INSTRUCTION MANUAL. VHF/UHF FM TRANSCEIVER i91a i91ad VHF/UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER

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1 INSTRUCTION MNUL VHF/UHF TRNSCEIVER i91 i91d VHF/UHF DIGITL TRNSCEIVER This device complies with Part 1 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and () this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. WRNING: MODIFICTION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CELLULR RDIO TELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNLS IS PROHIBITED UNDER FCC RULES ND FEDERL LW. Y The above photo shows IC-91D.

2 FOREWORD FETURES Thank you for purchase of this fine Icom product. We understand you have a choice of many different radios in the market place. Many hours of research and development went into the design of your IC-91/91D, following Icom s philosophy of technology first. DV mode (Digital voice + Low-speed data communication) operation is ready GPS receiver connection Text message and call sign exchange The IC-91/91D VHF/UHF TRNSCEIVER is designed with Icom s superior technology and craftsmanship combining traditional analog technologies with the new digital D-STR technologies for a balanced packaged. With proper care, this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation. We want to take a couple of moments of your time to thank you for making your IC-91/91D your radio of choice, and hope you agree with Icom s philosophy of technology first. (Optional UT-1 DIGITL UNIT is required for IC-91.) Simple band scope Dualwatch operation Optional PC remote control IMPORTNT RED LL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD DEFINITION Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock R WRNING! may occur. CUTION NOTE i SVE THIS INSTRUCTION MNUL This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-91/91D. Equipment damage may occur. Recommended for optimum use. No risk of personal injury, fire or electric shock. Icom, Icom Inc. and the logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.

3 PRECUTIONS RWRNING RF EXPOSURE! This device emits Radio Frequency (RF) energy. Caution should be observed when operating this device. If you have any questions regarding RF exposure and safety standards please refer to the Federal Communications Commission Office of Engineering and Technology s report on Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields (OET Bulletin 6) NEVER expose the transceiver to rain, snow or any liquids. RWRNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the DO NOT push the PTT when not actually desiring to transmit. BE CREFUL! The transceiver will become hot when op- antenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The transceiver will perform best if the microphone is to 10 cm ( to 4 inches) away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical. RWRNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with a earphone, headphones or other audio accessories at high volume levels. Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume operation. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume level or discontinue use. RWRNING! NEVER operate the transceiver while driving a vehicle. Safe driving requires your full attention anything less may result in an accident. NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source of more than 16 V DC. This will ruin the transceiver. NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source using reverse polarity. This will ruin the transceiver. The transceiver may be damaged. NEVER operate or touch the transceiver with wet hands. This may result in an electric shock or damage the transceiver. DO NOT operate the transceiver near unshielded electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere. erating it continuously for long periods. VOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas with temperatures below 0 C ( 4 F) or above +60 C (+140 F). Place the unit in a secure place to avoid inadvertent use by children. VOID the use of chemical agents such as benzine or alcohol when cleaning, as they can damage the transceiver s surfaces. For U.S.. only CUTION!: Changes or modifications to this device, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this device under FCC regulations ii

4 TBLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS i FETURES i IMPORTNT i PRECUTIONS ii TBLE OF CONTENTS iii SUPPLIED CCESSORIES v 1 CCESSORY TTCHMENT 1 ntenna 1 Belt clip 1 Handstrap 1 Battery pack 1 PNEL DESCRIPTION Front, top and side panels Function display 6 BTTERY CHRGING 1 Caution Regular charging 10 Rapid charging Optional battery case Battery information External DC power operation 1 4 iii FREQUENCY ND CHNNEL SETTING Main band selection 14 Mode selection 1 Operating band selection 16 Setting a tuning step 1 Setting a frequency 1 BSIC OPERTION 0 Receiving 0 Setting audio volume 0 Setting squelch level 1 Operating mode selection 1 Monitor function ttenuator function Band scope Transmitting 4 Transmit power selection 4 Lock function Dualwatch operation TV channel operation 6 REPETER ND DUPLEX OPERTIONS 9 Repeater operation 9 Duplex operation 1 uto repeater function 10 Hz tone DV MODE OPERTION (Optional UT-1 is required for IC-91) 4 6 Digital mode operation 4 Call sign programming 4 Digital voice mode operation bout D-STR system 40 Digital repeater operation 41 Received call sign 46 Copying the call sign 4 Break-in communication 1 Message operation utomatic reply function 4

5 EMR communication 6 Low-speed data communication 6 GPS operation Other functions for DV mode operation 6 9 MEMORY/CLL CHNNELS 64 General description 64 Selecting a memory channel 64 Selecting a call channel 6 Memory channel programming 66 Memory bank setting 6 Memory bank selection 6 Programming memory/bank/scan name 69 Selecting memory/bank name indication 0 Copying memory/call contents 1 Memory clearing Erasing/transferring bank contents SCN OPERTION 4 1 Scan types 4 Full/band/programmed scan Scan edges programming 6 Memory scan Memory bank scan Skip channel/frequency setting 9 Scan resume condition 1 10 PRIORITY WTCH 4 Priority watch types Priority watch operation MENU SCREEN OPERTION 10 General MENU screen indication for B band 6 Menu list 6 Items list 6 Set mode items DV set mode items 9 Scan set mode items 96 DUP/TONE set mode items 9 Display set mode items 99 Sounds set mode items 10 OTHER FUNCTIONS 10 Programming a DTMF code 10 Transmitting a DTMF code 104 Clearing a DTMF memory 10 Confirming a DTMF memory 10 Setting DTMF transfer speed 106 Tone frequency and DTCS code 106 Digital code and digital call sign setting 10 Tone/DTCS squelch 0 Digital code/digital call sign squelch 0 Pocket beep function 1 DTCS polarity setting 1 Tone scan Beep tones Dial speed acceleration Key lock effect Weather channel operation 4 Power save uto power OFF 6 iv

