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General| Type | Dual Band Handheld Transceiver |
|---|---|
| Modulation | FM |
| Channels | 200 |
| Weight | 300g |
| Receiver Sensitivity | 0.16 µV (12 dB SINAD) |
Provides critical safety warnings for transceiver operation, handling, and power connection to prevent injury or damage.
Lists the items included with the transceiver upon purchase.
Details the various buttons, knobs, and connection ports on the transceiver.
Describes the information shown on the transceiver's LCD screen, including indicators and readouts.
Instructions and precautions for charging the rechargeable battery packs.
Important warnings for battery charging procedures.
Information on operating period, battery life, and recycling.
Details for connecting chargers for regular and rapid charging.
Connecting optional cables for external power or charging.
Installing alkaline batteries into the optional battery case.
Instructions for attaching accessories like antenna, belt clip, and handstrap.
Steps to turn on the transceiver and initial battery voltage display.
Explains VFO for frequency selection and Memory for stored channels.
Designating the main band (VHF or UHF) for operations.
Selecting VHF, UHF, or avionics bands and managing display settings.
Using the keypad to input frequencies or select memory channels.
Adjusting frequencies and selecting memory channels using the tuning dial.
Activating and deactivating the key lock function to prevent accidental changes.
Customizing the tuning dial step size for frequency adjustments.
Utilizing a 1 MHz tuning step for faster frequency changes.
Step-by-step guide for receiving signals and transmitting using the transceiver.
Enabling or disabling confirmation beep tones via initial set mode.
Configuring and using the crossband full duplex function for simultaneous reception and transmission.
How repeater operation shifts transmit frequency and the convenience of memory programming.
Transmitting DTMF tones for repeater access (IC-W32A only).
Transmitting a 1750 Hz tone burst for repeater access (specific versions).
Using tone scan to detect subaudible tones required for repeater access.
Setting subaudible tones for repeater access, including a frequency list.
Setting the offset frequency for repeater communication.
Automatic activation of repeater settings based on operating frequency (U.S.A. version).
Overview of memory and call channel capacity and contents.
Programming memory channels by selecting them before saving data.
Programming memory channels after setting the data.
Moving memory or call channel contents to VFO or other memory channels.
Programming up to 8-character names for memory channels.
Erasing unwanted memory channels.
Storing DTMF codes (up to 16 digits) into memory channels.
How to transmit stored DTMF codes from memory channels.
Adjusting DTMF transmission rate for repeater requirements.
Overview of Full, Programmed, and Memory Skip scan types.
Detailed steps for performing full and programmed scans.
Detailed steps for performing memory scans.
Setting memory channels to be skipped during memory skip scan.
Selecting resume conditions (pause or timer) for scan operations.
Programming unwanted frequencies to be skipped during scans.
Using tone squelch to silence calls from group members with the same tone.
Setting subaudible tones for tone squelch, similar to repeater tones.
Detecting subaudible tone frequencies required for repeater access.
Using subaudible tones as a pager to notify of incoming calls.
Quick function descriptions via the [L/G] key.
Displays battery voltage at power ON for consumption monitoring.
Reduces current drain to conserve battery power with adjustable duty cycles.
Selects LCD contrast level for optimal readability.
Automatically turns off the transceiver after a set period of inactivity.
Controls LCD and keypad lighting for nighttime use.
Remote control of transceiver functions using the optional HM-75A microphone.
Transfers transceiver data (memory, settings) between units via cable.
Resets operating conditions without clearing memory contents.
Resets the CPU to default factory settings.
Lists common transceiver issues, their possible causes, and solutions.
Illustrates the transitions between VFO, Memory, and Call Channel modes.
Shows the arrangement for DTMF memory mode and programming.
Visual representation of settings accessible via Initial Set Mode.
Details available speaker-microphone accessories.
Lists compatible chargers and cables for battery packs and power supply.
Lists other optional accessories like earphones, cloning software, and cables.
