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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DUAL BAND FM TRANSCEIVER
i2800H
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is sub-
ject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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FOREWORD CAUTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC before using the transceiver. outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL — This in- RWARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver while dri- struction manual contains important operating instructions for ving a vehicle. Safe driving requires your full attention—any- the IC-2800H. thing less may result in an accident. RWARNING! HIGH VOLT
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DO NOT operate the transceiver near unshielded electrical For LCD display blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere. DO NOT press the LCD screen. Excessive pressure may cause permanent damage to the LCD. During mobile operation, DO NOT operate the transceiver without running the vehicle’s engine. When transceiver power DO NOT tap or scratch the LCD using sharp objects. is ON and your vehicle’s engine is OFF, the vehicle’s battery BE CAREFUL when cleaning the LCD. Dust can easily will soon beco
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ......... 1 Selecting output power ......... 25 Transferring scratch pad 15 OTHER FUNCTIONS .......... 63–75 One-touch PTT function ....... 25 memory contents .................. 41 Beep tones ........................... 63 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ......... 2–13 Time-out timer ....................... 63 Controller unit ......................... 2 6 REPEATER OPERATION .... 26–31 9 SCAN OPERATION ............. 42–46 Auto power-off function ......... 64 Function
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 1 The transceiver comes with the following accessories. Qty. q DC power cable (OPC-346) ........................................... 1 1 w Remote controller cable* ............................................... 1 q w e e Remote controller mounting bracket (MB-73) ................. 1 r Main unit mounting bracket ............................................ 1 t Mounting screws, nuts and washers ......................... 1 set y Fuse (FGB 20 A) .................................
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PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 Controller unit !0 !0 q o MAIN DUP TSQL PRIO MAIN MAIN SCP SCP VOL VOL 5.000 i 14 5 V/MH V/MH MID-LO M TS TS 99 TX P w u OFF SUB DUP TSQL PRIO M/C M/C SCN SCN SQL SQL TOT 3.000 43 5 MONI MONI MID-LO M LOW LOW 99 RX P e y CHG/L POWER rt Function display (p. 4) 2 n
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PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 q VHF VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] u UHF SQUELCH CONTROL [SQL] Adjusts the VHF audio level. (p. 23) Adjusts the UHF squelch level. (p. 23) Depending on the set mode setting, the RF attenuator w VHF SQUELCH CONTROL [SQL] is automatically activated when [SQL] is rotated clock- Adjusts the VHF squelch level. (p. 23) wise past the 12 o’clock position. (pgs. 23, 66) Depending on the set mode setting, the RF attenuator is automatically activated when [SQL] is rotated clock- i VIDEO INPUT J
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2 PANEL DESCRIPTION r TIME-OUT TIMER INDICATOR (p. 63) Function display Appears when the time-out timer is activated. Flashes when the time-out time elapses and the trans- !6 !5!4!3 !2 !1 !0 mission is terminated. MAIN DUP TSQL PRIO t S/RF INDICATOR MAIN MAIN AM y q SCP SCP Shows the relative signal strength while receiving. Shows o 5.000 w 14 5 the relative output power while transmitting. (pgs. 23, 24) V/MH V/MH y MID-LO q M •“RX” appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch is TS TS 99
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PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 o FREQUENCY READOUT !4 MAIN BAND INDICATOR (p. 18) Shows the operating frequency, memory name, etc. “Q” appears above the frequency which is selected as the main band. !0 PRIORITY WATCH INDICATOR (p. 48) “^” appears when the sub band access function is Appears when priority watch is in use. in use. •This function can be used via the HM-98 and HM-90. !1 TONE INDICATORS (pgs. 26, 50, 52) !5 AM/FM NARROW MODE INDICATOR (p. 74) “T” appears when the subaudible tone encoder is in u
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2 PANEL DESCRIPTION Basic function menu The multi-function switches have 2 main menus. Pushing Left-hand switches are used for VHF band and right-hand [CHG/L] toggles between the 2 multi-function switch menus. switches are used for UHF band except i and o. MAIN MAIN MAIN MAIN MAIN MAIN q t q t SCP SCP EDIT EDIT 5.000 5.000 14 14 V/MH V/MH TON TON w y MID-LO MID-LO w y TS TS DUP DUP 12 12 CHG/L M/C M/C S.MW S.MW e u e u SCN SCN MW MW 3.000 3.000 43 43 MONI MONI DTMF DISP MID-LO r MID-LO o r i LOW
