Icom IC-U86 Basic Manual

BASIC MANUAL

VHF TRANSCEIVER

iV86

iU86

UHF TRANSCEIVER

NOTE:

Always use the battery within the specified

temperature range, –5˚C ~ +60˚C (23˚F ~ 140˚F). Using the

battery out of its specified temperature range will reduce the

battery’s performance and battery life.

NOTE:

Shorter battery life could occur if the battery is left

completely discharged, or in an excessive temperature

environment (above 55˚C: 131˚F) for an extended period

of time. If the battery must be left unused for a long time, it

must be detached from the transceiver after charging. Keep it

safely in a cool dry place at the following temperature range:

–20˚C ~ +45˚C (–4˚F ~ +113˚F)

(up to a month)

–20˚C ~ +35˚C (–4˚F ~ +95˚F)

(up to six months)

–20˚C ~ +25˚C (–4˚F ~ +77˚F)

(up to a year*)

* We recommend charging the battery pack every 6 months.

Clean

the battery terminals to avoid rust or misscontact.

Keep

the battery terminals clean. It’s a good idea to

occasionally clean them.

If your Ni-MH battery pack seems to have no capacity, even

after being charged, completely discharge it by leaving the

power ON overnight. Then, fully charge the battery pack

again. If the battery pack still does not retain a charge (or only

very little charge), a new battery pack must be purchased.

Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery

pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation.

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Recommended temperature range for charging:

10°C (50˚F) ~ 40°C (104˚F) (rapid charge with BC-191) or

0°C (32˚F) ~ 45°C (113˚F) (regular charge with BC-192)

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Use only the supplied charger or optional charger.

NEVER

use other manufacturers’ chargers.

If you want to prolong the battery life, the following points

should be observed:

•

Avoid overcharging. The charging time by the BC-192

should be less than 48 hours.

•

Use the battery pack until it becomes almost completely

exhausted, under normal conditions. We recommend

battery charging after transmitting becomes impossible.

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Battery caution (For the Li-ion BATTERY)

Misuse of Li-ion batteries may result in the following hazards:

smoke, fire, or the battery may rupture. Misuse can also cause

damage to the battery or degradation of battery performance.

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DANGER! NEVER

incinerate used battery packs. Internal

battery gas may cause an explosion.

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DANGER! NEVER

solder the battery terminals, or

NEVER

modify the battery pack. This may cause heat generation,

and the battery may burst, emit smoke or catch fire.

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DANGER! NEVER

place or leave battery packs in areas

with temperatures above 60°C (140°F). High temperature

buildup in the battery cells, such as could occur near fires or

stoves, inside a sun-heated vehicle, or in direct sunlight for

long periods of time may cause the battery cells to rupture

or catch fire. Excessive temperatures may also degrade the

battery pack’s performance or shorten the battery cell’s life.

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DANGER! NEVER

strike or otherwise impact the battery

pack. Do not use the battery pack if it has been severely

impacted or dropped, or if the pack has been subjected to

heavy pressure. Battery pack damage may not be visible

on the outside of the case. Even if the surface of the battery

does not show cracks or any other damage, the cells inside

the battery may rupture or catch fire.

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DANGER! NEVER

place battery packs near a fire. Fire or

heat may cause them to rupture or explode. Dispose of used

battery packs in accordance with local regulations.

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DANGER! NEVER

let fluid from inside the battery get in

your eyes. This can cause blindness. Rinse your eyes with

clean water, without rubbing them, and immediately go to a doctor.

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WARNING! NEVER

use deteriorated battery packs. They

could cause a fire.

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WARNING! NEVER

put the battery pack in a microwave

oven, high-pressure container, or in an induction heating

cooker. This could cause a fire, overheating, or cause the

battery cells to rupture.

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Specifications

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All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

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Measurements made without an antenna.

General

Frequency coverage

* Extra High power guaranteed range

VHF

USA

RX: 136 ~ 174 MHz

TX: 144 ~ 148 MHz*

EXP

RX: 136 ~ 174 MHz

TX:

136 ~ 174 MHz

144 ~ 160 MHz*

UHF

EXP 1

RX: 400 ~ 472 MHz

TX:

400 ~ 472 MHz

430 ~ 450 MHz*

EXP 2

RX: 330 ~ 400 MHz

TX:

330 ~ 400 MHz

335.4 ~ 380 MHz*

Operating

temperature range

–20°C ~ +60°C, –4ºF ~ +140ºF

Frequency stability

±2.5 ppm

(–20°C ~ +60°C, –4ºF ~ +140ºF)

at +25°C, +77ºF

Antenna Impedance

50 Ω

Power supply

7.5 V DC nominal

Number of

Memory channels

207 channels

(including 1 Call channel and 6 scan

edges)

