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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

iE208

VHF/UHF FM TRANSCEIVER

Summary of Contents for IC-E208

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL iE208 VHF UHF FM TRANSCEIVER ...

Page 2: ...r green and yellow Detachable controller for flexible installation 55 W of high transmit output power VHF band 50 W for UHF Remote control microphone standard New DMS Dynamic Memory Scan system IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL This in struction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC E208 EXPLICIT...

Page 3: ...maged NEVER operate or touch the transceiver with wet hands This may result in an electric shock or damage the transceiver NEVER place the transceiver where normal operation of the vehi cle may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury NEVER let objects impede the operation of the cooling fan on the rear panel DO NOT push the PTT when not actually desiring to transmit DO NOT allow children...

Page 4: ...LIED ACCESSORIES iii TABLE OF CONTENTS iii QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE I X Installation I Your first contact VII Repeater operation IX Programming memory channels X 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 10 Front panel controller 1 Function display 3 Rear panel 5 Microphone HM 133 7 Microphone keypad 8 Optional microphones HM 118N TN 10 2 SETTING A FREQUENCY 11 14 Preparation 11 Using the tuning dial 12 Using the Y Z ke...

Page 5: ...all channel 38 7 SCAN OPERATION 39 44 Scan types 39 Scan start stop 40 Scan edges programming 41 Skip channel setting 43 Scan resume condition 44 8 PRIORITY WATCH 45 46 Priority watch types 45 Priority watch operation 46 9 DTMF MEMORY ENCODER 47 50 Programming a DTMF code 47 Transmitting a DTMF code 49 DTMF speed 50 10 POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH 51 54 Pocket beep operation 51 Tone DTCS squelch o...

Page 6: ...ed for remote installation Optional OPC 601R SEPARATION CABLE 7 m is available for extend installation Optional MB 58 REMOTE CONTROLLER BRACKET and MB 65 MOUNTING BASE are available for increasing front panel mounting possibilities Optional OPC 440 MICROPHONE CABLE 5 0 m and OPC 647 2 5 m are available to extend the microphone cable Optional OPC 441 SPEAKER CABLE 5 0 m is available to ex tend the ...

Page 7: ...directly onto it AVOID placing the transceiver or remote controller in direct sunlight D Using the mounting bracket qDrill 4 holes where the mounting bracket is to be installed Approx 5 5 6 mm when using nuts approx 2 3 mm when using self tapping screws wInsert the supplied screws nuts and washers through the mounting bracket and tighten eAdjust the angle for your suitable position IMPORTANT Detai...

Page 8: ...e main unit doubling as a remote controller qDetach the controller as below wConnect a separation cable between the controller and main unit using the supplied screws as illustrated below CAUTION NEVER short the terminals of the separation connector The 13 8 V power line is available in the connector so the transceiver may damage when short circuited NEVER short the terminals Controller s rear pan...

Page 9: ...hten eAdjust the angle for the clearest view of the function dis play and tighten 2 screws when the mounting base is used rAttach the supplied Velcro pads large to the remote con troller and bracket tAttach the supplied Velcro pads small or rubber pad to the bracket as shown below then attach the remote con troller When using the optional MB 65 MB 58 MB 65 Adjust the viewing angle for maximum visi...

Page 10: ...rcuit CONNECTING TO A DC POWER SOURCE D DC power supply connection Use a 13 8 V DC power supply with at least 15 A capacity Make sure the ground terminal of the DC power supply is grounded CONNECTING TO A DC POWER SUPPLY See p 71 for fuse replacement DC power supply 13 8 V to an AC outlet Fuses 20 A black red IC E208 IC E208 Fuses 20 A black red 12 V Grommet NOTE Use terminals for the cable connec...

Page 11: ...he cable jacket and soft solder w Strip the cable as shown at left Soft solder the cen ter conductor e Slide the connector body on and solder it r Screw the coupling ring onto the connector body NOTE There are many publications covering proper an tennas and their installation Check with your local dealer for more information and recommendations 30 mm 10 mm soft solder 10 mm 1 2 mm solder solder So...

Page 12: ...rchased a brand new transceiver some settings may be changed from the factory defaults because of the QC process Resetting the CPU is necessary to start from factory default While pushing both SET LOCK and S MW MW push PWR for 1 sec to reset the CPU 2 Selecting the operating frequency band The IC E208 has 2 m and 70 cm transmittable bands Push BAND to select the desired frequency band Using the HM...

