Icom Ic-207h Vhf Uhf Tranciever Instruction Manual

							1PANEL DESCRIPTION
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Microphone (HM-98*)
LOCK
VFOCALL
MRSUB
BAND
MW FUNCACLRD-OFFBSET
PTT-M3PRIODTMF6LOW
AFC-OFF2SCANCSQL5MID
AFC1MONIPGR4HIGHT-OFFCENTTSQL9SIMP16KEY LOCK#
TSQLS8DUP+TONE-20
TONE7DUPTONE-1
F-2F-1
DTMF-S
MUTEDSQLSQLVOL VOL
Mic element
qUP/DOWN SWITCHES [Y]/[Z]
➥Push either switch to change the operating frequency,
memory channel, set mode contents, etc. (pgs. 17, 29)
➥Push and hold either switch to start scanning. (p. 39)
wPTT SWITCH
➥Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. (p. 22)
➥Toggles between transmitting and receiving while the
one-touch PTT function is in use. (p. 23)
eVFO SWITCH [VFO(LOCK)]
➥Push to select VFO mode.
➥Push and hold to toggle the lock function ON and OFF.
rMEMORY SWITCH [MR(CALL)]
➥Push to select memory mode. (p. 29)
➥Push and hold to select the call channel. (p. 34)
tACTIVITY INDICATOR
Lights red while a key is pushed; lights green while the
one-touch PTT function is in use.
yBAND SWITCH
Push to toggle the operating band. (p. 15)
uFUNCTION SWITCHES [F-1]/[F-2] (p. 61)
Assign your desired key function from the front panel
switches.
•Default settings are [LOW] for [F-1] and [TONE] for [F-2].
iFUNCTION INDICATOR
➥Lights orange while [FUNC] is activated—indicates the
secondary function of switches can be accessed.
➥Lights green when [DTMF-S] is activated—DTMF sig-
nals can be transmitted with the keypad. (p. 48)
oKEYPAD
Used for controlling the transceiver, transmitting a DTMF
encoder, etc. See the following 2 pages for details.
*Some versions are supplied with the HM-96 instead. 
						

							1PANEL DESCRIPTION
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Microphone keypad
FUNCTIONSECONDARY FUNCTION (after  )FUNCOTHER FUNCTIONS
Toggles between opening and closing the
operating band’s squelch. (p. 21)No secondary function.
After :
Transmit the appropriate
DTMF code or push [0] to
[9], [A] to [D] to transmit
the DTMF memory con-
tents when the DTMF
memory encoder is acti-
vated. (p. 48)DTMF-S
Starts and stops scanning. (p. 39)No secondary function.
Starts and stops priority watch. (p. 45)Turns the one-touch PTT function ON and
OFF. (p. 23)
Selects high output power. (p. 22)No secondary function.
Selects mid-high output power. (p. 22)No secondary function.
Selects low output power. (p. 22)Turns the DTMF memory encoder function
ON. (p. 47)
Selects –duplex. (p. 25)Turns the subaudible tone encoder ON.
(p. 25)
Selects +duplex. (p. 25)Turns the pocket beep function ON. (p. 50)
Selects simplex (p. 25)Turns the tone squelch function ON. (p. 51)
Increases the audio output. (p. 20)•The [VOL] control on the front panel has prior-
ity when rotated.While being pushed, transmits a 1750 Hz
tone. (p. 25)
AFC1MONI
AFC-OFF2SCAN
PTT-M3PRIO
PGR4HIGH
CSQL5MID
DTMF6LOW
TONE7DUP–
TSQLS8DUP+
TSQL9SIMP
TONE-20VOL
KEY 
						

