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- Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 1
INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF TRANSCEIVER iV80 iV80E This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation interference that may cause undesired operation. WARNING: MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CELLULAR RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBITED UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW. - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 2
proper care, this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation. We want to take a couple of moments of your time to thank you for making your IC-V80/V80E your radio of choice, and hope you agree with Icom's philosophy of "technology first." Many hours of research and development - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 3
for Human Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields (OET Bulletin 65) RWARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the antenna is very RWARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with a headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels. Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume operation - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 4
transceiver's case or the waterproof seal. * Only when the battery pack/case, antenna and jack cover are at- tached. NEVER operate or touch the transceiver with wet radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 5
accessories are supplied with the transceiver. Battery pack* Antenna Jack cover (with screws) Belt clip* Battery charger* AC adapter* * Not supplied, or the shape is different, depending on the version. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 6
OF CONTENTS FOREWORD i FEATURES i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS i IMPORTANT i PRECAUTIONS ii-iii FCC INFORMATION iii SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES iv TABLE OF CONTENTS v-vi 1 ACCESSORIES 1-2 ■ Antenna 1 ■ Belt clip 1 ■ Battery pack/case 2 ■ Jack cover 2 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION 3-7 ..■ Front, top and side - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 7
7 SCAN OPERATION 29-31 ■ Scan types 29 ..■ Programmed scan 29 ■ Memory Scan 30 ■ Setting skip channels 30 ■ Scan resume setting 30 ■ Priority watch 31 8 TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP 32-34 ■ Tone/DTCS squelch and pocket beep 32 ■ Tone scan 34 9 DTMF MEMORY 35-37 ■ Programming a DTMF code - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 8
1 ACCESSORIES ■ Antenna Insert the antenna into the antenna connector and twist the antenna to lock it in place clip Battery pack/case CAUTION: • NEVER HOLD just the antenna when carrying the trans- ceiver. • Transmitting without an antenna will damage the trans- ceiver. To detach the belt clip - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 9
ACCESSORIES 1 ■ Battery pack/case To attach the battery pack/case: q Fit the battery pack/case in the direction of the arrow (q), then close. w Hook the latch - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 10
SWITCH [PTT] ➥ Push and hold to transmit, release to receive. (p. 17) For IC-V80E only ➥ Push briefly, then push and hold to transmit a 1750 Hz tone burst signal. (p. 22) w ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connect the antenna here. (p. 1) e CONTROL DIAL [VOL] ➥ Adjust the volume level. (p. 14) ➥ During the Set - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 11
PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 y POWER KEY [ ] Push and hold for 1 sec. to turn the transceiver power ON or OFF. (p. 14) u UP/DOWN KEYS Push to change the operating frequency. (p. 16) ➥ During memory mode operation, push to select a memory channel. (p. 24) ➥ While scanning, push to change the scanning - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 12
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION [3] • [T.SCAN](3) ➥ Numeric input and DTMF code: '3' ➥ After pushing [FUNC](M), starts a tone scan. (p. 34) [4] • [DUP](4) ➥ Numeric input and DTMF code: '4' ➥ After pushing [FUNC](M), selects minus duplex, plus duplex, or simplex operation. (p. 21) [5] • [SCAN](5) ➥ Numeric - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 13
PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 ■ Function display qw e r t !5 !4 !3 !2 !1 !0 y u i o q BUSY INDICATOR ➥ Appears when a signal is being received, or the squelch is open. ➥ Blinks while the monitor function is ON. (p. 14) w SIGNAL INDICATOR ➥ Shows the strength of the received signal. (p. 17) Weak � RX - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 14
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION u KEY LOCK INDICATOR Appears when the key lock function is ON. (p. 18) i VOX INDICATOR Appears when the VOX function is ON. (p. 52) o POWER INDICATOR (p. 17) ➥ "H" appears when high power is selected. ➥ "M" appears when middle power is selected. ➥ "L" appears when low power is - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 15
battery must be left unused for a long time, it must be detached from the radio after charging. Keep it safely in a cool dry place at the following temperature range 0°C and +45°C (regular charge: with BC-192) • Use the supplied charger or optional charger (BC-191 for 10 rapid charging, BC-192 for - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 16
Icom battery packs with Icom radios or Icom chargers. Only Icom battery packs are tested and approved for use with Icom radios or charged with Icom any other equipment, or for any purpose that is not specified in this instruction manual. R DANGER! If fluid from inside the battery gets in your eyes, - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 17