Frequency

tuning steps

5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 50 kHz

General

Dimensions

(projections not

included)

58.6 (W) × 112 (H) × 30.5 (D) mm

2.3 (W) × 4.4 (H) × 1.2 (D) in

(with BP-298/BP-299)

58.6 (W) × 112 (H) × 26 (D) mm

2.3 (W) × 4.4 (H) × 1 (D) in

(with BP-264)

Weight (approximate)

VHF

300 g, 10.6 oz

(with BP-298/BP-299 and FA-B57V)

360 g, 12.7 oz

(with BP-264 and FA-B57V)

UHF

290 g, 10.2 oz

(with BP-298/BP-299 and FA-B57U)

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WARNING! NEVER

Iet fluid from inside the battery cells come

in contact with your body. If it does, immediately wash with clean water.

CAUTION: DO NOT

continue to use the battery pack if

it emits an abnormal odor, heats up, or is discolored or

deformed. If any of these conditions occur, contact your Icom

dealer or distributor.

CAUTION: DO NOT

expose the battery pack to rain, snow,

saltwater, or any other liquids. Do not charge or use a wet

pack. If the pack gets wet, be sure to wipe it with a clean dry

cloth before using.

CAUTION: DO NOT

use the battery pack out of the specified

temperature range, –20°C ~ +60°C (–4°F ~ +140°F). Using

the battery out of its specified temperature range will reduce

its performance and battery cell’s life.

CAUTION: DO NOT

leave the pack fully charged, completely

discharged, or in an excessive temperature environment

(above 50°C, 122°F) for an extended period of time. If the

battery pack must be left unused for a long time, it must

be detached from the transceiver after discharging. You

may use the battery pack until the remaining capacity is

about half, then keep it safely in a cool and dry place at the

following temperature range:

–20°C ~ +50°C (–4°F ~ +122°F) (within a month)

–20°C ~ +40°C (–4°F ~ +104°F) (within three months)

–20°C ~ +20°C (–4°F ~ +68°F) (within a year)

BE SURE

to replace the battery pack with a new one

approximately five years after manufacturing, even if it still

holds a charge. The material inside the battery cells will

become weak after a period of time, even with little use.

The estimated number of times you can charge the pack

is between 300 and 500. Even when the pack appears to

be fully charged, the operating time of the transceiver may

become short when:

•

Approximately 5 years have passed since the pack was

manufactured.

•

The pack has been repeatedly charged.

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See “About the supplied battery charger” for the Extend

Battery Life function.

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Charging caution

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DANGER! NEVER

charge the battery pack in areas with

extremely high temperatures, such as near fires or stoves,

inside a sun-heated vehicle, or in direct sunlight. In such

environments, the safety/protection circuit in the battery will

activate, causing the battery to stop charging.

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WARNING! NEVER

charge the transceiver during a

lightning storm. It may result in an electric shock, cause a

fire or damage the transceiver. Always disconnect the power

adapter before a storm.

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WARNING! NEVER

charge or leave the battery in the

battery charger beyond the specified time for charging. If the

battery is not completely charged by the specified time, stop

charging and remove the battery from the battery charger.

Continuing to charge the battery beyond the specified time

limit may cause a fire, overheating, or the battery

may rupture.

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WARNING!

Occasionally observe the battery pack

condition while charging. If any abnormal condition occurs,

discontinue using the battery pack.

CAUTION: DO NOT

insert the transceiver (battery attached

to the transceiver) into the charger if it is wet or soiled. This

could corrode the battery charger terminals or damage the

charger. The charger is not waterproof.

NOTE: DO NOT

charge the battery pack outside of the

specified temperature range: 10˚C ~ 40˚C (50˚F ~ 104˚F).

Otherwise, the charging time will be longer, but the battery

will not reach a full charge. While charging, at a point after

the temperature goes out of the specified range, the charging

will automatically stop.

Thank you for choosing this Icom product.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

carefully and completely

before using this product.