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KEYFUNCTIONSECONDARY FUNCTION (after  )FUNCOTHER FUNCTIONS
•Clears a digit before entry. (p. 19)
•Cancels the scan, priority watch or DTMF
memory function. (pgs. 39, 45, 48)•Writes the VFO contents into the memory
channel or call channel. (pgs. 31, 35)
•Advances the memory channel number
when continuously pushed after program-
ming is completed. (p. 31)
[A] to [D] transmit DTMF
memories. (p. 48)
Enters set mode and advances the set
mode selection order.DTMF memory OFF.
•Sets the keypad for numeral input.
(p. 19)
•Decreases the set mode selection order
after entering set mode.Turns the subaudible tone encoder, pocket
beep or tone squelch OFF. (pgs. 25, 50, 51)
Increases the squelch level. (p. 20)•The [SQL] control on the front panel has prior-
ity when rotated.Mutes the operating band’s audio. (p. 21)•Mute function is released when any operation is
performed.
Decreases the squelch level. (p. 20)•The [SQL] control on the front panel has prior-
ity when rotated.Locks the digit keys on the keypad (including
the A–D, # and 
Mkeys. (p. 16)
Decreases the audio output. (p. 20)
•The [VOL] control on the front panel has prior-
ity when rotated.
Sends a 1750 Hz tone signal for 0.5 sec.
(p. 25)
MWACLR
D-OFFBSET
16KEY LOCK#SQL
T-OFFCENT
MUTEDSQL
TONE-1
MVOL
After :
Transmit the appropriate
DTMF code. (p. 48)DTMF-S 
						

							DSeparate installation
•Optional OPC-600 SEPARATION CABLE(3.5 m; 11.5 ft) or
OPC-601 (7.0 m; 23.0 ft) is necessary.
•Optional MB-58 
REMOTE CONTROLLER BRACKETis available
for front panel mounting.
•Optional MB-65 
MOUNTING BASEis available for increasing
front panel mounting possibilities (MB-58 is necessary).
•Optional OPC-440 
MICROPHONE CABLE(5.0 m; 16.4 ft) and
OPC-647 (2.5 m; 8.2 ft) are available to extend the micro-
phone cable.
•Optional OPC-441 
SPEAKER CABLE(5.0 m; 16.4 ft) is avail-
able to extend the speaker cable.
INSTALLATION2
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Installation methods
DSingle body installation
•It is not necessary to purchase a mounting bracket. The
supplied mounting bracket (or optional MB-17A) can be
used for installation.
Main bodyFront panel 
						

							2INSTALLATION
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Location
Select a location which can support the weight of the trans-
ceiver and does not interfere with driving in any way. We rec-
ommend the locations shown in the diagram below.
Single body installation
➀Drill 4 holes where the mounting bracket is to be installed.
•Approx. 5.5–6 mm (3⁄16in) when using nuts; approx. 2–3 mm (1⁄16
in) when using self-tapping screws.
➁Insert the supplied screws, nuts and washers through the
mounting bracket and tighten.
➂Adjust the angle for the clearest view of the function dis-
play.
NEVERplace the transceiver or remote controller where
normal operation of the vehicle may be hindered or where
it could cause bodily injury.
NEVERplace the transceiver or remote controller where
air bag deployment may be obstructed.
DO NOTplace the transceiver or remote controller where
hot or cold air blows directly onto it.
AVOIDplacing the transceiver or remote controller in di-
rect sunlight.
•EXAMPLE INSTALLATION LOCATIONS
Nut
Spring washer
Spring
washer When using
self-tapping
screwsFlat washer
Mounting
bracket
Flange
bolt
20° 
						

							2INSTALLATION
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Microphone connection
The microphone connector is located behind the front panel.
Connect the supplied microphone as follows:
➀Slide the supplied microphone cable connector (and at-
tached microphone) into the microphone jack on the main
body of the transceiver until it clicks into place.
➁To remove the microphone, push the release lever on the
bottom of the microphone cable connector.
Separate installation
Using an optional OPC-600/601 SEPARATION CABLE, the front
panel can be separated from the main body, doubling as a re-
mote controller.
➀Detach the front panel as
at right.
➁Connect a separation
cable between the front
panel and main body
using the supplied screws
as illustrated below.
Connect microphone
here
Rear of front panel Main body
OPC-600 or OPC-601
➀8 V OUT
➁Freq. up/down
➂8 V control IN
➃PTT
➄Mic AF (–)
➅Mic AF (+)
➆Ground
➇Data IN➇ ➀
Microphone pin assignments 
						