a long time, it must be detached from the radio after discharging. You may use the battery until the battery 10˚C to +40˚C; +50˚F 9 to +104˚F). Icom recommends charging the battery at +20˚C 10 (+68˚F). The 14 The supplied battery pack, charger, and AC adapter dif- fer, or no supplied depending on - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 18
hours The following item is additionally required: • An AC adapter (not supplied with some versions) or the OPC-515L or CP-23L DC power cable. AC adapter (A different type, or no AC adapter is supplied, depending on the version.) Battery pack Transceiver D U sing the BC - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 19
The following item is additionally required: • An AC adapter (not supplied with some versions) or the OPC-515L or CP-23L DC power cable. AC adapter the battery pack are correctly aligned with the guide rails inside the charger. 2 Tabs 3 4 5 6 7 8 Guide rail 9 CAUTION: When using the OPC - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 20
3 BATTERY CHARGING ■ Battery case (BP-263) When using the battery case (BP-263), install 6 × AA (LR6) size alkaline batteries, as described below. q R emove the battery case if it is attached. (p. 2) w Install 6 × AA (LR6) size alkaline batteries. • Install only alkaline batteries. • Be sure to - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 21
is open squelch. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ■ Monitor function 13 This function is used to listen to weak signals or to open 14 the squelch manually. You can use it without disturbing the 15 squelch setting, even when mute functions such as the tone squelch are in use. 16 ➥ Push and - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 22
4 BASIC OPERATION ■ Mode selection ➥ P ush [VFO/MR/CALL] several times to select the VFO mode, memory mode, Call channel mode and weather channel mode*, in sequence. *For only the U.S.A. version transceivers. D VFO mode The VFO mode is used to set • VFO mode display the operating frequency. What - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 23
BASIC OPERATION 4 ■ Operating mode selection Operating modes are determined by the modulation of the radio signals. The transceiver has the FM and FM-N modes. The mode selection is independently stored for each memory channel. q Push [FUNC](M) then [SET](8) to enter - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 24
SqL 0" is open squelch. • Push and hold [MONI] to open the squelch manually. t W hen a signal is received: • The squelch is opened and the Adjust the squelch level. 17 ■ Transmitting CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage the transceiver. NOTE: To prevent interference, push and - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 25
BASIC OPERATION 4 R WARNING! When using the BP-263 battery case, frequent or continuous transmissions can cause the batteries to overheat, and may cause a burn. To prevent this, the default time-out timer is set to 5 minutes (p. 44). Be careful when the time-out timer function is turned OFF or set - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 26
4 BASIC OPERATION ■ Weather channel operation There are 10 weather channels for monitoring weather broadcasts from NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). D Weather channel selection q P ush [VFO/MR/CALL] several times to select the weather channel mode. • Weather channel mode - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 27
5 REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATION ■ Repeater operation When using a repeater, the transmit frequency is shifted from the receive frequency by the frequency offset (p. 21). This is called duplex operation. It is convenient to program repeater information into memory channels (p. 25). 144.700 MHz - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 28
is 0.6 MHz Duplex While receiving While transmitting + (up) - (down) 21 For the U.S.A. version: The auto repeater function has priority over the manual duplex setting. If the transmit frequency changes after setting, the auto repeater function may have changed the duplex setting. Turn the - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 29
has 16 DTMF memory channels (p. 35). 6 1750 Hz TONE 7 To access some European repeaters, the transceiver must 8 transmit a 1750 Hz tone burst. 9 For IC-V80E only Push [PTT] briefly, push and hold [PTT] again for 1 or 2 sec. 10 For other transceivers 11 While pushing [PTT], push and hold - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 30
5 REPEATER OPERATION ■ Lockout function The lockout function helps prevent interference to other stations by inhibiting transmitting when the channel is busy. The function can be set in the Initial Set mode. q W hile pushing and holding [] and [], turn the power ON to enter the Initial Set mode. - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 31
6 MEMORY/CALL OPERATION ■ General description The transceiver has 207 memory channels, including 6 scan edge memory channels (3 pairs), and 1 Call channel, for storage of often-used frequencies. D Memory channel contents The following information can be programmed into a memory channel: • Operating - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 32
6 MEMORY/CALL OPERATION ■ Channel programming q P ush [VFO/MR/CALL] several times to select the VFO mode. w Set a desired frequency. (p. 16) ➥ If desired, set other data (e.g. offset frequency, duplex direction, tone squelch, etc.). e P ush [FUNC](M), and then [VFO/MR/CALL]. • "X" and the memory - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 33
