Icom IC-U86 Basic Manual - Page 2

DDFunction Display 12 3 45 6 7 8 15 9 14 13 1211 10 1 BUSY ICON ••Displayed when a signal is being received, or the squelch is open. ••Blinks while the Monitor function is ON. 2 SIGNAL ICONS ••Displayed the strength of the received signal. Weak RX Signal level Strong ••While transmitting, displays the output power level. Low Mid High/Extra High Power 3 TONE ICONS Displayed when the Tone function is turned ON, and indicates which Tone function is in use. Icon Function Repeater tone encoder and CTCSS Pocket Beep function CTCSS squelch function* D and D and D DTCS encoder (Only TX) DTCS Pocket Beep function DTCS squelch function* * When the CTCSS or DTCS squelch function is ON, the tone encoder is activated while transmitting. 4 VOX ICON Displayed when the VOX function is ON. 5 SKIP ICON Displayed when the selected memory channel is set as a skip channel. 6 MEMORY ICON Displayed when the Memory mode is selected. 7 FREQUENCY READOUT ••Displays the operating frequency, memory channel, Set modes' contents and a variety of other information. LLThe smaller "75," "50" or "25" to the right of the readout indicates 7.5, 5.0 and 2.5 kHz, respectively. LLThe decimal point blinks during a scan. ••During Memory mode operation, the programmed memory name is displayed. 8 BATTERY ICONS Displays the battery status. Indication Battery status Full Mid Charging Battery required exhausted 9 POWER ICONS ••"EXH*" is displayed when Extra High power is selected. ••"H" is displayed when High power is selected. ••"M" is displayed when Mid power is selected. ••"L" is displayed when Low power is selected. * When the "Extra High Power" is set to OFF in the Initial Set mode, "EXH" is not displayed. 10 MEMORY CHANNEL NUMBER ••Displays the selected memory channel number. ••"C" is displayed when the Call channel is selected. 11 AUTO POWER OFF ICON Displayed when the Auto Power-OFF function is ON. 12 DUPLEX ICONS ••"+" is displayed when plus duplex is selected. ••"-" is displayed when minus duplex is selected. LLNo icon is displayed when simplex is selected. 13 KEY LOCK ICON Displayed when the Key Lock function is ON. 14 FUNCTION ICON Displayed when the second function is accessed. 15 TRANSMIT ICON Displayed while transmitting. ■■Basic operation [VOL] [PTT] [2]•[VOX] [1]•[TONE] [4]•[DUP] [5]•[SCAN] [7]•[PRIO] [8]•[SET] [*]•[FUNC] [0]•[DTMF-M] [3]•[T.SCAN] [MONI] [ ] [6]•[SKIP] [9]•[H/M/L] [VFO/MR/CALL] [# ENT]•[ ] DDTurning power ON/OFF zz Hold down [ ] for 1 second to turn the power ON or OFF. DDMode selection The transceiver has 2 basic operating modes: VFO mode and Memory mode. zz Push [VFO/MR/CALL] several times to sequentially select the VFO mode, Memory mode, Call channel mode and Weather Channel mode*. * For only the USA version of IC-V86. DDSetting a frequency Using [Y] or [Z] 1. If necessary, push [VFO/MR/CALL] several times to select the VFO mode. 2. Push [Y] or [Z] to set a frequency. ••The frequency changes according to the selected tuning step. Using the keypad 1. If necessary, push [VFO/MR/CALL] several times to select the VFO mode. 2. To enter the desired frequency, enter 6 digits, starting from the 100 MHz digit. ••Entering two or three* to five digits, and then pushing [# ENT], also sets the frequency. * Depending on the transceiver version ••If the entered frequency is outside of the frequency range, the previously displayed frequency is automatically recalled. DDTuning step selection The transceiver has 8 tuning step options; 5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 50 kHz The tuning step can be selected in the Set mode. 1. Push [FUNC], and then push [SET] to enter the Set mode. 2. Push [Y] or [Z] to select the tuning step item (tS). 