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  • Icom IC-U86 | Advanced Manual - Page 1
    ADVANCED MANUAL VHF TRANSCEIVER |V86 UHF TRANSCEIVER |U86 INTRODUCTION 1 ACCESSORIES 2 BATTERY CHARGE 3 ADVANCED OPERATION 4 REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATION 5 MEMORY/CALL OPERATION 6 SCAN OPERATION 7 TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP 8 DTMF MEMORY 9 SET MODES 10 PROGRAMMING 11 RESETTING 12 TROUBLESHOOTING
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    you with years of trouble-free operation. IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL - This instruction manual contains advanced operating instructions for the IC-V86/IC-U86. For basic operating instructions, see the BASIC
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    Section 1 ACCESSORIES Supplied accessories 1-2 Antenna 1-2 Belt clip 1-2 Battery pack or case 1-3 Jack cover 1-3 1-1
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    1 ACCESSORIES Supplied accessories Battery pack Antenna Jack cover (with screws) Belt clip Belt clip To attach the belt clip: zz Slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the belt clip locks in place, and makes a 'click' sound. Belt clip Battery charger Power adapter NOTE:
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    1 ACCESSORIES Battery pack CAUTION: When the battery case is attached, the Battery Protection function must be turned OFF in the Initial Set mode. (p. 9-7) To attach: 1. Insert the battery pack in the direction of the arrow (1), then close. 2. Hook the latch until it makes a 'click' sound (2). 
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    Section 2 BATTERY CHARGE Battery chargers 2-2 DDUsing the BC-191 to rapid charge the BP-264 2-2 DDUsing the BC-192 to regular charge the BP-264 2-2 DDUsing the BC-240 to rapid charge the BP-298/BP-299 2-3 2-1
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    2 BATTERY CHARGE Battery chargers DDUsing the BC-191 to rapid charge the BP-264 The BC-191 provides rapid charging of only the BP-264 Ni-MH battery pack. Never use it to charge any other battery pack. Power adapter Charging time: Approximately 2 hours Battery pack Battery pack + Transceiver
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    4.6 hours Power adapter Battery pack Battery pack + Transceiver * When the Extend Battery Life function is turned OFF. See the BASIC MANUAL for details. Additionally needed item (purchase separately): A power adapter (not supplied with some transceiver versions) or the OPC-515L or CP
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    Section 3 ADVANCED OPERATION Adjusting the audio level 3-2 Selecting passband width 3-2 Receiving 3-2 Transmitting 3-2 [VOL] function assignment 3-3 Weather channel operation (For only the USA version of IC-V86 3-4 DDWeather channel selection 3-4 DDWeather Alert function 3-4 3-1
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    . To open the squelch, hold down [MONI]. 1. Set the operating frequency or memory channel. •• Adjust the output power if desired. See the BASIC MANUAL for the details. 2. Hold down [PTT] to transmit is displayed while transmitting. LLThe signal icon shows the output power level. 3. Speak into
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    3 ADVANCED OPERATION [VOL] function assignment [VOL] can be used as a tuning control instead of [Y] and [Z], to suit your preference. However, when [VOL] functions as a tuning control, [Y] and [Z] function as volume controls. 1. Hold down [ ] for 1 second to turn OFF the power. 2. While holding
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    3 ADVANCED OPERATION Weather channel operation (For only the USA version of IC-V86) There are 10 weather channels for monitoring weather broadcasts from NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). DDWeather channel selection 1. Push [VFO/MR/CALL] several
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    Section 4 REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATION Accessing a repeater 4-2 DTCS encoder (Only TX 4-3 Lockout function 4-3 Auto Repeater function (For only the USA version of IC-V86 4-4 4-1
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    receive frequency (the repeater output frequency). •• For only the USA version of IC-V86: When the Auto Repeater function is ON, steps 2 and 3 are to use simplex. (duplex OFF) For only the USA version of IC-V86: Auto Repeater function uses standard repeater tone frequencies and frequency offsets
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    4 REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATION DTCS encoder (Only TX) The DTCS encoder superimposes the selected DTCS code over your transmitted signal. 1. Push [FUNC], and then push [SET] to enter the Set mode. 2. Set the DTCS code and polarity, in the same way you set the DTCS squelch. (p. 7-2) LLYou can set
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    4 REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATION Auto Repeater function (For only the USA version of IC-V86) The USA version of IC-V86 automatically activates the repeater settings (DUP- or DUP+ and tone encoder ON/OFF), when the operating frequency falls within the general repeater output frequency
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    Section 5 MEMORY/CALL OPERATION General description 5-2 Copying memory/Call contents 5-2 DDMemory/Call channel to VFO 5-2 DDMemory/Call to memory/Call 5-3 Clearing memory contents 5-4 Display type 5-5 Programming channel names 5-6 DDSetting the display type 5-6 DDProgramming a channel name
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    5 MEMORY/CALL OPERATION General description The transceiver has 207 memory channels, including 6 scan edge memory channels (3 pairs: 1A/b, 2A/b, and 3A/b), and 1 Call channel (C). These channels can be individually programmed with: •• Operating frequency •• Passband width (p. 3-2) •• Duplex
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    5 MEMORY/CALL OPERATION Copying memory/Call contents DDMemory/Call to memory/Call 1. Push [VFO/MR/CALL] several times to select the memory mode or Call channel mode. •• For memory channel: Push [Y] or [Z] to select the memory channel to copy. 2. Push [FUNC], and then push [VFO/MR/CALL]. •• "X"
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    can be cleared (deleted). 1. Push [VFO/MR/CALL] several times to select the memory or Call channel mode. •• For only the USA version of IC-V86: Select any mode other than the weather channel mode. 2. Push [FUNC], and then push [VFO/MR/CALL]. •• "X" and "--" blink. 3. Push [Y] or [Z] to select
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    5 MEMORY/CALL OPERATION Display type The transceiver has 3 memory mode display types to suit your operating style. Select the Display type in the Initial Set mode. (p. 9-6) Frequency display Displays the programmed frequency. Channel number display Displays the memory channel number. Only
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    5 MEMORY/CALL OPERATION Programming channel names Each memory channel and the Call channel can be programmed with an alphanumeric channel name, for easy recognition. Names can be a maximum of 5 characters. DDSetting the display type 1. Hold down [ ] for 1 second to turn OFF the transceiver. 2. 