6 uto power ON 6 Time-out timer 6 PTT lock 6 Cloning function [MIC/SP] jacks Resetting 1 TROUBLESHOOTING 9 14 SPECIFICTIONS OPTIONS 4 Optional UT-1 installation Optional HM- REMOTE CONTROL MICROPHONE 4 SUPPLIED CCESSORIES The following accessories are supplied with the transceiver. q Hand strap 1 w ntenna 1 e Battery pack* 1 r Battery charger* 1 t Belt clip (with screws) 1 set *Not supplied with some versions. q w e t v r

7 1 CCESSORY TTCHMENT ntenna Jack cover Handstrap Insert the supplied antenna into the antenna connector and screw down the antenna as shown at left. 1 Slide the handstrap through the loop on the top of the belt clip as illustrated at left to facilitate carrying the transceiver. NEVER carry the transceiver by holding the antenna. KEEP the jack cover attached when jack is not in use to protect the connector from dust and moisture. For your information Third-party antennas may increase transceiver performance. n optional D-9SM NTENN CONNECTOR DPTER is available to connect an antenna with a BNC connector. Belt clip Supplied screws* Handstrap Battery pack ttach the Li-Ion battery pack (BP-1) or battery case (BP16) as illustrated below. Charge the Li-Ion battery pack before use. (pgs. 10, ) Battery pack/ Battery case *NOTE: USE the supplied screws only. Using screws longer than specified could damage the transceiver. q w Latch 1

8 PNEL DESCRIPTION Front, top and side panels w TX/RX INDICTOR [TX/RX] (p. 4) Lights green while receiving a signal or when the squelch is open; lights red while transmitting.! q!4!! r SQUELCH KEY [SQL] Push and hold to open the squelch temporarily and monitor the operating frequency. (p. ) While pushing and holding this key, rotate [DIL] to adjust the squelch level. (p. 1) Internal microphone t MENU/LOCK KEY [MENU/LOCK] Push to toggle menu screen indication ON and OFF. (p. ) Push and hold for 1 sec. to toggle the lock function ON and OFF. (p. ) w e r t y u i e PTT SWITCH [PTT] (p. 4) Push and hold to transmit, release to receive.!6 Function display Speaker!!1!0 o q NTENN CONNECTOR (p. 1) Connects the supplied antenna. n optional D-9SM adapter (p. ) is available for connecting an antenna with a BNC connector. y POWER KEY [PWR] Push and hold for 1 sec. to turn the transceiver power ON and OFF. u MIN/DUL KEY [MIN/DUL] Push to select the main band between and B bands. (p. 6) Push and hold for 1 sec. to toggle the dualwatch function ON and OFF. (p. ) i KEYPD (pgs. 4, )

9 PNEL DESCRIPTION o CLL/RX CS KEY [CLL]/[RX CS](CLL) Push to select the call channel/tv channel/weather channel. (p. 16) During DV mode operation, push and hold for 1 sec. to set the received call signs (station and repeaters) for operation. (p. 4) Enters or sends the DTMF code C. (pgs. 10, 104)!0 MEMORY/SELECT MEMORY WRITE KEY [MR]/[S.MW](MR) Push to select memory mode. (p. 1) During memory mode operation, push to toggle between memory and memory bank mode. (p. 6) Push and hold for 1 sec. to enter select memory write mode. (p. 64) Enters or sends the DTMF code B. (pgs. 10, 104)!1 VFO/MHz KEY [VFO]/[MHz](VFO) Push to toggle select VFO mode. (p. 1) During VFO mode operation, push and hold for 1 sec. to select and toggle 1 MHz and 10 MHz tuning steps (p. 1) Enters or sends the DTMF code. (pgs. 10, 104)! BND KEY [BND] During VFO mode operation, push to select an operating frequency band. (pgs. 16, 1) During memory bank mode, push to select a memory bank. (p. 6) Enters or sends the DTMF code D. (pgs. 10, 104)! EXTERNL DC IN JCK [DC IN] Connects the supplied wall charger, BC-16, to charge the attached battery pack. (p. 10) Connect an external DC power supply through the optional CP-L, CP-19R or OPC-4L for external DC operation. (p. 1)!4 DT JCK [DT] Connects a PC through the optional data communication cable, OPC-19R, for low-speed data communication or control the transceiver remotely using the optional RS-91 (OPC-19R is supplied). (p. 6)! VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] Rotate to adjust the audio output level. (p. 0)!6 CONTROL DIL [DIL] Rotate to tune the operating frequency. (p. 1) During memory mode, rotate to select the memory channel. (pgs. 1, 64) While pushing and holding [BND], selects the operating band in VFO mode. (p. 1) While scanning, changes the scanning direction. (p. ) While pushing and holding [SQL], sets the squelch level. (p. 1) While pushing and holding [BND], selects the programmed bank in memory mode. (p. 6)! EXTERNL SPEKER/MICROPHONE JCK [MIC/SP] Connect an optional speaker-microphone or headset, if desired. See page for a list of available options.

10 PNEL DESCRIPTION D KEYPD KEY Pushed momentarily Pushed and held for 1 sec. Inputs digit 1 for frequency input, memory channel selection, Displays the simple band scope for a single sweep. (p. ) etc. While pushing [PTT], this key sends the DTMF code 1. Inputs digit for frequency input, memory channel selection, Starts a scan. (p. ) etc. While pushing [PTT], this key sends the DTMF code. Inputs digit for frequency input, memory channel selection, Toggles the transmit output power between high and low. (p. 4) - LOW appears when low power is selected. etc. While pushing [PTT], this key sends the DTMF code. - While pushing and holding this key, with [DIL] rotation selects the output power. Inputs digit 4 for frequency input, memory channel selection, ctivates the following duplex functions in order. - Minus duplex operation DUP appears. etc. - Plus duplex operation +DUP appears. While pushing [PTT], this key sends the DTMF code 4. - Simplex operation no duplex indicator appears. - While pushing and holding this key, with [DIL] rotation selects the duplex function. Inputs digit for frequency input, memory channel selection, Turn the frequency skip function ON and OFF in VFO mode, or set the memory channel as the following skip channel in memory etc. mode in order (p. 9). While pushing [PTT], this key sends the DTMF code. - Skip channel SKIP appears. - Frequency skip channel PSKIP appears. - Non-skip channel no skip indicator appears. Inputs digit 6 for frequency input, memory channel selection, Turn the memory name or bank name indication ON and OFF. (p. 0) etc. While pushing [PTT], this key sends the DTMF code 6. 4

