Icom IC-V8 - Manual

Icom IC-V8

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 2 – SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION; • DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached,
  • Page 3 – ii
  • Page 4 – EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS; The explicit definitions below apply to this instruction manual.; FOREWORD; WORD; Equipment damage may occur.; NOTE
  • Page 5 – iv; SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES; Accessories included with the transceiver:
  • Page 6 – PRECAUTION; hold the transceiver so that the; connect the transceiver to a power source that is DC; NEVER; attempt to charge alkaline or dry cell batteries. Be a
  • Page 7 – push the PTT when not actually desiring to trans-; DO NOT; operate the transceiver near unshielded electrical; AVOID; using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or in
  • Page 8 – vii; TABLE OF CONTENTS
  • Page 9 – viii
  • Page 10 – PANEL DESCRIPTION; Adjusts the audio level.; Speaker
  • Page 11 – Selects the operating channel or adjusts the squelch level.; External connection
  • Page 12 – Access to secondary function; KEY; Key pad
  • Page 15 – Enters into the
  • Page 16 – Function display; S K I P; M R
  • Page 17 – Weak; FREQUENCY READOUT
  • Page 18 – ACCESSORIES; Accessory attachment; Antenna; Attach the belt clip to the transceiver as illustrated below.
  • Page 19 – Battery pack replacement; • Push the battery release; BATTERY PACKS
  • Page 20 – Battery caution; • CAUTION! NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack (or; for battery recycling options in your area or contact your dealer.
  • Page 21 – Battery charging
  • Page 22 – Rapid charging with the BC-144
  • Page 23 – Charging NOTE; Battery pack life
  • Page 24 – Battery case; CAUTIONS; • Never mix old and new batteries.; may cause them to rupture.; • Never expose a detached battery case to water.; If the battery case gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before use.
  • Page 25 – Power ON; power ON; Setting a frequency; Via the keypad; BASIC OPERATION
  • Page 26 – By other methods; For your information; Setting audio/squelch level; To set the audio level; To set the squelch level
  • Page 27 – Receive and transmit; Adjust volume to the desired level.
  • Page 28 – Selecting a memory channel; Selecting call channel; Key lock function; ] to toggle the function ON
  • Page 29 – Display type
  • Page 30 – REPEATER OPERATION; General; ] several times to select “; ] to activate the subaudible; About reversed duplex mode
  • Page 31 – Offset frequency; Subaudible tones; Available subaudible tone frequencies
  • Page 32 – Convenient; Tone information; Some repeaters require a tone to be accessed.; DTMF TONES; ] to transmit a 1750 Hz tone
  • Page 33 – ] several times until; Frequency range and offset direction; “–” appears
  • Page 34 – MEMORY PROGRAMMING; Memory channel contents; The following information can be programmed into the memory:; Set the desired frequency.; ] to program the information into the displayed memory
  • Page 35 – Channel name programming; Memory transferring; VFO
  • Page 36 – • Memory mode is selected and the contents are transferred to; Clearing a memory; ] to select the memory channel to be cleared.
  • Page 37 – DTMF MEMORY; Programming a DTMF code; DTMF programming mode.
  • Page 38 – Transmitting a DTMF code; Using a DTMF memory channel; Manual DTMF code transmission; ] several times until “dtd”
  • Page 39 – SCAN OPERATION; PROGRAMMED SCAN; PRIORITY WATCH; Priority memory channel scan; Priority memory channel watch; Scan types
  • Page 40 – Programmed scan
  • Page 41 – Setting skip channels; Select a memory channel to set as a skip channel.; ] to toggle the skip setting
  • Page 42 – Priority watch; Memory or call channel watch; Select; the desired memory channel or the call channel.; Memory scan watch
  • Page 43 – to select the one which best; ] several times until “SCP” or “SCt” appears.
  • Page 44 – SUBAUDIBLE TONES; Tone squelch; Operation; Set the operating frequency.; Operate the transceiver in the normal way.; • Recommended tone frequencies
  • Page 45 – Setting subaudible tones for tone squelch operation; Select VFO or memory channel.; ] to program the selected tone and exit set; Steps; • Available CTCSS tone frequency list
  • Page 46 – Pocket beep operation; Waiting for a call from a specific station; activate the pocket beep function.; “ ” appears
  • Page 47 – Tone scan; Set the frequency to be checked for a tone frequency or code.
  • Page 48 – Pager function; Optional UT-108 required
  • Page 49 – Code programming; Before programming
  • Page 50 – Repeat steps
  • Page 51 – • Receive accept/receive inhibit
  • Page 52 – Pager operation; Calling a specific station; Select the desired transmit code channel:; After confirming a connection push [
  • Page 53 – Waiting for call from a specific station; • PERSONAL CALLS
  • Page 54 – Code squelch
  • Page 55 – OTHER FUNCTIONS; Set mode
  • Page 56 – Tuning step; : Scan pauses until the signal; Function key timer; : “ ” disappears immediately after; LCD backlight; : Lights when any keys except
  • Page 57 – Transmission permission
  • Page 58 – Initial set mode; Entering initial set mode; Turn power on while [; • tOt. 1–30 : The transmission is cut OFF after the set period; POWER ON
  • Page 59 – Auto repeater
  • Page 60 – Squelch delay
  • Page 61 – LCD contrast; • S–S. m : The tuning speed acceleration is
  • Page 62 – Mic simple mode; Optional HM-75A required
  • Page 63 – CPU reset
  • Page 64 – with; Cloning using a PC; Please refer to the HELP file that comes with CS-V8
  • Page 65 – OPTIONAL UNIT; Optional UT-108 installation; Attach the optional unit. Insert the connector tightly to avoid a
  • Page 66 – SPECIFICATIONS
  • Page 67 – OPTIONS; CHARGER; OTHER OPTIONS
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VHF TRANSCEIVER

i V 8

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Oper-
ation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This de-
vice may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including in-
terference that may cause undesired operation.

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Summary

Page 2 - SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION; • DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached,

i SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION CAUTIONTo ensure that your exposure to RF electromagnetic en-ergy is within the FCC allowable limits, always adhere tothe following guidelines: • DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as this may damage the radio and may also cause you to ex-ceed F...

Page 3 - ii

ii • ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from the body when transmitting, and only use the Icom belt-clipswhich are listed in this manual when attaching the radio toyour belt, etc. To provide the recipients of your transmissionthe best sound quality, hold the antenna at least 5 cm ...

Page 4 - EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS; The explicit definitions below apply to this instruction manual.; FOREWORD; WORD; Equipment damage may occur.; NOTE

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS The explicit definitions below apply to this instruction manual. iii FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing the IC-V8 FM transceiver. This trans-ceiver is designed for those who require quality, performanceand outstanding reliability under the most demanding condi-tions. IMPORTANT RE...

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