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Precautions

DANGER HIGH RF VOLTAGE! NEVER

touch an antenna or antenna connector

while transmitting. This could cause an

electrical shock or burn.

DANGER! NEVER

operate the

transceiver near unshielded electrical

blasting caps or in an explosive

atmosphere. This could cause an explosion

and death.

DANGER! NEVER

place the transceiver

where air bag deployment may be

obstructed during mobile operations.

WARNING! NEVER

operate the

transceiver during a lightning storm. It may

result in an electric shock, cause a fire or

damage the transceiver. Always disconnect

the power source and antenna before a

storm.

WARNING! NEVER

connect the

transceiver to an AC outlet. This may pose

a fire hazard and/or result in an electric

shock.

WARNING! NEVER

hold the

transceiver so that the antenna is very

close to, or touching exposed parts of the

body, especially the face or eyes, while

transmitting.

WARNING! NEVER

operate or touch

the transceiver and microphone with wet

hands. This could cause an electric shock

or damage the transceiver and microphone.

WARNING! NEVER

connect the

transceiver to a power source of more than

27.6 V DC, such as a 36 V battery. This

could damage the transceiver.

WARNING! NEVER

cut the DC power

cable between the DC plug and fuse

holder. If an incorrect connection is made

after cutting, the transceiver may be

damaged.

WARNING! NEVER

let metal, wire, or

other objects contact the transceiver inside

or make incorrect contact with connectors

on the rear panel. This could cause an

electric shock or damage the transceiver.

WARNING! NEVER

operate the

equipment if you notice an abnormal odour,

sound, or smoke. Immediately turn OFF the

power and/or remove the DC power cable.

Contact your Icom dealer or distributor for

advice.

WARNING! NEVER

place the

transceiver where the vehicle’s normal

operation may be hindered or where it

could cause bodily injury.

WARNING! NEVER

put the transceiver

in an unstable place where the transceiver

may suddenly move or fall. This could

cause an injury or damage the transceiver.

CAUTION: DO NOT

reverse the DC power

cable polarity. This could damage the

transceiver.

CAUTION: DO NOT

expose the

transceiver and microphone to rain, snow

or any liquids. They could damage the

transceiver and microphone.

CAUTION: DO NOT

operate the

transceiver without running the vehicle’s

engine. The vehicle’s battery will quickly

run out when the transceiver is used while

the vehicle’s engine is OFF.

CAUTION: DO NOT

install or place the

transceiver in a place without adequate

ventilation or block any cooling vents

on the bottom of the transceiver. Heat

dissipation may be reduced and damage

the transceiver.

CAUTION: DO NOT

use harsh solvents

such as Benzine or alcohol when cleaning.

This could damage the equipment

surfaces. If the surface becomes dusty or

dirty, wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth.

CAUTION: DO NOT

start the vehicle engine

when the transceiver’s power is ON. Ignition

voltage spikes can damage the transceiver.

CAUTION: DO NOT

change the internal

settings of the equipment. This may

reduce equipment performance and/or

cause extensive and expensive damage

to the equipment. The equipment warranty

does not cover any problems caused by

unauthorised internal adjustments.

Summary of Contents for IC-455

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL UHF CB TRANSCEIVER 455 ...

Page 2: ...Thank you for choosing this Icom product This product was designed and built with Icom s state of the art technology and craftsmanship With proper care this product should provide you with years of trouble free operation Icom is not responsible for the destruction damage to or performance of any Icom or non Icom equipment if the malfunction is because of Force majeure including but not limited to ...

Page 3: ...ibited on these channels vii The user of this UHF CB communications device shall not transmit Selcall tones for longer than 3 seconds during any 60 second period viii UHF CB repeaters extend the operational range of your radio Repeaters operate utilising two channels repeater input repeater output It is important to avoid operation on locally used repeater input channels in the channel range of 31...

Page 4: ...n electric shock or damage the transceiver R R WARNING NEVER operate the equipment if you notice an abnormal odour sound or smoke Immediately turn OFF the power and or remove the DC power cable Contact your Icom dealer or distributor for advice R R WARNING NEVER place the transceiver where the vehicle s normal operation may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury R R WARNING NEVER put th...