Page 13: ...y you want to operate Pages 12 and 13 will instruct you on how to set the tuning speed Using the HM 133 You can directly enter the frequency with the HM 133 keypad for the main band EXAMPLE Setting frequency to 145 3625 MHz Push Push Push Push Rotate DIAL to tune the frequency DIAL Quick reference guide ...

Page 14: ...er tone Push TONE T SCAN several times until T appears if the repeater requires a subaudible tone to be accessed Using the HM 133 Plus or minus duplex selection and the repeater tone setting can be made easily via HM 133 Push DUP 7 TONE for minus duplex DUP 8 TSQLS for plus duplex selection push FUNC then DUP 7 TONE to turn the repeater tone ON Push Push then Push TONE T SCAN LOW DUP ...

Page 15: ... Writing a memory channel Push and hold S MW MW for 1 sec to program 3 beeps sound Return to VFO mode automatically after the program Memory channel number automatically increases when continuing to push S MW MW after programming Using the HM 133 q In VFO mode set the desired operating frequency includ ing offset direction tone settings etc Push VFO LOCK to select VFO Push ENT C T OFF first then e...

Page 16: ...of the set mode item and the scanning direction p 40 eVOLUME CONTROL VOL p 15 Adjusts the audio level rPOWER SWITCH PWR Turns power ON and OFF when pushed for 1 sec tMICROPHONE CONNECTOR Connects the supplied or an optional microphone q 8 V DC output Max 10 mA w Channel up down e 8 V control IN r PTT t GND microphone ground y MIC microphone input u GND i Data IN q i q w Function display p 3 e r t ...

Page 17: ... OFF can be selected Push for 1 sec to start the tone scan p 54 0MEMORY CALL PRIORITY SWITCH M CALL PRIO Push to select and toggle memory and call channel modes pgs 11 25 37 Starts priority watch when pushed for 1 sec p 46 1VFO MHz TUNING SCAN SWITCH V MHz SCAN Selects and toggles VFO mode and 1 MHz or 10 MHz for some versions tuning when pushed p 11 Starts scan when pushed for 1 sec p 40 Cancels ...

Page 18: ...uplex DUP appears when minus duplex repeater operation is selected eTONE INDICATORS T appears while the subaudible tone encoder is in use p 20 T SQL appears while the tone squelch function is in use p 51 DTCS appears while the DTCS squelch function is in use p 51 S appears with the T SQL or DTCS indicator while the pocket beep function with CTCSS or DTCS is in use p 51 q u i r t y 0 w e o 1 2 4 5 ...

Page 19: ...ears while the priority watch is activated blinks while the watch is paused 1MEMORY CHANNEL NUMBER INDICATORS Shows the selected memory channel number p 25 Shows the selected bank initial p 34 C appears when the call channel is selected p 37 L appears when the lock function is activated p 14 2SKIP INDICATORS appears when the displayed memory channel is specified as a skip channel p 43 P appears wh...

Page 20: ...r and a 50 Ω coaxial cable tPOWER RECEPTACLE DC13 8V Accepts 13 8 V DC 15 with the supplied DC power cable NOTE DO NOT use a cigarette lighter socket as a power source when operating in a vehicle The plug may cause voltage drops and ignition noise may be su perimposed onto transmit or receive audio ANTENNA INFORMATION For radio communications the antenna is of critical impor tance to maximize your...

Page 21: ... operation only Connect ground to transmit data rDATA OUT Data out terminal for 9600 bps operation only tAF OUT Data out terminal for 1200 bps operation only yP SQL Becomes high 5 V when the transceiver receives a sig nal which opens the squelch To avoid unnecessary TNC transmission connect squelch to the TNC to inhibit transmission when receiving signals Keep audio output at a normal level otherw...

Page 22: ...ed or while transmitting Lights green while the one touch PTT function is in use tKEYPAD pgs 8 9 yFUNCTION INDICATOR Lights orange while FUNC is activated indicates the secondary function of switches can be accessed Lights green when DTMF S is activated DTMF sig nals can be transmitted with the keypad u2nd FUNCTION SWITCH FUNC iDTMF SELECT SWITCH DTMF S p 49 oFUNCTION SWITCHES F 1 F 2 p 64 Program...

Page 23: ...tput level p 15 In memory mode enters bank selecting condition p 35 Starts and stops tone scanning p 54 Turns the one touch PTT function ON and OFF p 18 Turns the DTCS squelch ON p 53 Turns the DTCS pocket beep function ON p 52 Turns the DTMF memory encoder function ON p 49 Turns the subaudible tone encoder ON p 21 Turns the CTCSS pocket beep function ON p 52 Turns the tone squelch function ON p 5...

