Icom IC-440, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL i440 UHF CB TRANSCEIVER IC 440 1 indd a IC 440 1 indd a 2008 06 25 15 59 22 2008 06 25 15 59 22 ...

Page 2: ... CB repeaters provide greater range through a base station that re transmits the signal Repeaters operate utilizing two channels repeater input repeater output channels It is important to avoid operation on locally used repeater input channels which will be in the range channels 31 to 38 or locally used repeater receiving channels which will be in the range channels 1 to 8 unless long distance com...

Page 3: ...e transceiver and microphone NEVER place the transceiver where normal operation of the vehicle may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury DO NOT push the PTT when not actually desiring to transmit DO NOT allow children to play with any radio equipment containing a transmitter DO NOT operate the transceiver for extended periods without running the vehicle s engine The transceiver s power...

Page 4: ...r 20 5 SCAN OPERATION 21 25 Scan types 21 Scanning preparation 22 Open scan 23 Group and priority scans 24 Repeater search scan 25 6 TONE SQUELCH OPERATION 26 28 Tone squelch operation 26 Pocket beep operation 28 7 SELCALL OPERATION 29 33 General 29 Calling operation 29 When receiving a call 32 Quiet mode operation 33 Stun function 33 8 OTHER FUNCTIONS 34 39 Smart Ring and ATS Automatic Transponde...

Page 5: ...ceiver and does not interfere with driving We recommend the locations shown in the diagram at p 2 NEVER place the transceiver or microphone where normal operation of the vehicle may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury NEVER place the transceiver or microphone where air bag deployment may be obstructed DO NOT place the transceiver or microphone where hot or cold air blows directly ont...

Page 6: ...6 mm 1 4 when using nuts approx 2 3 mm 1 8 when using self tapping screws w Insert the supplied screws nuts and washers through the mounting bracket and tighten e Insert the mounting bracket s rail to the transceiver s slot then slide the transceiver to attach with the mounting bracket Microphone Main unit Main unit Main unit Flat washer Spring washer When using self tapping screws IC 440 1 indd 2...

Page 7: ...he back side of the attachment plate Not supplied CONVENIENT The supplied OPC 647 MICROPHONE CABLE is available to extend the microphone cable NOTE When detaching the transceiver from the mounting bracket push up and hold the release lever then pull the transceiver in the direction of the arrow The mounting bracket can be attached even if upside down When detaching the transceiver from the bracket...

Page 8: ...ve the fuse holders from the DC power cable Use a 13 8 V or 27 6 V DC power supply with at least 3 A capacity Make sure the ground terminal of the DC power supply is grounded Connecting to a DC power supply Fuses 5 A 12 V or 24 V Grommet NOTE Use terminals for the cable connections WARNING NEVER remove the fuse holders Crimp Solder 12 V or 24 V battery Supplied DC power cable red red _ black _ bla...

Page 9: ...tennas and their installation Check with your local dealer for more information and recommendations Roof mount antenna Drill a hole or use a magnetic mount Gutter mount antenna Trunk mount antenna 30 mm 10 mm soft solder 10 mm 1 2 mm solder solder Soft solder Coupling ring Slide the coupling ring down Strip the cable jacket and soft solder Strip the cable as shown at left Soft solder the center co...

Page 10: ... noise may be superimposed onto transmit or receive audio e EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK SP Connects a 4 Ω speaker p 4 Audio output power is more than 5 0 W rANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects a 50 Ω antenna with a PL 259 connector and a 50 Ω coaxial cable q w r e Front panel Rear panel q i Front panel view ANTENNA INFORMATION For radio communications the antenna is of critical im portance to maximize your outpu...

Page 11: ... between volume and channel selection mode appears when channel selection mode is selected If no key is pushed within 30 sec channel selection mode is cancelled Squelch level select mode Push and hold for 2 sec to enter the squelch level set ting mode then push or to set the squelch level p 18 PRIO LOW SCAN O G P CH SET P RS TAG SQL q w e Speaker Microphone r t y u i MONI F SET T SQL o 0 1 Informa...

