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SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS

Specifi cations

■

Receiver (Continued)

[RX (450.000–520.000 MHz)] (Except CB (476.425–477.4125
MHz))

• Sensitivity (12 dB SINAD)

: 0.25 µV typical

• Hum and noise

: 45 dB typical

• Conducted spurious radiation :

Less than –57 dBm
(9 kHz–1.0 GHz)

Less than –47 dBm

(1.0 GHz–4.0 GHz)

• Audio frequency response

: +2 dB to –8 dB of 6 dB/octave from

300 Hz to 2550 Hz

All stated specifi cations are subject to change without notice or
obligation.

Options

■

Microphone

• HM-182

HAND

MICROPHONE

Wired remote control microphone with key backlight. The same mi-

crophone that is supplied with the transceiver.

• OPC-647

EXTENSION

CABLE

2.5 m microphone extension cable. Same as supplied with the

transceiver.

Speaker

• SP-22

EXTERNAL

SPEAKER

Compact and easy-to-install.

Cloning software

• CS-440N

CLONING

SOFTWARE

+ OPC-1122U

USB

CLONING

CABLE

Provides quick and easy programming items, such as set mode

contents, zone type, etc. via PC’s USB terminal.

Summary of Contents for IC-440N

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL i440N UHF TRANSCEIVER ...

Page 2: ...er Radio Licence for Citizen Band Radio and operation is subject to conditions contained within these licences ii Always listen on a channel or observe channel busy indi cator to ensure it is not already being used before trans mitting iii In Australia channel 11 is the customary calling channel for establishing communication Channel 40 is the custom ary road vehicle channel iv In Australia except...

Page 3: ...de greater range through a base station that re transmits signals Repeaters operate util ising two channels repeater input repeater output It is important to avoid operation on locally used repeater in put channels which will be in the channel range 31 to 38 and 71 to 78 when they are authorised or locally used repeater receiving channels in the channel range 1 to 8 and 41 to 48 when they are auth...

Page 4: ...O NOT modify the transceiver The transceiver warranty does not cover any problems caused by unauthorized modi fication DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine or alcohol when cleaning as they will damage the transceiver surfaces DO NOT use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas with temperatures below 10 C or above 60 C The basic operations transmission and reception of the tran...

Page 5: ...14 19 Turning power ON 14 Volume 14 Channel 14 Receiving and transmitting 15 Priority channel 17 Monitor 18 Lock 18 Adjusting the squelch level 18 Display backlighting 19 Set mode 19 4 SET MODE 20 26 Set mode 20 SET mode items 21 5 REPEATER OPERATION 27 Repeater operation 27 6 SCAN 28 32 Scan types 28 Scanning preparation 29 Open scan 30 Group and Priority scan 31 Repeater search scan 32 7 TONE SQ...

Page 6: ...y for RX channels only 41 PTT hold 43 Data cloning 43 All reset 44 10SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS 45 46 Specifications 45 Options 46 11MAINTENANCE 47 48 Troubleshooting 47 Fuse replacement 48 12WARRANTY AND REGISTRATION 49 INDEX 55 57 TABLE OF CONTENTS Continued ...

Page 7: ...on D Select a location which can support the weight of the trans ceiver and does not interfere by driving We recommend the locations shown in the diagram on page 2 NEVER place the transceiver or microphone where normal operation of the vehicle may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury NEVER place the transceiver or microphone where air bag deployment may be obstructed DO NOT place the ...

Page 8: ...ng the mounting bracket D Drill 3 holes where you want to install the mounting bracket q Approximately 5 5 6 mm when using nuts approximately 2 3 mm when using self tapping screws Use the supplied screws nuts and washers to attach the w mounting bracket and tighten them firmly e Insert the mounting bracket s rail to the transceiver s slot then slide the transceiver to attach to the mounting bracke...

