Icom IC-2800H User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUALThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is sub-ject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not c

62PANEL DESCRIPTION Basic function menuThe multi-function switches have 2 main menus. Pushing[CHG/L] toggles between the 2 multi-function switch menu

72PANEL DESCRIPTIONr MONITOR/LOW POWER MENU [MONI(LOW)]➥Push to toggle the monitor function ON and OFF. (p. 24)➥Push for 2 sec. to change the output p

82PANEL DESCRIPTION Main unitq MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [MIC]Connects the supplied microphone.w CONTROLLER CONNECTOR [CONTROLLER] (p. 16)Connects the con

y POWER RECEPTACLE [DC13.8V] (pgs. 15, 16)Accepts 13.8 V DC ±15% with the supplied DC powercable.•Current of 12 A or greater is required.DO NOT use a

HM-98 microphone*q UP/DOWN SWITCHES [YY]/[ZZ]➥Push either switch to change the operating frequency,memory channel, set mode contents, etc. (p. 20)➥P

112PANEL DESCRIPTIONKEY FUNCTIONSECONDARY FUNCTION (after )FUNCOTHER FUNCTIONSAFC1MONIToggles between opening and closing theoperating band’s squelch

122PANEL DESCRIPTIONKEY FUNCTIONSECONDARY FUNCTION (after )FUNCOTHER FUNCTIONSMWACLR•Clears a digit before entry. (p. 22)•Cancels the monitor, scan,

132PANEL DESCRIPTION HM-97/118 microphoneq PTT SWITCHPush and hold to transmit; release to receive. (p. 24)w UP/DOWN SWITCHES [UP]/[DN]➥Push either s

143INSTALLATION LocationSelect a location which can support the weight of the trans-ceiver and does not interfere with driving in any way. We rec-omm

153INSTALLATION Mounting the remotecontrollerInstall the nut before attaching the bracket to the wall, etc.D When using anoptional MB-65The supplied

iFOREWORDREAD ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completelybefore using the transceiver.SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL — This in-struction manual contains i

163INSTALLATION DC power supply connectionUse a 13.8 V DC power supply with more than 12 A capacity.Make sure the ground terminal of the DC power sup

Antenna installationD Antenna locationTo obtain maximum performance from the transceiver, selecta high-quality antenna and mount it in a good locati

184FREQUENCY SETTING PreparationD Turning power ON/OFFBefore operating the transceiver for the first time it’s a goodidea to reset the transceiver’s C

Lock functionsTo prevent accidental frequency changes and unnecessaryfunction access, use the lock function. The transceiver andHM-98 have 2 differe

204FREQUENCY SETTING Using the tuning dialq Select VFO mode with the desired band’s [V/MH].•Push [CHG/L] if [V/MH] is not displayed.w Rotate desired

Setting a tuning stepTuning steps can be selected for each band. This transceiverhas 8 tuning steps as follows:•5 kHz •10 kHz •12.5 kHz •15 kHz •20

Using the keypadThe frequency can be directly set via numeral keyson the HM-98 microphone.q Push [BAND] to select the desired operating band.w Push

Receivingq Push [POWER] for 2 sec. to turn power ON.w Set the audio level.➥ Push the desired band’s [MONI] to open the squelch.•Push [CHG/L] if [MON

245BASIC OPERATION Monitor functionThis function is used to listen to weak signals without disturb-ing the squelch setting or to open the squelch man

255BASIC OPERATION Selecting output powerThe transceiver has 4 output power levels to suit your operat-ing requirements. Low output powers during sho

iiDO NOT operate the transceiver near unshielded electricalblasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere.During mobile operation, DO NOT operate the tra

Accessing a repeaterWhen using a repeater, the transmit frequency is shifted fromthe receive frequency by the offset frequency. (p. 30) It is con-ve

276REPEATER OPERATIONq Select the desired band with [BAND].w Set the receive frequency (repeater output fre-quency).e Push [u DUP–] to select –duplex;

286REPEATER OPERATION 1750 Hz toneA 1750 Hz tone is required to access most European re-peaters.The microphone has 1750 Hz tone capability.D Using th

296REPEATER OPERATION Subaudible tone (encoder function)Some repeaters require subaudible tones to be accessed.Subaudible tones are superimposed over

306REPEATER OPERATION Offset frequencyWhen communicating through a repeater, the transmit fre-quency is shifted from the receive frequency by an amou

316REPEATER OPERATION Auto repeater function(U.S.A. and Korea versions only)The U.S.A. and Korea versions automatically activate the re-peater settin

GeneralThe transceiver has 99 memory channels and 1 call channelfor each band for storage of often-used frequencies.D Memory/call channel contentsTh

337MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS Programming after selectionq Select memory mode with the desired band’s [M/C].•Push [CHG/L] if [M/C] is not displayed.•“!” ap

347MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS Programming duringselection via the microphoneThe HM-98 microphone can also be used to pro-gram memory channels.q Select the

357MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS Transferring memorycontents to another memoryvia the microphoneThe HM-98 microphone can also be used to trans-fer memory chan

1 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ... 12 PANEL DESCRIPTION ... 2–13 Controller unit ... 2 Function display ...

367MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS Memory clearUnwanted memory channels can be cleared (erased). Beforeclearing a memory channel make sure it is no longer neede

377MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS Alphanumeric displayEach memory channel and the call channel can be pro-grammed with an alphanumeric name such as a repeatern

387MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS Call channel1 call channel is available for each band to store a most-often-used frequency for quick recall.D Selecting a cal

397MEMORY/CALL CHANNELSD Programming a call channel via themicrophoneThe HM-98 microphone can also be used to pro-gram a call channel.q Select the des

408SCRATCH PAD MEMORY What is a scratch pad memory?During VFO operation, the transceiver automatically memo-rizes operating frequency information, sep

418SCRATCH PAD MEMORYq Select the desired band with [BAND].w Push [(MR)CALL] for 2 sec. to select the se-lected band’s call channel.e Push [Y] one or

MEMORY SCAN (p. 45) Repeatedly scans memorychannels except those set asskip channels. Used to searchthrough often-used memoriesand for bypassing norma

439SCAN OPERATION Full/programmed scanq Select VFO mode with the desired band’s [V/MH].•Push [CHG/L] if [V/MH] is not displayed.w Make sure the squel

Selecting scan edgesThe scanning range can be set to all frequencies (full scan) orbetween two user-programmed frequencies (programmedscan).Scan edg

459SCAN OPERATION Memory scanq Select memory mode with the desired band’s [M/C].•Push [CHG/L] if [M/C] is not displayed.•“!” appears when memory mode

11SUPPLIED ACCESSORIESThe transceiver comes with the following accessories. Qty.q DC power cable (OPC-346) ...

469SCAN OPERATION Skip channel settingMemory channels can be set to be skipped for memory skipscan. In addition, memory channels can be set to be ski

4710BAND SCOPE OperationThe band scope function allows you to visually check a spec-ified frequency range. Sweep range varies ±50 kHz through±500 kHz

Priority watch typesPriority watch checks for signals on a frequency every 5 sec.while operating on a VFO frequency. The transceiver has 2priority w

4911PRIORITY WATCHy Push [(MEM)PRIO] for 2 sec. to start the watch.•The transceiver checks the memory or call channel frequencyevery 5 sec.•The watch

5012SUBAUDIBLE TONE OPERATION Tone squelch operationThe tone squelch opens only when receiving a signal con-taining a matching subaudible tone. You c

5112SUBAUDIBLE TONE OPERATIOND Setting subaudible tones for tone squelchoperation (CTCSS tones)Separate tone frequencies can be set for tone squelch o

5212SUBAUDIBLE TONE OPERATION Pocket beep operationThis function uses subaudible tones for calling and can beused as a “common pager” to inform you t

5312SUBAUDIBLE TONE OPERATION Tone scanThe transceiver can detect the subaudible tone frequency in areceived signal. By monitoring a signal that is b

Programming a DTMF codeDTMF codes are used for autopatching, accessing repeaters,controlling other equipment, etc. The transceiver has 14DTMF memory

Transmitting a DTMF codeD Automatic transmission (DTMF memory)The selected DTMF code is transmitted at each push of thePTT switch when the DTMF memo

Controller unit22PANEL DESCRIPTIONMAINSCPSCPTSV/MHTSV/MHSCNM/CSCNM/CLOWMONILOWMONITOTRXTXMID-LOMID-LOSUBMAINDUP SQLTPRIODUP SQLTPRIOOFFMPMP9914 55.0

DTMF speedThe rate at which DTMF memories send individual DTMFcharacters can be set to accommodate operating needs.q Push [DTMF] for 2 sec. to selec

ConnectionWireless remote control is available when the following op-tions are used.➧ HM-90 WIRELESS MICROPHONE➧ EX-1759 INFRARED RECEIVERD Recommen

5814WIRELESS OPERATION EX-1759 installationThe EX-1759 INFRARED RECEIVERcan be installed for 2 differ-ent purposes depending on the HM-90 charger. Th

