Icom IC-F51 Instruction Manual
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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF TRANSCEIVER iF51 UHF TRANSCEIVER iF61 This illustration shows the IC-F51.
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Page 2: Operating Notes
• If you wear a portable two-way radio on your body, ensure that the antenna is at least 2.5 centimeters from your body when transmitting. Icom, Icom Inc. and Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries. -
Page 3: Explicit Definitions
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD DEFINITION Personal death, serious injury or an explo- RDANGER! sion may occur. Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock RWARNING! may occur. Equipment damage may occur. CAUTION If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk NOTE of personal injury, fire or electric shock. -
Page 4: Intrinsic Safety
BP-227AXD clean to avoid any risk of ignition due to the build-up of electrostatic charges. Repair of Icom radios should only be carried out by authorized Icom distributors. In particular, repair of ATEX approved radios can ONLY be done by Icom to maintain the intrinsically safe rating. - Page 5 The ATEX standard is described on the 94/9/EC sticker (Ex Mark- ing) and BP-227AXD as below. * The following illustrations show the IC-F51/F61. BP-227AXD • DO NOT OPEN WHEN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE MAY BE PRESENT. • DO NOT CHARGE THE BATTERY IN HAZARDOUS LOCA-...
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Page 6: Precautions
Use and charge only specified Icom battery packs with Icom transceivers or Icom chargers. Only Icom battery packs are tested and approved for use with Icom radios or charged with Icom chargers. Using third-party or counterfeit battery packs or chargers may cause smoke, fire, or cause the battery to burst. - Page 7 DO NOT use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas with temperatures below –20°C or above +55°C. The basic operations, transmission and reception of the trans- ceiver, are guaranteed within the specified operating tempera- ture range. However, the LCD display may be operate correctly, or show an indication in the case of long hours of operation, or after being placed in extremely cold areas.
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Page 8: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ..................i OPERATING NOTES................i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ..............ii INTRINSIC SAFETY ................iii PRECAUTIONS ................... v TABLE OF CONTENTS ..............vii SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ..............viii 1 ACCESSORIES ................. 1–2 ■ Accessory attachments .............. 1 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ............3–11 ■... -
Page 9: Supplied Accessories
■ Auto emergency transmission ..........33 ■ Stun function ................33 ■ BIIS indication ................34 ■ Priority A channel selection ............34 5 BATTERY CHARGING ............35–44 ■ Caution ..................35 ■ Optional battery chargers ............39 6 SPEAKER-MICROPHONE ............ 45–46 ■... -
Page 10: Accessories
ACCESSORIES ■ Accessory attachments D Flexible antenna Connect the supplied flexible antenna to the antenna connector. CAUTION: • NEVER carry the transceiver by holding the antenna. • DO NOT connect the antenna other than listed on page 47. • Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. -
Page 11: Accessories
ACCESSORIES ï Battery pack To attach the battery pack: Slide the battery pack on the back of the transceiver in the direction of the arrow (q), then lock it with the battery release button. • Slide the battery pack until the battery release button makes a ‘click’ sound. -
Page 12: Panel Description
PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front, top and side panels Speaker (See the following NOTE.) Microphone Function display (p. 6) NOTE: If the speaker netting (for dust proofing) becomes wet, dry it with a hair drier (cool mode) etc. before operating the transceiver. Otherwise the audio may be difficult to hear for loss of the sound pressure. - Page 13 PANEL DESCRIPTION q VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] Turns power ON and adjusts the audio level. w RED BUTTON The desired function can be assigned by your dealer. e ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects the supplied antenna. r SPEAKER-MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [SP MIC] Connects the optional speaker-microphone. (p. 46) [SP MIC] jack cover NOTE: KEEP the [SP MIC] jack cover attached to the...
- Page 14 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front, top and side panels (Continued) u TRANSMIT/BUSY INDICATOR Lights red while transmitting; lights green while receiving a sig- nal, or when the squelch is open. i PTT SWITCH [PTT] Push and hold to transmit; release to receive.
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Page 15: Function Display
PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Function display q OUTPUT POWER INDICATOR Appears when Low 2 or Low 1 is selected. w AUDIBLE INDICATOR ➥ Appears when the channel is in the ‘audible’ (unmute) con- dition. ➥ Appears when the specified 5-tone/BIIS code is received. e COMPANDER INDICATOR Appears when the compander function is activated. -
Page 16: Programmable Function Keys
The following functions can be assigned to [P0], [P1], [P2], [P3], [Red], [ ] and [ ] programmable function keys. Consult your Icom dealer or system operator for details concerning your transceivers programming. CH UP AND DOWN KEYS • Select an operating channel. - Page 17 PANEL DESCRIPTION PRIORITY CHANNEL KEYS ➥ Push to select Priority A or Priority B channel. ➥ Push and hold [Prio A (Rewrite)] to rewrite the Prio A channel. MR-CH 1/2/3/4 KEYS Select an operating channel directly. MONITOR KEY Activates one of (or two of) the following functions on each chan- nel independently: •...