Page 9: ... transceiver from the bracket in this case hold down the release lever then pull the transceiv er to the front Microphone D Connect the supplied microphone as illustrated below Microphone hanger D Attach the supplied microphone hanger with the microphone hanger attachment plate as illustrated below HM 182 Microphone hanger Microphone hanger attachment plate Put double faced tape on the back side o...

Page 10: ...source Fuses 10 A 12 V or 24 V Grommet NOTE Use terminals for the cable connections Crimp Solder 12 V or 24 V battery Supplied DC power cable red red _ black _ black IC 440N DC Power supply D R WARNING NEVER remove the fuse holders from the DC power cable Use a 13 8 V or 27 6 V DC power supply with at least 3 A capacity Make sure the ground terminal of the DC power supply is grounded Connecting to...

Page 11: ...ntenna connector The antenna with a PL 259 connector PL 259 CONNECTOR 30 mm 10 mm Soft solder 10 mm 1 2 mm Solder Solder Soft solder Coupling ring Slide the coupling ring down Strip the cable jacket and soft solder Strip the cable as shown to the left Soft solder the center connector Slide the connector body on and solder it Screw the coupling ring onto the connector body q w e r NOTE There are ma...

Page 12: ...rce when operating in a vehicle The plug may cause voltage drops and ignition noise may be superimposed onto transmit or receive audio e EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK SP Connects a 4 speaker p 4 Audio output power is typically 5 0 W r ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects a 50 antenna with a PL 259 connector and a 50 coaxial cable ANTENNA INFORMATION For radio communications the antenna is of critical impor tance to...

Page 13: ...ONTROL CH UP CH DOWN KEYS VOL Push to adjust the audio level to select an operating chan nel Set mode setting and so on pp 14 19 20 Volume control Set mode setting Push to adjust the audio level from 0 to 32 appears when the audio level is set to 0 silent mode Push to select settings in Set mode Channel Selection Push CH SQL thenpush toselecttheoperatingchannel p 14 appears when the Channel Select...

Page 14: ...l is selected p 39 Q appears when the Quiet function is turned ON Hold down for 2 seconds to enter the received ID code history indication mode p 38 NO ID is displayed when no ID code is memorised t LOW KEY LOW N RF Power Lock Push to toggle the transmit output power level p 15 Hold down for 2 seconds to electronically lock all keys except the following p 18 PTT MONI T SQL Monitor F SET Function S...

Page 15: ...annel number name SelCall code selected function and so on o POWER KEY p 14 Hold down for 2 seconds to turn the power ON or OFF 0 FUNCTION SET KEY F SET N Function Set Mode Push to turn ON the Function mode F appears when Function mode is turned ON Hold down for 2 seconds to enter the Set mode pp 19 20 F Function RX VFO Push to turn OFF the Function mode F disappears when the Function mode is turn...

Page 16: ...OCK INDICATOR p 18 Appears when the Key lock function is selected u PRIORITY CHANNEL INDICATOR p 31 Appears when the Priority channel is selected i TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR p 29 Appears when the Tag channel is selected o CHANNEL INDICATOR p 14 Appears when Channel selection mode is selected 0 ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY The operating channel number channel name Set mode contents and so on is displayed 1 PRI...

Page 17: ...TE INDICATOR p 14 Appears when the volume level is set to 0 the audio is muted Depending on pre setting 7 QUIET INDICATOR p 39 Appears when the Quiet function is ON SelCall mute is activated Information N A appears if the pushed key is not usable ...

Page 18: ...ty channel S Ring PRIO Clear Push to transmit the Smart Ring call When TSQL is displayed beeps sound When TSQL is not displayed N A appears Hold down for 2 seconds to cancel the Priority channel setting Monitor TSQL This Key function can be assigned only in the Normal mode Push to toggle the Monitor function ON or OFF Hold down for 2 seconds to sequentially activate the fol lowing functions Subaud...

