Icom IC-G88-T - User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS w
VHF TRANSCEIVER
Iç-G88-T
Thank you for choosing this Icom product.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and com-
pletely before using the transceiver.
q ANTENNA CONNECTOR
Connect the supplied antenna.
w LED INDICATOR
• Lights red while transmitting.
• Lights green while receiving a signal, or when the
squelch is open.
• When the indicator slowly blinks green, you should
charge the battery.
• When the indicator quickly blinks green, you must
charge the battery.
e [PTT]
Hold down to transmit, and release to receive.
r [UP]*/[DOWN]*
• In the VFO mode
Set the operating frequency.
• In the Memory mode
Select a Memory channel.
• In the Set mode
Select an option for the item.
• During a scan
Change the scanning direction.
t
[P0]*: • Push to enter or exit the VFO Set mode.
• Hold down to enter or exit the User Set mode.
[P1]*: • Push to toggle the Duplex and Simplex mode.
• Hold down for 1 second to select the Sub Audible
tone.
[P2]*: • Push to start or cancel a VFO or Memory scan.
• Hold down for 1 second to set or cancel the Scan
tag to the selected channel.
[P3]*: • Push to select the VFO mode or Memory mode.
In the VFO mode:
• Hold down for 1 second to copy the VFO frequency to
the selected Memory channel.
In the Memory mode:
• Hold down for 1 second to copy the selected Memory
channel frequency to the VFO.
y
SPEAKER-MICROPHONE JACK
Connect an optional speaker-microphone.
CAUTION: The transceiver meets IP67 requirements for the
dust-tight and waterproof protection, only when the jack cover
or the optional HM-168LWP is attached.
u
[TOP] (red button)
• Push to open or close the squelch.
• Hold down for 1 second to set the selected channel as the
Favourite channel.
i
[VOL]
Rotate to turn the power ON or OFF, and to adjust the audio level.
o
[ROTARY SELECTOR] (Favourite CH Selector)
In the Memory mode, rotate to select the frequently used
channels (Favourite channels: 1~16).
!0
KEY PAD
Push to enter the operating frequency or Memory channel number.
PANEL DESCRIPTION
o [VOL]
i [TOP]
Speaker
u SPEAKER-MICROPHONE
JACK
Microphone
Function Display
(LCD)
y [P0]*, [P1]*, [P2]*, [P3]*
w LED INDICATOR
q ANTENNA CONNECTOR
!0 [ROTARY SELECTOR]
e [PTT]
r [UP]*
[DOWN]*
t KEY PAD
y
Setting the favorite channel
You can assign the frequently used channels to the rotary selector.
Set the rotary selector to the position where the favorite channel
is assigned to.
Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or push the 10-key pad to select
the desired channel.
Push [TOP] (red) to assign the selected channel to the rotary selector
position.
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Icom IC-G88-T Specifications

General

Brand	Icom
Model	IC-G88-T
Category	Transceiver
Language	English

Summary

Panel Description and Controls

Antenna Connector

Connects the supplied antenna to the transceiver.

LED Indicator Status

Indicates transmission, receiving, and battery charging status.

PTT Button

Hold to transmit, release to receive.

UP;DOWN Buttons

Adjusts frequency, selects memory channels, or scan direction.

Key Pad Functions

Enters frequencies, channels, and accesses specific modes.

TOP (Red Button)

Opens/closes squelch or sets favorite channels.

VOL (Volume Control)

Turns power ON/OFF and adjusts audio level.

Rotary Selector

Selects frequently used channels (Favorite channels).

Speaker-Microphone Jack

Connects an optional speaker-microphone.

Microphone and Function Display

Integrated microphone and the transceiver's LCD screen.

Key Pad Function Buttons

Specific functions assigned to P0, P1, P2, P3 buttons.

Setting Favorite Channels

Assigns frequently used channels to the rotary selector.

Function Display and Basic Operation

Function Display Indicators

Icons and readouts for signal strength, power, scan, and battery.

Turning Power ON

Procedure to turn the transceiver ON using the VOL control.

Receiving and Transmitting

Steps for receiving signals and transmitting safely.

Setting a Frequency

Guides on setting operating frequencies via buttons or keypad.

Programming Memory Channels

Instructions for storing frequencies into memory channels.

Initial Set Mode Configuration

Tuning Step Setting

Configures the frequency increment for tuning.

Frequency Offset Configuration

Sets the transmit frequency shift for repeaters.

Reversed Duplex Function

Reverses transmit and receive frequencies for duplex operation.

Output Power Setting

Selects high or low output power for transmission.

Passband Width Adjustment

Sets the transmission and reception passband width.

Repeater Tone Frequency

Sets subaudible tone frequency for repeater access.

Tone Squelch Frequency

Sets CTCSS tone frequency for tone squelch.

DTCS Code Setup

Configures DTCS code for squelch operation.

DTCS Polarity Setting

Defines transmit and receive DTCS polarity.

TX Permission Control

Enables or inhibits transmission on a channel.

User Set Mode Customization

Backlight Settings

Controls LCD and key backlight behavior.

Beep ON;OFF Control

Enables or disables beep sounds for operations.

Beep Level Adjustment

Sets the audio volume for beep sounds.

Ringer Level Adjustment

Sets the audio volume for incoming call ringers.

Squelch Level Setting

Adjusts the squelch sensitivity to filter noise.

AF Minimum Level

Sets the minimum audio output level.

Microphone Gain

Adjusts microphone sensitivity for voice input.

Battery Voltage Display

Controls whether battery voltage is shown on power-on.

Signal Monitor Setting

Enables or disables DTMF tones for signaling.