3. Rotate [VOL] to select the desired tuning step. 4. Push [# ENT] to exit the Set mode. ■■Scan operation DDVFO scan Band edge to band edge scan (Full scan) The band edge to band edge scan repeatedly scans through the operating band. Programmed scan Repeatedly scans between two programmed frequencies (memory channels "xA" and "xb"). Used to check for frequencies within a specified range, such as repeater output frequencies, and so on. 3 pairs of scan edges are programmable. NOTE: Scan edge channels, 1A/b, 2A/b and 3A/b must be programmed in advance. Program them in the same manner as regular memory channels. If identical frequencies are programmed into the scan edge channels, the Programmed scan will not function. 1. Push [VFO/MR/CALL] several times to select the VFO mode. 2. Push [FUNC], and then push [SCAN] to start the scan. 3. During the scan, push [FUNC], and then push [SET] several times to select either the "P1," "P2," "P3" or "AL" scan. ••"AL" for band edge to band edge scan. ••"P1," "P2" and "P3" for Programmed scan between the Programmed scan edge channels. ••To change the scan direction, push [Y] or [Z]. 4. To cancel the scan, push any key except [ ], [Y]/[Z], [MONI] or [FUNC]. DDMemory Scan Repeatedly scans memory channels, except those set as skip channels, described in the next scan topic. 1. Push [VFO/MR/CALL] several times to select the Memory mode. ••"X" is displayed. 2. Push [FUNC], and then push [SCAN] to start the scan. ••To change the scan direction, push [Y] or [Z]. 3. To cancel the scan, push any key except [ ], [Y]/[Z], [MONI] or [FUNC]. DDSetting 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. 3. Push [FUNC], and then push [SKIP] to set the channel as skip channel. ••"SKIP" is displayed. DDScan resume setting Various pause and timer options can be selected with the Scan Resume function. The selected resume option is also used for Priority Watch. DDPriority watch Memory or Call channel watch While operating on a VFO frequency, Priority Watch checks for a signal on the selected memory or Call channel every 5 seconds. 1. Select the VFO mode, and then set the operating frequency. 2. Push [VFO/MR/CALL] several times to select the Memory mode or Call channel mode. ••For memory channel watch: Push [Y] or [Z] to select a desired memory channel. 3. Push [FUNC], and then push [PRIO] to start the watch. ••The decimal point ".", on the frequency readout blinks. ••When a signal is received on the channel, the watch resumes according to the selected scan resume option. 4. To cancel the watch, push any key except [ ], [Y]/[Z], [MONI], [FUNC], or [PTT]. Memory scan watch While operating on a VFO frequency, Priority Watch sequentially checks for signals on each memory (except Skip) channel. 1. Select the VFO mode, and then set the operating frequency. 2. Push [VFO/MR/CALL] several times to select the memory mode. 3. Push [FUNC], and then push [SCAN] to start the memory scan. 4. Push [FUNC], and then push [PRIO] to start the watch. ••The VFO mode is selected, and the decimal point ".", on the frequency readout blinks. ••When a signal is received on a channel, the watch resumes according to the selected scan resume option. 5. To cancel the watch, push any key except [ ], [Y]/[Z], [MONI], [FUNC], or [PTT]. ■■Resetting DDPartial reset If you want to reset the VFO frequency, VFO settings and Set mode items to their default values, without clearing the memory contents, you can do a partial reset. 1. Hold down [ ] for 1 second to turn OFF the power. 2. While holding down [VFO/MR/CALL], hold down [ ] for 1 second to turn ON the power. DDKey Lock function Use the Key Lock function to prevent accidental frequency or channel change and unnecessary function access. zz Push [FUNC], and then hold down [ ](# ENT) for 1 second to turn the Key Lock function ON or OFF. ••" " is displayed while the Key Lock function is ON VOL], [MONI], [PTT] and [FUNC] + [ ](# ENT) are still operable while the Key Lock function is ON. DDMonitor function This function is used to listen to weak signals, or to manually open the squelch. You can use it without disturbing the squelch setting, even when Mute functions such as the Tone squelch are in use. zz Hold down [MONI] to open the squelch. ••Release [MONI] to cancel the function. DDAdjusting the squelch level zz While