- Page 18 PANEL DESCRIPTION C.TONE CHANNEL ENTER KEY Select the continuous tone channel using [CH Up]/[CH Down] keys to change the tone frequency/code setting after pushing this key for permanent operation. TALK AROUND KEY Turn the talk around function ON and OFF. •...
- Page 19 PANEL DESCRIPTION EMERGENCY KEYS ➥ Push and hold to transmit an emergency call. ➥ When [Emergency Single (Silent)] or [Emergency Repeat (Si- lent)] is pushed, an emergency call is transmitted without a beep emission and LCD indication change. • If you want to cancel the emergency call, push (or push and hold) the key again before transmitting the call.
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Page 20: Panel Description
PANEL DESCRIPTION VOICE SCRAMBLER FUNCTION Push to toggle the voice scrambler function ON and OFF. COMPANDER KEY Push to toggle the compander function ON and OFF. The compander function reduces noise components from the trans- mitting audio to provide clear communication. USER SET MODE KEY ➥... -
Page 21: Conventional Operation
ON, the transceiver automatically starts scanning. Scanning stops when receiving a call. NOTE: If the Move to Priority A channel at Power ON function is turned ON, the transceiver does not start scanning at power ON. Consult your Icom dealer or system operator for details. -
Page 22: Call Procedure
CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ■ Call procedure When your system employs tone signalling (excluding CTCSS and DTCS), the call procedure may be necessary prior to voice trans- mission. The tone signalling employed may be a selective calling system which allows you to call specific station(s) only and prevent unwanted stations from contacting you. -
Page 23: Receiving And Transmitting
CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ■ Receiving and transmitting NOTE: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the trans- ceiver. See page 1 for antenna attachment. Receiving: q Rotate [VOL] to turn power ON. w Push [ ] or [ ] to select a channel. e When receiving a call, adjust the audio output level to a comfort- able listening level. -
Page 24: D Transmitting Notes
CONVENTIONAL OPERATION D Transmitting notes • Transmit inhibit function The transceiver has several inhibit functions which restrict trans- mission under the following conditions: - The channel is in mute condition (‘Inaudible’ condition; “ ” does not appear). - Channel is busy. - Un-matched (or matched) CTCSS is received. -
Page 25: D Tx Code Number Edit
CONVENTIONAL OPERATION D TX code number edit If the transceiver has [TX Code CH Select] or [TX Code Enter] as- signed to it, TX code contents can be edited within the allowable digits. TO EDIT A TX CODE VIA [TX CODE CH SELECT] KEY: q Push [TX Code CH Select] to enter the TX code channel selec- tion mode. -
Page 26: Scrambler Function
CONVENTIONAL OPERATION D DTMF transmission If the transceiver has [DTMF Autodial] assigned to it, the automatic DTMF transmission function is available. Up to 8 DTMF channels are available. TO SELECT A TX CODE: q Push [DTMF Autodial]— a DTMF channel appears. w Push [ ] to select the desired DTMF channel. -
Page 27: User Set Mode
CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ■ User Set mode If the transceiver has [User Set Mode] assigned to it, you can “cus- tomize” the transceiver operation to suit your preferences and op- erating style. Entering the User Set mode: q Push and hold [User Set Mode] for 1 sec. to enter the User Set mode. -
Page 28: Biis Operation
BIIS OPERATION ■ Default setting The following functions are assigned to each programmable key as the default. Ask your dealer for details. [P0]; Call : Push to transmit a 5-tone/BIIS call when the selected channel is a 5-tone or MSK channel, respectively. -
Page 29: Receiving A Call
BIIS OPERATION ■ Receiving a call D Individual call q When an individual call is received; • Beeps sound. • “ ” appears and the mute is released. • The programmed text message (e.g. “ ”) and the calling station ID (or text) is displayed alternately, depending on the set- ting. -
Page 30: D Group Call
BIIS OPERATION D Group call q When a group call is received; • Beeps sound. • “ ” appears and the mute is released. • The programmed text message (e.g. “ ”) and the calling sta- tion ID (or text) is displayed alternately, depending on the setting. •... -
Page 31: D Displaying The Received Call Record
BIIS OPERATION D Displaying the received call record — Queue indication The transceiver memorizes the calling station IDs for record. Up to 3 calls can be memorized, and the oldest call record is erased when a 4th call is received. However, once the transceiver is pow- ered OFF, the all records are cleared. -
Page 32: Transmitting A Call
BIIS OPERATION ■ Transmitting a call Total of a 3 ways for code selection are available—selecting the call code from memory, entering the call code from the keypad and calling back from the queue channel record. D Using call memory q While in the standby condition, push [P1] (Digital) to enter the call code memory channel selection mode. -