Page 5: ... never immerse it in water The transceiver meets IP54 requirements for dust protection and splash resistance However once the transceiver has been dropped dust protection and splash resistance cannot be guaranteed due to the fact that the transceiver may be cracked or the waterproof seal damaged and so on Except for the rear panel and only when the supplied microphone is attached NEVER place the t...

Page 6: ...nd Priority Scan 13 Dynamic Group Scan 14 Repeater Scan 15 5 TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP 16 Tone Squelch 16 Pocket Beep 17 6 SELCALL Selective Calling 18 Calling 18 Receiving 20 Quiet mode 21 Stun 21 7 OTHER FUNCTIONS 22 Smart Ring and ATS Automatic Transponder System 22 RX frequency For receive channels 23 Scrambler function 24 Auto Volume function 24 Data programming 25 All Reset 25 8 SET MODE ...

Page 7: ...ects to the supplied microphone or the optional programming cable 2 EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK Connects to a 4 Ω external speaker 3 DC POWER CONNECTOR Connects to a 12 or 24 V DC power source 4 GROUND TERMINAL Connects to a vehicle s ground to prevent electrical shocks and interference from other equipment occurring 5 ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects to an antenna with a PL 259 connector ...

Page 8: ...set or clear the selected channel as a Priority channel p 7 5 UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT KEYS Push to select an operating channel menu setting and so on Push to select an item or setting or to return to the previous screen in the menu 6 REC DATA REC PAUSE KEY p 8 Push to display the Rec Data menu Hold down for 2 seconds to start or stop recording 7 SCAN MONI KEY SCAN MONI Push to start or stop the scan p ...

Page 9: ...crambler function is turned ON 7 TONE ICON p 16 Displays T while the Subaudible tone encoder is used Displays SQL while the Subaudible tone encoder is used on a receive channel Displays TSQL while the Tone Squelch function is turned ON 8 BELL ICON Displayed when the Pocket Beep function is turned ON p 17 Blinks when the specified Selcall or Smart Ring call is received pp 20 22 9 VOICE RECORDER ICO...

Page 10: ...channel until CB channel 1 is selected D D Selecting a zone You can select a zone only when two or more zones are set MENU Zone 1 Push MENU The Menu screen is displayed 2 Push or to select Zone and then push or ENT The Zone screen is displayed 3 Push or to select a zone and then push ENT to set it L L Push CLEAR to return to the previous screen NOTE CB 05 RPT 05 and CB 35 channels are for only eme...

Page 11: ...ions 1 Open the Backlight screen MENU Settings Backlight 2 Push or to select a display backlight mode and then push ENT to set it L L Push CLEAR to return to the previous screen Off The backlight is continuously OFF Auto The backlight turns ON for 5 seconds when Any key except PTT is pushed A Selcall signal is transmitted or received Auto2 The backlight turns ON for 5 seconds when Any key except P...

Page 12: ... to receive 2 Hold down PTT to transmit 3 Release PTT to receive 2 Speak into the microphone 1 Select a channel TX RX indicator TIP To maximize the readability of your transmitted signal pause for a second after pushing PTT Hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm from your mouth and then speak at your normal voice level NOTE The transceiver has several inhibit functions that restrict transmissions under th...

Page 13: ... seconds to set the selected channel as the Priority channel P is displayed on the operating screen D D Setting the output power level 1 Push or to select a channel 2 Open the RF Power screen MENU RF Power 3 Push or to select High or Low and then push ENT to set it L is displayed on the operating screen when low power is selected L L The transceiver automatically returns to the operating screen D ...

Page 14: ...nsceiver has a Voice Recorder function for recording messages and saves up to 10 recorded messages in the Rec Data menu The oldest message is automatically deleted when a new message is recorded p 28 D D Recording a message 1 Hold down for 2 seconds to standby for recording when is displayed The recording starts when a signal is received blinks while recording is displayed on the operating screen ...

Page 15: ...link receiving Channel 6 D D Accessing a repeater A repeater amplifies received signals and retransmits them on a different frequency allowing you to communicate over greater distances with improved reliability To use a repeater a repeater channel must be selected Repeater channel 1 to 8 and 41 to 48 You can search the accessible repeater in your local area using the Repeater Scan function p 15 1 ...