Page 24: ...lch level decrement p 15 Selects a memory channel for program ming p 27 Advances the memory channel number when continuously pushed after pro gramming is completed p 27 DTMF memory encoder function OFF p 49 Turns the subaudible tone encoder pocket beep or CTCSS DTCS tone squelch OFF pgs 21 52 Mutes the audio p 18 Mute function is released when any oper ation is performed Sends a 1750 Hz tone signa...

Page 25: ...ither switch to change operating frequency memory channel set mode setting etc pgs 12 25 55 Push either switch for 1 sec to start scanning p 40 eUP DN LOCK SWITCH Slide to toggle UP DN switches function ON and OFF rKEYPAD HM 118TN only While pushing PTT push the desired key to send the DTMF code w q ON OFF e w r q ON OFF e HM 118N HM 118TN DTMF ...

Page 26: ...basic operating modes VFO mode and memory mode Select VFO mode first to set an operating fre quency Push V MHz SCAN to select VFO mode When VFO mode is already selected the digit below 10 MHz the digit below 1 MHz or 100 kHz disappear depending on ver sions disappear In this case push V MHz SCAN again or twice or 3 times depending on version Push M CALL PRIO to select memory mode indicator appears...

Page 27: ...tivates a scan If scan starts push Y Z or CLR A MW to cancel it Using the keypad The frequency can be directly set via numeral keys on the mi crophone z Push VFO LOCK to select VFO mode if neces sary x Push ENT C T OFF to activate the keypad for digit input c Push 6 keys to input a frequency When a digit is mistakenly input push ENT C T OFF to clear the input then repeat input from the 1st digit P...

Page 28: ... the frequency intervals of repeaters in your area q Push BAND to select the desired frequency band Push V MHz SCAN to select VFO mode if necessary wPush SET LOCK to enter set mode ePush SET LOCK or S MW MW several times until TS appears as shown below rRotate DIAL to select the desired tuning step tPush V MHz SCAN to exit set mode z Push BAND to select the desired frequency band Push VFO LOCK to ...

Page 29: ...OL and SQL can be used while the channel lock function is in use Also TONE 1 TONE 2 DTMF tones or DTMF memory contents can be transmitted from the microphone Push VFO LOCK for 1 sec to switch the lock function ON and OFF D Microphone keypad lock This function locks the microphone keypad Push FUNC then SQLZ D 16KEY L to switch the microphone keypad lock function ON and OFF PTT VFO LOCK MR CALL BAND...

Page 30: ...ived signal CONVENIENT The audio and squelch level can also be adjusted with VOLY TONE 1 VOLZ 0 TONE 2 and SQLY D MUTE SQLZ 16KEY L respectively VOL for audio or SQL for squelch appears during set Monitor function This function is used to listen to weak signals without disturb ing the squelch setting Push MONI DTMF to open the squelch BUSY blinks Push MONI DTMF again to cancel the function Push MO...

Page 31: ...tting the squelch from the microphone a level greater than 19 activates the squelch attenuator NOTE The squelch attenuator functions even when the monitor function is in use Thus set SQL control within 10 to 12 o clock position is recommended when using the monitor function D Squelch attenuator setting qTurn the transceiver power OFF wWhile pushing SET LOCK turn the power ON to enter ini tial set ...

Page 32: ...istance communications may reduce the possibility of interference to other stations and will reduce current consumption Push LOW DUP once or twice to select the output power approx The output power can be changed while transmitting The microphone can also be used to select output power Push HIGH 4 DTCS for high output power MID 5 DTCSS for middle output power and LOW 6 DTMF for low output power Th...

Page 33: ...dicator lights green x Push PTT to transmit and push again to re ceive A beep sounds when transmission is started and a long beep sounds when returning to receive blinks when transmitting with the one touch PTT function c Push FUNC then PRIO 3 PTT M to turn the one touch PTT function OFF The activity indicator goes out Audio mute function This function temporarily mutes the audio without disturbin...

Page 34: ... locations Repeater operation flow chart Repeater settings can be stored into a memory channel Step 3 Set the duplex shifting direction duplex or duplex Set the offset frequency shifting value if required Step 4 Set the subaudible tone repeater tone encoder function ON Set the subaudible tone frequency if required Step 1 Set the desired band to operate the repeater Step 2 Set the desired receive f...

Page 35: ... settings When the repeater requires a different tone system see p 23 r Push and hold PTT to transmit The displayed frequency automatically changes to the transmit frequency repeater input frequency If OFF appears confirm that the offset frequency p 24 is set correctly t Release PTT to receive yPush MONI DTMF to check whether the other station s transmit signal can be received directly uTo return ...

