iFOREWORDThank you for purchasing this Icom transceiver. The IC-V85FM TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom’s superiortechnology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this trans-ceiver should provide you with years of trouble-free operation.We want to take a couple of moments of your time to thankyou for making the IC-V85 your radio of choice, and hope youagree with Icom’s philosophy of “technology first.” Many hoursof research and development went into the design of your IC-V85.DD FEATURES❍ 7 W*— high transmit output power*7 W : IC-V85 except [THA] version,5.5 W : IC-V85 [THA] version❍ CTCSS and DTCS encoder/decoder stan-dard❍ Optional DTMF decoderIMPORTANTREAD ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completelybefore using the transceiver.SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— This in-struction manual contains important operating instructions forthe IC-V85.EXPLICIT DEFINITIONSWORD DEFINITIONR WARNING!CAUTIONNOTEPersonal injury, fire hazard or electric shockmay occur.Equipment damage may occur.Recommended for optimum use. No risk ofpersonal injury, fire or electric shock.Icom, Icom Inc. and the logo are registered trademarks of IcomIncorporated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Ger-many, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.