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Icom IC-G86 User Manual

Icom IC-G86
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10 TROUBLESHOOTING
9 PROGRAMMING
8 SET MODES
7 DTMF MEMORY
6
TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP
5 SCAN OPERATION
4
REPEATER OPERATION
3 ADVANCED OPERATION
2 BATTERY CHARGE
1 ACCESSORIES
INTRODUCTION
ADVANCED MANUAL
VHF TRANSCEIVER
|G86
11 OPTIONS

Table of Contents

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Icom IC-G86 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Frequency Range136-174 MHz
Frequency range, TX/RX136-174 MHz
ModeFM
Channels200
Dimensions120 x 54 x 34 mm
Waterproof RatingIP54
Receiver SystemDouble-conversion superheterodyne
Waterproof StandardIP54
TypeHandheld
Power Output5W / 1W
RF Power output5W (High), 1W (Low)
BatteryLi-ion, 7.4V, 2000mAh
Battery Life10 hours (approx.)

Summary

Introduction

Important safety information

Crucial warnings and instructions for safe transceiver use.

Explicit definitions

Explains the meaning of warning, caution, and note indicators.

Features

Highlights the key capabilities and design aspects of the transceiver.

Accessories

Supplied accessories

Lists items included with the transceiver.

Antenna

Instructions for attaching and securing the antenna.

Belt clip

Procedures for attaching and detaching the belt clip.

Battery pack

Steps for attaching and detaching the battery pack.

Jack cover

Instructions for attaching and detaching the jack cover.

Battery Charge

Battery chargers

Overview of available battery chargers and their functions.

Using BC-191 for rapid charging

Procedure for rapid charging BP-264 with BC-191.

Using BC-192 for regular charging

Procedure for regular charging BP-264 with BC-192.

Using BC-240 for rapid charging

Procedure for rapid charging BP-298/BP-299 with BC-240.

Advanced Operation

Adjusting audio level

How to adjust the audio output level of the transceiver.

Selecting passband width

How to set transmission and reception passband width.

VOL function assignment

Assigning the VOL knob function for channel selection or volume control.

Repeater Operation

About repeaters

Understanding repeater use for communication in an area.

Talk Around function

Using the transceiver-to-transceiver communication mode.

DTCS encoder

Superimposing DTCS codes on transmitted signals.

Lockout function

Preventing interference by inhibiting transmission.

Subaudible tones

Setting subaudible tones for repeater access.

Scan Operation

Scan types

Overview of automatic signal searching methods.

Memory scan

Scanning through programmed memory channels.

Priority watch

Monitoring a selected channel while scanning others.

Setting Skip channels

Configuring channels to be skipped during memory scanning.

Scan Resume setting

Defining how the scan pauses and resumes.

Tone Squelch and Pocket Beep

Tone/DTCS squelch

Using tones or codes to open squelch for specific signals.

Pocket Beep function

Notifying reception of calls using subaudible tones.

Tone scan

Detecting necessary tone frequencies or DTCS codes.

DTMF Memory

Programming DTMF code sequences

Entering and storing DTMF codes in memory.

Transmitting DTMF codes

Methods for sending DTMF code sequences.

Monitoring DTMF memory

Listening to programmed DTMF code sequences.

Setting DTMF transfer speed

Adjusting the speed of DTMF code transmission.

Set Modes

Using the Set mode

How to access and navigate the Set mode for configuration.

Set mode items

Description of configurable settings within the Set mode.

Using the Initial Set mode

Accessing and using the Initial Set mode for seldom-changed settings.

Initial Set mode items

Description of seldom-changed settings available in Initial Set mode.

Programming

Programming operation

Overview of transferring programmed data.

Programming between transceivers

Transferring data between two units using a cable.

Programming using a PC

Transferring data between transceiver and PC via software.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions for transceiver operation.

Options

Options

List of available optional accessories and their functions.

Optional battery case (BP-263)

Installation and usage of the BP-263 battery case.

VOX function

Using the voice-operated transmission feature.

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