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iv SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Accessories included with the transceiver: q Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 w Belt clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 e 2251 OPT sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

v PRECAUTION R WARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the antenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of the body,especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The transceiverwill perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 in) awayfrom the lips and the transceiver is vertic...

vi DO NOT push the PTT when not actually desiring to trans- mit. Place unit in a secure place to avoid inadvertent use by chil-dren. 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 ...

vii TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i–iiFOREWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iiiIMPORTANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iiiEXPLICIT D...

viii 6 MEMORY PROGRAMMING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25–27 ‘ General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 ‘ Programming the memory/call channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 ‘ Channel name programming . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 1 ‘ ‘ Switches, controls, keys andconnectors q CONTROL DIAL [VOL] A Adjusts the audio level. B Selects the operating channel or adjusts the squelch level. • The function B is available when “dial” is assigned with [VOL] in INITIAL SET MODE (p. 51). w POWER SWITCH [POWER]Push for ...

2 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION r SQUELCH SWITCH [SQL]Push and hold to force the squelch open and to adjust thesquelch level with [ Y ]/[ Z ] keys. t UP/DOWN KEYS [ Y Y ]/[ Z Z ] A Selects the operating channel or adjusts the squelch level. B Adjusts the audio level. • The function B is available when “dial” ...

Access to secondary function Select the call channel. (p. 19) Selects a memory mode. (p. 19) Selects VFO mode, aborts direct frequency input,or cancels scanning, etc. (pgs. 16, 31) Input digit “1” during frequency input, memory chan-nel selection, etc. (pgs. 16, 19) Input digit “2” during frequency ...

6 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION Starts the priority watch. (p. 33) Enters into the SET MODE . (p. 46) Toggles between high and low output power. (p. 18) Enters into the DTMF memory mode. (p. 28) Selects an optional pager or code squelch operation mode. (p.39) Switches key pad lock function ON and OFF when pus...

PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 7 ‘ ‘ Function display q FUNCTION INDICATOR Appears while a secondary function is being accessed. w SKIP CHANNEL INDICATORAppears when the selected memory channel is set as a “skipchannel.” (p. 32) e DUPLEX INDICATOREither “–” or “+” appears during repeater operation (p. 21). r T...

8 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION o SIGNAL INDICATORAppears when the channel is busy and shows receiving signalstrength as below. Weak ⇐ RX Signal level ⇒ Strong !0 LOW POWER INDICATOR Appears when low output power is selected. (p. 18) !1 KEY LOCK INDICATOR (p. 19)Appears when the key lock function is ON. !2 FR...

9 2 ACCESSORIES ‘ ‘ Accessory attachment D Antenna Attach the antenna to the transceiver as il-lustrated at right. Keep the jack cover attached when jacks arenot in use to avoid bad contacts. D Belt clip Attach the belt clip to the transceiver as illustrated below. To attach the belt-clip To release...

10 3 BATTERY PACKS ‘ ‘ Battery pack replacement Before replacing the battery pack, push [POWER] for 1 sec. to turnthe power OFF. • Push the battery release forward, then pull thebattery pack upwardwith the transceiver fac-ing you. D D BATTERY PACKS * 1 Operating periods are calculated under the foll...

11 3 BATTERY PACKS ‘ ‘ Battery caution • CAUTION! NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack (or charging terminals of the transceiver). Also, current may flow intonearby metal objects such as a necklace, so be careful when plac-ing battery packs (or the transceiver) in handbags, etc. Simply carr...

‘ ‘ Battery charging D Regular chargingwith the BC-146 The optional BC-146 providesregular charging of an optionalbattery pack with/withouttransceiver. The following isadditionally required: • An optional AC adaptor. (An AD-99 is supplied with BC-146.) D About AD-99 Attach the spacer (Spacer B/C)to ...

13 3 BATTERY PACKS D Rapid charging with the BC-144 The optional BC-144providesrapid charging of optional bat-tery packs.The following are additionallyrequired: • An AC adaptor (may be sup- plied with the BC-144 depend-ing on version). D Rapid charging with the BC-121+AD-94 (#11) The optional BC-121...

14 3 BATTERY PACKS ‘ ‘ Charging NOTE Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack mustbe fully charged for optimum life and operation. • Recommended temperature range for charging: +10°C to +40°C (50°F to 140°F). • Use the supplied charger or optional charger (BC-144/BC-121 fo...

15 3 BATTERY PACKS ‘ ‘ Battery case (optional for some versions) When using a BP-208 BATTERY CASE attached to the transceiver,install 6 AA (R6) size alkaline batteries as illustrated below. D D CAUTIONS • Use ALKALINE batteries only.• Make sure all battery cells are the same brand, type and ca- paci...