holding down [MONI], push [Y] or [Z] several times to adjust the squelch level. ••"SqL 1" is loose squelch (for weak signals) and "SqL10" is tight squelch (for strong signals). "SqL 0" is open squelch. DDSelecting output power Set the output power level to suit your operating requirements. Using lower output power during short-distance communications may reduce the possibility of interference to other stations, and will reduce current consumption. zz Push [FUNC], and then push [H/M/L] several times to select the output power. ••"EXH*," "H," "M," or "L" are displayed, depending on the selected output power. * When the "Extra High Power" is set to OFF in the Initial Set mode, "EXH" is not displayed. ■■Repeater and duplex operation DDDuplex operation Setting the frequency offset 1. Push [FUNC], and then push [SET] to enter the Set mode. 2. Push [Y] or [Z] to select the frequency offset item. ••"±" and decimal point "." blink, and the current frequency offset is displayed. 3. Rotate [VOL] to set the desired frequency offset. ••The offset is set in the same step as the frequency tuning step. ••The unit of the frequency offset is "MHz." 4. Push [# ENT] to exit the Set mode. Setting the duplex direction zz Push [FUNC], and then push [DUP] to select the offset direction. ••The "-" (negative offset) or "+" (positive offset) icon is displayed to represent the frequency offset direction. ••"-" or "+" blinks when the Reverse Duplex function is ON. For only the USA version of IC-V86: 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 Auto Repeater function OFF to prevent this. Reverse Duplex function When the Reverse Duplex function is ON, the receive and transmit frequencies are reversed. 1. Push [FUNC], and then push [SET] to enter the Set mode. 2. Push [Y] or [Z] to select the Reverse Duplex function item (REV). 3. Rotate [VOL] to turn the function ON or OFF. 4. Push [# ENT] to exit the Set mode. ••"-" or "+" blinks when the Reverse Duplex function is ON. DDSubaudible tones Some repeaters require subaudible tones to access. Subaudible tones are superimposed over your normal signal, and must be set in advance. 1. Push [FUNC], and then push [SET] to enter the Set mode. 2. Push [Y] or [Z] to select the repeater tone item. (rt) 3. Rotate [VOL] to select the desired subaudible tone frequency. 4. Push [# ENT] to exit the Set mode. DTMF TONES zz While holding down [PTT], push the desired DTMF keys, [0] to [9], [MONI](A), [Y](B), [Z](C), [VFO/MR/CALL](D), [*](E), and [# ENT](F), to transmit their assigned DTMF codes. 1750 Hz TONE To access some European repeaters, the transceiver must transmit a 1750 Hz tone burst. zz While holding down [PTT], hold down either the [Y] or [Z] for 1 or 2 seconds. ■■Memory channels DDMemory channel programming 1. Push [VFO/MR/CALL] several times to select the VFO mode. 2. Set the desired frequency. ••If desired, set other data (Example: frequency offset, duplex direction, tone squelch, and so on.). 3. Push [FUNC], and then push [VFO/MR/CALL]. ••"X" and the memory channel number blink. ••Select the Call channel mode to program the Call channel. 4. Push [Y] or [Z] to select the memory channel to be programmed. ••Select "1A/1b" to "3A/3b" to program a scan edge channel. 5. Push [FUNC], and then hold down [VFO/MR/CALL] for 1 second to program. ••3 beeps sound. ••If you continue to hold down [VFO/MR/CALL] for 1 second after programming, the memory channel number automatically increases. NOTE: To cancel programming, push [VFO/MR/CALL] before doing step 5. DDSelecting a memory channel Using [Y] or [Z] 1. Push [VFO/MR/CALL] several times to select the Memory mode. ••"X" is displayed. 2. Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired channel. ••Only programmed channels are displayed. Using the keypad 1. Push [VFO/MR/CALL] several times to select the Memory mode. ••"X" is displayed. 