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    Section 6 SCAN OPERATION Scan types 6-2 DDVFO scan 6-2 DDMemory scan 6-2 DDPriority watch 6-2 Setting skip channels 6-3 Scan resume setting 6-3 6-1
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    6 SCAN OPERATION Scan types A scan automatically searches for signals, and makes it easier to locate new stations for contact or listening purposes. See the BASIC MANUAL for details. DDVFO scan BAND EDGE TO BAND EDGE SCAN (FULL SCAN) Band edge Scan Jump Band edge DDMemory scan Mch 1 Mch 0
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    6 SCAN OPERATION Setting skip channels The Memory Skip function speeds up scanning by not scanning those memory channels set as skip channels. Set skip channels as follows. 1. Push [VFO/MR/CALL] several times to select the memory mode. 2. Push [Y] or [Z] to select the memory channel to be skipped
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    Section 7 TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP Tone/DTCS squelch 7-2 DDTone squelch and DTCS squelch 7-2 DDSetting tone frequency or DTCS code 7-2 DDSetting DTCS polarity 7-2 DDOperation 7-3 Pocket Beep function 7-4 Tone scan 7-5 7-1
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    7 TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP Tone/DTCS squelch DDTone squelch and DTCS squelch The tone squelch or DTCS squelch opens when a signal with the same pre-programmed subaudible tone or DTCS code is received. DDSetting tone frequency or DTCS code 1. Push [FUNC], and then push [SET] to enter the Set
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    ] to transmit, release [PTT] to receive. 7. When a signal with matching tones or codes is received, the squelch opens and audio is heard. LLTo manually open the squelch, push [MONI]. LLIf the signal includes an unmatching tones, the squelch does not open. However, the icon shows the strength
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    7 TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP Pocket Beep function This function uses subaudible tones for calling, and can be used as a "common pager" to inform you that someone has called while you were away from the transceiver. 1. Set the operating frequency, or select the memory channel or Call channel. 2.
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    7 TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP Tone scan By monitoring a signal that is being operated with the pocket beep, tone or DTCS Squelch function turned ON, you can determine the tone frequency or DTCS code necessary to open the squelch. 1. Set a frequency or select a memory channel to check for a
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    Section 8 DTMF MEMORY Programming a DTMF code sequence 8-2 Transmitting a DTMF code 8-3 DDSelecting the DTMF code transmission option 8-3 DDManual DTMF code transmission 8-3 DDUsing a DTMF memory channel 8-3 Monitoring a DTMF memory 8-4 Setting DTMF transfer speed 8-4 8-1
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    8 DTMF MEMORY Programming a DTMF code sequence DTMF codes are used for autopatching, controlling other equipment, and so on. The transceiver has up to 16 DTMF memory channels (d0-dF) for up to 24 digits often-used DTMF codes. 1. Push [FUNC], and then push [DTMF-M] to enter the DTMF memory mode. 2.