HM-90 switchesq PTT SWITCH➥ Push and hold to transmit; release to receive.➥Toggles between transmitting and receiving while theone-touch PTT functio

6014WIRELESS OPERATIONKEY FUNCTIONSelects the call channel.Selects memory mode.Selects VFO mode.Selects high output power.Selects mid-high output powe

6114WIRELESS OPERATIONKEY FUNCTIONClears a digit before entry.Cancels the scan, priority watch, orDTMF memory function.Enters set mode and advances th

6214WIRELESS OPERATION Microphone addressThe transceiver has 8 possible microphone addresses (in-cluding OFF) to help prevent interference from other

6315OTHER FUNCTIONS Beep tonesYou can select silent operation by turning beep tones OFF oryou can select to have confirmation beeps sound at the pusho

6415OTHER FUNCTIONS Auto power-off functionThe transceiver can be set to automatically turn OFF after aspecified period in which no operations are per

6515OTHER FUNCTIONS Squelch delayDuring operation, received signal strength often fluctuates.This can result in annoying repeated opening and closing

32PANEL DESCRIPTIONq VHF VOLUME CONTROL [VOL]Adjusts the VHF audio level. (p. 23)w VHF SQUELCH CONTROL [SQL]➥Adjusts the VHF squelch level. (p. 23)➥De

6615OTHER FUNCTIONS Sub band busy beepThe sub band busy beep sounds when the sub band’ssquelch is closed to inform you that the sub band’s squelchhas

6715OTHER FUNCTIONS Memory name indicationThe transceiver can displaymemory names programmedin memory or call channels. (p.32)q Push [(DISP)SET] for

6815OTHER FUNCTIONS HM-97/118 [UP]/[DN] keysSwitches on the transceiver’s front panel can be assigned tothe HM-97/118 [UP] and [DN] keys. The followi

6915OTHER FUNCTIONS Display brightnessThe brightness of the LCD can be adjusted from 0% to 100%in 3 or 4% steps. Adjust brightness to suit lighting c

7015OTHER FUNCTIONS Packet operationD Data speedFor packet operation, the transceiver can be set to one of twodata speeds: 1200 bps (default) or 9600

7115OTHER FUNCTIONSD 1200 bps packet operationq Connect the transceiver and a TNC as illustrated below.w Set the TNC for transmit.e Set transmit delay

7215OTHER FUNCTIONSD 9600 bps high speed packet operationThe transceiver supports 2 modes of 9600 bps packet opera-tion: G3RUH and GMSK.q Connect the

7315OTHER FUNCTIONSD Adjusting the transmit signal output fromthe TNCWhen setting data transmission speed to 9600 bps, the datasignal coming from the

7415OTHER FUNCTIONS Demonstration displayA demonstration function is available at power ON. This func-tion gives you a quick visual introduction to t

7515OTHER FUNCTIONS Partial resetIf you want to initialize the operating conditions (VFO fre-quency, VFO settings, set mode contents) without clearin

42PANEL DESCRIPTION Function displayq FUNCTION INDICATORS (pgs. 6, 7)Indicate the functions assigned to the multi-functionswitches at left.w DTMF MEM

Getting startedD This cloning software is designed to perform data settingand cloning for the IC-2800H DUAL BAND FM transceiver.D HELP WINDOW: Each

COM port/call sign setting•Set the com port (RS-232C port) number properly.•Enter your call sign.NOTE: ‘Check the following’ dialog box appears when

t CLONING MENU [Cloning] Push to display cloning menu and cloning information dia-log box.y HELP MENU [Help] Push to display one point help, help cont

Common settingsThere are 3 setting menus available.Common : Commonly set items such as operationbeeps, sub band mute, sub band beep, RFattenuator, n

8017TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF.No power comes on. •Power connector has a poor contact.•Polarity of the power connection is rev

HM-90 WIRELESS MICROPHONEInfrared, full remote control microphone. Wired remote control is alsopossible.EX-1759 INFRARED RECEIVERUsed to receive contr

8219SPECIFICATIONSD General•Frequency coverage : (Unit: MHz)U.S.A. Transmit 144–148, 430–450*1Receive 118–174*2, 430–450*1S. America Transmit 144–148,

8319SPECIFICATIONSD Receiver•Receive system :Double conversion superhetero-dyne•Intermediate frequencies :1st VHF 15.65 MHzUHF 46.05 MHz2nd 450 kHz•Se

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52PANEL DESCRIPTIONo FREQUENCY READOUTShows the operating frequency, memory name, etc.!0 PRIORITY WATCH INDICATOR (p. 48)Appears when priority watch i