Icom IC-208H Weather channel operation, Weather channel selection, Weather alert function

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■Weather channel operation

(USA version only)

DWeather channel selection

qPush [M/CALL•PRIO] several times to select weather channel group.

[M/CALL•PRIO]

Weather channel group indicaiton

wRotate [DIAL] to select the desired weather channel.

ePush [M/CALL•PRIO] to select memory mode, or push [V/MHz•SCAN] to select VFO mode.

DWeather alert function

NOAA broadcast stations transmit weather alert tones before important weather announcements. When the weather alert function is turned ON, the selected weather channel is moni- tored each 5 sec. for the announcement. When the alert sig- nal is detected, the “AL.T” and the WX channel are displayed alternately and sounds a beep tone until the transceiver is op- erated. The previously selected (used) weather channel is checked periodically during standby or while scanning.

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qSelect the desired weather channel.

wTurn the weather alert function ON in set mode.

➥Push [SET•LOCK] to enter set mode.

➥Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] to select the weather alert item, then rotate [DIAL] to set ON.

➥Push [MONI•DTMF] to exit set mode.

eSets the desired stand-by condition.

•Selects VFO, memory or call channel.

•Scan or priority watch operation can also be selected.

rWhen the alert is detected, a beep sounds and the follow- ing indication will be displayed.

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Shows above indications alternately.

tTurn the weather alert function OFF in set mode.

☞NOTE: While receiving a signal (on a frequency other than the weather alert ON frequency), the receiving signal or audio will be interrupted momentarily every 5 sec. (approx.) in case the alert function is turned ON. This symptom is caused by the WX alert function. To cancel these symp- toms, set the weather alert item OFF in set mode.

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Contents I208H May occur Word Definition RwarningEquipment damage may occur Personal injury, ﬁre or electric shockOperate this device under FCC regulations PrecautionSupplied Accessories Dtmf Memory Encoder Installation Installation methodsQuick Reference Guide Using the mounting bracket Drill 4 holes where the mounting bracket is to be installedLocation Separation cable connection Microphone connectionConnect the supplied microphone as illustrated below Detach the controller as belowOptional MB-58 installation Drill 2 or 4 holes where the bracket is to be installedWhen using the optional MB-65 DC power supply connection Battery connectionConnecting to a DC Power Source Connecting to a DC Power SupplyAntenna connector Antenna installationAntenna uses a PL-259 connector Antenna locationIC-208H has 2 m and 70 cm transmittable bands Your ﬁrst contactPush Band to select the desired frequency band You can select the desired frequency band from the HM-133Tune the frequency Repeater operation Setting duplexProgramming memory channels Push Func then CLR AMWPush and hold S.MWMW for 1 sec. to program Front panel- controller Panel Description0MEMORY/CALLPRIORITY Switch M/CALLPRIO 2BAND Switch Band4CONTROLLER Release Latch WDUPLEX Indicators p QTRANSMIT IndicatorETONE Indicators Function display5S/RF Indicators 2MEMORY Channel Number Indicators6OUTPUT Power Indicators 7BUSY IndicatorAntenna Information Rear PanelData Jack PIN Assignment 0BAND Switch Band 1MEMORY/CALL Switch MR/CALLMicrophone HM-133 Holding Microphone keypadCancels the scan or priority watch Ming Cancels frequency entryAtion is performed Ing the a to D, # and MkeysOptional Microphones HM-118N/TN/TAN DTurning power ON/OFF Setting a FrequencyPreparation Dvfo and memory modesUsing the tuning dial Using the Y/Z keysUsing the keypad Push Setlock to enter set mode Tuning step selectionLock functions Switch the microphone keypad lock functionFrequency lock DMicrophone keypad lockReceiving Basic OperationMonitor function SQL Y DMUTE/ SQL Z #16KEY-L, respectivelySquelch attenuator Push PWR to exit initial set modeSelecting output power RF Indicator Power OutputTransmitting One-touch PTT function Audio mute functionPush PTT to transmit and push again to re- ceive Repeater operation ﬂow chart Repeater OperationGeneral Accessing a repeater Push and hold PTT to transmitRelease PTT to receive Push Simp 9TSQL to return to simplex opera- tion Set the receive frequency repeater output freSubaudible tones Subaudible tonesSubaudible tone frequency list Hz tone Dtmf tonesOffset frequency Push Band to select the desired frequency SET bandPush Y or Z to set the desired offset Setting the auto repeater function ON/OFF Frequency range and offset directionFrequency range Duplex direction Memory Operation General descriptionMemory channel selection Programming a memory channel Rotate Dial to select the memory channel to be pro- grammedPush S.MWMW for 1 sec. to program Programming a memory channel via the microphone Copying memory contents Memory/callmemory/call Example Transferring memory channel 30 contents to channelSelect the memory/call channel to be transferred Rotate Dial to select the target memory channelProgramming channel names Rotate the tuning dial to select the desired characterPush Then push To select the channel. Push Push SET BD-OFF or ENT CT-OFF until ANM appear DTo indicate the channel nameMemory clearing Rotate Dial to select the memory channel to be clearedPush S.MWMW momentarily, then push S.MWMW again for 1 sec Push Y/Z to select the desired contents in the bank Rotate Dial to select the contents in the bankMemory bank selection Rotate Dial to select the desired bank, a to JMemory bank setting Push MR/CALL then select the desired memOry channel via Y/Z or keypad Transferring bank contents Call Channel Operation Call channel selectionCall channel transferring Programming a call channel Scan types Scan OperationMemory mode for memory scan Push VFO/LOCK to select VFO mode forScan start/stop PreparationExample Programming 145.300 MHz into scan edges 1A Scan edges programmingProgramming scan edges via microphone Skip channel setting Push Monidtmf to exit set modeSelect a memory channel Scan resume condition Rotate Dial to set the desired timerPriority Watch Priority watch typesOrity watch starts Priority watch operation Push M/CALLPRIO for 1 sec. to stop the watchPush MR/CALL, then push Scan 2 to start the memory scan Programming a Dtmf code Dtmf Memory EncoderPush Monidtmf for 1 sec. to turn the Dtmf encoder on Push Monidtmf to exit Dtmf memory programming conditionPush VFO/LOCK to exit the programming condition Push Func then LOW 6DTMF to turn Dtmf Dtmf encoder onTransmitting a Dtmf code Automatic transmission Dtmf memoryTransmitting a Dtmf memory directly Manual transmission Mentarily, then push the desired Dtmf keys A to FPush DTMF-S again to deactivate the Dtmf direct selection Pocket beep operation Pocket Beep and Tone SquelchWaiting for a call from a speciﬁc station Lect the Dtcs polarityAvailable tone frequency list Calling a waiting station using pocket beepTone/DTCS squelch operation Tone scan Push TONET-SCAN for 1 sec. to start the tone scanSelects the tone type to be scanned Other Functions Set modeDisplay color Display dimmerRepeater tone Tone squelch toneDtcs code Tuning stepOffset frequency Dtcs polarityMemory name setting Scan resume timerChannel skip setting Memory bank settingBank link setting Program scan skip settingMemory bank link function Turns weather alert function on and OFFEntering initial set mode Initial set modeTime-out timer DAuto power OFFKey-touch beep Cooling fan control Squelch delay Data transmission speed Microphone sensitivityActive band Dtmf speedNarrow TX function Push Band or MR/CALL to select the desired AM/FM narrow modeWeather channel operation Turn the weather alert function OFF in set modeWeather channel selection Weather alert functionMicrophone keys Default settingUP/DN keys on a microphones 1/F-2 keys on HM-133Partial reset Push Setlock on the master transceiver Cloning between transceiversCloning error Cloning using a personal computerBps packet operation Packet operationData speed Connect the transceiver and a TNC as illustrated belowOther Functions Bps high speed packet operation Increase the TNC output level Adjusting the transmit signal output from TNCMaintenance TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause Solution Fuse replacement 20 aFuse Speciﬁcations Specifications and OptionsDgeneral DtransmitterOPC-347/OPC-1132 DC Power Cables OptionsOPC-600/600R*, OPC-601/601R* Separation Cables Mode Arrangement Mode Arrangement Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003 Japan