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Icom IC-455 User Manual

Icom IC-455
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
UHF CB TRANSCEIVER
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Icom IC-455 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandIcom
ModelIC-455
CategoryTransceiver
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Panel Description

Main unit

Overview of the transceiver's front and rear panels and their connectors.

Microphone

Detailed description of the microphone's front panel controls and indicators.

Function display

Explanation of icons and readouts displayed on the transceiver screen.

Basic Operations

Turning ON the transceiver

Steps to power on the device and manage the startup password.

Selecting a channel

Instructions on how to change channels using the up/down keys.

Selecting a zone

Procedure for selecting operating zones when multiple zones are set.

Adjusting the volume level

How to set the audio volume level using the +/- keys.

Adjusting the squelch level

Method for adjusting the squelch to filter incoming signals.

Backlight function

How to set different backlight modes for visibility.

Receiving and transmitting

Steps for listening to incoming signals and speaking into the microphone.

Setting the output power level

Procedure to select between high and low output power.

Priority channel

How to set and clear a priority channel for quick access.

Monitor function

Temporarily cancels squelch to check for weak signals.

Lock function

Electronically locks keys to prevent accidental changes.

Voice Recorder function

Instructions on how to record and play back messages.

Repeater Operation

Repeater operation

Explanation of how repeaters extend communication range.

Accessing a repeater

Steps to select a repeater channel and initiate transmission.

Selecting the operating mode

How to choose between Simplex and Duplex operating modes.

Scan

Scan types

Overview of the five available scan types for versatility.

Open Scan

How to scan all Tag channels sequentially.

Group or Priority Scan

Scanning Tag channels and checking the Priority channel.

Dynamic Group Scan

Scanning Tag channels with CTCSS/DTCS code in sequence.

Repeater Scan

Scanning repeater channels to access available repeaters.

Scanning preparation

Steps and considerations before initiating a scan.

Selecting the scan mode

How to choose and set the desired scan mode.

Setting a Tag channel

Procedure to mark channels as Tag channels for scanning.

Scan Resume function

Configuration options for how the scan behaves upon signal detection.

Open Scan

Detailed procedure to start and stop the Open Scan mode.

Group Scan and Priority Scan

How to effectively use Group and Priority Scan modes.

Dynamic Group Scan

Instructions for using Dynamic Group Scan for group communication.

Repeater Scan

How to use Repeater Scan to find and access repeaters.

Tone Squelch and Pocket Beep

Tone Squelch

How to use CTCSS/DTCS for silent standby operation.

Setting CTCSS tone frequency or DTCS code

Steps to select and configure CTCSS or DTCS settings.

Pocket Beep

How to utilize the Pocket Beep function as a pager.

Waiting for a call from a specific station

Setting up Pocket Beep alerts for specific station calls.

Selcall (Selective Calling)

Calling

Procedures for initiating a Selcall transmission.

TX code channel selection

How to select a specific TX code for Selcall.

Selecting a TX code channel

Steps to choose a TX code channel for transmission.

Editing the TX code

Method for modifying the contents of existing TX codes.

Receiving

How the transceiver handles and displays incoming Selcalls.

Receiving an individual call

How to receive and respond to individual Selcall transmissions.

Recalling a memorised received ID code

How to retrieve and review previously received ID codes.

Receiving a Group call

How to receive and respond to Group Selcall transmissions.

Quiet mode

Enables silent operation until a Selcall is received.

Stun

Security feature that requires a password upon transceiver activation.

Other Functions

Smart Ring and ATS (Automatic Transponder System)

Functions for call confirmation and automatic answer-back features.

Smart Ring

Manual confirmation of call reception status.

ATS

Automatic Transponder System for call confirmation.

RX frequency (For receive channels)

Setting and managing receive channel frequencies.

RX channel setting

Procedure to enable specific receive channels.

RX frequency setting

Method for editing specific receive channel frequencies.

Scrambler function

Encrypts communication data using selectable subcarriers.

Auto Volume function

Automatically adjusts audio volume based on the operating environment.

Data programming

Transferring data to or from a PC using programming software.

All Reset

Resets all transceiver settings to their factory defaults.

Set Mode

Set mode

Overview of customizing various transceiver settings.

Using the Set mode

Step-by-step guide to navigating and selecting Set mode items.

Set mode items

List of available settings and their corresponding page references.

Set mode items description

Detailed explanations for each configurable setting in Set mode.

Specifications and Options

Specifications

Technical specifications of the transceiver's performance and features.

Options

List and details of available optional accessories for the transceiver.

Troubleshooting

UHF CB Channel List