11 PNEL DESCRIPTION KEY Pushed momentarily Pushed and held for 1 sec. Inputs digit for frequency input, memory channel selection, During /-N mode operation, selects repeater tone, tone squelch, DTCS squelch and no tone operation in sequence. etc. (p. 0) While pushing [PTT], this key sends the DTMF code. During DV mode operation, selects digital call sign, digital code and no tone operation in sequence. (p. 0) Inputs digit for frequency input, memory channel selection, Selects tuning step selection. (p. 1) etc. While pushing [PTT], this key sends the DTMF code. Inputs digit 9 for frequency input, memory channel selection, During /-N mode operation, starts tone scan function. (p. ) etc. During DV mode operation, selects break-in operation mode. While pushing [PTT], this key sends the DTMF code 9. (p. 1) Inputs digit 0 for frequency input, memory channel selection, During DV mode operation, set CQCQCQ for station s call sign for operation. etc. While pushing [PTT], this key sends the DTMF code 0. Inputs MHz digit for frequency input. While pushing [PTT], this key sends the DTMF code F (#). Select DTMF memory mode. (p. 10) During DV mode operation, to turn EMR mode operation ON, keep pushing and holding until short and 1 long beeps are emitted. (p. 6) During DV mode operation, selects the record track for voice Selects the operating mode. memory. (p. 6) While pushing [PTT], this key sends the DTMF code E ( ).

12 PNEL DESCRIPTION Function display i q BTTERY INDICTOR (pgs. 10, ) (battery indicators) appear when the Li-Ion battery pack is attached. appears when the battery pack must be charged. The indicators show, and in sequence while charging the attached battery pack. o!0 w DUPLEX INDICTORS (p. 9) +DUP appears when plus duplex, DUP appears when minus duplex is selected. Single band indication q!!6!!4! w e r t y -DUP DSQL DV PRIO B EMR MemoName PSKIP 000 µ u LOW TT e PRIORITY WTCH INDICTOR (p. ) ppears when priority watch is in use.!1! Dualwatch indication!6 i e o PS 100 PRIO! q y!6!1 w µ!4 r 000! e -DUP DTCS i!! 6 o PS PRIO µ 000!!1!4 t!0!!0 r TONE INDICTORS While operating in mode; TONE appears while the subaudible tone encoder is in use. (pgs. 9, 106) TSQL appears while the tone squelch function is in use. (p. 0) DTCS appears while the DTCS squelch function is in use. (p. 0) S appears with the TSQL or DTCS indicator while the pocket beep function (with CTCSS or DTCS) is in use. (p. 1) While operating in DV mode; DSQL appears while the call sign squelch function is in use. (p. 0) CSQL appears while the digital code squelch function is in use. (p. 0)

13 PNEL DESCRIPTION S appears with the DSQL or CSQL indicator while the pocket beep function (with digital call sign or digital code squelch) is in use. (p. 1) t KEY LOCK INDICTOR (pgs., ) ppears when the key lock function is activated. y UTO POWER OFF INDICTOR (p. ) ppears when the auto power OFF function is in use. u EMR MODE INDICTOR (p. 6) ppears when the EMR mode operation is selected. i FREQUENCY REDOUT Displays a variety of information, such as operating frequency, set mode contents, memory names. The decimal point blinks during scan. o SKIP INDICTORS (pgs. 9, 0) SKIP appears when the selected memory channel is set as a skip channel. P SKIP appears when the displayed frequency is set as a skip frequency.!0 MEMORY CHNNEL NUMBER INDICTOR Shows the selected memory channel number. (pgs. 64, 6) C appears when the call channel is selected. (pgs. 16, 6) WX appears when the weather channel is selected. (pgs. 16, 4) TV appears when the TV channel is selected. (pgs. 16, )!1 S/RF METER Shows the relative signal strength while receiving signals. Shows the output power level while transmitting. (p. 4)! TTENUTOR INDICTOR (p. ) ppears when the RF attenuator is in use.! LOW POWER INDICTOR (p. 4) LOW appears when low power is selected. No indicator appears when high power is selected.!4 MEMORY INDICTOR (p. 64) ppears when memory mode is selected.! NME INDICTOR (p. 0) During memory mode operation, the programmed memory or memory bank name is displayed.!6 MIN BND INDICTOR (p. 14) Shows which operating band, or B, is selected for the main band.! OPERTING MODE INDICTOR (p. 1) Shows the selected operating mode. DV,, -N, W and M are available, depending on operating band.! SIMPLE BND SCOPE INDICTOR (p. ) When the simple band scope function is in use, shows the band conditions.

14 BTTERY CHRGING Caution Misuse of Lithium-Ion batteries may result in the following hazards: smoke, fire, or the battery may rupture. Misuse can also cause damage to the battery or degradation of battery performance. R DNGER! Use and charge only specified Icom battery packs with Icom radios. Only Icom battery packs are tested and approved for use with Icom radios. Using third-party or counterfeit battery packs may cause smoke, fire, or cause the battery to burst. D Battery caution R DNGER! DO NOT hammer or otherwise impact the battery. Do not use the battery if it has been severely impacted or dropped, or if the battery has been subjected to heavy pressure. Battery damage may not be visible on the outside of the case. Even if the surface of the battery does not show cracks or any other damage, the cells inside the battery may rupture or catch fire. R DNGER! NEVER use or leave battery pack in areas with temperatures above +60 C (+140 F). High temperature buildup in the battery, such as could occur near fires or stoves, inside a sun heated car, or in direct sunlight may cause the battery to rupture or catch fire. Excessive temperatures may also degrade battery performance or shorten battery life. R DNGER! DO NOT expose the battery to rain, snow, seawater, or any other liquids. Do not charge or use a wet battery. If the battery gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before using. The battery is not waterproof. R DNGER! NEVER incinerate an used battery pack since internal battery gas may cause it to rupture, or may cause an explosion. R DNGER! NEVER solder the battery terminals, or NEVER modify the battery pack. This may cause heat generation, and the battery may burst, emit smoke or catch fire. R DNGER! Use the battery only with the transceiver for which it is specified. Never use a battery with any other equipment, or for any purpose that is not specified in this instruction manual. R DNGER! If fluid from inside the battery gets in your eyes, blindness can result. Rinse your eyes with clean water, without rubbing them, and see a doctor immediately. WRNING! Immediately stop using the battery if it emits an abnormal odor, heats up, or is discolored or deformed. If any of these conditions occur, contact your Icom dealer or distributor. WRNING! Immediately wash, using clean water, any part of the body that comes into contact with fluid from inside the battery.

