Icom IC-208H Bedienungsanleitung

INSTRUCTION MANUALi208HVHF/UHF FM TRANSCEIVERThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is sub-ject to the following two conditions

VD Battery connection☞ RWARNING NEVER remove the fuse holders from theDC power cable.☞ NEVER connect the transceiver directly to a 24 V battery.☞ DO N

VIQUICK REFERENCE GUIDED Antenna installation• Antenna locationTo obtain maximum performance from the transceiver, selecta high-quality antenna and mo

VIIQUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Your first contactNow that you have your IC-208H installed in your car orshack, you are probably excited to get on the air. W

VIIIQUICK REFERENCE GUIDE3. Tune the frequencyThe tuning dial will allow you to dial in the frequency you wantto operate. Pages 12 and 13 will instruc

IXQUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Repeater operation1. Setting duplex Push [BAND] to select the frequency band.Push [LOW•DUP] for 1 sec. once or twice to selec

XQUICK REFERENCE GUIDEQuick reference guide Programming memory channelsThe IC-208H has a total of 512 memory channels (including10 scan edges and 2 c

Front panel— controllerqSET•LOCK SWITCH [SET•LOCK]➥ Enters set mode when pushed. (p. 56)➥ Switches the lock function ON and OFF when pushedfor 1 sec

21PANEL DESCRIPTION1ySQUELCH CONTROL [SQL]Varies the squelch level. (p. 15)• The RF attenuator activates and increases the attenuation whenrotated clo

31 PANEL DESCRIPTION Function displayqTRANSMIT INDICATOR➥ Appears while transmitting. (p. 17)➥ Blinks while transmitting with the one-touch PTT func-

41PANEL DESCRIPTION1rNARROW MODE INDICATOR (p. 65)Appears when the FM/AM narrow mode is selected.Narrow mode is available with USA version only.tAM IN

iFOREWORDThank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-208HVHF/UHF FM TRANSCEIVERis designed and built with Icom’s stateof the art technology and

51 PANEL DESCRIPTION Rear PanelqDATA SOCKET [DATA]Connects a TNC (Terminal Node Controller), etc. for datacommunications.• See p. 6 for connection in

61PANEL DESCRIPTION1D DATA JACK PIN ASSIGNMENTqDATA INInput terminal for data transmit. See p. 63 for details onhow to toggle data speed between 1200

71 PANEL DESCRIPTION Microphone (HM-133*)qVFO/LOCK SWITCH [VFO/LOCK]➥ Push to select VFO mode. (p. 11)➥ Push for 1 sec. to switch the lock function O

81PANEL DESCRIPTION1 Microphone keypadKEY FUNCTION SECONDARY FUNCTION ( +key) OTHER FUNCTIONSSwitches between opening and closing thesquelch. (p. 15)

91 PANEL DESCRIPTION➥ Cancels frequency entry. (p. 12)➥ Cancels the scan or priority watch. (pgs. 41, 47)➥ Exit set mode. (p. 56)➥ Enters set mode (p

101PANEL DESCRIPTION1 Optional Microphones(HM-118N/TN/TAN)qPTT SWITCHPush and hold to transmit; release to receive.wUP/DOWN SWITCHES [UP]/[DN]➥ Push

11SETTING A FREQUENCY2 PreparationD Turning power ON/OFF➥ Push [PWR] for 1 sec. to turn power ON and OFF.D Operating frequency band selectionThe IC-2

122SETTING A FREQUENCY2 Using the tuning dialqRotate [DIAL] to set the frequency.• If VFO mode is not selected, push [V/MHz•SCAN] to select VFOmode.•

132 SETTING A FREQUENCY Tuning step selection[Tuning steps are the minimum frequency change incrementswhen you rotate [DIAL] or push [Y]/[Z] on the m

142SETTING A FREQUENCY2 Lock functionsTo prevent accidental frequency changes and unnecessaryfunction access, use the lock function. The transceiver

