when the transceiver is receiving. However, it will not operate if an external speaker is connected to the EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK.
4} BATTERY. PACK RELEASE BUTTON [RELEASE] 2-3 REAR PANEL @2RF POWER OUTPUT SELECTOR SWITCH [HIGH] [LOW] HIGH = LOW @3 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX SELECTOR SWITCH [DUPLE [SIM] {DUPE] DUPE SiM DUPER CHARGER TERMINALS Push this button upwards and slide the battery pack out to remove it from the transceiver. Selects the RF output power. Set the switch to the [HIGH] position for 1W and the [LOW] position for 0.1TW. Selects either the simplex or duplex mode.
BATTERY PACK INSTALLATION (1} Using the BP-22 The supplied BP-22 BATTERY PACK is rechargeable and can be BATTERY PACK easily slipped O Nor OFF the transceiver. 1) To recharge the battery pack use the supplied wall charger or the optional BC-50U/E DESK BATTERY CHARGER, or a 12V type cigarette lighter socket with the IC-CP1 CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE. 2} Battery charging takes about 15 hours using either the supplied wall charger or the optional 1C-CP1.
(2) Battery pack note 3-2 ANTENNA Insert the connector on the Flexible rubber antenna into the CONNECTION ; ANTENNA CONNECTOR on the top panel. 3-32 FOR OUTDOOR USE 1) Attach the hand strap to the projecting metal loop on the side of the transceiver as shown in the diagram. 2) An optional MB-20 BELT CLIP is available.
SECTION 4 ‘GENERAL OPERATION 4-1 SETTING FREQUENCY 1} Turn power ONL 1) Turn power ON. \ OFF 2} Push either FREQUENCY SET) Push either FREQUENCY SETTING SWITCH upward or down TING SWITCH upward or downward to set the frequency. ward e The kHz and MHz DIGIT UP/DOWN SWITCHES have a digit carrying function. While these switches are pushed the frequency moves continuously up or down. A00.
4-2 RECEIVING 1} Turn power ON and adjust the = [VOL] control. Increases the audio feel. QFE 2 Adjust the [SOL] CONTROL. Raises the threshold level. % B00 CORP DOW/SCAN 1) Turn power ON and adjust the [VOL] CONTROL 1o a suitable listening level. 2} Adjust the [SLOT CONTROL until the noise is quieted. 3) Set the desired frequency using the FREQUENCY UP/DOWN SWITCHES, Refer to SECTION 4 1 for setting the frequency. M.
4-3 TRANSMITTING 1) Turn power ON. 2) Select output power. High Low W 3] Select either simplex or duplex mode; 1 5 +pup SIM DUPE 1B 1) Turn power ON. 2} Select output power. o [HIGH] : 1w «[LOW] : o1W 3) Select either simplex or duplex mode. o Simplex [SIM] mode: Transmit and receive frequencies are the same. e Duplex [DUPE] or [CUPID mode: Transmit and receive frequencies are normally different for 600kHz. See SECTION B 1 for setting offset frequency.
4) Press the [PTT] SWITCH to begin transmitting and speak into the microphone. s The red [TX] INDICATOR tights up. * RE INDICATOR appears and shows relative output power on the FREQUENCY DISPLAY.
esg o\ loT SETTING OFFSET FREQUENCY 1} Turn power OFF, R=g 2} Set either to [DUPE] or [-DPI position. dupe SiM DUPE 3} Hood down the [LIGHT] SWITCH and turn power ON. 97 The offset frequency for duplex operation is preset for B800kHz. However, the frequency can be changed by the following method: 1) Turn power OFE. o The frequency indicator disappears. 2} Set the DUPLEX/SIMPLEX SELECTOR SWITCH to either the [DUPE] or [-DUP] positions. » Set either in the [DUPE] or position and NOT in the [SIM] position.