15 BTTERY CHRGING WRNING! NEVER put the battery in a microwave oven, high-pressure container, or in an induction heating cooker. This could cause a fire, overheating, or cause the battery to rupture. CUTION! lways use the battery within the specified temperature range, 0 C to +60 C ( 4 F to +140 F). Using the battery out of its specified temperature range will reduce the battery s performance and battery life. CUTION! Shorter battery life could occur if the battery is left fully charged, completely discharged, or in an excessive temperature environment (above +0 C; + F) for an extended period of time. If the battery must be left unused for a long time, it must be detached from the radio after discharging. You may use the battery until the battery indicator shows half-capacity, then keep it safely in a cool dry place with the temperature between 0 C to +0 C ( 4 F to +6 F). D Charging caution R DNGER! NEVER charge the battery pack in areas with extremely high temperatures, such as near fires or stoves, inside a sun heated car, or in direct sunlight. In such environments, the safety/protection circuit in the battery will activate, causing the battery to stop charging. WRNING! DO NOT charge or leave the battery in the battery charger beyond the specified time for charging. If the battery is not completely charged by the specified time, stop charging and remove the battery from the battery charger. Continuing to charge the battery beyond the specified time limit may cause a fire, overheating, or the battery may rupture. WRNING! NEVER insert the transceiver (battery attached to the transceiver) into the charger if it is wet or soiled. This could corrode the battery charger terminals or damage the charger. The charger is not waterproof. CUTION! DO NOT charge the battery outside of the specified temperature range: 0 C to + C (+ F to +9 F). Icom recommends charging the battery at +0 C (+6 F). The battery may heat up or rupture if charged out of the specified temperature range. dditionally, battery performance or battery life may be reduced. 9

16 BTTERY CHRGING Regular charging Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. BC-16/D D Battery indicators The indicators show, and in sequence while charging, and both indicators disappear when completely charged. D Charging note Be sure to turn the transceiver power OFF. to C outlet Transceiver CP-L (Optional) to [DC IN] to cigarette lighter socket ( V DC) CP-19R (Optional) Otherwise the battery pack will not be charged completely or takes longer charging time periods. External DC power operation becomes possible when using an optional CP-L, CP-19R or OPC-4L. The attached battery pack is also charged simultaneously, except during transmit. (see p. for more details) The external DC power supply voltage must be within V to charge the battery pack and operation when using an optional OPC-4L. Turn power OFF while charging the battery pack. Charging time period: pprox. 6 hours OPC-4L (Optional) to V DC (power supply) Black: _ White: + 10

17 BTTERY CHRGING Rapid charging The optional BC-19 provides rapid charging of the battery pack. Charging period:. hours (with BP-1) D Charging note Be sure to turn the transceiver power OFF. Detach the battery pack from the transceiver then charge the battery pack by itself, or charge the battery with regular charging when the transceiver power cannot be turned OFF. Otherwise the battery pack will not be charged (charging indicator on the BC-19 blinks orange). The desktop charger, BC-19, can only be charged BP-1. Other types of rechargeable battery, Ni-Cd or Ni-MH, cannot be charged. If the charging indicator blinks orange, there may be a problem with the battery pack (or charger). Reinsert the battery pack or contact your dealer. The optional CP-L, CP-19R and OPC-4L can be used instead of the supplied C adapter (BC-). Connect one of these to the [C DPTER] jack in this case. Transceiver (with battery pack) Battery pack Turn power OFF. to C outlet Check the orientation. dapter (supplied with BC-19) Charging terminal BC- (supplied with BC-19) to [C DPTER] Charging indicator Charging : Orange Finished : Green BC-19 (optional) Desktop charger

18 BTTERY CHRGING Optional battery case Install R6 () size alkaline batteries into the optional BP-16 BTTERY CSE. Be sure to observe the correct polarity. Battery information D Battery life The transceiver operates with the BP-1 as follows. However, when operating in DV mode, operating time may be shortened by one-half hour. VHF band : pprox. hours UHF band : pprox. 4. hours (Tx: Rx: Stand-by=1: 1: ) built-in step-up convertor in the BP-16 increases the voltage to V DC. pprox. 100 mw of output power is possible with the BP16 operation. lso, no transmit output power selection is available. Keep battery contacts clean. It s a good idea to clean battery terminals once a week. D Battery information The batteries may seem to have low capacity when used in low temperatures such as 10 C (+14 F) or below. Keep the battery case or pack warm in this case. D Battery replacement When the batteries become exhausted, the function display may blink or have a lower contrast. In these cases, replace all batteries with new, same brand, alkaline batteries. Even when the transceiver power is OFF, a slight current still flows in the circuits. Remove the battery pack or case from the transceiver when not using it for a long time. Otherwise, the battery pack or installed batteries will become exhausted. D Battery indicator The battery indicator,, appears only when the BP-1 is attached to the transceiver. The battery indicator does not appear when turning power ON after the charging is completed without disconnecting the battery charger or external DC power. Indication Battery condition The battery has ample capacity. The battery is nearing exhaustion. Charging is necessary.

