User manual ICOM IC-T8E SERVICE MANUAL

[. . . ] This connection will damage the transceiver. NEVER cut the DC power cable between the DC plug and fuse holder. If an incorrect connection is made after cutting, the transceiver might be damaged. NEVER place the transceiver where normal operation of the vehicle may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL-- This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-T8E VHF TRANSCEIVER and IC-F610 UHF TRANSCEIVER. EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS DEFINITION Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock R WARNING! [. . . ] e When receiving a call, adjust the audio output level to a comfortable listening level. TRANSMITTING: r Take the microphone off hook. · 5-tone mute may be released (the `audible' condition is selected and " " appears). · A priority channel may be selected automatically. t Wait for the channel to become clear. · The channel is busy when " " appears. · Time-out timer After continuous transmission for a pre-programmed period, the time-out timer is activated causing the transceiver to stop transmitting and automatically select receive. · Penalty timer Once the time-out timer is activated, transmission is further inhibited for a period determined by the penalty timer. y Push the [CALL] key when initiating a call from your side. · Coded audio may be heard (except for MSK call) from the transceiver, then " " appears. · This operation may not be necessary depending on your signaling system. Ask your Dealer. D Tx code number selection If the transceiver has a [CODE] key, Tx code contents can be changed within the allowable digits. TO SELECT A TX CODE: q Push [TX CODE ENT]-- a Tx code number appears and the first digit blinks. w Push [CH UP]/[CH DN] to select the desired number of the blinking digit. e Push [TX CODE ENT] to enter the selected number and the next digit will start blinking automatically. r Repeat steps w and e to input all allowed digits. t Push [CALL] to transmit the selected TX code. u While pushing and holding [PTT], speak into the microphone at your normal voice level. [Y]/[Z]; Status Up/Down : Selects status indication and a status message or SDM channel. When an SDM is received, cancels the auto scroll and scrolls the message manually. When a transmit SDM is selected, edit the SDM. [ ]/[ ]; CH Up/Down : During standby condition, selects the operating channel. After pushing [DIGITAL] or [TX Code], selects call list or TX code memory channel, respectively. Appears Appears or blinks wPush and hold [PTT] (microphone), then speak into the microphone at a normal voice level. ·" ·" " appears during transmit. " appears while receiving the signal. e Release [PTT] to return to receive. rTo finish the conversation, push [MONI (P4)] to send the "Clear down" signal. · Either station can send. ·" " is displayed for 2 sec. ·" " disappears and the transceiver returns to standby condition. 11 BIIS OPERATION 3 D Group call q When a group call is received; · Beeps sound. · " " appears and the mute is released. · The programmed text message (e. g. [. . . ] w RX D e TX D r DTR t GND y DSR u RTS i CTS o N. C. oiuy I Cleaning If the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth. AVOID the use of solvents such as benzene or alcohol, as they may damage the transceiver surfaces. 30 6 OPTIONS HM-152/HM-152T/HM-148 HAND MICROPHONE · HM-152 : Hand microphone. The same as that supplied with the transceiver. [. . . ]