4) Set the desired offset frequency. 81 Push either the [PTT] or [CHK] SWITCH. 5-2 MDT OPERATION (IX-u2AT ONLY) 4) Set the desired offset frequency by using the DIGIT UP/DOWN SWITCHES. The frequency can be set up to 39 995TH» {or 39.9875MHz for the IC-U2E version). 800 0BG JORDANIAN 5) Push either the [PTT] or [CHK] SWITCH to set the offset fre. Quincy and return to your normal operating mode. 1t you need MDT tones to actress a3 repeater or to make an auto phone-patch, follow the procedure below.
5-3 SUB AUDIBLE TONE OPERATION CU-u2AT ONLY) PIPPIN PAPER P When the P7 SWITCH s set in the ON :position, the tone function iis always turned ON diereses of the [FONTANEL SWITCH position. inaudible TONE FREQUENCY The built-in sub audible tone encoder allows access to repeater stations that require sub audible tones superimposed on the transmit signal in order for their receiver squelch circuits to be opened. 1} Turn the [TONE] SWITCH ON to activate the sub audible tone encoder function.
5-4 TONE CALL OPERATION Gauze ONLY]) 1) Press the [TONE] SWITCH. O TONE 2} The tone transmits. 5-5 MEMORY CHANNEL OPERATION {1} Memory reading 1) Turn power ON. 21 Push the IM CHI SWITCH, METE: 500 g The IX-u2E Is equipped with 2 1750Hz tone generator for accessing repeaters. 1) Press the [TONE] SWITCH on the top panel. [TONE] SWITCH 2) The tone transmits while the [TONE] SWITCH is pressed. Most repeaters require tones between sec. and sec. to be opened. The is equipped with ten memory channels.
{2} Memory writing 1) Turn power ON. 1) Turn power ON. 2): Select memory channel. 2) Select a memory channel vou would like to store the frequency wew in by using the [M CH] MEMORY CHANNEL UP/DOWN i ~ SWITCH, ey LUl E 3] Set the desired frequency. 3) Set the desired frequency by pressing any of the DIGIT . UP/DOWN SWITCHES on the top panel. The displayed fre e u"wx" r:( :5 o quench will be stored in the selected memory channel auto: % i c! manically.
6-1 CAUTIONS Avoid the use of strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol as they may damage the surfaces. DO NOT disassemble: the Armando NOT use any chargers other caver as it may cause trouble. than the suggested ones. 6-2 MALFUNCTIONS {1) Unlocked PLL Unlocked sign It malfunctioning occurs, stop Using the transceiver immediately and see the instructions below for solving the problem. if a small U’ appears on the FREQUENCY.
{2} Resetting internal CPU 1} Turn power OFF. 21 Switch to the [SIM] position, 3) Hold down the [LIGHT] SWITCH and turn power ON. (Hold down} X [LIGHT] SWITCH Lk Occasionally, the FREQUENCY DISPLAY may display erroneous information either during operation or when first applying power. This may, for example, be due to an external cause such as static electricity.
{3} CPU backup battery ; The IC u2A/AT/E uses 2 highly reliable CPU which is a complete, self-contained microprocessor, The purpose of the battery is to provide power to the CPU 5o it retains all memory information during power failures or in case the power pack is detached or turned OFF. The usual life of the backup battery is approximately one to two years. Monitor the backup battery carefully and Replace it if there are repeated cases of display malfunction.
SECTION: 7 TROUBLESHOOTING . Power does not come ON when the power switch is turned ON. « The battery pack is exhausted. s Replace the battery pack with a new one or recharge sound tomes from | s Squelch setting is turned too far | e Turn the [SOL] CONTROL CCW the speaker. clockwise. until noise can be heard. Turn CW so the noise just disappears. o External speaker or earphone sin | e Check if the external speaker plug use. is inserted properly or if the external speaker cable is eut, 3.
Please record the serial number of our 1Cu2A/AT/E transceiver below for future servicing reference: Serial number Date of purchase : Place where purchased : — 28