2. To select the desired channel, enter the 3 digits of the channel number using the keypad. ••Blank channels are also selectable. ••Entering one or two digits, and then pushing [# ENT] also selects a 1 or 2 digit memory channel, respectively. DDSelecting the Call channel zz Push [VFO/MR/CALL] several times to select the Call channel. ••"C" is displayed instead of the memory channel number. ■■Set modes DDUsing the Set mode 1. Push [FUNC], and then push [SET] to enter the Set mode. 2. Push [Y] or [Z] to select a desired item. 3. Rotate [VOL] to select an option or value. 4. Push [# ENT] to save and exit the Set mode. DDSet mode items Repeater tone frequency LCD backlight " "  " " Select the LCD Backlight Select the subaudible function. tone needed to access the repeater. TX permission " " Tone squelch frequency  " Turn the TX Inhibit function " ON or OFF. Select the CTCSS tone frequency for tone squelch. Weather alert  " " (For only the USA version of IC-V86) DTCS code " Set the DTCS code for " Turn the Weather Alert function ON or OFF. DTCS squelch and DTCS VOX gain " " encoder. Set the VOX gain. DTCS polarity " Set the Transmit and " To turn OFF the VOX function, select "VOX.OF." Receive DTCS polarity. MIC gain "" Frequency offset  " Set the microphone " sensitivity. Set the duplex frequency VOX delay " " offset. Set the VOX Delay. Reverse duplex function VOX time-out timer " "  " " Set the VOX time-out timer. Turn the Reverse Duplex To turn OFF the function, function ON or OFF select "Vto.OF." Tuning step " " Select the VFO tuning step. Scan resume setting  " " Select the scan pause and resume setting. DTMF TX key "" Select the method to transmit a DTMF code sequence. Mode " " Set the Operating mode to FM or FM-N. Function key timer " " Set the time between when the Function mode is entered, and how long it remains activated after you push the keypad key to activate the second function. NOTE: When the display type setting is set to "CH" in the Initial Set mode, and you access the Set mode from the Memory mode, most of the Set mode items are not displayed. DDUsing the Initial Set mode The Initial Set mode is accessed at power ON, and allows you to set seldom-changed settings. In this way, you can "customize" the transceiver to suit your preference and operating style. 1. While holding down [Y] and [Z], hold down [ ] for 1 second to enter the Initial Set mode. 2. Push [Y] or [Z] to select a desired item. 3. Rotate [VOL] to select an option or value. 4. Push [# ENT] to save and exit the Initial Set mode. DDInitial Set mode items Extra High Power " " Select whether or not to display and select EXH (Extra High) as the highest power of the transceiver. Key-touch beep " " Turn the key-touch beep ON (Set the beep level to between 1 and 3) or OFF. Time-out timer " " Inhibits continuous transmissions longer than the selected time period. Auto repeater  " " (For only the USA version of IC-V86) Turn the Auto Repeater function ON or OFF. Auto power OFF " " Automatically turns OFF the transceiver's power. Lockout " " Turn the Lockout function ON or OFF. Squelch delay " " Set the squelch delay to Short or Long. DTMF speed " " Set the DTMF sending rate. Display type " " Select the display type for Memory mode operation. LCD contrast " " Select the LCD contrast. Power save " " Select the ratio of the power save time to the standby time. Select speed "" Select whether or not to accelerate the step speed when rotating [VOL] rapidly. Microphone simple mode  " " Select the Microphone mode. Voltage Indication " " Select whether or not to display the battery voltage when turning the transceiver ON. Battery protection function  " " Select the protection option according to your battery type. Auto low power " " Turn the Auto Low Power function ON or OFF. Dial assignment " " CTCSS burst  " " Select whether or not to use [VOL] as the tuning control instead of [Y] and [Z]. Turn the CTCSS Burst function ON or OFF. Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, and/or other countries. All other products or brands are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan Dec. 2021 A7501H-1EX-3 Printed in Japan © 2019-2021 Icom Inc.