■ Power ON Push [POWER] for 1sec. to turn power ON . ■ Setting a frequency D Via the keypad q Push [D. CLR ] to select VFO mode, if necessary. w Enter 6 digit, starting from the 100 MHz digit, to enter the de-sired frequency. • When [#• ENT ] is pushed after three or more digits are entered, the fre...

17 4 BASIC OPERATION D By other methods Via the [ Y Y ]/[ Z Z ] keys Each push increases/decreases the frequency by the selected tun-ing step . Using the [VOL] Rotate the [VOL] to increases/decreases the frequency with the se-lected tuning step. • This function is available when “dial” is assigned w...

18 4 BASIC OPERATION ■ Receive and transmit q Push [POWER] for 1 sec. to turn the power ON . w Adjust volume to the desired level. e Set a frequency. When a signal is received: • Squelch opens and audio is emitted from the speaker.• Signal indicator shows the relative signal strength level. r Push [...

■ Selecting a memory channel q Push [C• MR ] to select memory mode. • “ X ” appears. w Enter 2 digits to select the desiredmemory channel (or push the [ Y ]/[ Z ] keys). • When “dial” is assigned [VOL], rotate [VOL] to select the memory channel.(p. 51) • The memory channels 0–9 are pro- ceeded by a ...

20 4 BASIC OPERATION ■ Display type The transceiver has 3 display types to match your operating style.The display type is selected in the INITIAL SET MODE (p. 51). “Frequency Indication” type is used forbasic amateur radio operation. “Channel Indication” type is used to sim-plify operation. In this ...

21 5 REPEATER OPERATION ■ General When using a repeater, the transmit frequency is shifted from thereceive frequency by the offset frequency. It is convenient to pro-gram repeater information into memory channels. q Set the receive frequency (repeater output frequency). w Push [4• DUP ] after pushin...

22 5 REPEATER OPERATION ■ Offset frequency When communicating through a repeater, the transmit frequency isshifted from the receive frequency by an amount determined by theoffset frequency. q Push [8• SET ] after pushing [A• FUNC ] to enter SET MODE . w Push [ Y ]/[ Z ] several times until “±” and o...

23 5 REPEATER OPERATION ✔ Convenient Tone scan function: When you don’t know the subaudible toneused for a repeater, the tone scan is convenient for detecting thetone frequency. Push [3• T . SCAN ] after pushing [A• FUNC ] to start the tone scan. • Push [D• CLR ] to cancel the scan. • When the requi...

24 5 REPEATER OPERATION ■ Auto repeaterfunction (USA version only) The USA version automatically activates the repeater settings (du-plex, ON/OFF, duplex direction, tone encoder ON/OFF) when theoperating frequency falls within or outside of the general repeateroutput frequency range. The offset and ...

25 6 MEMORY PROGRAMMING ■ General The transceiver has 100 memory channels (plus 3 pairs of scanedges and 1 call channel) for storage of often-used frequencies. D Memory channel contents The following information can be programmed into the memory: • Operating frequency• Duplex direction (+ or –) with...

26 6 MEMORY PROGRAMMING ■ Channel name programming q Select a “Channel Name Indication” type in INITIAL SET MODE (pgs. 20, 51). w Push [C• MR ] to select memory mode, if necessary. e Push [8• SET ] after pushing [A• FUNC ] to enter into the channel name programming mode. • The character to be edited...

27 6 MEMORY PROGRAMMING D Memory/call ➾ call/memory q Select the memory (call) channel to be transferred: Push [C• MR ] ([B• CALL ]) to select the memory (call) mode. Push [ Y ]/[ Z ] to select the memory channel. • When “dial” is assigned [VOL], rotate [VOL] to select the memory channel. (p. 51) w ...

28 7 DTMF MEMORY ■ Programming a DTMF code The transceiver has 5 DTMF memory channels (d0 to d4) forstorage of often-used DTMF codes of up to 24 digits. q Push [0• DTMF - M ] after pushing [A• FUNC ] to enter the DTMF memory. • One of “d0” to “d4” appears. w Rotate [VOL] to select the desiredchannel...

29 7 DTMF MEMORY ■ Transmitting a DTMF code D Using a DTMF memory channel q Push [0• DTMF - M ] after pushing [A• FUNC ] to enter the DTMF mem- ory. w Rotate [VOL] to select the desired channel. e Push [SQL] or [PTT] to exit the DTMF memory mode. r While pushing [PTT], push [SQL] to transmit the sel...