Page 36: ...requirements Refer to p 22 for the tone frequency setting When the repeater requires a different tone system see p 23 v Push and hold PTT to transmit b Release PTT to receive n Push MONI 1 BANK to check whether the other station s transmit signal can be received directly m Push SIMP 9 TSQL to return to simplex opera tion DUP or DUP indicator disappears To turn OFF the subaudible tone encoder push ...

Page 37: ...formation z Set the frequency band mode channel you wish to set the subaudible tones such as VFO mode or memory call channel The subaudible tone frequency is independently pro grammed into each mode or channel x Push SET B D OFF to enter set mode c Push SET B D OFF or ENT C T OFF several times until T and rT appears or until T SQL and CT appears for tone squelch or pocket beep use When d is displa...

Page 38: ...nt The transceiver has 16 DTMF memory channels for au topatch operation See p 47 for details D 1750 Hz tone The microphone has 1750 Hz tone capability used for ring tone when calling etc z Push FUNC The function indicator lights orange x Push M M TONE 1 to transmit a 1750 Hz tone call signal for 0 5 sec push and hold 0 TONE 2 to transmit a 1750 Hz tone call signal for an arbitrary period The funct...

Page 39: ...V MHz SCAN to exit set mode z Push BAND to select the desired frequency band Enter the desired frequency via the keypad if neces sary x Select the desired mode channel you wish to set the offset frequency such as VFO mode or memory call channel The offset frequency can be independently pro grammed into each mode or channel c Push SET B D OFF to enter set mode v Push SET B D OFF or ENT C T OFF unti...

Page 40: ...ry mode indicator appears w Rotate DIAL to select the desired memory channel Programmed memory channels only can be selected D Using the Y Z keys z Push MR CALL to select memory mode x Push Y or Z to select and set the desired memory channel Pushing Y Z for 1 sec activates a scan If scan is activated push Y Z again or push CLR A MW to stop it D Using the keypad z Push MR CALL to select memory mode...

Page 41: ...te DIAL to select the memory channel to be pro grammed Memory channels not yet programmed are blank rPush S MW MW for 1 sec to program 3 beeps sound Memory channel number automatically increases when contin uing to push M CALL MW after programming CONVENIENT Memory programming can be performed in versatile ways e g memory channel to the same or different memory chan nel memory channel to the call ...

Page 42: ...if neces sary x Push FUNC then CLR A MW momentarily c Push Y or Z to select the memory channel Direct numeral input cannot be used v Push FUNC then CLR A MW for 1 sec to program 3 beeps may sound and the VFO contents including the subaudible tone frequency etc are programmed Memory channel number increases when continuing to push CLR A MW after programming MW EXAMPLE Programming 145 870 MHz into m...

Page 43: ...ec to transfer the selected mem ory call channel contents to the VFO VFO mode is selected automatically z Select the memory call channel to be transferred Push MR CALL to select memory mode then select the desired memory channel via Y Z or keypad Push MR CALL for 1 sec then push BAND to select the call channel x Push FUNC then CLR A MW for 1 sec to transfer the selected memory call channel content...

Page 44: ...el to be trans ferred Push MR CALL to select memory mode then select the desired memory channel via Y Z or keypad Push MR CALL for 1 sec then push BAND to select the desired call channel x Push FUNC then CLR A MW momentarily indicator and indication blink and shows VFO conditions c Push Y Z to select the target memory channel C1 or C2 blinks when the call channel is selected Scan edge channels can...

Page 45: ...W MW again for 1 sec This operation must be performed within 1 5 sec 3 beeps sound then the frequency is cleared indicator and the channel number blink continuously When clearing the call channel the current VFO conditions are re programmed into the call channel automatically t Push V MHz SCAN to return to VFO mode NOTE Be careful the contents of cleared memories CANNOT be recalled EXAMPLE Clearin...

Page 46: ...nel e Push BAND to select the memory name programming condition Frequency readouts disappear and a cursor blinks r Rotate the tuning dial to select the desired character The selected character blinks t Push SET LOCK to move the cursor to the right y Repeat steps r and t until the desired channel names are displayed u Push S MW MW for 1 sec to program the name and exit the channel name programming ...

Page 47: ...red character The selected character blinks b Push SET B D OFF or ENT C T OFF to move the cur sor to left or right respectively n Repeat steps v and b until the desired channel names are displayed m Push FUNC then CLR A MW for 1 sec to program the name and exit the channel name programming condition EXAMPLE Programming CLUB into memory channel 1 Push Repeat the previous steps Beep Beep Beep Push t...