							2INSTALLATION
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Optional MB-58 installation
The optional MB-58 REMOTE CONTROLLER BRACKETis avail-
able for separate installation.
➀Drill 2 or 4 holes where the bracket or mounting base is to
be installed, respectively.
•Approx. 4 mm (1⁄8in) when using nuts; approx. 1–2 mm (1⁄16in)
when using self-tapping screws.
➁Insert the supplied screws, bolts and washers through the
mounting base and tighten.
➂Adjust the angle for the clearest view of the function dis-
play and tighten 2 screws when the mounting base is used.
Bracket
When using self-
tapping screws.
Mounting
baseMounting
bolt
➃Attach the supplied Velcro pads (large) to the remote con-
troller and bracket.
➄Attach the supplied Velcro pad (small) or rubber pad to the
bracket as shown below; then attach the remote controller.
DWhen using the MB-65
   
  
 
MB-58 IC-207H remote controller

MB-58
MB-65
Adjust the viewing
angle for maximum
visibility of the func-
tion display. 
						

							2INSTALLATION
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Battery connectionDC power supply connection
Use a 13.8 V DC power supply with more than 12 A capabil-
ity. An optional IC-PS30 
DC POWER SUPPLYis available for
using the transceiver with a DC power supply in your home.
Make sure the ground terminal of the DC power supply is
grounded.NEVERconnect the transceiver directly to a 24 V battery.
DO NOTuse the cigarette lighter socket for power con-
nections.
Attach a rubber grommet when passing the DC power
cable through a metal plate to prevent short circuits.
•CONNECTING TO A DC POWER SOURCE
See p. 69 for fuse replacement.
Fuses
20 A black
red ⊕
red Grommet
⊕ −
black
−
12 V
Supplied
DC power cable
•CONNECTING TO A DC POWER SUPPLY
See p.69 for fuse replacement.
DC power
supply 13.8 V
to an
AC
outlet
Fuses
20 A
black
red ⊕−
⊕ − 
						

							2INSTALLATION
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Antenna installation
DAntenna location
To obtain maximum performance from the transceiver, select
a high-quality antenna and mount it in a good location. A non-
radial antenna should be used when using a magnetic mount.
DAntenna splitter
You can use a dual band antenna because a duplexer is in-
stalled in the transceiver. However, an external duplexer must
be connected when using a separate antenna for each band.
DAntenna connector
The antenna uses a PL-259 connector.
30 mm
10 mm (soft solder)
10 mm
1–2 mm
solder solderSoft
solder Coupling ring
• PL-259 CONNECTOR
➀
➂
➃ ➁Slide the coupling ring 
down. Strip the cable 
jacket and soft solder.
Slide the connector 
body on and solder it.
Screw the coupling 
ring onto the connec-
tor body. Strip the cable as 
shown at right. Soft 
solder the center con-
ductor.
(10 mm ≈ 
3⁄8 in)
Roof-mount antenna
(Drill a hole or use a magnetic mount.)
Gutter-mount antenna
Trunk-mount
antenna 
						

							SETTING A FREQUENCY3
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Preparation
DTurning power ON/OFF
Push [PWR] for 1 sec. to turn power ON or OFF.
DOperating band
The IC-207H can receive/transmit on the 144 MHz and
430(440) MHz bands, or receive only on the avionics band
(USA version only).
Push [BAND] one or more times to select the desired operat-
ing band.
•The frequency changes to indicate the selected band.
•The operating band cannot be changed unless you are in VFO
mode (see right).
Push [BAND] one or more times to select the de-
sired operating band.
DVFO and memory modes
The transceiver has 2 normal operating modes: VFO mode
and memory mode.
Push [V/MHz] to select VFO mode when the transceiver is
not in VFO mode.
•If VFO mode is already selected, the digits below 100 kHz disap-
pear. In this case, push [V/MHz] again (or push twice depending on
version).
Push [VFO] to select VFO mode.
Push [PWR] for 1 sec.
BAND
Appears when memory mode
is selected.  VFO mode is selected. 
HI19
5HI19
5d
VFO