30 8 SCAN OPERATION PROGRAMMED SCAN MEMORY (SKIP) SCAN Mch 0 Mch 6 Mch 1 Mch 3 Mch 2 Mch 4 Mch 5 Mch 7 Mch 99 Mch 10 Mch 9 Mch 8 Scan Scan edges PRIORITY WATCH Mch 3 Priority memory channel scan Priority channel 50 msec. VFO frequency 145.20 MHz 5 sec. Mch 3 Mch 5 Mch 1 Mch 2 Mch 4 Mch 6 SKIP Mch 99...

31 8 SCAN OPERATION ■ Programmed scan Programmed scan repeatedly scans between two user pro-grammed frequencies (memory channels “1A–3A” and “1b–3b”) orscans between upper and lower band edges. This scan is usefulfor checking for signals within a specific frequency range such asrepeater output frequ...

32 8 SCAN OPERATION ■ Memory (skip) scan Memory scan repeatedly scans all programmed memory chan-nels, except those set as skip channels. q Push [C• MR ] to select memory mode, if necessary. • “ X ” appears. w Push [5• SCAN ] after pushing [A• FUNC ] to start the scan. • To change the scan direction...

33 8 SCAN OPERATION ■ Priority watch Priority watch checks for signals on “priority channels” while oper-ating on a VFO frequency. D Memory or call channel watch While operating on a VFO frequency, memory or call channel watchmonitors for signals in the selected memory or call channel every 5 sec. q...

34 8 SCAN OPERATION ■ Scan resumecondition When a signal is received duringscanning, the scan resume condi-tion determines what action thetransceiver takes. The transceiverhas 2 scan resume conditions avail-able as illustrated at right. Use SET MODE to select the one which best suits your needs. q P...

35 SUBAUDIBLE TONES 9 ‘ ‘ Tone squelch D Operation The tone squelch opens only when receiving a signal containing amatching subaudible tone. You can silently wait for calls from groupmembers using the same tone. q Set the operating frequency. • Set the AF and squelch to the desired level as the norm...

36 9 SUBAUDIBLE TONES D Setting subaudible tones for tone squelch operation Separate tone frequencies can be set for tone squelch operationrather than repeater operation (the same range of tones is avail-able— see below). Like the repeater tones, these are set in setmode. q Select VFO or memory chan...

SUBAUDIBLE TONES 9 37 ‘ ‘ Pocket beep operation This function uses subaudible tones for calling and can be used asa “common pager” to inform you that someone has called when youwere away from the transceiver. D Waiting for a call from a specific station q Set the operating frequency. w Set the desir...

38 9 SUBAUDIBLE TONES ‘ ‘ Tone scan By monitoring a signal that is being operated with repeater, pocketbeep or tone squelch function, you can determine the tone fre-quency necessary to access a repeater or open a squelch. q Set the frequency to be checked for a tone frequency or code. w Push [1• TON...

39 10 PAGER/CODE SQUELCH ‘ ‘ Pager function This function uses DTMF codes for paging and can be used as a“message pager” to confirm you of a caller ’s identification evenwhen you leave the transceiver temporarily unattended. Optional UT-108 required Pager selective code (push [PTT]) Beep Beep Beep A...

40 10 PAGER/CODE SQUELCH ‘ ‘ Code programming D D Before programming The pager and code squelch functions require ID codes and agroup code. These codes are 3-digit DTMF codes and must writteninto the code channels before operation. q Decide the ID code of each transceiver and a group code foryour gr...

41 10 PAGER/CODE SQUELCH D D Code programming An ID code MUST be programmed into code channel C0. Up to 6transmit codes are programmable into code channels, C1 to C6, ifrequired. q Push [ ✱ • OPTION ] after [A• FUNC ] is pushed. • Pager mode is selected.• 100 MHz digit shows “P.” w Push [8• SET ] af...

42 10 PAGER/CODE SQUELCH • Receive accept/receive inhibit ➥ “Receive accept” (“SKIP” indicator does not appear) acceptspager calls when the transceiver receives a signal with a codethe same as that in the code channel. ➥ “Receive inhibit” (“SKIP” indicator appears) rejects calls evenwhen the transce...

43 10 PAGER/CODE SQUELCH ‘ ‘ Pager operation D Calling a specific station q Program the desired code channel in advance (p. 41). w Set the operating frequency. • Set the AF and squelch to the desired level as in normal operation. e Push [ ✱ • OPTION ] after [A• FUNC ] is pushed. • Pager mode is sele...

44 10 PAGER/CODE SQUELCH D Waiting for call from a specific station q Set the operating frequency. w Push [ ✱ • OPTION ] after [A• FUNC ] is pushed. • 100 MHz digit shows “P.” e Wait for a call. • When receiving a call, the caller ’s ID or group code appears as shown below. • DO NOT push any digit k...