19 BTTERY CHRGING External DC power operation n optional cigarette lighter cable (CP-L or CP-19R; for V cigarette lighter socket) or external DC power cable (OPC-4L) can be used for external power operation. CP-L (Optional) Transceiver D Operating note Power supply range is between V DC. NEVER CONNECT OVER 16 V DC directly into the [DC IN] jack of the transceiver. BE SURE to use CP-L,CP-19R or OPC-4L when connecting a regulated V DC power supply. Use an external DC-DC converter to connect the transceiver through optional CP-L, CP-19R or OPC-4L to a 4 V DC power source. The voltage of the external power supply must be within V DC when using either CP-L, CP-19R or OPC4L, otherwise, use the battery pack. Up to W (approx.) of maximum output power is provided with the external DC power operation, however, when the supplied voltage exceeds 14 V, the built-in protection circuit activates to reduce the transmit output power to 0. W (approx.). Disconnect the power cables from the transceiver when not using it. Otherwise, the vehicle battery will become exhausted. The power save function is deactivated automatically during external DC power operation. to [DC IN] to cigarette lighter socket ( V DC) CP-19R (Optional) OPC-4L (Optional) to V DC (power supply) Black: _ White: + 1

20 4 FREQUENCY ND CHNNEL SETTING Main band selection The IC-91/91D has two independent operating bands; band (VFO ) and B band (VFO B). band (VFO ) can operate 0.49 MHz to MHz*, and B band (VFO B) can operate MHz to 14 MHz and 0 MHz to 40 MHz. D How to change the main band Push [MIN/DUL] to toggle between and B band. Push and hold [MIN/DUL] for 1 sec. to turn the dualwatch operation ON and OFF. *Some frequency ranges are blocked for the US version by regulation. While in dualwatch operation, the display indicates band in the upper half and B band in the lower half. During dualwatch operation, push [MIN/DUL] to select band or B band as the main operating band alternately. NOTE: When in dualwatch mode, transmission is available from the MIN band only. Single band operation Dualwatch operation Selecting band Selecting upper side as main band PRIO WX EMR MemoName P µ W PS µprio000 SKIP W PS EM µprio LOW TT Push Push Push for 1 sec. Selecting B band PRIO WX EMR B MemoName P µ LOW TT 14 SKIP 000 Selecting lower side as main band W PS µprio000 W PS EM µprio000

21 FREQUENCY ND CHNNEL SETTING 4 Mode selection D VFO mode D Memory mode VFO mode is used to set the desired frequency. Memory mode is used for operation on memory channels which store programmed frequencies. Push [VFO] to select VFO mode. 4 q Push [MR] to select memory mode. µ µ appears when memory mode is selected. VFO mode indication PRIO WX EMR MemoName P µ SKIP 000 LOW TT Memory mode indication PRIO WX EMR MemoName P µ SKIP 000 LOW TT ppear What is VFO? VFO is an abbreviation of Variable Frequency Oscillator. Frequencies for both transmitting and receiving are generated and controlled by the VFO. w Rotate [DIL] to select the desired memory channel. Only programmed memory channels can be selected. Enter the memory channel directly to select the desired memory channel. (p. 64) See p. 66 for memory programming details. 1

22 4 FREQUENCY ND CHNNEL SETTING D Call/TV*/Weather channels Operating band selection Call channels are used for quick recall of most-often used frequencies. *ppears only when TV channels are programmed via the optional RS-91. lso available for band operation only. vailable for the US version only. qpush [CLL] several times to select call channels/tv channels ( band only)/weather channels. Call/TV/Weather channels can be selected in sequence. w Rotate [DIL] to select the desired channel. Call channel indication [DIL] PRIO WX EMR MemoName P µ SKIP C0 The transceiver can receive the M broadcast, HF bands, 0 MHz, broadcast, VHF air, 144 MHz, 00 MHz, 400 MHz or 00 MHz* bands. (Some bands are not selectable for B band operation. See next page for details.) In VFO mode, push [BND] several times to select the desired frequency band. If the other than VFO mode is selected, such as a memory channel/call channel/tv channel/weather channel, push [VFO] to select VFO mode first, then push [BND] to select the desired band. While pushing and holding [BND], rotating [DIL] also selects frequency band. [DIL] LOW TT TV channel indication W PRIO WX EMR 10 ch MemoName P µ SKIP PRIO WX EMR MemoName P µ SKIP 000 LOW TT TV LOW TT Weather channel indication PRIO WX EMR W 1 MemoName P µ LOW TT 16 SKIP WX vailable frequency bands are different depending on version. See the specification for details. (pgs. 0, 1) *Some frequency ranges are blocked for the US version by regulation.

23 FREQUENCY ND CHNNEL SETTING vailable frequency bands band M PRIO WX EMR MemoName P M PRIO WX EMR MemoName P SKIP M broadcast band SKIP HF band MemoName P MemoName P SKIP MemoName P SKIP SKIP 144 MHz band PRIO WX EMR MemoName P SKIP W PRIO WX EMR MemoName P SKIP broadcast band PRIO WX EMR 00 MHz band 0 MHz band PRIO WX EMR PRIO WX EMR M PRIO WX EMR 000 MemoName P SKIP VHF air band M PRIO WX EMR MemoName P 400 MHz band 00 MHz band M PRIO WX EMR PRIO WX EMR : Push SKIP : Rotating [DIL] while pushing Initial frequencies shown differ according to version. B band B 000 MemoName P VHF air band SKIP B MemoName P 144 MHz band SKIP PRIO WX EMR B MemoName P 00 MHz band SKIP PRIO WX EMR B MemoName P 400 MHz band SKIP