Page 19: ...ilable only when more than two zones are set Function Set Mode This Key function can be assigned to only the F SET key Push to turn the Function mode ON or OFF Hold down for 2 seconds to turn the Set mode ON or OFF After entering the Set mode push this key momentarily to select the item and push or to change the setting Function RX VFO This key function can be assigned only to the F SET key Push t...

Page 20: ...W e When the PASWD indication does not clear after input ting 4 digits the input number may be incorrect Turn OFF the power and start over from step q If the input number is not as you disired also start over from step q Volume Push or to select the desired volume level appears when volume level 0 is selected while the internal speaker is muted Channel Push CH SQL to enter the channel selection mo...

Page 21: ...and CB 23 voice operation is inhibited on these channels Receiving and transmitting Receiving Hold down q for 2 seconds to turn ON the power If T SQL appears on the display hold down MONI T SQL for 2 sec onds once or twice to cancel the tone squelch or pocket beep pp 34 35 Select the desired operating channel p 14 w When receiving a signal appears and audio is heard from the speaker Further adjust...

Page 22: ...ur signal 1 Pause briefly after pushing PTT This will ensure the first part of your message is not cut off 2 Hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm from your mouth Transmitting notes D Transmit inhibit function The transceiver has several inhibit functions which restrict transmission under the following conditions The channel is busy or an un matched CTCSS DTCS is received Depending on the transmission lo...

Page 23: ... channel is not set The priority channel is selected When the priority channel is not set To set the Priority channel D Select the desired channel p 14 q Hold down w PRIO SET P PRIO Set for 2 seconds to set the dis played channel as the Priority channel P appears The selected channel is set to the Priority channel P appears To cancel the Priority channel D Push F SET Function to enter the Function...

Page 24: ...k for 2 seconds to set the lock func tion ON or OFF appears when the lock function is in use Appears Adjusting the squelch level Adjust the noise squelch level between 0 and 9 The lower the value the lower the signal level required to open the squelch The higher the setting the stronger the signal re quired to open the squelch Hold down q CH SQL SQL for 2 seconds to enter the squelch level setting...

Page 25: ...omize the transceiver operation to suit your preferences and operating style See page 20 for Set mode item details Entering the Set mode While holding down q and hold down for 2 seconds to turn ON the power Then hold down F SET Set Mode for 2 seconds to enter the Set mode Push w F SET or MONI T SQL several times to select the appropriate items Then push or to set the desired level condition Availa...

Page 26: ...s selectable Set mode operation D Hold down q F SET Set Mode for 2 seconds to enter Set mode When no key is pushed for 30 seconds the transceiver returns to normal operation Push w F SET or MONI T SQL to select the desired item if necessary Push e or to select the desired value of the item r Hold down for 2 seconds to turn OFF the power or hold down F SET Set Mode for 2 seconds to exit Set mode Re...

Page 27: ...setting mode SCAN TAG Regardless of the assigned key function Auto Power OFF D You can set the transceiver to automatically turn OFF after a set time has passed with no key operation performed 0 5 to 4 0 hours 0 5 hours steps and OFF can be set Auto power OFF is OFF default 2 0 hours setting LCD backlight condition The transceiver has a LCD backlight for night time operation ON Backlight is turned...

Page 28: ...can be adjusted from 0 dark to 7 bright Contrast level 5 default Contrast level 2 Beep tone D You can select silent operation by turning OFF the Key touch beep tones or you can have a confirmation beep sound at the push of a key by turning ON the beep tones Beep tone ON default Beep tone OFF Beep level D Set the key touch beep output level to HIGH or LOW Beep level High default Beep level Low ...

Page 29: ...ROGER or SCALL appears on the function display when the Roger beep signal or Secall signal is transmitting OF OFF No message is displayed Signal message display ON Signal message display OFF default Lock Out function D Select the transmission Lock out temporary transmission in hibit function RP Repeater Lockout Transmission is permitted only while receiving a matched CTCSS tone or receiving no sig...