Receiver

Receive system

Direct Conversion

Sensitivity (at 12 dB SINAD)

VHF

–124 dBm typical

UHF

EXP 1

–121 dBm typical

EXP 2

–123 dBm typical

Squelch sensitivity (threshold)

VHF

–126 dBm typical

UHF

EXP 1

–123 dBm typical

EXP 2

–125 dBm typical

Selectivity

VHF

FM (wide):

75 dB typical

FM (narrow): 70 dB typical

UHF

FM (wide):

70 dB typical

FM (narrow): 68 dB typical

Intermodulation

65 dB typical

AF output impedance

8 Ω

For the transceiver without a “U” mark on the serial number label

Audio output

power

(8 Ω load)

Internal speaker: 1.5 W typical

External speaker: 0.55 W typical

Current drain

(at 7.5 V DC)

Internal speaker: 450 mA typical

External speaker: 200 mA typical

For the transceiver with a “U” mark on the serial number label

Audio output

power

(8 Ω load)

Internal speaker: 1.5 W typical

External speaker:

0.45 W typical

1.5 W typical*

Current drain

(at 7.5 V DC)

Internal speaker: 450 mA typical

External speaker:

190 mA typical

450 mA typical*

* Only when the optional HM-222HLWP is connected.

Transmitter

Transmitting mode

F2D, F3E (FM, FM-N)

Modulation system

Frequency shift keying modulation

Maximum frequency

deviation

FM (wide):

±5.0 kHz

FM (narrow): ±2.5 kHz

Microphone Impedance

2.2 kΩ

Spurious emissions

Less than –60 dB

Output power (at 7.5 V DC)

VHF

Extra High: 7.0 W,

High: 5.5 W, Mid: 2.5 W, Low: 0.5 W

UHF

Extra High: 5.5 W,

High: 4.0 W, Mid: 2.0 W, Low: 0.5 W

Current drain

(at 7.5 V DC) typical

VHF

Extra High: 1.6 A,

High: 1.4 A, Mid: 1.0 A, Low: 0.5 A

UHF

EXP 1

Extra High: 1.6 A, High: 1.5 A,

Mid: 1.0 A, Low: 0.5 A

EXP 2

Extra High: 1.6 A, High: 1.4 A,

Mid: 0.9 A, Low: 0.5 A

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Important

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL

— This instruction

manual contains basic operating instructions for the

IC-V86/IC-U86. For advanced operating instructions, see the

ADVANCED MANUAL

on the Icom website.

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Explicit definitions

WORD

DEFINITION

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DANGER!

Personal death, serious injury or an

explosion may occur.

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WARNING!

Personal injury, fire hazard or electric

shock may occur.

CAUTION

Equipment damage may occur.

NOTE

If disregarded, inconvenience only. No

risk of personal injury, fire or electric

shock.

Icom is not responsible for the destruction, damage to, or

performance of any Icom or non-Icom equipment, if the

malfunction is because of:

•

Force majeure, including, but not limited to, fires,

earthquakes, storms, floods, lightning, other natural

disasters, disturbances, riots, war, or radioactive

contamination.

•

The use of Icom transceivers with any equipment that is

not manufactured or approved by Icom.

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FCC information

(For only the USA version of IC-V86)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with

the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15

of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and

can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and

used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However, there is

no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to

radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning

the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct

the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected.

•

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION:

Changes or modifications to this device, not

expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority

to operate this device under FCC regulations.

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Precautions

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WARNING! NEVER

use or charge Icom battery packs

with non-Icom transceivers or non-Icom chargers. Only Icom

battery packs are tested and approved for use with Icom

transceivers or charged with Icom chargers. Using third-party

or counterfeit battery packs or chargers may cause smoke,

fire, or cause the battery to burst.

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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.

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WARNING! NEVER

operate the transceiver with a

headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels.

The continuous high volume operation may cause a ringing

in your ears. If you experience the ringing, reduce the

volume level or discontinue use.

CAUTION: DO NOT

short the terminals of the battery pack.

Shorting may occur if the terminals touch metal objects

such as a key, so be careful when placing the battery packs

(or the transceiver) in bags, and so on. Carry them so that

shorting cannot occur with metal objects. Shorting may

damage not only the battery pack, but also the transceiver.

CAUTION: DO NOT

use harsh solvents such as Benzine or

alcohol when cleaning. This could damage the equipment

surfaces. If the surface becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it clean

with a soft, dry cloth.

CAUTION: DO NOT

place or leave the transceiver in

excessively dusty environments. This could damage the

transceiver.

CAUTION: DO NOT

touch the transceiver’s chassis after

continuously transmitting for long periods of time. To protect

the power amplifier unit from overheating, the transceiver’s

chassis radiates heat, and it will become hot. Touching it may

cause a burn.

NOTE: DO NOT

operate or leave the transceiver in areas

with temperatures below –20°C (–4°F) or above +60°C

(+140°F), or in areas subject to direct sunlight, such as the

dashboard.

KEEP

the transceiver away from heavy rain, and never

immerse it in the water. The transceiver meets IP54*

requirements (Dust protection and splash resistance).