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PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 r MONITOR/LOW POWER MENU [MONI(LOW)] u SELECT MEMORY WRITE/MEMORY WRITE MENU Push to toggle the monitor function ON and OFF. (p. 24) [S.MW (MW)] Push for 2 sec. to change the output power selection. (p. Push to select the desired memory channel number to 25) be programmed. (p. 32) •Low (LO), mid-low (MID-LO), mid-high (MID-HI) and high (HI) Push for 2 sec. to program a memory channel or call powers are available. channel while in VFO mode. (p. 32) Push for 2 sec. to transfer
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2 PANEL DESCRIPTION w CONTROLLER CONNECTOR [CONTROLLER] (p. 16) Main unit Connects the controller unit with the supplied cable. qwe e DATA CONNECTOR [DATA] (p. 70) Connects a TNC (Terminal Node Controller), etc. for data communications. DATA •See the information at right for details. MIC CONTROLLER r 144 MHz SPEAKER CONNECTOR [144 MHz SP] Connects an 8 Ω speaker, if desired. r u t t 430(440) MHz SPEAKER CONNECTOR [430(440) MHz SP] Connects an 8 Ω speaker, if desired. Connected y VHF band audio
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PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 y POWER RECEPTACLE [DC13.8V] (pgs. 15, 16) DDATA JACK PIN ASSIGNMENTS Accepts 13.8 V DC ±15% with the supplied DC power q DATA IN (1200 bps: AFSK 9600 bps: G3RUH, GMSK) cable. w GND •Current of 12 A or greater is required. e PTTP DO NOT use a cigarette lighter socket as a power r DATA OUT (9600 bps) t AF OUT (1200 bps) source when operating in a vehicle. The plug may cause y PSQL voltage drops and ignition noise may be superimposed onto transmit or receive audio. q DATA IN u
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2 PANEL DESCRIPTION e VFO SWITCH [VFO(LOCK)] HM-98 microphone* Push to select VFO mode. (p. 18) Push for 2 sec. to toggle the lock function. (p. 19) er t r MEMORY SWITCH [MR(CALL)] LOCK CALL SUB Push to select memory mode. w VFO MR BAND y Push for 2 sec. to select the call channel. (p. 38) F-1 u q F-2 t ACTIVITY INDICATOR i DTMF-S FUNC Lights red while a key is pushed; lights green while the Mic element AFC AFC-OFF PTT-M MW MONI 1 SCAN2 PRIO 3 CLR A one-touch PTT function is in use. o PGR CSQL D
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PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 FUNC SECONDARY FUNCTION (after ) KEY FUNCTION OTHER FUNCTIONS AFC Toggles between opening and closing the No secondary function. MONI 1 operating band’s squelch. (p. 24) AFC-OFF Starts and stops scanning. (p. 42) No secondary function. SCAN2 PTT-M Turns the one-touch PTT function ON and Starts and stops priority watch. (p. 48) PRIO 3 OFF. (p. 25) PGR Selects high output power. (p. 25) No secondary function. HIGH 4 DTMF-S After : CSQL Selects mid-high output power. (p. 25) No
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2 PANEL DESCRIPTION FUNC KEY FUNCTION SECONDARY FUNCTION (after ) OTHER FUNCTIONS •Clears a digit before entry. (p. 22) •Writes the VFO contents into the memory •Cancels the monitor, scan, priority watch, channel or call channel. (pgs. 34, 39) MW DTMF memory, mute function or set •Advances the memory channel number CLR A mode condition. (pgs. 24, 42, 48, 54) when continuously pushed after program- DTMF-S ming is completed. (p. 34)After : Transmit the appropriate D-OFF Enters set mode and decreas
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PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 HM-97/118 microphone q PTT SWITCH w Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. (p. 24) ON w UP/DOWN SWITCHES [UP]/[DN] e q Push either switch to change the operating frequency, OFF memory channel, set mode contents, etc. (p. 20) Push either switch for 2 sec. to start scanning. (p. 42) Activate a function programmed in set mode. (p. 68) e e LOCK SWITCH r Locks the [UP]/[DN] keys on the microphone. r TONE SWITCH (HM-97 only) Push to transmit a 1750 Hz tone call signal. (p.
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INSTALLATION 3 Location Mounting with the mounting bracket Select a location which can support the weight of the trans- ceiver and does not interfere with driving in any way. We rec- q Drill 4 holes where the mounting bracket is to be installed. ommend the locations shown in the diagram below. 3 1 •Approx. 5.5–6 mm ( ⁄16˝) when using nuts; approx. 2–3 mm ( ⁄16˝) when using self-tapping screws. NEVER place the transceiver or remote controller where nor- w Insert the supplied screws, nuts and wash
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INSTALLATION 3 Mounting the remote Battery connection controller NEVER connect the transceiver directly to a 24 V battery. DO NOT use the cigarette lighter socket for power con- Install the nut before attaching the bracket to the wall, etc. nections. Attach a rubber grommet when passing the DC power cable through a metal plate to prevent short circuits. •See p. 74 for fuse replacement. Grommet Nut Nut DWhen using an + red _ black Remote optional MB-65 controller Fuses + red _ black The supplied
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3 INSTALLATION DC power supply connection Cable connection Use a 13.8 V DC power supply with more than 12 A capacity. Connect the cable as shown below. Make sure the ground terminal of the DC power supply is grounded. •See p. 74 for fuse replacement. Remote controller MAIN MAIN MAIN SCP SCP IC-2800 main unit VOL VOL 5.000 14 V/MH V/MH HI TS TS 1 M/C M/C SCN SCN SQL SQL 433.000 MONI MONI HI LOW 1 LOW DATA CHG/L POWER MIC CONTROLLER Speaker is included in the remote controller Supplied remote