Page 48: ...W MW several times to select ANM item t Rotate DIAL to turn the memory name indication ON y Push V MHz SCAN to exit set mode NOTE When no memory name is programmed the stored frequency is displayed z Push MR CALL to select the memory mode x Push Y or Z to select the desired memory channel to be indicated the channel name c Push SET B D OFF to enter set mode v Push SET B D OFF or ENT C T OFF until ...

Page 49: ... t Rotate DIAL to select the contents in the bank No channel numbers are displayed for memory bank operation y To return to regular memory condition push BAND twice z Push MR CALL to select memory mode if de sired x Push FUNC then MONI 1 BANK to select memory bank condition Bank s initial blinks c Push Y Z to select the desired bank A to J Only programmed memory bank can be selected v Push CLR A M...

Page 50: ... BAK appears r Rotate DIAL to select the desired bank to be set t Push V MHz SCAN to exit set mode z Push MR CALL then select the desired mem ory channel via Y Z or keypad x Push SET B D OFF to enter set mode c Push SET B D OFF or ENT C T OFF several times until BAK appears v Push Y Z to select the desired bank to be set b Push CLR A MW to set the channel into the bank and exit set mode SET B SET ...

Page 51: ...isplayed rRotate DIAL to select the desired bank initial to transfer or erase Select indication when erasing the contents from the bank t Push V MHz PRIO to set the bank and exit set mode y Repeat steps q to r for transferring or erasing an an other banks contents z Select the desired bank contents to be trans ferred or erased Push MR CALL to select memory mode Push FUNC MONI 1 BANK then select th...

Page 52: ...mode Call channel transferring q Push M CALL PRIO several times then push BAND to select the desired call channel C1 or C2 appears w Push S MW MW then rotate DIAL to select the memory channel to transfer the contents indicator and memory channel number blink To transfer to the VFO select with DIAL then push e Push M CALL MW for 1 sec to transfer the contents z Push MR CALL for 1 sec then push BAND...

Page 53: ...ndicator and C1 or C2 blink r Push S MW MW for 1 sec to program 3 beeps sound and the unit returns to VFO mode automatically z Set the desired frequency in VFO mode Push VFO LOCK to select VFO mode Set the frequency Set other data as desired x Push FUNC then CLR A MW momentar ily c Select the call channel via Y or Z v Push FUNC then CLR A MW for 1 sec to program 3 beeps sound and the unit returns ...

Page 54: ...in a speci fied range such as repeater output frequencies etc 5 pairs of scan edges are available and scans 1A 1B P1 2A 2B P2 3A 3B P3 4A 4B P4 5A 5B P5 Band edge Band edge Scan edges Scan Jump 1A 2A 3A 4A 5A 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B Start End MEMORY SCAN p 40 Repeatedly scans memory channels except those set as skip channels Used for often called channels and for by passing normally busy channels such as r...

Page 55: ...q t To stop the scan push V MHz SCAN z Push VFO LOCK to select VFO mode for full programmed scan push MR CALL to select memory mode for memory scan Push FUNC then MONI 1 BANK to select a bank for bank scan x Push SQLY D MUTE or SQLZ 16KEY L to set the squelch to the point where noise is just muted c Push SCAN 2 T SCAN to start the scan Push Y or Z for 1 sec also starts the scan v Push SET B D OFF ...

Page 56: ...te DIAL to select one of scan edge channel 1A 2A 3A 4A or 5A r Push S MW MW for 1 sec to program 3 beeps sound and VFO is automatically selected Scan edge 1B 2B 3B 4B or 5B is automatically selected when continuing to push S MW MW after programming t To program a frequency for the other pair of scan edges 1B 2B 3B 4B or 5B repeat steps q to r If the same frequency is programmed into a pair of scan...

Page 57: ...4A or 5A v Push FUNC then push CLR A MW for 1 sec to program 3 beeps sound and VFO is automatically selected Memory channel number advances to the next scan edge channel 1B 2B 3B 4B or 5B when continuing to push CLR A MW after programming b To program a frequency for the other scan edge channels repeat steps z to v MW EXAMPLE Programming 145 800 MHz into scan edge 1B Push Push Push then momentaril...

Page 58: ... scan CHS ON P appears The channel is skipped during scan and the programmed frequency is skipped during VFO scan such as programmed scan CHS ON disappears The channel is scanned during scan CHS OF t Push MONI DTMF to exit set mode z Select a memory channel Select memory mode by pushing MR CALL Push Y or Z to select the desired channel to be a skip channel Direct memory channel selection is also a...

