Icom ID-E880, Instruction Manual

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FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing this fine Icom product. The
ID-E880
VHF
/
UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER
is designed with
Icom’s superior technology and craftsmanship combining ’s superior technology and craftsmanship combining s superior technology and craftsmanship combining
traditional 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-
We want to take a couple of mo-
ments of your time to thank you for making your ID-E880
your radio of choice, and hope you agree with Icom’s phi-
losophy of “technology first.” Many hours of research and
development went into the design of your ID-E880.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
WORD DEFINITION
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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 third-party
GPS receiver
M
DR (D-STAR Repeater) mode and repeater
list allow you to operate a D-STAR repeater
simply
M Switchable VHF and UHF transceiver
M 50 W—high transmit output power
M
Detachable controller for flexible installa-
tion
M
Large tuning dial and band switch button
IMPORTANT
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
carefully and completely
before using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL—
This
instruction manual contains important operating instructions
for the ID-E880.