Icom IC-E80D, Instruction Manual

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FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing this fine Icom product. We under-
stand you have a choice of many different radios in the mar-
ket place. Many hours of research and development went into
the design of your IC-E80D, following Icom’s philosophy of
“technology first.”
The IC-E80D
VHF
/
UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER
is designed with
Icom’s superior technology and craftsmanship combining tra-
ditional analog technologies with the new digital technology,
Digital Smart Technologies for Amateur Radio (D-STAR), for
a balanced package.
With proper care, this product should provide you with years
of trouble-free operation. We want to take a couple of mo-
ments of your time to thank you for making your IC-E80D
your radio of choice, and hope you agree with Icom’s philoso-
phy of “technology first.”
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
WORD DEFINITION
R
DANGER!
Personal death, serious injury or an ex-
plosion may occur.
R
WARNING!
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric
shock may occur.
CAUTION
Equipment damage may occur.
NOTE
Recommended for optimum use. No risk
of personal injury, fire or electric shock.
FEATURES
M
DV mode (Digital voice + Low-speed data
communication) operation-ready
– Text message and call sign exchange
–
Transmitting position data with a GPS re-
ceiver
M
GPS receiver connectable
– Optional HM-189GPS is required
M DR (D-STAR Repeater) mode and repeater
list allow you to operate a D-STAR repeater
simply
M Splash-resistant construction (IPX4*)
* Only when the supplied battery pack (or optional
battery case), antenna and jack cover are at-
tached.
IMPORTANT
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
carefully and completely
before using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL—
This
instruction manual contains important operating instructions
for the IC-E80D.