Page 16: ...peatedly scans all Tag channels with the CTCSS tone frequency or DTCS code in sequence L L When the CTCSS tone frequency is set to the Tag channel in the Dynamic Group p 14 ch 20 ch 9 CTCSS CTCSS CTCSS CTCSS CTCSS CTCSS CTCSS CTCSS ch 11 ch 12 ch 13 ch 14 ch 19 ch 10 Repeater Scan Scans all Repeater channels RPT01 to RPT08 and RPT41 to RPT48 in sequence If there are no busy channels after scanning...

Page 17: ...reen Example When CB channel 1 is set as a tag channel for Open Scan Scanning preparation The transceiver scans all Tag channels when a scan other than the Dynamic Group Scan is activated In the Dynamic Group Scan the transceiver scans only Tag channels in the zone that you select p 4 When the transceiver finds a busy channel it can be set to pause or to resume after a pause Except for the Dynamic...

Page 18: ... the signal disappears and then resumes after 5 seconds L L Push CLEAR to return to the previous screen Open Scan The Open Scan automatically searches for transmitted signals and enables you to locate new stations for communication or listening IMPORTANT The Open Scan can transmit on a start channel or busy channel 1 Select Open Scan in the Scan Mode menu p 11 is displayed on the operating screen ...

Page 19: ...ty channel 1 Select Group Scan or Priority Scan in the Scan Mode menu p 11 is displayed on the operating screen when a Group Scan is selected is displayed on the operating screen when a Priority Scan is selected 2 Set the Priority channel if necessary p 7 L L If the Priority channel is not set the scan start channel is monitored during a Priority Scan 3 Push SCAN to start the scan blinks when a Gr...

Page 20: ...efore these channels cannot be scanned The transceiver must scan using this scan mode to detect a signal and start communicating on the channel The transceiver scans only Tag channels in the zone that you select p 4 CB channels 9 to 20 in the Zone 1 are preset as Tag channels for this scan mode by default 1 Select Dyn Grp Scan Dynamic Group Scan in the Scan Mode menu p 11 is displayed on the opera...

Page 21: ...ot included because it is for only emergency use 1 Select Repeater Scan in the Scan Mode menu p 11 is displayed on the operating screen 2 Push SCAN to start the Repeater Scan blinks L L See Example for details 3 When a signal is received on a repeater channel the scan stops During the second cycle scanning 3 high beeps sound when a signal is received and 3 low beeps sound when no signal is receive...

Page 22: ...frequency or DTCS code and then push ENT to set it When the Tone Squelch or Pocket Beep function is turned ON the selected CTCSS tone frequency or DTCS code is displayed on the operating screen L L Push CLEAR to return to the previous screen NOTE The selectable CTCSS tone frequencies and DTCS codes are listed on the next page The transceiver has 51 tone frequencies so their spacing is narrow compa...

Page 23: ...e 251 252 255 261 263 265 266 271 274 306 311 315 325 331 332 343 346 351 356 364 365 No 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 Code 371 411 412 413 423 431 432 445 446 452 454 455 462 464 465 466 503 506 516 523 526 No 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 Code 532 546 565 606 612 624 627 631 632 654 662 664 703 712 723 731 732 734 743 754 No 85 86...

Page 24: ... restricted to a total of 3 seconds per minute Calling D D TX code channel selection TX code is a Selcall code that you can transmit A maximum of 32 TX code channels can be entered into the transceiver using the optional CS 455 programming software TIP A TX code channel name can be assigned to all the 32 TX code channels using the CS 455 programming software The TX code channel name allows you to ...

Page 25: ...MENU Selcall Edit Code The Code List screen is displayed 3 Push or to select a code to edit a TX code 4 Edit the TX code TIP Push and to select a number Push and to select a digit to edit 5 Repeat steps 4 to edit other digits 6 Push ENT to set it The edited code is displayed on the Code List screen NOTE The TX code s editable digits can only be set or changed using the CS 455 programming software ...

Page 26: ... the Receiving Selcall code A maximum of 8 individual call channels can be entered into the transceiver using the CS 455 programming software You can set the transceiver s mode when receiving an individual call using the CS 455 programming software D D Recalling a memorised received ID code 1 Open the History screen MENU Selcall History 2 Push or to select a received ID code and then push ENT to s...