Page 30: ...ses until the signal disappears and then resumes after 5 seconds Default and recommend ed setting Scan resume timer P5 default 10 second setting Scan restart function D This function starts the scan after the transmission is per formed during the scan and after 10 seconds Scan restart timer OFF default Scan restart timer ON Roger Beep D This function emits a beep on the communication party to info...

Page 31: ... See page 43 for details PTT hold OFF default PTT hold ON Internal speaker setting D This function is set if audio is heard from the HM 182 or an external speaker if connected ON ON The audio from the HM 182 is heard even when an external speaker is connected At AUTO The audio from the HM 182 is muted then appears on the function display The au dio comes from the HM 182 when the external speaker i...

Page 32: ...ect the Own ID item Hold down e SCAN TAG for 2 seconds to enter the Own ID edit mode r Push or several times to select the desired digit t Push SCAN TAG to set the digit then the editable digit to the right is automatically selected y Repeat steps r and t to input the desired ID code u After setting the last digit push SCAN TAG to set the Own ID code Regardless of the assigned key function ...

Page 33: ... this when one of the re peater channels is selected Channel 36 Repeater RPT 06 Uplink transmitting Downlink receiving Channel 6 Accessing Repeater D A repeater amplifies received signals and re transmits them on a different frequency allowing you to communicate over greater distances with improved reliability When using a re peater the repeater output channel RPT 01 to RPT 08 or RPT 41 to RPT 48 ...

Page 34: ...0 ch 9 ch 8 ch 7 ch 6 Tag channels are independently set for Open Group and Pri ority scans Initially all channels may be set as tag channels for all scans RPT 02 RPT 02 RPT 01 Scan cancel RPT 48 RPT 01 RPT 03 RPT 04 RPT 48 REPEATER SEARCH SCAN Scans all Repeater channels RPT 01 to RPT 08 and RPT 41 to RPT 48 in sequence If there are no busy channels after scanning channels RPT 01 to RPT 08 and RP...

Page 35: ... type is selected Open scan is selected Group scan is selected Priority scan is selected Push Push Push Appears Appears Appears O G P RS O G P RS O G P RS Tag channel setting D Select the desired scan type See to the left q Select the desired channel p 14 w Hold down e SCAN TAG Scan Tag for 2 seconds to toggle the Tag channel setting ON and OFF appears when the tag setting is ON The channel is set...

Page 36: ...old down for 2 seconds to turn OFF the power or hold down F SET Set Mode for 2 seconds to exit Set mode Regardless of the assigned key function Open scan Open scan automatically searches for transmitted signals and facilitates to locate new stations for contacting or listen ing purposes IMPORTANT Open scan can transmit on a start channel or busy channel Push q O G P RS Scan Mode several times to s...

Page 37: ...es to select the Group or Priority scan p 29 appears when the Group scan is selected and appears when the Priority scan is selected Group scan is selected Appears Appears Priority scan is selected When the priority scan type is selected in step w q set the Priority channel if desired p 17 When the Priority channel is not set scan start channel is moni tored during the Priority scan Appears e Push ...

Page 38: ...des Emergency Repeater RPT 05 Select the desired repeater output channel RPT 01 to q RPT 08 and RPT 41 to RPT 48 and hold down O G P RS Rpt Scan for 2 seconds to start the Repeater search scan See the flow to the details w When receiving a signal on the repeater channel the scan stops During second cycle scanning 3 high beeps sound when receiv ing a signal and 3 low beeps sound when no signal is r...

Page 39: ... Set mode e Push F SET or MONI T SQL several times until C appears r Push SCAN TAG to toggle the CTCSS tone frequency DTCS code setting mode t Push or to set the desired CTCSS tone frequency or DTCS code y Hold down for 2 seconds to turn OFF the power or hold down F SET Set Mode for 2 seconds to exit the Set mode Regardless of the assigned key function CTCSS tone setting mode DTCS code setting mod...

