Icom IC-2820H Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

i2820H

DUAL BAND FM TRANSCEIVER

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.

Default Chapter2
- Important2
- Explicit Definitions2
- Precautions3
- Supplied Accessories4
- Table of Contents5
- Table of Contents6
Quick Reference Guide8
- Installation8
- Your First Contact17
- Repeater Operation19
- Programming Memory Channels20
1 Panel Description22
- Front Panel- Controller22
- Function Display24
- Function Guide Indications28
- Main Unit30
- Microphone (HM-133)32
- Microphone Keypad33
- Optional Microphones (HM-154)35
- Panel Description35
2 Setting a Frequency36
- Preparation36
- Using the Tuning Dial38
- Using the [Y]/[Z] Keys38
- Using the Keypad38
- Tuning Step Selection39
- Lock Functions40
- Setting a Frequency40
3 Basic Operation41
- Receiving41
- Transmitting41
- Selecting Output Power42
- Operating Mode Selection42
- Squelch Attenuator43
- V/V, U/U Simultaneous Receive (Para-Watch)44
- Sub Band Mute/Busy Beep45
- Monitor Function45
- Single Band Operation46
- One-Touch PTT Function47
- Audio Mute Function48
- Band Scope48
4 Repeater Operation50
- General50
- Accessing a Repeater51
- Subaudible Tones53
- Offset Frequency55
- Auto Repeater (USA/KOREA Versions Only)56
- D Frequency Range and Offset Direction56
505 DV MODE OPERATION (Optional UT-123 Is Required)57
- Digital Mode Operation57
- Call Sign Programming57
- Digital Voice Mode Operation60
- About D-STAR System62
- Digital Repeater Operation63
- Received Call Sign68
- Copying the Call Sign70
- Break-In Communication72
- Message Operation73
- Automatic Reply Function76
- EMR Communication77
- Low-Speed Data Communication78
- DV Voice Memory79
- DV Automatic Detect81
6 Memory Mode Operation82
- General Description82
- Memory Channel Selection82
- Programming a Memory Channel83
- Memory Bank Selection85
- Memory Bank Setting86
- Programming Memory/Bank/Scan Name87
- Copying Memory Contents89
- Memory Clearing91
- Erasing/Transferring Bank Contents92
- Memory Mode Operation92
7 Call Channel Operation93
- Call Channel Selection93
- Call Channel Copying93
- Programming a Call Channel94
- Call Channel Operation94
8 Scan Operation95
- Scan Types95
- Scan Start/Stop96
- Scan Edges Programming97
- Scan Resume Condition99
- Skip Channel Setting100
- Scan Operation100
9 Priority Watch101
- Priority Watch Types101
- Priority Watch Operation102
10 Dtmf Memory Encoder103
- Programming a DTMF Tone Sequence103
- Transmitting a DTMF Tone Sequence104
- DTMF Speed106
- Dtmf Memory Encoder106
11 Tone Squelch and Pocket Beep107
- Tone/Dtcs Squelch Beep Operation107
- DTCS Polarity Setting110
- Tone Scan111
- Digital Call Sign/Digital Code Squelch112
- Tone Squelch and Pocket Beep112
12 Pager/Code Squelch113
- Pager Function113
- Code Programming113
- Pager Operation115
- Code Squelch116
13 External Dtmf Remote117
- External Dtmf Remote118
14 Menu Screen Operation119
- General119
- Menu List119
- Item List120
- SET MODE Items122
- DV SET MODE Items124
- SCAN Items126
- DUP/TONE Items127
- DISPLAY Items128
- SOUND Items130
- DV GPS Items131
- PACKET Items132
- GPS SET MODE Items132
- GPS-A SET MODE Items134
- Menu Screen Operation135
15 Other Functions136
- Microphone Keys136
- All Reset137
- Partial Reset137
- Data Cloning138
- Auto Power off139
- Time-Out Timer139
- Packet Operation140
- Weather Channel Operation (USA Version Only)144
16 Gps/Gps-A Operation146
- GPS Operation146
- GPS-A Operation153
17 Maintenance154
- Troubleshooting154
- Fuse Replacement155
- Optional UT-123 Installation156
18 Specifications and Options157
- Speciﬁcations157
- Options158

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Questions and Answers:

E
Eric ChangSep 12, 2025
Why does my Icom Transceiver transmission automatically cut off?
- W
  walkerjessicaSep 12, 2025
  If the transmission is automatically cut off on your Icom Transceiver, the time-out timer may be activated. Set the timer to OFF.

Icom IC-2820H Specifications

General

Frequency Range	144-148 MHz, 430-450 MHz
Operating Voltage	13.8 V DC ±15%
Antenna Impedance	50 Ohms
Display	LCD
CTCSS/DCS	Yes
GPS Interface	Yes
Operating Temperature Range	-20°C to +60°C
Type	Dual Band Transceiver
Mode	FM