6 MEMORY/CALL OPERATION ■ Copying memory/Call contents 1 This function transfers a memory channel's contents to VFO (or another memory/Call channel). This is useful when searching for signals around a memory channel frequency and for recalling the offset frequency, subaudible tone frequency etc. - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 34
6 MEMORY/CALL OPERATION ■ Clearing memory contents The contents of programmed memories can be cleared (erased). q F or only the U.S.A. version, select any mode other than the weather channel mode. w Push [FUNC](M), and then push [VFO/MR/CALL]. e P ush [] or [] to select a channel to be cleared. - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 35
6 MEMORY/CALL OPERATION ■ P rogramming a channel name Each memory channel can be programmed with an alphanumeric name for easy recognition and can be displayed independently by channel. Up to 5 characters can be used for a channel name. q W hile pushing and holding [] and [], turn the power - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 36
7 SCAN OPERATION ■ Scan types A scan automatically searches for signals, and makes it easier to locate new stations for contact or listening purposes. PROGRAMMED SCAN (See the next topic) 1A Band 2A edge 3A Scan edges Scan Jump 1b 2b Band 3b edge The Programmed scan P1 scans between 1A and 1b - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 37
SCAN OPERATION 7 ■ Memory Scan A memory scan repeatedly scans memory channels, except those set as skip channels. q P ush [VFO/MR/CALL] several times to select the memory mode. • "X" appears. w P u s h [ F U N C ] ( M ) , t h e n [SCAN](5) to start the scan. • To change the scan direction, push - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 38
7 SCAN OPERATION ■ Priority watch A priority watch checks for signals on "priority channels" while operating on a VFO frequency. D Memory or Call channel watch While operating on a VFO frequency, the memory or Call channel watch checks for signals on the selected channel every 5 sec. q Select a - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 39
8 TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP ■ Tone/DTCS squelch and pocket beep 1 D Tone squelch and DTCS squelch The tone squelch (CTCSS) or DTCS squelch opens only when receiving a signal that includes a matched CTCSS tone or DTCS code, respectively. You can silently wait for calls using the same tone or - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 40
8 TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP D Setting DTCS polarity For DTCS operation, the polarity setting is also configurable, as well as the code setting. If the polarity is different, the DTCS squelch never opens, even when receiving a signal that includes a matched DTCS code. q P ush [FUNC](M), and - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 41
's tone/code does not match, the squelch does not open. However, the signal indicator shows the signal strength. • To open the squelch manually, push and hold [MONI]. t P ush [PTT] to answer. ■ Tone scan 1 By monitoring a signal from a repeater, pocket beep or 2 squelch function operation, you - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 42
9 DTMF MEMORY ■ Programming a DTMF code sequence The DTMF codes are used for autopatching, accessing repeaters, controlling other equipment, and other operations. The transceiver has 16 DTMF memory channels (d0-d9, dA, db, dC, dd, dE, dF) for storage of often-used DTMF code sequence of up to 24 - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 43
. However, while pushing and holding [PTT], pushing either the [] or [] transmits a 1750 Hz tone burst signal. r Push [# ENT] to exit the Set mode. D Manual DTMF code transmission First, set the DTMF TX key to "dmt.k" in the Set mode. ➥ W hile pushing and holding [PTT], push the desired keys to - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 44
9 DTMF MEMORY ■ Confirming a DTMF memory A DTMF memory can be confirmed with a DTMF tone. q P ush [FUNC](M), and then [DTMF.M](0) to enter the DTMF memory mode. w P ush [p] or [q] to select a desired DTMF memory channel. e P ush [MONI] to confirm the DTMF memory contents. • The programmed DTMF - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 45
10 SET MODES ■ Set mode programming The Set mode is used to change the settings of the transceiver's functions. 1 D Set mode operation 2 q P ush [FUNC](M), and then [SET](8) to enter the Set mode. 3 w P ush [] or [] to select the desired item. e R otate [VOL] to select the option or - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 46
10 SET MODES ■ Set mode items D Repeater tone frequency Selects one of 50 subaudible tone frequencies used to access the repeaters. • 67.0-254.1 Hz (default: 88.5 Hz) D DTCS Code Selects one of 104 DTCS (both encoder/decoder) codes. • 023-754 (default: 023) D Tone squelch frequency Selects - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 47
SET MODES 10 D Frequency offset Selects the frequency offset between 0 and 20 MHz, for re- peater operation. The frequency offset means the difference between the transmit and receive frequencies. (default: differs depending on the version) D Reverse duplex function Turns the - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 48
10 SET MODES D LCD backlight Selects the LCD backlight function. • LIG.OF • LIG.ON • LIG.At : Turns the backlight function OFF. : L ights continuously while the transceiver is ON. : Turns ON when an operation occurs, and turns OFF after 5 sec. (default) D VOX gain Sets the VOX gain to - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 49