Page 59: ... 15 Scan pauses 15 sec while receiving a signal SCT 10 Scan pauses 10 sec while receiving a signal SCT 5 Scan pauses 5 sec while receiving a signal SCP 2 Scan pauses until the signal disappears and then resumes 2 sec later r Push MONI DTMF to exit set mode z Push BAND to select the desired band x Push SET B D OFF to enter set mode c Push SET B D OFF or ENT C T OFF several times until SCT or SCP ap...

Page 60: ...cally selects the tone squelch function when pri ority watch starts MEMORY CHANNEL WATCH While operating on a VFO fre quency priority watch checks for a signal on the selected memory channel every 5 sec MEMORY SCAN WATCH While operating on a VFO fre quency priority watch checks for signals on each memory chan nel in sequence The memory skip function is useful to speed up the scan CALL CHANNEL WATC...

Page 61: ...ile the watch is pausing pushing M CALL PRIO resumes the watch manually r Push M CALL PRIO for 1 sec to stop the watch z Select VFO mode then set the desired fre quency x Set the watching channel s For memory channel watch Push MR CALL then Y or Z to select the de sired memory channel For memory scan watch Push MR CALL then push SCAN 2 to start the memory scan For call channel watch Push MR CALL f...

Page 62: ...e DIAL to select the desired DTMF memory chan nel r Push SET LOCK The first digit blinks t Rotate DIAL to select the desired code y Push SET LOCK to select the next digit Pushing S MW MW moves the cursor backward u Repeat the steps t and y to set the desired DTMF tone sequence The S RF indicator shows the digit group The indication in creases every 6 digits i Push MONI DTMF to exit DTMF memory pro...

Page 63: ...red digit keys When the first digit is input previous memory con tents are cleared automatically E stands for M M and F stands for Push Y Z and repeat this step if you make a mistake The S RF indicator shows the digit group The indi cation increases every 6 digits b Push VFO LOCK to exit the programming condition The CLR A MW key cannot be used to exit If pushed code A is input Reprogram in such a...

Page 64: ...memory Exit the programming condition automatically Each push of PTT transmits the DTMF code b Push FUNC then SET B D OFF to cancel the DTMF memory encoder When the DTMF encoder is turned ON continuously each push of the PTT transmits the previously se lected DTMF code D Transmitting a DTMF memory directly z Push FUNC then LOW 6 DTMF to turn the DTMF memory encoder ON d appears in place of 100 MHz...

Page 65: ...o 9 and A to F is not transmitted DTMF code transmission starts from the 2nd code v Push DTMF S again to deactivate the DTMF direct selection DTMF speed The rate at which DTMF memories send individual DTMF characters can be set to accommodate operating needs q Push PWR for 1 sec to turn power OFF w While pushing SET LOCK push PWR for 1 sec to turn power ON and enter initial set mode e Push SET LOC...

Page 66: ... T SQLS or SDTCS are displayed to turn ON the pocket beep with tone squelch or DTCS squelch respectively i When a signal with the matched tone is received the transceiver emits beep tones and blinks S Beep tones sound for 30 sec and S blinks To stop the beeps and blinking manually push any key When the beep tones are not stopped manually S continues blinking until PTT is pushed see step o o Push P...

Page 67: ...r DTCS disappears D Available tone frequency list NOTE The transceiver has 50 tone frequencies and con sequently their spacing is narrow compared to units having 38 tones Therefore some tone frequencies may receive interference from adjacent tone frequencies To prevent interference from adjacent tone frequencies using the frequencies as in the following table is recom mended D Calling a waiting st...

Page 68: ...y push MONI DTMF t Operate the transceiver in the normal way push PTT to transmit release PTT to receive y To cancel the tone squelch push TONE T SCAN several times until T SQL or DTCS disappears z Set the operating frequency x Program the CTCSS tone frequency or DTCS code in set mode See p 51 for programming details c Push FUNC then SIMP 9 TSQL or HIGH 4 DTCS to turn the tone squelch or DTCS sque...

Page 69: ...DTCS code is detected The decoded CTCSS tone frequency or 3 digit DTCS code is used for the tone encoder or tone encoder decoder depending on the selected tone condition or type in step w T SQL CTCSS tone encoder decoder DTCS DTCS tone encoder decoder t Push TONE T SCAN to stop the scan z Set the frequency or memory channel to be checked for a tone frequency x Selects the tone type to be scanned P...