45 10 PAGER/CODE SQUELCH ‘ ‘ Code squelch Code squelch provides communications with quiet standby sinceyou will only receive calls from stations which know your ID orgroup code. Each push of [PTT] sends a 3-digit code in order toopen the receiving station’s code squelch prior to voice transmis-sion....

46 11 OTHER FUNCTIONS ‘ ‘ Set mode D D Entering set mode q Push [8• SET ] after [A• FUNC ] is pushed. w Push [ ∫ ] or [ √ ] to select the desired item. e Rotate [VOL] to select the condition/value. • To exit set mode, push [#• ENT ]. D D Repeater tone frequency Selects tone encoder frequency for acc...

47 11 OTHER FUNCTIONS D D Tuning step Selects tuning step from 5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20,25 , 30 and 50 kHz. D D Scan pause timer Selects the scan pause time from SCt.5,SCt.10, SCt.15 and SCP. 2. When receivingsignals, the scan pauses according to thescan pause time.• SCt. 5/10/15 : Scan pauses for 5/10/1...

48 11 OTHER FUNCTIONS D D Transmission permission Turns transmission permission ON and OFF.This function can be set for each memory andcall channel, independently.• tX .ON : Transmission is permitted. (default)• tX .OF : Transmission is inhibited. D D Pager/Code squelch channel Programs 3-digit ID c...

49 11 OTHER FUNCTIONS ‘ ‘ Initial set mode The initial set mode is accessed at power on and allows you to setseldom-changed settings. In this way, you can “customize” trans-ceiver operations to suit your preference and operating style. D D Entering initial set mode q Turn power on while [ ∫ ] and [ ...

50 11 OTHER FUNCTIONS D D Auto repeater The auto repeater function automatically turnsON or OFF the duplex operation with a speci-fied shift direction and tone encoder, when theoperating frequency falls within or outside of145.200–145.495, 146.610–146.995 and147.000–147.395 MHz range. The offset and...

51 11 OTHER FUNCTIONS D D Squelch delay Selects squelch delay from short and long toprevent repeated opening and closing of thesquelch during reception of the same signal.• Sqt. S: The squelch closes in short delay. (default) • Sqt. L: The squelch closes in long delay. D D DTMF speed The rate at whi...

52 11 OTHER FUNCTIONS D D LCD contrast Selects LCD contrast from auto and low.• LCd.AT : Automatic (default)• LCd.LO : Low contrast D D Power save Selects duty cycle for power save functionfrom auto, 1:32, 1:16, 1:8, 1:2 and OFF.• P–S.At : Duty cycle changes automatically. (default) • P–S.32 : 1:32 ...

53 11 OTHER FUNCTIONS D D Mic simple mode This item turns the microphone simple modeON and OFF. Microphone simple mode isused to change the function assignments forkeys in the optional HM-75A REMOTE CONTROL SPEAKER - MICROPHONE as below. This assign- ment is convenient for 3-channel use of sim-ple o...

54 11 OTHER FUNCTIONS ‘ ‘ CPU reset The function display may occasionally display erroneous informa-tion (e.g. when first applying power). This may be caused by exter-nally by static electricity or other factors. If this problem occurs, turn power OFF. After waiting a few seconds,turn power ON again...

55 12 CLONING Cloning allows you to quickly and easily transfer the programmedcontents from one transceiver to another transceiver; or, data froma PC to a transceiver using the optional CS-V8 CLONING SOFTWARE . D Transceiver-to-transceiver cloning q Connect the OPC-474 CLONING CABLE with adaptor plu...

56 13 OPTIONAL UNIT D Optional UT-108 installation q Remove the optionalconnecter access cover(named 2251 OPTsheet). • Insert a screwdriver intothe hollow of the chassis,then lift and take awaythe cover. (The covercannot be used again.) WARNING!NEVER attempt to remove the optional connector coverusi...

57 14 SPECIFICATIONS D D General • Frequency range : USA 144–148 MHz (Tx), 136–174 MHz* (Rx) General (LM) 136–174 MHz* (Tx/Rx)*Guaranteed 144–148 MHz range only. • Operating temp. range : –10˚C to +60˚C; +14˚F to +140˚F • Frequency stability : ±10 ppm (–10˚C to +60˚C) • Antenna connector : BNC (50 Ω...

58 15 OPTIONS D D BATTERY PACKS * 1 Operating periods are calculated under the following conditions:Tx:Rx:standby=5:5:90, power save function: auto setting, is activated * 2 Operation with the LOW output power selection is recommended. D D CHARGER • BC-144 (#11) DESKTOP CHARGER + BC-145 AC ADAPTER F...