Page 12: ...tory indication mode p 32 NO ID is displayed when no ID code is memorised t LOW KEY LOW N RF Power Lock Push to toggle the transmit output power level p 15 Push and hold for 2 sec to electronically lock all keys except the following p 18 PTT MONI T SQL Monitor F SET Function SCAN TAG Call Loud Small and LOW Lock appears when the lock function is ON Push and hold for 2 sec again to turn the lock fu...

Page 13: ... function etc o POWER KEY p 14 Push and hold for 2 sec to turn the power ON and OFF 0 FUNCTION SET KEY F SET N Function Set Mode Push to turn Function mode ON F appears when Function mode is turned ON Push and hold for 2 sec to enter Set mode pgs 19 40 F Function RX VFO Push to turn the Function mode OFF F disappears when Function mode is turned OFF Push and hold for 2 sec to enter RX VFO mode RX ...

Page 14: ...elected u PRIORITY CHANNEL INDICATOR p 24 Appears when the priority channel is set i TAG CHANNEL INDICATOR p 22 Appears when the tag channel is selected o CHANNEL INDICATOR p 14 Appears when channel selection mode is set 0 ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY The operating channel number channel name Set mode contents etc is displayed 1 PRIORITY SCAN INDICATOR p 24 Appears when the Priority scan is selected 2 GRO...

Page 15: ...me level is set to 0 the audio is muted Depending on pre setting 7 QUIET INDICATOR p 33 Appears when the Quiet function is ON SelCall mute is activated Information N A appears when the pushed key is not available IC 440 1 indd 11 IC 440 1 indd 11 2008 06 25 15 59 32 2008 06 25 15 59 32 ...

Page 16: ...y channel Push and hold for 2 sec to set the displayed channel as the priority channel S Ring PRIO Clear Push to transmit the Smart Ring call When RX channel is selected N A appears Push and hold for 2 sec to cancel the priority channel set ting Monitor TSQL This key function can be assigned in the Normal mode only Push to toggle the monitor function ON or OFF Push and hold for 2 sec to activate t...

Page 17: ... can be assigned to the F SET key only Push to turn Function mode ON or OFF Push and hold for 2 sec to the Set mode ON or OFF After entering the Set mode push this key momentarily to select the item and push or to change the setting Function RX VFO This key function can be assigned to the F SET key only Push to turn Function mode ON or OFF Push and hold for 2 sec to enter the RX VFO mode In RX VFO...

Page 18: ...me level appears when volume level 0 is selected while the internal speaker is muted Channel selection Push CH SQL to enter the channel selection mode then push or to select the desired channel While pushing and holding or the displayed channel changes continuously until channel 1 is selected When channel 1 is selected beeps are emitted CB XX appears when the CB channel is selected and RX XX appea...

Page 19: ...s are not available on these channels Receiving and transmitting Receiving q Push and hold for 2 sec to turn the power ON If T SQL appears on the display push and hold MONI T SQL for 2 sec once or twice to cancel the tone squelch or pocket beep pgs 27 28 w Select the desired operating channel p 14 When receiving a signal appears and audio is emitted from the speaker Further adjustment of volume le...

Page 20: ...PTT 2 Hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm from your lips then speak into the microphone at a normal voice level D Transmitting notes Transmit inhibit function The transceiver has several inhibit functions which restrict transmission under the following conditions The channel is busy or un matched CTCSS DTCS is re ceived Depending on the transmission lockout function setting The selected channel is a re...

Page 21: ...t set DSet the priority channel q Select the desired channel p 14 w Push and hold PRIO SET P PRIO Set for 2 sec to set the dis played channel as the priority channel P appears DCancel the priority channel setting Push F SET Function to enter the function mode then push and hold PRIO SET P PRIO Clear for 2 sec to cancel the priority channel setting P disappears The priority channel is selected When...