RWARNING RF EXPOSURE! This device emits RadioFrequency (RF) energy. Extreme caution should be observed whenoperating this device. If you have any ques

15BASIC OPERATION3 ReceivingqSet the audio level.➥ Push [MONI•DTMF] to open the squelch.➥ Rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio level.➥ Push [MONI•DTMF] t

163BASIC OPERATION3 Squelch attenuatorThe transceiver has an RF attenuator related to the squelchlevel setting. Approx. 10 dB attenuation is obtained

173 BASIC OPERATION Transmitting☞ NOTE: To prevent interference, listen on the channel be-fore transmitting by pushing [MONI•DTMF] on the frontpanel

One-touch PTT functionThe PTT switch can be operated as a one-touch PTT switch(each push toggles between transmit/receive). Using thisfunction you c

19REPEATER OPERATION4Repeaters allow you to extend the operational range of yourradio because a repeater has much higher output power thanthe typical

204REPEATER OPERATION4 Accessing a repeaterq Set the receive frequency (repeater output frequency).(pgs. 11, 12)w Push [LOW•DUP] for 1 sec. one or tw

214 REPEATER OPERATIONz Set the receive frequency (repeater output fre-quency). (pgs. 11, 12)x Push [DUP– 7(TONE)] to select minus duplex;push [DUP+ 8

224REPEATER OPERATION4 Subaudible tones [(Encoder function)D Subaudible tonesq Select the frequency band, mode/channel you wish to setthe subaudible

D DTMF tones➥ Push [DTMF-S], then push the keys of the de-sired DTMF digits.• The function indicator lights green.• 0–9, A–D, M(E) and #(F) are availa

244REPEATER OPERATION4 Offset frequency [When communicating through a repeater, the transmit fre-quency is shifted from the receive frequency by an a

iiiTABLE OF CONTENTSSUPPLIED ACCESSORIESq DC power cable (3 m) ………………………………………1w Mobile mounting bracket …………………………………1e Microphone (HM-133)* ……………………

Auto repeater (U.S.A. version only)The USA version automatically activates the repeater settings(DUP– or DUP+ and tone encoder ON/OFF) when the oper

265MEMORY OPERATION45 General descriptionThe transceiver has 512 memory channels including 10 scanedge memory channels (5 pairs), and 2 call channels

275 MEMORY OPERATION Programming a memory channel[EXAMPLE]: Programming 145.870 MHz into memory channel 20 (blank channel) via the controller.PushRot

285MEMORY OPERATION5D Programming a memory channel via the microphone[EXAMPLE]: Programming 145.870 MHz into memory channel 20 (blank channel) via the

295 MEMORY OPERATION Copying memory contentsThis function copies a memory channel’s contents to VFO (oranother memory/call channel). This is useful wh

305MEMORY OPERATION5D Memory/call➪memory/callq Select the memory/call channel to be transferred.➥ Push [M/CALL•PRIO] several times to select memorymod

315 MEMORY OPERATION Programming channel names Each memory channel and the call channel can be pro-grammed with an alphanumeric channel name for easy

325MEMORY OPERATION5Channel names can also be programmed via the mi-crophone.z Push [FUNC] then [CLRA(MW)] momentarily.•“!” and memory channel number

5 MEMORY OPERATION33DDTo indicate the channel name [The channel name indication can be set for independentmemory channels.q Push [M/CALL•PRIO] to sele

5MEMORY OPERATION345 Memory clearingContents of programmed memories can be cleared (blanked),if desired.q Push [V/MHz•SCAN] to select VFO mode.w Push

iv1234567891011121314 One-touch PTT function ... 18 Audio mute function ...