Page 33: D Calling Back From The Queue Channel
BIIS OPERATION D Calling back from the queue channel q While in the standby condition, push [P1] (Digital) for 1 sec. to enter queue memory channel selection mode. w Push [ ] to select the desired record. e Push [P0] (Call) or [PTT]* to call. *PTT call can be made only when PTT call capability is permitted. -
Page 34: D Direct Code Entry
BIIS OPERATION D Direct code entry q While in the standby condition, push [TX Code Enter] to enter the TX code edit mode. • Editable code digit blinks. w Push [TX Code Enter] to select the desired digit to be edited. •... -
Page 35: Receiving A Message
BIIS OPERATION ■ Receiving a message D Receiving a status message q When a status message is received; • Beeps sound. • The calling station ID (or text) and the status message is displayed alternately, depending on the setting. w Push [P3] (Moni(Audi)) to return to the standby condition. NOTE: Only the calling station ID (or text) is displayed (no message is displayed alternately) when the scroll timer is set to “OFF”. - Page 36 BIIS OPERATION D Receiving an SDM q When an SDM is received; • Beeps sound. • The calling station ID (or text) and the SDM is displayed alter- nately, depending on the setting. w When the received SDM includes more than 8 characters, the message scrolls automatically, when the automatic scroll func- tion is activated.
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Page 37: D Received Message Selection
BIIS OPERATION D Received message selection The transceiver memorizes the received messages for record. Up to 6 messages for status and SDM, or 95 character SDM’s can be memorized. The oldest message is erased when the 7th mes- sage is received. However, once the transceiver is powered OFF, all messages are cleared. -
Page 38: Transmitting A Status
BIIS OPERATION ■ Transmitting a status D General The status message can be selected with the programmed text, and the message text is also displayed on the function display of the called station. Up to 24 status types (1 to 24) are available, and the status mes- sages 22 and 24 have designated meanings. -
Page 39: Transmitting An Sdm
BIIS OPERATION ■ Transmitting an SDM D General The short data message, SDM, can be sent to an individual station or group stations. Also, 8 SDM memory channels are available and the messages can be edited via PC programming. D Transmitting an SDM q While in the standby condition, push [P1] (Digital), then push ] to select the desired station/group code. -
Page 40: Position Data Transmission
BIIS OPERATION ■ Position data transmission When the optional OPC-966 and a GPS receiver interface cable is connected to the transceiver, the position (longitude and latitude) data can be transmitted automatically. Ask your dealer or system operator for connection details. The position data is transmitted when;... -
Page 41: Printer Connection
BIIS OPERATION ■ Printer connection When the optional OPC-966 is connected to the interface cable transceiver, a printer can be connected to print out the received SDM content and the ID of the station who sent the message. Ask your dealer or system operator for connection details. ■... -
Page 42: Auto Emergency Transmission
BIIS OPERATION ■ Auto emergency transmission When [Emergency Single (Silent)] or [Emergency Repeat (Silent)] is pushed, an emergency signal is automatically transmitted for the specified time period. The status 22 (Emergency) is sent to the selected ID station, and the position data is transmitted after the emergency signal when a GPS receiver is connected to the transceiver. -
Page 43: Biis Indication
BIIS OPERATION ■ BIIS indication The following indications are available for the BIIS operation on an MSK channel. : Individual/group call is successful. : Message (status or SDM) transmission is successful. : No answer back is received. : Appears during retry of the call (2nd call). : End the communication. -
Page 44: Battery Charging
R DANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom battery packs with Icom radios or Icom charger. Only Icom battery packs are tested and approved for use and charge with Icom radios or Icom charger. Using third-party or counterfeit battery packs or charger... -
Page 45: D Battery Caution
BATTERY CHARGING D Battery caution R DANGER! 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 dam- age may not be visible on the outside of the case. - Page 46 R WARNING! Immediately stop using the battery if it emits an ab- normal odor, heats up, or is discolored or deformed. If any of these conditions occur, contact your Icom dealer or distributor. R WARNING! Immediately wash, using clean water, any part of the body that comes into contact with fluid from inside the battery.