24 4 FREQUENCY ND CHNNEL SETTING Setting a tuning step Setting a frequency The tuning step can be selected for each frequency band. The following tuning steps are available for the IC-91/91D..0 khz* 6. khz*. khz 9.0 khz 10.0 khz. khz 1.0 khz 0.0 khz.0 khz 0.0 khz 0.0 khz khz.0 khz 00.0 khz q Push [VFO] to select VFO mode, if necessary. w Select the desired frequency band with [BND]. * ppears for below the 600 MHz bands only. ppears for the VHF air band only. ppears for the M broadcast band only. Or, while pushing and holding [BND], rotate [DIL] to select the desired frequency band. e Rotate [DIL] to select the desired frequency. D Tuning step selection q Push [VFO] to select VFO mode, if necessary. w Push [BND] to select the desired frequency band. Or, while pushing and holding [BND], rotate [DIL] to select the desired frequency band. e Push and hold [TS]() for 1 sec. to enter tuning step set mode. r Rotate [DIL] to select the desired tuning step. t Push [TS]() (or [VFO]) to return to VFO mode. [DIL] PRIO WX EMR D Using the dial The frequency changes according to the preset tuning steps. See the left-hand side of the page to set the tuning step. Push and hold [MHz](VFO) for 1 sec. then rotate [DIL] to change the frequency in 1 MHz steps, or push and hold for 1 sec. again then rotate [DIL] to change the frequency in 10 MHz steps. (Each pushing and holding for 1 sec. toggles 1 MHz or 10 MHz tuning steps. Push [MHz](VFO) to cancel it.) [DIL] PRIO WX EMR [DIL] changes the frequency according to the selected tuning step. PRIO WX EMR P SKIP µ SET-TS:.0kHz khz tuning step fter pushing and holding [MHz](VFO) for 1 sec., [DIL] changes the frequency in 1 MHz/10 MHz steps.

25 FREQUENCY ND CHNNEL SETTING D Using the keypad The frequency can be directly set via numeric keys. If a frequency outside the frequency range is entered, the previously displayed frequency is automatically recalled after editing last digit. qpush [VFO] to select VFO mode, if necessary. w Enter the desired frequency via the keypad. Entering MHz PRIO WX PRIO WX PRIO WX PRIO WX PRIO WX PRIO WX PRIO WX PRIO WX PRIO WX PRIO WX Changing 100 khz and below. Editting MHz to MHz PRIO WX PRIO WX Entering 9. MHz Editting to 64 khz PRIO WX Depending on the tuning step setting, the 1 khz digit may not acceptable as input. In this case, enter 0 as 1 khz digit, then rotate [DIL] to set the desired frequency PRIO WX PRIO WX PRIO WX PRIO WX

26 BSIC OPERTION Receiving Setting audio volume Make sure charged battery pack (BP-1) or brand new alkaline batteries (BP-16) are installed (pgs. 1, ). Rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio level. q Push and hold [PWR] for 1 sec. to turn power ON. wrotate [VOL] to set the desired audio level. The frequency display shows the volume level while setting. See the section at right for details. e Set the receiving frequency. (p. 1) r Set the squelch level. (p. 1) If squelch is closed, push and hold [SQL] to verify the audio level. The display shows the volume level while setting. PRIO WX EMR [VOL] MemoName P While pushing and holding [SQL], rotate [DIL]. The first click of [DIL] indicates the current squelch level. LEVEL 1 is loose squelch (for weak signals) and LEVEL 9 is tight squelch (for strong signals). UTO indicates automatic level adjustment by a noise pulse counting system. Push and hold [SQL] to open the squelch manually. SKIP 000 µ LOW TT P SKIP µ 000 VOL Volume level indicator twhen a signal is received: Squelch opens and audio is output. The S/RF-meter shows the relative signal strength level. e Set frequency r Set squelch level r Push for setting the squelch (Push to monitor) P SKIP µ 000 VOL Minimum setting (no audio) w Set audio level P SKIP µ 000 VOL Maximum setting q [PWR] 0 e Select band

27 BSIC OPERTION Setting squelch level Operating mode selection The squelch circuit mutes the received audio signal depending on the signal strength. The receiver has 9 squelch levels, a continuously open setting and an automatic squelch setting. Operating modes are determined by the modulation of the radio signals. The transceiver has total operating modes ( band:, W and M modes, B band, -N, M and DV modes). The mode selection is stored independently for each band and memory channel. While pushing and holding [SQL], rotate [DIL] to select the squelch level. LEVEL 1 is loose squelch (for weak signals) and LEVEL 9 is tight squelch (for strong signals). UTO indicates automatic level adjustment by a noise pulse counting system. OPEN indicates continuously open setting. [DIL] PRIO WX EMR MemoName P SKIP 000 µ LOW TT Typically, M mode is used for the M broadcast stations ( MHz) and air band ( MHz), and W is used for broadcast stations ( MHz). W mode cannot be selected above 10 MHz for US version. Push and hold [MODE](REC) for 1 sec. several times to select the desired operating mode. Display example P SKIP µ 000 mode SQUELCH:UTO utomatic squelch W P SKIP µ W mode SQUELCH:LEVEL9 Maximum level M 000 M mode

28 BSIC OPERTION Monitor function ttenuator function This function is used to listen to weak signals without disturbing the squelch setting or to open the squelch manually even when mute functions such as the tone squelch are in use. The attenuator prevents a desired signal from distortion by very strong signals near the desired frequency or when very strong electric fields, such as from a broadcasting station, are near your location. The attenuation is about 10 db. Push and hold [SQL] to monitor the operating frequency. q Enter TTENUTOR in set mode. (p. ) MENU screen SET MODE TTENUTOR The 1st segment of the S-meter blinks. PRIO WX EMR MemoName P µ SKIP 000 LOW TT (Push [MENU/LOCK]) (Rotate [DIL], then push [ï]().) w Rotate [DIL] to select ON or OFF. Ω](4)) to return to set mode, and push e Push [ï]() (or [Ω [MENU/LOCK] to return to frequency indication. TT appears on the function display when ON is selected. The 1st segment blinks [DIL] PRIO WX EMR The [SQL] key can be set to sticky operation in set mode. See page 9 for details MemoName P µ SKIP 000 LOW TT ppears. [DIL] ]()/[ ]() [ ](6) [ï]() [