Page 70: ...ect the desired item c Push Y or Z to select the condition or value v Push CLR A MW to exit set mode SET B Appears when accessing set mode from VFO mode only Appears when accessing set mode from memory mode only Push front panel or microphone Push front panel or microphone Display dimmer Display color Repeater tone frequency Tone squelch frequency DTCS code DTCS polarity Offset frequency Tuning st...

Page 71: ...tion Total of 50 tone frequencies 67 0 254 1 Hz are available default 88 5 Hz D D Tone squelch tone Sets subaudible tone frequency both encoder and decoder for tone squelch operation Total of 50 tone frequencies 67 0 254 1 Hz are available default 88 5 Hz Available subaudible tone frequencies 67 0 69 3 71 9 74 4 77 0 79 7 82 5 85 4 88 5 91 5 94 8 97 4 100 0 103 5 107 2 110 9 114 8 118 8 123 0 127 ...

Page 72: ...ncy Sets the duplex offset frequency within 0 to 20 MHz range During duplex repeater operation transmit frequency shifts the set frequency default value may differ depending on operating frequency band and versions D D Tuning step Selects tuning step from 5 10 12 5 15 20 25 30 50 100 and 200 kHz for DIAL or Y Z operation default value may differ depending on operating frequency band and versions T...

Page 73: ...ing from ON and OFF for memory skip scan operation This item appears when set mode is accessed from memory mode only D D Memory name setting Sets memory name setting from ON appear and OFF not appear default for memory name appearance This item appears when set mode is accessed from memory mode only D D Memory bank setting Sets the desired memory bank A to J and OFF to assign the regular memory ch...

Page 74: ...tion provides continuous banks scan that scans all contents in the selected banks during bank scan This item appears when set mode is accessed from memory mode only Bank link setting q Rotate DIAL to select the memory bank link function ON w Push SET LOCK or S MW MW to select the desired bank to be linked BLA Bank A BLB Bank B BLC Bank C BLD Bank D BLE Bank E BLF Bank F BLG Bank G BLH Bank H BLI B...

Page 75: ... initial set mode q While pushing SET LOCK push PWR for 1 sec to enter initial set mode w Push SET LOCK or S MW MW to select the desired item e Rotate DIAL to select the condition or value r Push PWR momentarily to exit initial set mode AT POWER ON Active band Key touch beep Time out timer Squelch attenuator Microphone sensitivity Auto power off DTMF speed Squelch delay Data speed Cooling fan Narr...

Page 76: ...ower OFF The transceiver can be set to automatically turn OFF after a specified period with a beep when no key operations are per formed 30 min 1 hour 2 hours and OFF can be specified The spec ified period is retained even when the transceiver is turned OFF by the auto power OFF function To cancel the function select OF in this set mode D D Cooling fan control Selects the cooling fan control condi...

Page 77: ... H and low L to suits your preference D D Squelch attenuator Turns the squelch attenuator function ON and OFF ON The squelch attenuator activates when SQL control is set between 12 o clock and fully clockwise position OF The squelch attenuator does not function D D Active band Selects the frequency selecting condition via DIAL or Y Z on the microphone from all AL and single SI All AL The operating...

Page 78: ...al 2 5 cps speed 3 300 msec interval 1 6 cps speed 5 500 msec interval 1 0 cps speed AM FM narrow mode The IC E208 has AM mode reception and FM narrow mode is available Typically AM mode is used for the air band 118 135 995 MHz qSelect the desired frequency band in VFO mode or the de sired memory channel wPush BAND for 1 sec to select AM FM narrow mode as desired NAR FM narrow AM and NAR AM appear...

Page 79: ...ammed into the key Clearing an assignment q Turn the power OFF w While pushing the desired UP or DN key on the micro phone turn the power ON D D F 1 F 2 keys on HM 133 The following conditions can be memorized into F 1 and F 2 keys independently Operating frequency Repeater setting offset direction and frequency tone ON OFF and frequency Tone DTCS squelch ON OFF frequency code and polarity Transmi...

Page 80: ...t applying power This may be caused externally by static electricity or by other factors If this problem occurs turn power OFF After waiting a few seconds turn power ON again If the problem persists per form the following procedure Partial resetting is also available See left for details IMPORTANT Resetting the transceiver CLEARS all memory information and initializes all values in the transceiver...

Page 81: ...r ON to enter cloning mode master transceiver only power on only for sub transceiver CLONE appears and the transceivers enter the clone standby condition e Push SET LOCK on the master transceiver CL OUT appears in the master transceiver s display and the S RF indicators show that data is being transferred to the sub transceiver CL IN appears automatically in the sub transceiver s display and the S...

