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Icom IC-T90 User Manual

Icom IC-T90
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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.
iT90A
MULTIBAND FM TRANSCEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
WARNING: MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CEL-
LULAR RADIO TELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBITED
UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW.
IC-T90A_IM.qxd 02.6.6 08:44 AM Page a (1,1)

Table of Contents

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Icom IC-T90 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModeFM
Battery LifeApprox. 10 hours
Antenna Impedance50 ohms
ModulationFM
Power Output5W
Voltage7.2V
Power SupplyBattery

Summary

FOREWORD

FEATURES

Lists key capabilities of the IC-T90A transceiver.

IMPORTANT

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

Emphasizes reading all instructions before use.

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Advises saving the manual for future reference.

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

CAUTIONS

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

Installing the battery pack

Instructions for attaching the battery pack.

Accessory attachment

Instructions for attaching accessories like belt clip.

PANEL DESCRIPTION

Panel overview

Details the various buttons and indicators on the transceiver.

Attaching the antenna

Instructions for attaching the transceiver's antenna.

Charging the Li-Ion battery pack

How to charge the battery using wall charger or lighter cable.

Rapid charging

Details the optional rapid charging method.

External power operation

Operating the transceiver with external power.

Your first contact

Guide to making the first transmission.

Transceiver Controls

Details operation of switches and dials like PWR, BAND, DIAL.

Display Indicators

Explains the meaning of icons and readouts on the transceiver display.

BATTERY CHARGING

Battery attachment

Describes how to attach the battery pack.

Battery cautions

Lists important safety precautions for batteries.

Operating periods

Provides estimated operating times for the battery.

Regular charging

Details the standard procedure for charging the battery.

BASIC OPERATION

Turning power ON

Step-by-step guide to powering on the transceiver.

Tuning step

Explains how to change frequency tuning increments.

Setting a frequency

Procedures for setting frequencies using keypad or dial.

Mode selection

How to select operating modes like VFO, Memory, Call.

Operating band and receive mode selection

How to select the operating band and reception mode.

Setting the squelch level

Adjusting the squelch to filter background noise.

Setting volume level

How to adjust the audio output volume.

Receiving

General steps for receiving signals.

RIT function

Using Receive Incremental Tuning.

Attenuator function

Activating the attenuator to reduce strong signals.

Transmitting

Instructions for transmitting signals.

Repeater operation

Guide for using repeaters for communication.

Duplex operation

Setting up duplex modes for repeater communication.

Split operation

Using different frequencies for transmit and receive.

Auto repeater function

Automatic activation of repeater settings.

1750 Hz tone

How to use the 1750 Hz tone for repeater access.

MEMORY/CALL CHANNELS

General

Overview of memory and call channels.

Memory/call channel contents

Information that can be programmed into channels.

Calling up memory channels

How to select memory channels.

Programming memory channels

Steps to program new memory channels.

Transferring memory contents to VFO

Copying memory data to VFO.

Copying memory contents

Copying channel data to other channels.

Memory names

Assigning alphanumeric names to memory channels.

Memory bank

Organizing memory channels into banks.

Setting a memory bank

Procedure for assigning channels to memory banks.

Memory clear

Erasing unwanted memory channels.

Call channel

Using call channels for quick recall.

SCAN OPERATION

Scan types

Overview of different scanning modes available.

VFO scans

Details on scanning frequencies in VFO mode.

Memory scans

Scanning through memory channels.

VFO scan

Details on scanning frequencies in VFO mode.

Band scan

Scanning across entire selected bands.

Programmed scan

Scanning between two programmed frequencies.

Frequency skip function

How to skip unwanted frequencies during scans.

Skip channel setting

Setting channels to be skipped in scans.

Memory scan

Scanning through memory channels.

Full memory scan/Select band scan

Scanning all memories or selected band memories.

Full bank scan/Bank scan

Scanning memory channels within a selected bank.

Scan notes

General notes and settings for scanning operations.

PRIORITY WATCH

Priority watch types

Different types of priority watch monitoring.

Priority alert

How to receive alerts for priority watch signals.

Priority watch operation

Detailed steps for operating priority watch.

Memory channel watch

Priority watch on selected memory channels.

VFO scan with memory channel watch

Priority watch during VFO scans for memory channels.

Memory scan watch

Priority watch while operating on VFO frequency.

VFO scan with memory scan watch

Priority watch during VFO scans with memory scans.

Call channel watch

Priority watch for selected call channels.

VFO scan with call channel watch

Priority watch during VFO scans for call channels.

SET MODE

Set mode

Overview of the set mode for configuration.

Entering set mode

Steps to enter the set mode menu.

Expanded set mode ON/OFF

How to enable/disable expanded set modes.

Set Mode Items

Lists and explains all configurable settings in Set Mode.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

DTMF Functions

Covers programming, transmitting, clearing and confirming DTMF codes.

Tone and Squelch Functions

Manages tone frequencies, DTCS codes, squelch, and pocket beep.

General Operation Settings

Configures beep tones, locks, power save, timers, and weather alerts.

Advanced Functions

Includes cloning, jack usage, and resetting procedures.

HM-75A REMOTE CONTROL MICROPHONE

Remote control functions

Settings for the HM-75A microphone.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting Guide

Lists common problems and solutions.

TV FREQUENCY TABLE

SPECIFICATIONS

General

Technical specifications for frequency, power, etc.

OPTIONS

AD-92SMA ANTENNA CONNECTOR ADAPTER

Adapter for BNC antennas.

BC-110AR/D/DR WALL CHARGER

Standard battery charger.

BC-139 DESKTOP CHARGER

Optional rapid desktop charger.

BP-216 BATTERY CASE

Optional case for alkaline batteries.

BP-217 Li-Ion BATTERY PACK

Standard rechargeable battery pack.

HM-54 SPEAKER-MICROPHONE

Slim speaker-microphone accessory.

HM-75A REMOTE CONTROL MICROPHONE

Accessory for remote channel selection.

HM-131 SPEAKER-MICROPHONE

Speaker-microphone for belt-hanging use.

HM-128 EARPHONE-MICROPHONE

Hands-free earphone-microphone accessory.

HS-94 EARHOOK HEADSET + VS-1 VOX/PTT UNIT

Earhook headset with VOX/PTT unit.

Flexible boom microphone

Boom microphone with rotating earpiece.

SP-13 EARPHONE

Earphone for noisy environments.

LC-152A CARRYING CASE

Protective carrying case for the transceiver.

CP-19 CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE WITH NOISE FILTER

DC power cable for operation and charging.

CS-T90A CLONING SOFTWARE + OPC-478 CLONING CABLE

Software and cable for data transfer and editing.

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