29 BSIC OPERTION Band scope The band scope function allows you to visually check a specified frequency range around the center frequency. bout the sweep steps: The specified tuning step in each frequency band (in VFO mode) or programmed tuning step (in memory mode) is used during sweep. PRIO WX EMR B 14 0 P SKIP µ Band scope indication 000 Sweep marker D Continuous sweep q Set the desired frequency as band scope center frequency. w Push and hold [SCOPE](1) for sec. to start continuous sweep. short beeps sound after 1 short and 1 long beeps. Signal conditions (strengths) appear starting from the center of the range. e Push and hold [SCOPE](1) for 1 sec. to cancel sweep. Pushing [SQL] also cancels sweep. r Push [VFO] to return to normal operation. PRIO WX EMR B 14 0 P SKIP D Single sweep µ 000 q Set the desired frequency as band scope center frequency. w Push and hold [SCOPE](1) for 1 sec. to start a single sweep. 1 short and 1 long beeps sound. Signal conditions (strengths) appear starting from the center of the range. e Rotate [DIL] to set the highlighted cursor to the desired signal and set the frequency of the signal. r Push [VFO] to return to normal operation. The receive audio during sweeping can be muted in sounds set mode. See page 10 for details

30 BSIC OPERTION Transmitting Transmit power selection CUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage the transceiver. NOTE: To prevent interference, listen on the channel before transmitting by pushing and holding [SQL]. q Set the operating frequency. (pgs. 1, 19) Transmission is available on the 144 MHz/440 MHz amateur bands only. Select output power if desired. See the section at right for details. w Push and hold [PTT] to transmit. The transceiver has two output power levels to suit your operating requirements. Low output power during short-range communications may reduce the possibility of interference to other stations and will reduce current consumption. Push and hold [LOW]() for 1 sec. to toggle the transmit output power between High and Low. LOW appears when the low power is selected. PRIO WX EMR Tx/Rx indicator lights red. S/RF meter shows the output power level MemoName P µ e Speak into the microphone using your normal voice level. DO NOT hold the transceiver too close to your mouth or speak too loudly. This may distort your speech. SKIP 000 LOW TT ppears r Release [PTT] to return to receive. LOW Low power transmission Microphone LOW High power transmission Tx/Rx indicator 4

31 BSIC OPERTION Lock function Dualwatch operation To prevent accidental frequency changes and unnecessary function access, use the lock function. Dualwatch operation monitors two frequencies simultaneously. The IC-91/91D has two independent receiver circuits as band and B band (available frequency bands and operating mode are different depending on bands). Push and hold [MENU/LOCK] for 1 sec. to turn the lock function ON and OFF. appears while the lock function is activated. The squelch control and volume control can be used while the lock function is in use with default setting. Either or both the squelch control and volume control can also be locked in set mode. (p. 90) ppears D Dualwatch operation Push and hold [MIN/DUL] for 1 sec. to turn the dualwatch operation ON and OFF. While in dualwatch operation, the display indicates band in the upper half and B band in the lower half. PRIO WX EMR PRIO WX EMR MemoName P µ MemoName P SKIP µ 000 W PS LOW TT SKIP 000 LOW TT µprio000 W PS EM µprio

32 BSIC OPERTION D Main band selection D Setting audio volume Push [MIN/DUL] to select band or B band as the main operating band alternately. The audio level for dualwatch operation can be adjusted both on band and B band simultaneously (default). This setting can be set separately for each band in sounds set mode. W PS µprio000 W PS EM µprio000 W PS qpush and hold [MIN/DUL] for 1 sec. to enter the dualwatch operation, if necessary. wrotate [VOL] to adjust the audio level for the main band. If squelch is closed, push and hold [SQL] to verify the audio level. The display shows the volume level while setting µprio W PS 0 PRIO EM µ [VOL] W PS µprio W PS EM µprio000 W PS PRIO µ 000 VOL W PS EM µprio000 Setting for band (upper side) W PS µprio000 W PS PRIO EM µ 000 VOL 6 Setting for B band (lower side)

33 BSIC OPERTION D Volume setting for dualwatch D Setting squelch level The volume setting for dualwatch can be set for both bands simultaneously or for each band separately in set mode. qpush and hold [MIN/DUL] for 1 sec. to enter the dualwatch operation, if necessary wwhile pushing and holding [SQL], rotate [DIL] to adjust the main band s squelch level. q Enter VOLUME SELECT in sounds set mode. (p. 10) MENU screen SOUNDS VOLUME SELECT (Push [MENU/LOCK]) (Rotate [DIL], then push [ï]().) w Rotate [DIL] to select BOTH or SEPRTE. Ω](4)) to return to sounds set mode, and e Push [ï]() (or [Ω push [MENU/LOCK] to return to frequency indication. LEVEL 1 is loose squelch and LEVEL 9 is tight squelch. UTO indicates automatic level adjustment with a noise pulse count system. OPEN indicates continuously open setting. [DIL] W PS µprio000 W PS EM µprio000 W PS PRIO µ 000 SQUELCH:UTO W PS EM µprio000 Setting for band (Upper) W PS µprio000 W PS PRIO EM µ 000 SQUELCH:LEVEL6 Setting for B band (Lower) [DIL] ]()/[ ]() [ ](6) [ï]() [

34 BSIC OPERTION TV channel operation TV channel operation is available only when TV channels are programmed using the optional RS-91. (p. ) lso available for band operation only. w Rotate [DIL] to select the channel to be skipped. To clear the skip setting, rotate [DIL] while pushing and holding [BND] to select a skip channel. e Push and hold [SKIP]() for 1 sec. to toggle the skip setting ON and OFF. D TV channel receiving q Push [CLL] several times to select TV channels. SKIP appears when the channel is set as skip channel. [DIL] TV and channel number appear. ppears w Rotate [DIL] to select the desired channel. W PRIO WX EMR While pushing and holding [BND], rotating [DIL] selects the all channels including skip channel. [DIL] ch MemoName P TV mode indication SKIP TV µ LOW TT Channel indication W PRIO WX EMR 10 ch MemoName µ P SKIP TV LOW TT D Skip channel setting Unwanted channels can be skipped for rapid selection, etc. q Push [CLL] several times to select TV channels. TV and channel number appear. D utomatic TV channel programming TV channels can be programmed automatically. q Push [CLL] several times to select TV channels. TV and channel number appear. w Push [SCN]() to start TV channel programming. W PRIO WX EMR µ LOW TT The programming will automatically stop after scanning all channels. ch MemoName P SKIP TV