burst signal. 8 9 10 D Operating mode 11 Set the operating mode to FM or FM-N. The operating mode 12 is determined by the modulation of the radio signals. 13 (default: W/n. W) 14 15 FM mode 16 FM-N mode 17 18 19 42 - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 50
10 SET MODES ■ Initial Set mode programming The Initial Set mode can be accessed at power ON and allows you to set seldom-changed settings, to suit your preference and operating style. D Initial Set mode operation q W hile pushing and holding [] and [], turn the power ON to enter the Initial - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 51
SET MODES 10 ■ Initial Set mode items D Key-touch beep Turns the key-touch beep ON (the beep level 1 to 3) or OFF. • When changing the beep level, beeps sound at the level. (default: bEP. 2) D Time-out timer To prevent accidental prolonged transmission, the trans- ceiver has - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 52
10 SET MODES D Lockout Selects the lockout type between repeater, busy and OFF. • RLO.OF • RLO.RP • RLO.bU : Turns the function OFF (default). : The repeater lockout function inhibits transmitting when the channel is busy, except while receiving a signal that includes a matched tone. : - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 53
SET MODES 10 D Display type Selects the display type for memory mode operation. • dSP.FR • dSP.CH • dSP.nm : Displays the programmed frequency. (default) : D isplays the memory channel number. Operable func- tions, configurable items in the Set mode, and selectable modes will be restricted. - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 54
10 SET MODES D Microphone simple mode Microphone simple mode is used to assign the essential operations to the four switches (S1 to S4) on the remote control unit. • mS .Sm S1 Selects the Call channel. S2 Turns the monitor function ON or OFF. S3 Selects memory channel 0. S4 Selects memory channel - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 55
This will cause a cloning error. 9 10 D Cloning using a PC The CS-V80 cloning software is also used to clone/edit con- 11 tents with a PC (for Vista®) using ICF format files. Refer to the INSTRUCTIONS and the Help file that come 13 with the CS-V80, for details. 14 OPC-478UC 15 (USB - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 56
first applying power). This may be caused externally by static electricity or by other factors. If this problem occurs, turn power OFF. After waiting a few seconds, turn power ON again. If the problem persists, perform either or both of the procedures below. D Partial reset If you want to reset the - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 57
13 TROUBLE SHOOTING If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning, please check the following points before sending it to a service center. 1 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. 2 The transceiver does not turn • The battery is exhausted. ON. • The battery polarity is reversed. • Charge - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 58
Exclusive alligator-type belt clip. 51 • FA-B2E vhf antenna The same antenna that is supplied with the transceiver. • HM-153L earphone-mirophone Ideal for tube earphone Provides clear audio in noisy environments. • CS-V80 cloning software+OPC-478/OPC-478UC cloning cable Provides quick and easy - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 59
OPTIONS 14 ■ VOX function The transceiver has a VOX function, which allows hands-free operation. An optional HS-94, HS-95 or HS-97 headset and the OPC-2004 plug adapter cable are also required for operation. • The VOX (voice operated transmission) function starts transmis- sion when you speak - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 60
14 OPTIONS D VOX-related settings The VOX gain, the VOX delay, and the VOX time-out timer can be set in the Set mode. q C onnect an optional headset and plug adapter cable to the transceiver, and then turn the power ON. w P ush [FUNC](M), and then [VOX](2) to turn the VOX function ON. e P ush [ - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 61
12.5, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 50 kHz • Frequency stability : ±2.5 ppm (-20°C to +60°C; -4°F to +140°F) • Power supply : Icom specified battery pack/case • Current drain (at 7.2 V DC: typical) Transmit at 5.5 W (High) : 1.4 A at 2.5 W (Mid.) 0.9 A at 0.5 W (Low) 0.6 A Receive - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 62
microphone 2.5 to 5 centimetres from your head and body. • If you wear a portable two-way radio on your body, ensure that the antenna is at least 2.5 centimetres from your body when transmitting. CE Versions of the IC-V80E which display the 'CE' symbol on the serial number label, comply with the - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 63
Icom Inc. Japan 1-1-32, Kamiminami, Hirano-ku Osaka 547-0003, Japan Declare on our sole responsibility that this equipment complies with the essential requirements of the Radio Düsseldorf 16th Oct. 2009 Place and date of issue Icom (Europe) GmbH Himmelgeister straße 100 D-40225 Düsseldorf Authorized - Icom IC-V80 | Instruction Manual - Page 64
■ LU ■ MT ■ NL ■ PL ■ PT ■ SK ■ SI ■ ES ■ SE ■ GB ■ IS ■ LI ■ NO ■ CH ■ BG ■ RO ■ TR ■ HR A-6795H-1EX-w Printed in Japan © 2009-2010 Icom Inc. Printed on recycled paper with soy ink. 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
iV80
iV80
E
VHF TRANSCEIVER
WARNING:
MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE
CELLULAR RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS
PROHIBITED UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW.