Icom IC-V88 Instructions Manual

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Turning power ONDBefore using the transceiver for the first time, thebattery must be fully charged for optimum life andoperation. See BATTERY CHARGING described inINSTRUCTIONS q.Rotate [VOL] to turn ON the power.[UP][PTT][DOWN][VOL][ROTARYSELECTOR]FunctionDisplay(LCD)Receiving and TransmittingDCAUTION:Attach an antenna before transmitting.Transmitting without an antenna may damage thetransceiver.Receiving:Rotateq [ROTARY SELECTOR] to select a channel.When receiving a call, rotatew [VOL] to adjust the au-dio output level to a comfortable listening level.Transmitting:Wait until the channel is clear to avoid interference.While holding downq [PTT], speak at a normal voicelevel.Releasew [PTT] to receive.IMPORTANT:To maximize the readability of your signal:1. After pushing [PTT], pause briefly before youstart speaking.2. Hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches)from your mouth, then speak at a normal voicelevel.BASIC OPERATIONINSTRUCTIONS wVHF TRANSCEIVERIç-U88UHF TRANSCEIVERIç-V88Thank you for choosing the IC-V88 vhf transceiveror IC-U88 uhf transceiver.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and com-pletely before using the transceiver.1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan A-7140H-2EX Printed in Japan© 2014 Icom Inc.BATTERY PACKSDBP-278/BP-279• battery packBattery pack Voltage Capacity Battery life*BP-2787.2 V1130 mAh(minimum)1190 mAh(typical)10 hoursBP-2791485 mAh(minimum)1570 mAh(typical)14 hours* When the power save function is turned ON, and the op-erating periods are calculated under the following condi-tions:TX:RX:standby = 5:5:90CHARGERSDBC-213• desktop charger + BC-123S ac adapterTo rapid charge a battery pack.BC-214• multi charger + BC-157S ac adapterTo rapid simultaneously charge up to 6 battery packs.DC CABLESDCP-23L• cigarette lighter cableUse when charging the battery pack from a 12 V cig-arette lighter socket. (Use with the BC-213)OPC-656• dc power cableUse with a 13.8 V power source instead of a poweradapter. (Use with the BC-214 )ANTENNASDFA-SC25V/FA-SC55V/•FA-SC62V/FA-SC63V vhf antennasFA-SC25V: 136–150 MHzFA-SC55V: 150–174 MHzFA-SC62V: 150–160 MHzFA-SC63V: 155–165 MHzFA-SC56VS/FA-SC57VS• vhf stubby antennasFA-SC56VS: 150–162 MHzFA-SC57VS: 160–174 MHzFA-SC61VC• vhf cut antennaFA-SC61VC: 136–174 MHzFA-SC01U/FA-SC02U• uhf antennasFA-SC01U: 350–400 MHzFA-SC02U: 330–380 MHzFA-SC61UC• uhf cut antennaFA-SC61UC: 380–520 MHzOTHERSDMB-130• mobile bracketMounts the BC-213 desktop charger in a variety ofplaces in your vehicle.MB-133• belt clipHM-158LA/HM-159LA/HM-168LWP•speaker microphoneCombination speaker-microphone that providesconvenient operation while the transceiver is hangingon your belt.HM-153LA/HM-166LA• earphone- microphoneIdeal for hands-free operation. Clip the HM-153LA orHM-166LA (with integrated ptt switch ) to your lapelor breast pocket.HS-94/HS-95/HS-97• headset+ VS-4LA ptt switch cableHS-94: Ear-hook typeHS-95: Neck-arm typeHS-97: Throat microphoneVS-4LA: To connect to headsetsSome options may not be available in some countries.Ask your dealer for details.Approved Icom optional equipment is designedfor optimal performance when used with an Icomtransceiver. Icom is not responsible for the destructionor damage to an Icom transceiver in the event theIcom transceiver is used with equipment that is notmanufactured or approved by Icom.OPTIONSIcom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incor-porated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germa-ny, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.All other products or brands are registered trademarks or trademarks oftheir respective holders.The following settings can be changed in the FrontPanel Programming mode without a PC. This is a con-venient function to immediately change some settingswhen you operate the transceiver in the field.RX and TX frequencies•RX and TX CTCSS tone frequencies•RX and TX DTCS codes•Channel name•NOTE:• While you are in the Front Panel Programmingmode, you cannot receive or transmit.• To exit the Front Panel Programming mode, turnOFF the transceiver, and then turn it ON again.See the back page for details.ABOUT THE FRONT PANEL PROGRAMMING

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