However, once the transceiver has been dropped, dust

protection and splash resistance cannot be guaranteed

due to the fact that the transceiver may be cracked, or the

waterproof seal damaged, and so on.

* Only when the battery pack or case, antenna, and jack

cover or optional HM-168LWP, HM-222HLWP, HS-94LWP,

or HS-95LWP are attached.

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Battery caution (For the Ni-MH BATTERY)

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DANGER! NEVER

incinerate used battery packs. Internal

battery gas may cause an explosion.

CAUTION: DO NOT

immerse the battery pack in water.

If the battery pack becomes wet, be sure to wipe it dry

BEFORE

attaching it to the transceiver.

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Panel description

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Front, top and side panels

1

8

Microphone

Keypad

2

Speaker

3

Function Display

4

5

6

7

1

ANTENNA CONNECTOR

Connect the supplied or optional antenna here.

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Do not transmit without an antenna.

2

CONTROL DIAL [VOL]

•

Rotate to adjust the volume level.

•

While in the Set mode or Initial Set mode, rotate to

select a desired option or value.

3

SPEAKER-MICROPHONE JACK [SP MIC]

Connects an optional speaker-microphone or

programming cable.

CAUTION:

•

DO NOT

use the transceiver without the battery pack

or case, antenna, and jack cover or optional equipment

are attached. The transceiver meets IP54 requirements

for dust protection and splash resistance only when the

battery pack or case, antenna, and jack cover or optional

HM-168LWP, HM-222HLWP, HS-94LWP, or HS-95LWP

are attached.

•

BE SURE

to turn OFF the power before connecting

or disconnecting optional equipment to or from the

[SP MIC] jack.

4

MONITOR KEY [MONI]

•

Hold down to temporarily open the squelch to monitor

the operating frequency.

•

While holding down this key, push [

Y

] or [

Z

] to adjust

the squelch level.

•

Push to enter or send the DTMF code ‘A.’

5

POWER KEY [

]

Hold down for 1 second to turn the transceiver power ON

or OFF.

6

UP/DOWN KEYS [

Y

]/[

Z

]

•

Push to change the operating frequency.

•

While scanning, push to change the scanning direction.

•

While holding down [MONI], push to adjust the squelch level.

•

While in the Set mode, or Initial Set mode, push to select

a setting item.

•

During Memory mode, push to select a memory channel.

•[

Y

]: Push to enter or send the DTMF code ‘B.’

•[

Z

]: Push to enter or send the DTMF code ‘C.’

7

VFO/MEMORY/CALL KEY [VFO/MR/CALL]

•

Push to sequentially select the VFO mode, Memory

mode, a Call channel or a Weather Channel*.

* For only the USA version of IC-V86.

•

After pushing [FUNC], push to enter the Memory

Programming mode.

•

After pushing [FUNC], hold down for 1 second to transfer

a channel contents to a memory channel, or to the VFO

mode.

•

Push to enter or send the DTMF code ‘D.’

8

PTT SWITCH [PTT]

Hold down to transmit, release to receive.

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Keypad

•

While in the VFO mode, push to enter numbers for

frequency input.

•

While in the Memory mode, push to enter numbers to

select a memory channel.

•

Push to enter or send a DTMF code.

•

To activate the second function of a key, first push

[FUNC], and then push the key.

Key

Numeric input/

DTMF code

Second function

1

Selects the Tone function.

2

Turns the VOX function

ON or OFF*

1

.

3

Starts a Tone scan.

4

Selects minus duplex, plus

duplex, or simplex operation.

5

Starts a scan.

6

Sets or cancels the skip setting.

7

Starts a Priority Watch.

8

Enters the Set mode.

9

Sets the output power to Extra

High

*2

, High, Mid, or Low.

0

Enters the DTMF memory mode.

*

(Indication: E)

–

#

(Indication: F)

Hold down for 1 second to turn

the Key Lock function ON or OFF.

*

1

Only when an optional headset and plug adapter are

connected.

*

2

When the “Extra High Power” is set to OFF in the Initial

Set mode, Extra High (EXH) is not displayed.

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Push [FUNC] to access the second function of other keys.

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After entering a frequency, push [# ENT] to save it.

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Push [# ENT] to save and exit the Set mode or Initial

Set mode.

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About the supplied battery

charger (BC-240)

Turn the Extend Battery Life function ON or OFF. The BC-240

has the function switch on the bottom panel.

(Default: OFF)

•

OFF:

The battery is fully charged. The operating time of the

transceiver is maximum.

•

ON:

The battery is not fully charged to not shorten the

battery life cycle.

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The battery life cycle is extended. But the operating

time of the transceiver becomes shorter.

Bottom view

Slide the switch

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