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Icom IC-229H User Manual

Icom IC-229H
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Icom IC-229H Specifications

General IconGeneral
Frequency Range144-148 MHz
ModeFM
Supply voltage13.8V DC
Voltage13.8V DC
TypeMobile
Receiver Sensitivity0.16 µV (12 dB SINAD)

Summary

Unpacking Equipment

Panel Description

Front Panel Controls

Details of front panel controls including volume, squelch, and function switches.

Function Display Indicators

Explanation of indicators on the transceiver's function display like TX, DUPLEX, and BUSY.

Microphone Connector and Pinout

Diagram and pin assignments for the microphone connector.

Rear Panel, Microphone, and Top/Side Controls

Details on rear connectors, microphone, and top/side controls.

Installation Guide

Location and Mounting

Guidance on selecting an installation location and mounting the transceiver.

Power Connections

Instructions for battery and AC power supply connections.

Antenna Connector and Location

Details on selecting antenna location and connecting the antenna connector.

Transceiver Mode Types

Overview of Four Operating Modes

Description of VFO, MEMORY, CALL CHANNEL, and SET modes.

Mode Interconnection Chart

Visual representation of how VFO, MEMORY, and CALL CHANNEL modes are interconnected.

Basic Operations

Frequency Setting and Tuning

How to set the operating frequency using tuning control and switches.

Lock Function ON/OFF

Instructions for enabling and disabling the control lock function.

Receiving and Transmitting Procedures

Procedures for receiving signals and transmitting with the transceiver.

Repeater Operation and Tone Functions

How to operate through repeaters using duplex, subaudible tones, and DTMF codes.

Programmable Remote Control Function

Memory and Call Channels Management

Memory Operation and Writing

How to read and write data into memory channels.

Memory Transferring

Copying memory or call channel contents into the VFO.

Memory Split Function

Operating with different frequencies for transmitting and receiving using memory pairs.

Call Channel Operation

Reading and programming call channels for quick access to frequent frequencies.

Scan Functions

Programmed Scan Operation

Scanning repeatedly between a specified frequency range.

Memory Scan Operation

Scanning memory channels, excluding specified skip channels.

Priority Watch Feature

VFO to Memory/Call Channel Watch

Monitoring a pre-programmed frequency while operating on VFO.

VFO to Memory Channels Watch

Monitoring memory channels sequentially while operating on VFO.

HM-56 Handheld Microphone Functions

Writing and Transmitting DTMF Code Memories

Programming DTMF codes into memory channels for auto dialing.

DTMF Code Memory Erasing and Re-dialing

Erasing DTMF codes and using the re-dialing function.

1750 Hz Tone Call and CPU Resetting

Accessing repeaters with 1750 Hz tone and resetting the microphone's CPU.

Set Mode Configuration

Set Mode Selection and Navigation

Procedure for entering and navigating the SET mode.

Tone, Tuning Step, and Offset Settings

Configuring subaudible tone frequencies, tuning steps, and offset frequencies.

Skip Channel and Scan Resume Settings

Setting memory channels to skip during scans and scan resume conditions.

Output Power, AF Tone, and Attenuator

Adjusting output power, AF tone, and RF attenuator settings.

Optional Unit Functions

Selective Calling System Overview

Using optional units for Pocket beep, Tone squelch, Pager, and Code squelch.

Subaudible Tone Encoder and Pocket Beep

Functions for accessing repeaters with subaudible tones and pocket beep operation.

Tone Squelch and Code Squelch Operation

Enabling tone squelch and code squelch for selective receiving.

Pager Function and Code Programming

Using the pager function and programming codes for selective calling.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Maintenance Procedures

CPU Resetting Procedure

Procedure for resetting the transceiver's CPU to clear errors.

Fuse and Backup Battery Replacement

Information on replacing fuses and backup batteries.

Technical Specifications

Available Options and Accessories

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