Page 22: ... and hold LOW Lock for 2 sec to toggle the lock function ON and OFF appears when the lock function is in use Adjusting the squelch level In order to receive signals properly the squelch must be ad justed to the proper level q Push and hold CH SQL SQL for 2 sec to enter the squelch level setting mode Push F SET then push and hold CH SQL SQL also available to enter the squelch level setting mode w P...

Page 23: ...g style See p 40 for set mode items detail Entering the set mode q While pushing and holding and push and hold for 2 sec to turn the power ON Then push and hold F SET Set Mode for 2 sec to enter the all set mode w Push F SET or MONI T SQL several times to select the appropriate item Then push or to set the desired level condition Available all set mode functions are SQL Level CTCSS tone DTCS code ...

Page 24: ...sing a repeater the repeater output channel CB R1 to CB R8 must be selected You can search the accessible repeater in your local area using the Repeater search scan function p 25 q Select the desired repeater output channel CB R1 to CB R8 p 14 w While pushing and holding PTT speak into the micro phone at your normal voice level appears e Release PTT to receive NOTE Excludes Emergency Repeater CB R...

Page 25: ...es a designated priority channel after scanning 5 tagged channels Priority channel GROUP OR PRIORITY SCAN ch 1 ch 2 ch 3 ch 4 ch 5 ch 10 ch 9 ch 8 ch 7 ch 6 CB R2 CB R2 CB R1 Scan cancel CB R8 CB R1 CB R3 CB R4 CB R8 REPEATER SEARCH SCAN Scans all repeater channels CB R1 to CB R8 in sequence If there are no busy channels after scanning channels CB R1 to CB R8 it begins scanning from CB R1 again th...

Page 26: ...ing q Select the desired scan type See at left w Select the desired channel p 14 e Push and hold SCAN TAG Scan Tag for 2 sec to toggle the tag channel setting ON and OFF appears when the tag setting is ON The channel is set as a scan channel To speed up scanning For open scan cancel the tag channel setting to skip un desired channels such as usually busy channels For group scan set only often used...

Page 27: ...wer OFF or push and hold F SET Set Mode for 2 sec to exit set mode Regardless of the assigned key function Open scan Open scan searches for transmitted signals automatically and makes it easier to locate new stations for contact or lis tening purposes IMPORTANT Open scan can transmit on a start channel or busy channel q Push O G P RS Scan Mode several times to select the open scan p 22 appears w P...

Page 28: ...2 appears when the group scan is selected and ap pears when the priority scan is selected w Set the priority channel if desired when the priority scan type is selected in step q p 17 When the priority channel is not set scan start channel is moni tored during the priority scan e Push SCAN TAG Scan to start the scan r When receiving a signal the scan pauses and resumes according to the selected sca...

Page 29: ...lect the desired repeater output channel CB R1 to CB R8 and push and hold O G P RS Rpt Scan for 2 sec to start the repeater search scan See the flow as described at right for repeater search scan details w When receiving a signal on the repeater channel scan stops During second cycle scanning 3 high beeps sound when receiving a signal and 3 low beeps sound when no signal is received e Push O G P R...

Page 30: ...nd hold F SET Set Mode for 2 sec to exit set mode Regardless of the assigned key function Available CTCSS tone frequency list Hz NOTE The transceiver has 51 tone frequencies and con sequently their spacing is narrow compared with units having 38 tones Therefore some tone frequencies may receive interference from adjacent tone frequencies CTCSS tone setting mode DTCS code setting mode DTCS code CTC...

Page 31: ...one squelch ON OFF settings are automatically stored in memory channels for easy recall Code 023 025 026 031 032 036 043 047 051 053 054 065 071 072 073 074 114 115 116 122 125 No 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Code 131 132 134 143 145 152 155 156 162 165 172 174 205 212 223 225 226 243 244 245 246 No 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 Co...