Page 27: ...t password has been entered the transceiver will not prompt you to enter it again Programming and transceiver operations are disabled after a Kill ID is received By activating the Program Write mode you can use the transceiver again The internal data cannot be accessed using the Program Read mode To monitor the channel z z Hold down MONI for 2 seconds to release the mute audio is heard The TX RX i...

Page 28: ...to the same operating channel within the communication area and send an answer back call These functions have an answer back feature and confirmation function for when a call has reached the called station even if the user is temporarily away from the transceiver Smart Ring is a manual confirmation and ATS is automatic D D Smart Ring Set the same CTCSS tone frequency to all Group transceivers and ...

Page 29: ...he transceiver The Receive screen is displayed 2 Push or to select a receive channel 3 Select Enabled and then push ENT 4 Hold down to turn OFF the transceiver and then turn ON the transceiver again for the operating mode D D RX frequency setting 1 Push or to select a receive channel that you want to edit 2 Open the RX VFO screen MENU RX VFO 3 Edit a receive frequency L L You can enter between 400...

Page 30: ...epending on your operating environment You can select a sensitivity and a wide or narrow volume level adjustment range of the received audio 1 Open the Sense screen MENU Settings Auto Volume Sense 2 Push or to select a sensitivity between 1 and 3 to turn ON the function and then push ENT to set it L L Higher values make this function more sensitive to the received audio L L Push CLEAR to return to...

Page 31: ...a USB port PC IC 455 All Reset The function display may occasionally display erroneous information This may be caused externally by static electricity or by other factors If this problem occurs turn OFF the transceiver and then after a few seconds turn ON the transceiver again If the problem persists perform the following procedure L L You can also reset in the Set mode See page 29 for details IMP...

Page 32: ...wn or sequentially scrolls up or down through the Settings screen 3 Push or to select Beep and then push ENT The Beep screen is displayed 4 Push or to select Off and then push ENT Off is set L L Push CLEAR to return to the previous screen D D Using the Set mode Follow the procedures described below to select a Set menu item Items Reference Backlight p 28 Brightness Voice Recorder Clear Rec Data p ...

Page 33: ...an Resume option L L When the signal disappears the scan resumes after the set period of time L L Except for the Dynamic Group Scan and Repeater Scan 5sec 10sec 15sec Scan pauses for 5 10 or 15 seconds when a signal is detected and then resumes 5sec No Signal Scan pauses until the signal disappears and then resumes after 5 seconds Scan Restart You can use the Scan Restart function to start the sca...

Page 34: ...splayed when a Selcall code is transmitted PTT Hold The PTT Hold function enables you to communicate without holding down the PTT button while speaking On Push PTT to transmit and push again to receive Off Hold down PTT to transmit and release to receive Contrast You can set the display contrast level to between 0 Minimum and 7 Maximum Backlight You can change the backlight modes for night time an...

Page 35: ...r function ON or OFF You can also select a subcarrier using this function Select 1 2 3 or Off L L is displayed on the operating screen when the function is ON Auto Volume The Auto Volume function automatically adjusts the volume level of the received audio depending on your operating environment z z Sense Turns the Auto Volume function ON or OFF Select 1 Low 2 3 High or Off L L Higher values make ...

Page 36: ... RCV ch While a receive only channel is selected on the operating screen Ignition Sense Turn the Ignition Sense function ON or OFF L L You must connect the ignition line to use this function p 33 On Automatically turns the transceiver and the Ignition Sense function ON or OFF Off The function is OFF Voice Changer You can select whether or not to lower or raise the voice pitch that is input from th...

Page 37: ...lf tapping screws 5 20 mm Screws 3 6 mm Nuts M5 Spring washers M5 Flat washers M5 For the mounting brackets Microphone HM 244 Microphone hanger set Fuse FGB 5 A Connecting the microphone Connects to the supplied microphone as illustrated below L L The optional extension cable is designed to not easily come out of the transceiver Be careful when you remove it p 38 To the microphone connector ...

Page 38: ...rom other equipment occurring Use a screw 3 12 mm not supplied 4 ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects to an antenna with a PL 259 connector A key element in the performance of any communication system is the antenna Ask your dealer about antennas and the best place to mount them CAUTION DO NOT transmit without an antenna Connections 1 2 6 4 5 3 12 or 24 V Battery Red Black Antenna R R WARNING NEVER remove t...