Page 40: ... tone DTCS code in Set mode pp w 21 33 Hold down e MONI T SQL TSQL for 2 seconds several times until TSQL ë appears and the Pocket beep activates r When the received signal includes a matching tone or code the transceiver emits a beep every 10 seconds and ë blinks Blinks t Push PTT to answer and to stop the blinking Tone squelch is automatically selected Code 023 025 026 031 032 036 043 047 051 05...

Page 41: ...SelCall operation is not available on these channels SelCall transmission is restricted for total of 3 seconds in a minute If you try to transmit for more than 3 seconds N A appears when SCAN TAG Call is pushed or error beep is emitted when PTT is pushed Calling TX code channel selection D SCAN TAG TX Code CH allows you to change the TX code channel with or TX code is a transmittable SelCall code ...

Page 42: ...nnel easier or to find the channel user TX code number edit D SCAN TAG TX Code CH enables you to change the TX code con tents within the allowed digits The Group call function allows you to edit a special Group code of the Selcall ID code Select the desired CB channel CB XX except for chan q nels 5 and 35 p 14 Push w F SET Function to enter the Function mode then push SCAN TAG to enter the TX code...

Page 43: ...N TAG TX Code CH to set the code and return to the TX code channel selection mode o Push PTT to transmit on the selected TX code channel or push SCAN TAG TX Code CH to set the selected TX code channel and return to the standby mode Appears Transmitting NOTE The TX code editable digit can only be set or changed with the CS 440N CLONING SOFTWARE CONVENIENT Push F SET Function to enter the Function m...

Page 44: ...elCall code A maximum of 8 individual call channels can be pre programmed into the transceiver using the CS 440N You can set the transceiver s mode when receiving an individual call using the CS 440N See the help file for setting details Recalling a memorised received ID code D Push q F SET Function to enter the Function mode then hold down O G P RS ID MR for 2 seconds to display the memorised rec...

Page 45: ...lCall mute When blinks push MONI T SQL Monitor to mute the channel disappears NOTE The Unmute mode may automatically return to the Mute mode after a specified time period depending on the pre setting Stun When the transceiver is in the Stun mode it will request a password at power ON This password is the same as the Power ON function password Once the password has been input the transceiver will n...

Page 46: ...d is operating on the same channel NOTE The setting to the left is for the calling station only A called party automatically sends an answer back signal without any pre settings All IC 440N s set to the same operating channel and in the surrounding communica tion area will send an answer back call When TSQL is not displayed N A appears ATS D Push q F SET Function to enter the Function mode then ho...

Page 47: ...the inhibited channels Select the desired channel with w or and then push SCAN TAG to set the displayed channel Enable Inhibit setting Enable setting e Turn the power OFF then ON The Enable channels appear on the LCD and push CH SQL then push or to select the desired RX channel RX frequency programming D Select the desired RX channel RX XX See to the left q Push w F SET Function to enter the Funct...

Page 48: ... automatically selected u Repeat steps t and y to input the desired frequency i Hold down F SET for 2 seconds to return to the normal op eration mode RX frequency setting is memorised to the channel Pushing F SET also returns to the normal operation mode In this case the RX frequency setting is not memorised to the channel temporary operation Regardless of the assigned key function ...

Page 49: ...ET Function for 2 seconds to exit the Set mode t When the hold function is set to ON push PTT to transmit and then push again to receive appears while transmitting Regardless of the assigned key function Data cloning Cloning allows you to transfer the data quickly and easily from a PC to a transceiver using the optional CS 440N CLON ING SOFTWARE Data cloning can be done to and from a PC Microsoft ...

Page 50: ...tors If this problem occurs turn OFF the pow er After a few seconds turn ON the power If the problem persists perform the following procedure IMPORTANT Resetting the transceiver sets the Set mode values to their default values Holding down CH SQL LOW MONI T SQL and for 2 seconds will reset the CPU AL RESET appears on the function display when the transceiver is reset ...