355 MEMORY OPERATION Memory bank selectionThe IC-208H has a total of 10 banks (A to J). Regular memorychannels, 1 to 500, are assigned into the desir

365MEMORY OPERATION5 Memory bank setting[q Push [M/CALL•PRIO] several times to select memorymode, then select the desired memory channel via [DIAL].w

375 MEMORY OPERATION Transferring bank contents[Contents of programmed memory banks can be cleared ortransferred to another bank.INFORMATION: Even if

386CALL CHANNEL OPERATION56 Call channel selectionCall channel is pre-programmed memory channel that can beaccessed by simply pushing call channel bu

396 CALL CHANNEL OPERATION Programming a call channelOperating frequency, duplex information, subaudible tone in-formation (tone encoder or tone sque

407SCAN OPERATION67 Scan typesScanning searches for signals automatically and makes iteasier to locate new stations for contact or listening purposes

417 SCAN OPERATION Scan start/stopD PreparationScan resume condition (p. 45); program the scan edges(pgs. 42, 43); program 2 or more memory channels

427SCAN OPERATION7 Scan edges programmingScan edges can be programmed in the same manner asmemory channels. Scan edges are programmed into scanedges,

437 SCAN OPERATIOND Programming scan edges via microphonez Set the desired frequency in VFO mode.➥ Push [VFO/LOCK] to select VFO mode.➥ Set the freque

447SCAN OPERATION7 Skip channel setting[The memory skip function speeds up scanning by checkingonly those memory channels not set as skip channels. S

IQUICK REFERENCE GUIDE InstallationD Installation methods• Single body installation• The supplied mounting bracket (or optional MB-17A) can beused fo

457 SCAN OPERATION Scan resume condition[The scan resume condition can be selected as timer or pausescan. The selected resume condition is also used

468PRIORITY WATCH78 Priority watch typesPriority watch checks for signals on a VFO frequency every5 sec. while operating in memory mode. The transcei

478 PRIORITY WATCH Priority watch operationq Select VFO mode; then, set an operating frequency.w Set the watching channel(s).For memory channel watch

489DTMF MEMORY ENCODER89 Programming a DTMF codeDTMF tones are used for autopatching, controlling otherequipment, etc. The transceiver has 16 DTMF me

499 DTMF MEMORY ENCODERDProgramming a DTMF code— via microphonez Push [FUNC] then [LOW6(DTMF)] to turn theDTMF encoder ON.•“d” appears in place of 100

509DTMF MEMORY ENCODER9 Transmitting a DTMF codeD Automatic transmission (DTMF memory)qPush [MONI•DTMF] for 1 sec. to turn the DTMF memoryencoder ON.

519 DTMF MEMORY ENCODERD Manual transmissionz Deactivate the DTMF memory encoder bypushing [FUNC] then [SETB(D-OFF)].xPush [DTMF-S] to turn the DTMF d

5210POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH910 Pocket beep operationThis function uses subaudible tones for calling and can beused as a “common pager” to inform

5310 POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCHz Set the operating frequency.x Program the CTCSS tone frequency or DTCScode in set mode.➥ Push [SETB(D-OFF)] to ente

5410POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH10 Tone/DTCS squelch operationThe tone or DTCS squelch opens only when receiving a sig-nal with the same pre-programm

IIQUICK REFERENCE GUIDED LocationSelect a location which can support the weight of the trans-ceiver and does not interfere with driving. We recommend

5510 POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH Tone scanBy monitoring a signal that is being operated with pocketbeep, tone or DTCS squelch function, you can dete

5611OTHER FUNCTIONS1011 Set mode• Set mode operationq Push [SET•LOCK] to enter the set mode.w Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] to select the desireditem.