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    enter the Set mode. 2. Push [Y] or [Z] to select the DTMF TX key item (dmt). 3. Rotate [VOL] to select the desired option. •• "dmt.k": Manual transmission Transmits the appropriate DTMF code assigned to the key. •• "dmt.m": Using DTMF memory Transmits the programmed DTMF code sequence in the DTMF
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    8 DTMF MEMORY Monitoring a DTMF memory You can monitor the programmed DTMF code sequence. 1. Push [FUNC], and then push [DTMF-M] to enter the DTMF memory mode. 2. Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired DTMF memory channel. 3. Push [MONI] to monitor the DTMF memory contents. •• The programmed DTMF
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    Section 9 SET MODES Using the Set mode 9-2 DDSet mode operation 9-2 Set mode items 9-2 Initial Set mode programming 9-5 DDInitial Set mode operation 9-5 Initial Set mode items 9-5 9-1
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    9 SET MODES Using the set mode The Set mode is used to change the settings of the transceiver's functions. NOTE: When the display type is "Channel name," you must select the VFO mode to enter the Set mode. 1. Push [FUNC], and then push [SET] to enter the Set mode. 2. Push [Y] or [Z] to select the
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    the transceiver is ON. •• LIG.At: Turns ON when an operation occurs, and turns OFF after 5 seconds. Weather alert (For only the USA version of IC-V86) Turn the Weather Alert function ON or OFF. (p. 16)  (Default: OFF) VOX gain Set the VOX gain to between 1 and 10. Higher values make
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    9 SET MODES Set mode items VOX time-out timer Set the VOX time-out timer to between 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, and 15 minutes, to prevent accidental prolonged transmission by the VOX function. To turn OFF the function, select "Vto.OF." (Default: 3) The "VOX time-out timer" item in the Set mode The
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    3. Rotate [VOL] to select an option or value. 4. Push [# ENT] to exit the initial Set mode. Auto Repeater (For only the USA version of IC-V86) The Auto Repeater function automatically turns the duplex setting and tone encoder ON or OFF when the operating frequency falls within or outside of
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    9 SET MODES Initial Set mode items Lockout Set the transmission lockout (temporary transmission inhibit) capability. (Default: RLO.OF) •• RLO.OF: Turns OFF the function. •• RLO.RP: T he transmit is inhibited when a signal with an unmatching subaudible tone is received. •• RLO.bU: 
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    9 SET MODES Initial Set mode items Select speed Selects whether or not to accelerate the turning speed when rotating [VOL] rapidly. (Default: S-S. At) •• S-S. m: Turns OFF the tuning speed acceleration. •• S-S. At: The turning speed is automatically accelerated when rapidly rotating [VOL
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    Section 10 PROGRAMMING Programming operation 10-2 DDProgramming between two transceivers 10-2 DDProgramming using a PC 10-2 10-1
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    be transferred to and from a PC, using the optional CS-V86 programming software and an OPC-478UC (USB type) programming cable. Consult the INSTRUCTIONS and the Help file that come with the programming software, for details. CAUTION: BE SURE to turn OFF the power, before connecting or disconnecting
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    Section 11 RESETTING Resetting 11-2 11-1
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    11 RESETTING Resetting The LCD may occasionally display erroneous information (Example: when first applying power). This may be caused externally by static electricity or by other factors. DDAll reset The all reset clears all programming and returns all settings to their factory defaults. 1. Hold
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    Section 12 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting 12-2 12-1
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    12 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting No power comes ON. zz The battery is exhausted →→Set the 'TX permission' item to "ON" in the Set mode. (p. 9-3) No direct contact possible with other stations. zz A different tone or code is used for the tone or DTCS 1-3) * For only the USA version of IC-V86. 12-2
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    Section 13 OPTIONS Options 13-2 DDBattery packs/Battery case 13-2 DDChargers 13-2 DDDC cables 13-2 DDAntennas 13-2 DDOthers 13-2 Optional battery case (BP-263 13-3 VOX function 13-4 DDOptional unit connection 13-4 DDTurning the VOX function ON or OFF 13-4 DDVOX-related settings 13-5 13
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    the transceiver is hanging on your belt. LLAdjust the microphone gain before use. * High audio output is only usable with transceivers that support the function. (With a "U" mark on the serial number label) •• HM-153LA/HM-166LA earphone microphone Ideal for hands-free operation. Clip the HM
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    13 OPTIONS Optional battery case (BP-263) When using the battery case (BP-263), install 6 × AA (LR6) size alkaline batteries, as described below. 1. Remove the battery case, if it is attached. LLThe procedure of removing the battery case is same as the battery pack. (p. 1-3) 2. Install 6 × AA (LR6)
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    13 OPTIONS 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 VS-4LA ptt switch cable or OPC-2004LA adapter cable are also required for operation. What is VOX? The VOX (voice operated transmission) function starts
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    13 OPTIONS VOX function DDVOX-related settings The VOX gain, VOX delay, and VOX time-out timer are set in the Set mode. 1. Connect an optional headset and plug adapter cable to the transceiver, and then turn ON the power. 2. Push [FUNC], and then push [VOX] to turn ON the VOX function. 3. Push [
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    How the World Communicates A7501-2EX-2 © 2019-2021 Icom Inc. Dec. 2021 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan
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OPTIONS
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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RESETTING
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PROGRAMMING
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SET MODES
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DTMF MEMORY
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SCAN OPERATION
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MEMORY/CALL OPERATION
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REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATION
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ADVANCED OPERATION
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BATTERY CHARGE
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ACCESSORIES
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