Page 32: ...sired channel except for channels 5 and 35 p 14 w Set the desired CTCSS tone DTCS code in set mode pgs 26 41 e Push and hold MONI T SQL TSQL for 2 sec several times until TSQL ë appears to activate the pocket beep r When the received signal includes a matching tone or code the transceiver emits beep tones every 10 sec and ë blinks t Push PTT to answer and to stop blinking Tone squelch is automatic...

Page 33: ...ing details NOTE Channels 5 and 35 are used for the emergency channels and SelCall operation is not available on these channels SelCall transmission is restricted for total of 3 sec in a minute If your try to transmit over 3 sec N A appears when SCAN TAG Call is pushed or error beep is emitted when PTT is pushed Calling operation D TX code channel selection SCAN TAG TX Code CH enables you to chang...

Page 34: ...es you to change the TX code con tents within the allowable digits The group call function works by allowing you to edit a spe cial group code of the SelCall ID code q Select the desired CB channel CB XX except for chan nels 5 and 35 p 14 w Push F SET Function to enter the function mode then push SCAN TAG TX Code CH to enter the TX code channel selection mode Push or to select the desired TX code ...

Page 35: ...annel selection mode o Push PTT to transmit to the selected TX code channel or push SCAN TAG TX Code CH to set the selected TX code channel and return to the stand by mode NOTE The TX code editable digit can only be set changed with the optional CS 440 CLONING SOFTWARE CONVENIENT Push F SET Function to enter the function mode then push and hold SCAN TAG Call for 2 sec to transmit the selected chan...

Page 36: ...nnels can be pre programmed into the transceiver using the CS 440 You can set the transceiver s condition when receiving an individual call using the CS 440 See the help file for setting details Recall the memorised received ID code q Push F SET Function to enter the function mode then push and hold O G P RS ID MR for 2 sec to display the memorised received ID code w Push or to select the desired ...

Page 37: ...hannel disappears NOTE The unmute condition may automatically return to the mute condition after a specified time period depending on the pre setting Stun function When the transceiver is in the Stun condition it will request a password at power ON This password is the same as the Power ON password function Once the password has been input the transceiver will not prompt for it to be input again C...

Page 38: ...g at left is for the calling station only A called party automatically sends an answer back signal with out any pre settings All IC 440 s operating on the same operating channel will answer back to the call in the sur roundings communications area When RX channel is selected N A appears D ATS q Push F SET Function to enter the function mode then push and hold MONI T SQL ATS for 2 sec to turn the A...

Page 39: ...l Enable e Turn the power OFF then ON The Enable channels appear on the LCD and push CH SQL then push to select the desired RX channel D RX frequency programming q Select the desired RX channel RX XX See at left w Push F SET Function to enter the function mode then push and hold F SET RX VFO for 2 sec to enter the RX VFO mode Push LOW to toggle the bandwidth between wide or narrow e Push or severa...

Page 40: ...eration condition RX frequency setting is memorised to the channel Pushing F SET also returns to the normal operation condition In this case the RX frequency setting is not memorised to the channel temporary operation Regardless of the assigned key function Wide channel spacing Narrow channel spacing Wide channel spacing Narrow channel spacing Wide channel spacing Narrow channel spacing Wide chann...

Page 41: ...r nar row r Push and hold F SET for 2 sec to return to the normal op eration condition The bandwidth setting is memorised to the channel Pushing F SET also returns to the normal operation condition In this case the bandwidth setting is not memorised to the chan nel temporary operation Regardless of the assigned key function Narrow channel spacing is selected Wide channel spacing is selected IC 440...

Page 42: ... the power OFF or push and hold F SET Set Mode for 2 sec to exit set mode t When the PTT hold function is set to ON push PTT to transmit and push again to receive appears while transmitting Regardless of the assigned key function Data cloning Cloning allows you to quickly and easily transfer the data from a personal computer to a transceiver using the optional CS 440 CLONING SOFTWARE Data can be c...