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Page 47: D Charging Caution
CAUTION: DO NOT charge the battery outside of the specified temperature range: BC-152N (0˚C to +45˚C). Icom recommends charging the battery at +20˚C. The battery may heat up or rupture if charged out of the specified temperature range. Additionally, bat-... -
Page 48: Optional Battery Chargers
BATTERY CHARGING ■ Optional battery chargers ï Regular charging with the BC-152N q Attach the BC-152N to a flat surface, such as a desk, if de- sired. w Connect the AC adapter as shown below. e Insert the battery pack with/without the transceiver into the char- ger. - Page 49 If you are unable to solve the problem through the use of these solutions, the battery pack or the charger may be damaged, or the battery life may be over. In that case, contact your nearest Icom Dealer or Service Center. NOTE: After charging is completed, the BC-152N will automatically re- charge the battery pack when the battery voltage decreases.
- Page 50 BATTERY CHARGING (Continued) Optional battery chargers ■ ï AD-100 installation The AD-100 must be installed into the BC-119N charger adapter or BC-121N before battery charging. q Attach the plugs from the BC-119N/BC-121N to the AD-100 charger adapter w Secure the AD-100 into the holder space of the BC-119N/BC- 121N with the supplied screws.
- Page 51 BATTERY CHARGING D Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-100 The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of Li-ion battery pack. The following are additionally required: • One AD-100 (purchase separately) • An AC adapter (may be supplied with BC-119N depending on version) or the DC power cable (OPC-515L/CP-23L). Transceiver Turn power OFF Battery pack...
- Page 52 BATTERY CHARGING (Continued) Optional battery chargers ■ D Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-100 The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged simultaneously. The following are additionally required. • Six AD-100 (purchase separately) • An AC adapter (BC-157) or the DC power cable (OPC-656) Transceiver Turn power OFF Battery pack...
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Page 53: Battery Charging
BATTERY CHARGING IMPORTANT: Battery charging caution Ensure the guide tabs on the battery pack are correctly aligned with the guide rails inside the charger adapter. (This illustration shows the BC-152N.) Tabs Guide rails... -
Page 54: Speaker-Microphone
SPEAKER-MICROPHONE ■ Optional HM-138 description Alligator type clip To attach the speaker-mic. to your shirt or collar, etc. PTT switch Transmits while pushed Receives while released Microphone Speaker NEVER immerse the connector in water. If the connector becomes wet, be sure to dry it BEFORE attaching it to the transceiver. NOTE: The microphone is located at the top of the speaker-mi- crophone, as shown in the diagram above. -
Page 55: Attachment
SPEAKER-MICROPHONE ■ Attachment Attach the connector of the speaker-microphone into the [SP MIC] connector on the transceiver and tighten the screw. CAUTION: Attach the speaker-microphone’s connector securely to prevent accidental dropping, or water intrusion in the connector. IMPORTANT: KEEP the [SP MIC] jack cover attached (trans- ceiver) when the speaker-microphone is not in use. -
Page 56: Options
OPTIONS • BP-227AXD i on battery pack 7.4 V/1850 mAh/14 Wh Li-ion battery pack. The same as supplied with the transceiver. BP-227AXD must be charged with the op- tional BC-152N or the BC-119N/121N. • BC-152N + BC-147S desktop charger ac adapter Used for regular charging of the battery pack. -
Page 57: Options
Approved Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal perfor- mance when used with an Icom transceiver. Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to an Icom transceiver in the event it is used with equipment that is not manu- factured or approved by Icom. -
Page 58: Atex Cautions
The equipment is an intrinsically safe equipment. It can be used in a potentially explosive atmosphere. The equipment must be powered only by the battery Icom type BP-227AXD. When the transceiver is used in a hazardous areas, either the jack cover or HM-138 must be attached to the connector. - Page 59 ATEX CAUTIONS D Meaning of ATEX marking codes Ambient temperature Explosion protection marking CE conformity marking Identification number of notified body (where appropriate) (LCIE: 0081) Equipment category: 1 (for Zone 0 or 20), 2 (for Zone 1 or 21), 3 (for Zone 2 or 22) Type of Explosive atmosphere: G (for gas, vapors and mist), D (for dusts) Equipment group:...
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Page 60: Atex Cautions
ATEX CAUTIONS Group (Fig. 1) - Page 61 The following explanations are about the symbols on the attached Declaration of Conformity. CE versions of the IC-F51/F61 which display the “CE” symbol on the serial number label, comply with the essential requirements of the European Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Directive 1999/5/...
- Page 62 • Country code list (ISO 3166-1) Country Codes Country Codes Austria Liechtenstein Belgium Lithuania Bulgaria Luxembourg Croatia Malta Czech Republic Netherlands Norway Cyprus Poland Denmark Portugal Estonia Romania Finland Slovakia France Slovenia Germany Spain Greece Sweden Hungary Switzerland Iceland Turkey Ireland United Kingdom Italy...
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