5711 OTHER FUNCTIONSDDDisplay dimmerAdjust to suit lighting conditions.The levels 1 (dark) to 8 (bright: default) are available.DDDisplay colorThe dis

5811OTHER FUNCTIONS11DDDTCS code Sets DTCS code (both encoder and decoder) for DTCSsquelch operation. Total of 104 codes are available.(default: 023)D

5911 OTHER FUNCTIONSDDScan resume timerSelects scan resume timer from SCT-15 (default), SCT-10,SCT-5 and SCP-2. • SCT-15/10/5 : Scan pauses for 15/10/

6011OTHER FUNCTIONS11DDProgram scan skip settingSets the program scan skip setting from ON and OFF forVFO scan operation, such as programmed scan.This

6111 OTHER FUNCTIONS Initial set modeThe initial set mode is accessed at power ON and al-lows you to set seldom-changed settings. In this way,you can

6211OTHER FUNCTIONS11DDKey-touch beepThe key-touch beep can be turned OFF for silent operation.DDTime-out timerTo prevent accidental prolonged transmi

6311 OTHER FUNCTIONSDDCooling fan controlSelects the cooling fan control condition from Auto and ON.• Auto (AT) : The fan rotates during transmit and

6411OTHER FUNCTIONS11DDActive bandSelects the frequency selecting condition via [DIAL] or [Y]/[Z]on the microphone from all (AL) and single (SI).• All

IIIQUICK REFERENCE GUIDED Microphone connectionConnect the supplied microphone as illustrated below.D Separation cable connectionUsing the supplied se

6511 OTHER FUNCTIONS AM/FM narrow modeThe IC-208H has AM mode reception and FM narrow mode isavailable. Typically, AM mode is used for the air band(1

6611OTHER FUNCTIONS11 Weather channel operation(USA version only)DDWeather channel selectionq Push [M/CALL•PRIO] several times to select weatherchann

6711 OTHER FUNCTIONS Microphone keysThe supplied HM-133’s (optional for some versions) [F-1] and[F-2] keys memorize the transceiver conditions. The [

6811OTHER FUNCTIONS11 Partial resetIf you want to initialize the operating conditions (VFO fre-quency, VFO settings, set mode contents) without clear

6911 OTHER FUNCTIONS Data cloningCloning allows you to quickly and easily transfer the pro-grammed contents from one transceiver to another; or dataf

7011OTHER FUNCTIONS11D Cloning using a personal computerData can be cloned to and from a personal computer (Mi-crosoft®Windows®98/2000/Me/XP) using th

7111 OTHER FUNCTIONS Packet operationD Data speedFor packet operation, the transceiver can be set to one of twodata speeds: 1200 bps or 9600 bps.q Wh

7211OTHER FUNCTIONS11• Read the instructions supplied with your TNC carefullybefore attempting packet operation with the transceiver.• Pin t AF OUT is

7311 OTHER FUNCTIONSD 9600 bps high speed packet operationThe transceiver supports 2 modes of 9600 bps packet opera-tion: G3RUH and GMSK.q Connect the

7411OTHER FUNCTIONS11D Adjusting the transmit signal output fromthe TNCWhen setting data transmission speed to 9600 bps, the datasignal coming from th

IVQUICK REFERENCE GUIDED Optional MB-58 installationThe optional MB-58 REMOTE CONTROLLER BRACKETis avail-able for separate installation.qDrill 2 or 4

75MAINTENANCE12PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. TroubleshootingIf your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning, please checkthe following points b

7612MAINTENANCE12 Fuse replacementIf the fuse blows or the transceiver stops functioning, find thesource of the problem if possible, and replace the d

77SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS13 SpecificationsDDGENERAL• Frequency coverage : USA Rx 118.000–173.995 MHz*1,230.000–549.995 MHz*2,810.000–999.990 MHz*3T

7813SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS13 OptionsHM-133 REMOTE-CONTROL MICROPHONEWired remote control microphone with key backlight. Same as thatsupplied with

79MODE ARRANGEMENT14Key-touch beep (p. 62) Time-out timer (p. 62)DTMF speed (p. 64) Narrow transmission (p. 64)SET MODEDTMF MEMORYCLONE MODECALL CHANN

8014MODE ARRANGEMENT14Auto repeater (p. 62)(USA version only)Auto power off (p. 62) Cooling fan (p. 63) Data speed (p. 63)Squelch delay (p. 63)Microph

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