Page 43: ...wer OFF After waiting a few seconds turn power ON again If the problem persists per form the following procedure IMPORTANT Resetting the transceiver sets set mode values to default While Pushing CH SQL LOW and MONI T SQL push and hold for 2 sec to reset the CPU AL RESET appears on the function display when the transceiver is reset IC 440 1 indd 39 IC 440 1 indd 39 2008 06 25 15 59 43 2008 06 25 15...

Page 44: ... F SET Set Mode for 2 sec to enter Set mode When no key is pushed for 30 sec the transceiver returns to normal operation w Push F SET or MONI T SQL to select the desired item if necessary e Push or to select the desired condition of the item r Push and hold for 2 sec to turn the power OFF or push and hold F SET Set Mode for 2 sec to exit set mode Regardless of the assigned key function D Set mode ...

Page 45: ...operation is performed 0 5 to 4 0 hours 0 5 hours steps and OFF can be specified D LCD backlight condition The transceiver has a LCD backlight for night time operation ON Backlight turns ON continuously A2 Auto2 Lights for 5 sec when any key except PTT is pushed or the LCD indication is changed At Auto Lights for 5 sec when any key except PTT is pushed or the SelCall signal is transmitted re ceive...

Page 46: ...lent operation by turning key touch beep tones OFF or you can have confirmation beeps sound at the push of a key by turning beep tones ON D Beep level Set the key touch beep output level HIGH or LOW Bright level 4 default Bright level 0 Contrast level 5 default Contrast level 0 Beep tone ON default Beep tone OFF Beep level High default Beep level Low IC 440 1 indd 42 IC 440 1 indd 42 2008 06 25 15...

Page 47: ...ontinuous trans mission to prevent accidental prolonged transmission etc This timer cuts a transmission OFF after 1 min of continu ous transmission D Lock Out function Select the transmission lock out temporary transmission in hibit capability RP Repeater Lockout Transmission is permitted only while receiving a matched CTCSS tone or receiving no signal bu Busy Lockout Transmission is inhibited whi...

Page 48: ...nal disappears and then resumes after 5 sec Default and recommended setting D Scan restart function This function starts the scan after the transmission is per formed during scan and 10 sec has passed D Roger Beep This function emits a beep on the communication party to inform the transmission is finished Scan resume timer P5 default 10 sec setting Scan restart timer OFF default Scan restart timer...

Page 49: ...nsceiver See p 38 for details D Internal speaker setting This function sets if audio is emitted from the HM 182 or an external speaker if connected ON ON The audio from the HM 182 sounds even when an external speaker is connected At AUTO The audio from the HM 182 is muted then appears on the function display The audio comes from the HM 182 when the external speaker is not connected PTT hold OFF de...

Page 50: ... for 2 sec to enter the Own ID edit mode r Push or several times to select the desired digit t Push SCAN TAG to set the digit and the editable digit move to right automatically y Repeat steps r and t to input the desired ID code u After setting the last digit push SCAN TAG to set the Own ID code Regardless of the assigned key function Own ID 11111 IC 440 1 indd 46 IC 440 1 indd 46 2008 06 25 15 59...

Page 51: ...oor contact or is short circuited The other station is using tone squelch The lock function is activated Priority scan is paused on the watching fre quency The channel selection mode is not set The squelch is open Priority scan is activated Time out timer function is activated Check the connector pins Re connect the power cable observing the proper polarity Check the cause then replace the fuse Pu...

Page 52: ...tion is activated The CPU is malfunctioning Turn the function OFF Reset the CPU pgs 38 45 p 39 Fuse replacement If the fuse blows or the transceiver stops functioning find the source of the problem if possible and replace the damaged fuse with a new one rated at FGB 5 A as shown at right 5 A fuse IC 440 1 indd 48 IC 440 1 indd 48 2008 06 25 15 59 46 2008 06 25 15 59 46 ...