Page 51: ...tion system Variable reactance frequency modulation Max frequency deviation 2 5 kHz Frequency error 2 5 ppm Spurious emissions Less than 30 dBm Adjacent channel power Less than 16 dBm Audio harmonic distortion 1 typical 60 deviation Residual modulation 40 dB typical Limiting charact of modulator 70 to 100 of maximum deviation Receiver D CB 476 425 477 4125 MHz Sensitivity 12 dB SINAD 0 22 µV typic...

Page 52: ...ll stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation Options Microphone D HM 182 HAND MICROPHONE Wired remote control microphone with key backlight The same mi crophone that is supplied with the transceiver OPC 647 EXTENSION CABLE 2 5 m microphone extension cable Same as supplied with the transceiver Speaker D SP 22 EXTERNAL SPEAKER Compact and easy to install Cloning softwa...

Page 53: ...elch Antenna feedline or the antenna connector has poor contact or is shorted The other station is using tone squelch The lock function is activated Priority scan is paused on the watching fre quency The channel selection mode is not set The squelch is open Priority scan is activated Check the connector pins Re connect the power cable observing the proper polarity Check the cause then replace the ...

Page 54: ...rma tion PTT hold function is activated The CPU is malfunctioning Turn OFF the function Reset the CPU pp 43 25 p 44 Fuse replacement If the fuse blows or the transceiver stops functioning find the source of the problem if possible and replace the damaged fuse with a new one rated at FGB 10 A as shown to the right Troubleshooting Continued 10 A fuse ...

Page 55: ...or chemical compounds To any Icom product not originally supplied by Icom Australia Pty Ltd to an authorized Dealer of Icom Australia Pty Ltd Please check with us if you feel an Icom product is be ing offered for sale that has been sourced from other than Icom Australia Pty Ltd WARRANTY SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS 1 If you are experiencing difficulty with your Icom equipment re turn it to Icom Australia ...

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Page 57: ...ribe to In what media have you seen ICOM Advertising Date of Purchase Dealers Name Occupation Comments I would like more information on the following Other Radio Communications Equipment you use Thank you for completing this Registration we feel confident you will enjoy many years of superior performance your Icom equipment provides Other Newspaper Magazine TV Radio Website Air Band Commercial Rad...

Page 58: ...PLACE POSTAGE HERE Icom Australia Pty Ltd Unit 1 103 Garden Road Clayton VIC 3168 REGISTRATION CARD Please fold and tape closed Cut here ...

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Page 61: ...initions i F Fuse replacement 48 G General 45 Group and Priority scan 31 H HM 182 Description 7 I IC 440N front and rear panels 6 Important i Installation and connection 1 Installation methods 2 Internal speaker setting 25 L LCD backlight brightness 22 LCD backlight condition 21 LCD contrast 22 Location 1 Lock 18 Lock out function 23 M Maintenance 47 Microphone 46 Microphone connection 3 Microphon...

Page 62: ...peater search scan 32 Roger Beep 24 RX channel setting 41 RX frequency 41 RX frequency programming 41 S Scan 28 Scan restart function 24 Scan resume timer 24 Scan type selection 29 Scan types 28 Scanning preparation 29 Selcall 35 Set mode 19 20 Set mode items 21 Set mode operation 20 Setting CTCSS tone frequency DTCS code 33 Signal message displaying function 23 Smart Ring 40 Smart Ring and ATS 40...

Page 63: ...y channel 17 Tone squelch 33 Tone squelch and pocket beep 33 TOT Time Out timer 23 Transmitter 45 Transmitting notes 16 Troubleshooting 47 Turning power ON 14 TX code channel selection 35 TX code number edit 36 U Unit description 6 Using the mounting bracket 2 V Volume 14 W Waiting for a call from a specific station 34 Warranty and registration 49 Z Zone type selection 15 ...

Page 64: ...1 1 32 Kamiminami Hirano ku Osaka 547 0003 Japan A 6967D 1AU Printed in Japan 2011 Icom Inc Printed on recycled paper with soy ink ...

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