Page 39: ...V or 24 V DC power source with the supplied DC power cable Red Black 12 V or 24 V battery Supplied DC power cable Red _ Black NOTE DO NOT use the cigarette lighter socket as a power source when operating in a vehicle The plug may cause voltage drops and ignition noise may be superimposed onto the transmit or receive audio Install a rubber grommet before passing the DC power cable through a metal p...

Page 40: ...he transceiver in a place without adequate ventilation or block any cooling vents on the bottom of the transceiver Heat dissipation may be reduced and damage the transceiver DO NOT place the transceiver where hot or cold air blows directly onto it during mobile operation NOTE DO NOT use or leave the transceiver in areas with temperatures below 10 C or above 60 C or in areas subject to direct sunli...

Page 41: ...tion A non radial antenna should be used when using a magnetic mount Installation example Roof mount antenna Drill a hole or use a magnetic mount Gutter mount antenna Trunk mount antenna Antenna connector Use the antenna with a PL 259 connector NOTE There are many publications concerning proper antennas and their installation Check with your local dealer for more information and recommendations ...

Page 42: ... the mounting brackets L L When using the supplied nuts approximately 5 5 6 mm d When using the supplied self tapping screws approximately 2 3 mm d 2 Attach the mounting brackets to the transceiver using the supplied screws 3 6 mm 3 Mount the mounting brackets with the transceiver securely on the flat surface using the supplied screws nuts and washers Mounting example When using self tapping screw...

Page 43: ... mA TX 5 W 1500 mA Dimensions approximate projections not included 125 W 28 6 H 159 5 D mm Weight approximate 535 g with HM 244 Transmitter Output power 5 W 1 W selectable Modulation system Frequency modulation Maximum frequency deviation 2 5 kHz Frequency error 2 5 ppm Spurious emissions Less than 30 dBm Adjacent channel power Less than 16 dBm Audio frequency response 2 dB 8 dB of 6 dB octave fro...

Page 44: ...ides quick and easy entry for items such as Set mode contents zone types and so on Ask your dealer for details Options Receiver CB 476 4250 477 4125 MHz RX 400 0000 520 0000 MHz Except CB 476 4250 477 4125 MHz Hum and noise 48 dB typical 45 dB typical Squelch sensitivity Threshold 0 2 μV typical Conducted spurious radiation Less than 57 dBm 9 kHz 1 0 GHz Less than 47 dBm 1 0 GHz 4 0 GHz Audio freq...

Page 45: ...y is low and only strong signals can be heard z z The antenna feedline or the antenna connector has poor contact or is shorted Check and replace the feedline or solder the antenna connector again if necessary p 35 No beep sounds z z The Beep function is OFF Turn ON the Beep function p 27 L L You can also set the beep output level p 27 No contact possible with another station z z The other station ...

Page 46: ...5 46 1 476 5625 47 1 476 5875 48 1 476 6125 49 476 6375 50 476 6625 51 476 6875 52 476 7125 53 476 7375 54 476 7625 55 476 7875 56 476 8125 57 476 8375 58 476 8625 59 476 8875 60 476 9125 61 7 62 7 63 7 64 477 0125 65 477 0375 66 477 0625 67 477 0875 68 477 1125 69 477 1375 70 477 1625 Channel Number Frequency MHz 71 5 477 1875 72 5 477 2125 73 5 477 2375 74 5 477 2625 75 5 477 2875 76 5 477 3125 ...

Page 47: ... Options 38 Output power level 7 P Pocket Beep 17 Power Timer 27 Priority channel Clearing 7 Setting 7 Programming 25 PTT Hold 28 Q Quiet mode 21 R Receiving 6 Repeater Accessing 9 Operating mode 9 Reset Operating 25 Set mode 29 Roger Beep 27 RX channel setting 23 RX frequency setting 23 S Scan Dynamic Group Scan 14 Group Scan 13 Open Scan 12 Priority Scan 13 Repeater Scan 15 Scan mode 11 Tag chan...

Page 48: ...1 1 32 Kamiminami Hirano ku Osaka 547 0003 Japan A7643H 1AU Printed in Japan 2021 Icom Inc May 2021 ...

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