Page 82: ... speed For packet operation the transceiver can be set to one of two data speeds 1200 bps or 9600 bps q While pushing SET LOCK push PWR for 1 sec to enter initial set mode w Push SET LOCK or S MW MW to select the BPS item e Rotate DIAL to select the desired data speed r Push PWR to exit initial set mode For 1200 bps operation Disconnect the microphone plug from the microphone connector during data...

Page 83: ...ssion compare the received audio output level when receiving a TNC modulated signal with high level voice signals using the microphone Then adjust the TNC mod ulated signal to a lower level than the voice modulated signal Read the instructions supplied with your TNC carefully before attempting packet operation with the transceiver Pin t AF OUT is for 1200 bps operation only This pin cannot be used...

Page 84: ... data transmission speed to 9600 bps the data signal coming from the TNC is applied exclusively to the in ternal limiter circuitry to automatically maintain band width NEVER apply data levels from the TNC of over acceptable level below otherwise the transceiver will not be able to main tain the band width and may possibly interfere with other sta tions 1 When using a level meter or synchroscope ad...

Page 85: ...ogrammed Wrong subaudible tone frequency is programmed The frequency lock function is activated Priority watch is paused on the watching frequency The frequency lock function is activated The microphone keypad lock function is activated Priority watch is paused on the watching fre quency Check the connector pins Re connect the power cable observing the proper polarity Replace the fuse if damaged C...

Page 86: ...isplay shows erroneous information The memory channel number has not yet been programmed The squelch is open Only 1 memory channel is programmed or other channels are set as skip channels Priority watch is activated Time out timer is activated One touch PTT function is activated The CPU is malfunctioning Select the channel via the microphone keypad to check whether the channel has been programmed ...

Page 87: ...mm Weight approx 1 2 kg D D TRANSMITTER Modulation system Variable reactance frequency modulation Output power VHF 55 15 5 W approx UHF 50 15 5 W approx Max frequency deviation 5 0 kHz wide 2 5 kHz narrow approx Spurious emissions Less than 60 dB Microphone connector 8 pin modular 600 Ω D D RECEIVER Receive system Double conversion superheterodyne Intermediate frequencies 1st 46 05 MHz 2nd 450 kHz...

Page 88: ...SE Mounts the remote controller on to variety of place in vehicle MB 84 is required for mounting MB 17A MOBILE MOUNTING BRACKET One touch bracket Transceiver main unit easily attached or re moved OPC 440 OPC 647 MIC EXTENSION CABLES OPC 440 5 0 m OPC 647 2 5 m OPC 441 SPEAKER EXTENSION CABLE 5 0 m SP 7 SP 10 EXTERNAL SPEAKERS SP 7 For base station use Cable length 1 0 m SP 10 For all round mobile ...

Page 89: ...asurements have been performed Kind of equipment VHF UHF FM TRANSCEIVER Type designation iE208 Version where applicable This compliance is based on conformity with the following harmonised standards specifications or documents i EN 301 489 1 v 1 3 1 2001 09 ii EN 301 489 15 v 1 1 1 2000 09 iii EN 301 783 v 1 1 1 2000 09 iv EN 60950 1992 08 A11 1997 Düsseldorf 15 Apr 2003 Place and date of issue Ic...

Page 90: ...p 63 SET MODE DTMF MEMORY CLONE MODE CALL CHANNEL p 37 BANK CHANNEL MEMORY MODE p 25 VFO mode p 11 INITIAL SET MODE Display dimmer p 56 Display color p 56 Bank link function p 59 Program skip p 59 When the DTMF memory encoder is activated See p 47 for details See p 34 for details See p 66 for details ...

Page 91: ...rity p 57 Offset frequency p 57 Tuning step p 57 Scan resume timer p 58 Channel skip setting p 58 Memory name p 58 Mic lock function p 56 Bank setting p 58 Available in the USA version only Push front panel or microphone Push front panel or microphone Available for USA version only Appears when accessing set mode from VFO mode only Appears when accessing set mode from memory mode only Push front p...

Page 92: ...ed Country of Use GER FRA ESP SWE AUT NED POR DEN GBR BEL ITA FIN IRL LUX GRE SUI NOR 02 Europe Intended Country of Use GER FRA ESP SWE AUT NED POR DEN GBR BEL ITA FIN IRL LUX GRE SUI NOR 03 Italy Intended Country of Use GER FRA ESP SWE AUT NED POR DEN GBR BEL ITA FIN IRL LUX GRE SUI NOR 10 Europe 1 ...

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