Page 53: ...odulation system Variable reactance frequency modulation Max frequency deviation 5 kHz Frequency error 2 5 ppm Spurious emissions Less than 30 dBm Adjacent channel power Less than 22 dBm Audio harmonic distortion 1 typical 60 deviation Residual modulation 40 dB typical Limiting charact of modulator 70 to 100 of max deviation D RECEIVER CB 476 425 477 400 MHz Sensitivity 12 dB SINAD 0 22 µV typical...

Page 54: ... without notice or obligation Options D MICROPHONE HM 182 HAND MICROPHONE Wired remote control microphone with key backlight Same as supplied with the transceiver OPC 647 EXTENSION CABLE 2 5 m microphone extension cable Same as supplied with the transceiver D SPEAKER SP 22 EXTERNAL SPEAKER Compact and easy to install D CLONING SOFTWARE CS 440 CLONING SOFTWARE OPC 1122U USB CLONING CABLE Provides q...

Page 55: ...ter examination are found to be defective Unless otherwise expressly provided any fault arising from defective workmanship or material shall be rectified by Icom where the equipment is returned freight prepaid to Icom Service Dept Unit 1 103 Garden Road Clayton Victoria 3168 This warranty shall not apply a To an Icom Product which has failed due to improper installation misuse accident alteration ...

Page 56: ...urned prepaid to any designated point within Australia The freight carrier is at the option of Icom Australia Pty Ltd 4 If the requested repairs or service are not within the terms of warranty or if you fail to provide acceptable evidence of the date of purchase you will be contacted with a quote to repair your equipment Return freight will be charged in this instance 5 All equipment returned unde...

Page 57: ...here PLACE POSTAGE HERE Icom Australia Pty Ltd Unit 1 103 Garden Road Clayton VIC 3168 REGISTRATION CARD Please fold and tape closed IC 440 1 indd 53 IC 440 1 indd 53 2008 06 25 15 59 47 2008 06 25 15 59 47 ...

Page 58: ...en ICOM Advertising Date of Purchase Dealers Name Occupation Comments I would like more information on the following Other Radio Communications Equipment you use Thank you for completing this Registration we feel confident you will enjoy many years of reliable performance from your Icom IC 440 Other Newspaper Magazine TV Radio Website Air Band Commercial Radios UHF CB Receiver Marine Amateur IC 44...

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Page 61: ...nection 4 Display backlighting 19 E Explicit definitions i F Function display 10 Fuse replacement 48 G General 29 49 Group and priority scans 24 Group or priority scan 21 H HM 182 front and top panels 7 I IC 440 front and rear panels 6 Important i Installation 1 Installation methods 2 Internal speaker setting 43 L LCD backlight condition 41 LCD backlight brightness 42 LCD contrast 42 Location 1 Lo...

Page 62: ...pe selection 22 Scan types 21 Scanning preparation 22 Selcall operation 29 Set mode 19 40 Set mode construction 40 Set mode items 41 Set mode operation 40 Set the priority channel 17 Setting CTCSS tone frequency DTCS code 26 Setting scan resume condition 23 Signal message displaying function 43 Smart Ring 34 Speaker 50 Specifications 49 Specifications and options 49 Squelch level 41 Stun function ...

Page 63: ...me selection 14 W Waiting for a call from a specific station 28 Warranty and product registration 51 When receiving a call 32 Wide Narrow function 37 Z Zone type selection 15 IC 440 1 indd 59 IC 440 1 indd 59 2008 06 25 15 59 48 2008 06 25 15 59 48 ...

Page 64: ...r with soy ink IC 41S Handheld type IC 400PRO Mobile type THE ICOM UHF CB TRANSCEIVER LINE UP The follow transceivers can also communicate with IC 440 Ask your Icom Australia authorized dealer or see Icom home page http www icom net au for details IC 440 1 indd Z IC 440 1 indd Z 2008 06 25 15 59 48 2008 06 25 15 59 48 ...