35 6 REPETER ND DUPLEX OPERTIONS Repeater operation When using a repeater, the transmit frequency is shifted from the receive frequency by the offset frequency. (p. 9) It is convenient to program repeater information into memory channels. (p. 66) Repeater MHz MHz MHz MHz Uplink (transmitting freq.) Downlink (receiving freq.) Station B Station q Set the receive frequency (repeater output frequency). w Set the shift direction of the transmit frequency. ( DUP or +DUP; see p. 1 for details.) When the auto repeater function is in use (U.S.. and Korean versions only), this selection and step e are not necessary. (p. ) DUP or +DUP appears. -DUP TONE 1400 e Push and hold [TONE]() for 1 sec. to activate the subaudible tone encoder, according to repeater requirements. TONE appears. Refer to p. 10 for tone frequency settings. r Push and hold [PTT] to transmit. The displayed frequency automatically changes to the transmit frequency (repeater input frequency). If OFF appears, check the offset frequency or shift direction. (p. 0) While receiving -DUP TONE While transmitting -DUP TONE P SKIP P SKIP t Release [PTT] to receive. y Push and hold [SQL] to check whether the other station s transmit signal can be directly received or not. U.S.. and Korean versions: uto repeater function uses standard values of the repeater tone frequency and offset frequency

36 6 REPETER ND DUPLEX OPERTIONS D Checking the repeater input signal D Off band indication The transceiver can check whether the other station s transmit signal can be received directly or not, by listening on the repeater input frequency. If the transmit frequency is out of the amateur band, the off band indication, OFF, appears on the display when [PTT] is pushed. Check the offset frequency or duplex direction in this case. (p. 1) Push and hold [SQL] to check whether the other station s transmit signal can be directly received or not. When the other station s signal can be directly received, move to a non-repeater frequency to use simplex. (duplex OFF) -DUP TONE OFF P SKIP Indication while receiving. -DUP TONE 1400 P SKIP Push and hold Receives 0.6 MHz shift frequency. -DUP TONE P SKIP Blinks while pushing and holding [SQL]. 0 U.S.. and Korean versions: uto repeater function uses standard values of the offset frequency. CONVENIENT! Tone scan function: When you don t know the subaudible tone used for a repeater, the tone scan is convenient for detecting the tone frequency. Push and hold [T.SCN](9) for 1 sec. to start the tone scan. See p. for more information.

37 REPETER ND DUPLEX OPERTIONS 6 Duplex operation lthough [DIL] and [ï]() are used for description in this ]()/[ ]() and [ ](6) are available instead of section, [ [DIL] and [ï](). D Setting duplex direction Push and hold [DUP](4) for 1 sec. to select DUP or +DUP. DUP or +DUP indicates the transmit frequency for minus shift or plus shift, respectively. D Setting offset frequency q Enter OFFSET FREQ in DUP/TONE set mode. (p. 9) MENU screen DUP/TONE OFFSET FREQ When offset frequency is 0.6 MHz. (Push [MENU/LOCK]) (Rotate [DIL], then push [ï]().) w Rotate [DIL] to set offset frequency. 1 MHz and 10 MHz tuning steps are available by pushing and holding [MHz](VFO) for 1 sec.: push [MHz](VFO) to cancel it. Ω](4)) to return to DUP/TONE set mode, e Push [ï]() (or [Ω and push [MENU/LOCK] to return to frequency indication. No offset frequency OFFSET FREQ MHz offset OFFSET FREQ U.S.. and Korean versions: Duplex example Receiving -DUP TONE +Duplex example Receiving +DUP TONE P SKIP Transmitting -DUP TONE ]()/[ ]() [ ](6) [ï]() [ Transmitting +DUP TONE P SKIP [DIL] P SKIP P SKIP uto repeater function has priority over the manual duplex setting. If the frequency changes after setting, the auto repeater function may have changed the duplex setting

38 6 REPETER ND DUPLEX OPERTIONS uto repeater function The U.S.. and Korean versions automatically use standard repeater settings (duplex ON/OFF, duplex direction, tone encoder ON/OFF) when the operating frequency falls within or outside of the general repeater output frequency range. The offset and repeater tone frequencies are not changed by the auto repeater function, reset these frequencies, if necessary. D Frequency range and offset direction U.S.. version FREQUENCY RNGE SHIFT DIRECTION MHz MHz DUP appears MHz +DUP appears MHz +DUP appears MHz DUP appears Korean version FREQUENCY RNGE SHIFT DIRECTION MHz DUP appears U.S../KOREN versions only q Enter UTO RPT in set mode. (p. 9) MENU screen SET MODE UTO RPT (Push [MENU/LOCK]) (Rotate [DIL], then push [ï]().) w Rotate [DIL] to select the auto repeater setting. [U.S.. version]: RPT1 : ctivates duplex only. (default) RPT : ctivates duplex and tone. OFF : uto repeater function is turned OFF. [Korean version]: ON : ctivates duplex and tone. (default) OFF : uto repeater function is turned OFF. Ω](4)) to return to set mode, and push e Push [ï]() (or [Ω [MENU/LOCK] to return to frequency indication.

39 REPETER ND DUPLEX OPERTIONS 6 10 Hz tone Some European repeaters require a 10 Hz tone burst to be accessed. For such European repeaters, perform the following. This tone can be use as a Call signal in countries out of Europe. q Push and hold [DTMF.M](.) for 1 sec. to select DTMF memory. i Push and hold [PTT] to transmit. o Release [PTT] to receive.!0 Push and hold [SQL] to check whether the other station s transmit signal can be received directly or not, by listening on the repeater input frequency. DTMF MEMORY rch01 w Rotate [DIL] counter-clockwise until T-CLL appears. DTMF MEMORY rt-cll e Push [ï]() to set. r Push [VFO] to exit DTMF memory. t Set the receive frequency (repeater output frequency). y Set the shift direction of the transmit frequency. ( DUP or +DUP; see p. 1 for details.) u While pushing [PTT], push [SQL] to transmit a 10 Hz tone burst signal. If OFF appears, check the offset frequency or shift direction. (p. 9) The displayed frequency automatically changes to the transmit frequency (repeater input frequency). [DIL] ]()/[ ]() [