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Icom IC-F12 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF TRANSCEIVER iF12/S UHF TRANSCEIVER iF22/S...

  • Page 2: Important

    The use of non-Icom battery packs/chargers may impair transceiver performance and invalidate the warranty. FCC caution: Changes or modifications to this transceiver, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to op- erate this transceiver under FCC regulations.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ......... . .i IMPORTANT .

  • Page 4: Panel Description

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ‘ ‘ Switches, controls, keys and connectors 2CH version 16CH version CH1↔CH2 CH1 to CH16 Speaker...
  • Page 5 VOLUME CONTROL [OFF/VOL] Turns power ON and adjusts the audio level. e DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEY [Upper] Can be programmed for one of several functions by your Icom dealer. r PTT SWITCH [PTT] Push and hold to transmit; release to receive.

  • Page 6: Led Indicator

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ‘ ‘ LED indicator The TX/RX indicator LED indicates several more information as follows; (Ref.; R=Red, G=Green, O=Orange) • TX: Turns Red while transmitting a signal. • RX: Turns Green while receiving a signal. • Call LED (ON): When receiving a matched 2/5TONE. •...

  • Page 7: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES ‘ ‘ Accessory attachment D Supplied accessories The transceiver comes supplied with the following accessories. q Flexible antenna w Belt clip D Antenna The antenna screws onto the transceiver as illustrated right. D Belt clip Attach the belt clip to the transceiver as illustrated below.

  • Page 8: Battery Packs

    BATTERY PACKS ‘ ‘ Battery pack replacement Before replacing the battery pack, the volume control MUST be ro- tated fully counterclockwise, until a click is heard, to turn the power OFF. • Push the battery release for- ward, then pull the battery pack upward with the trans- ceiver facing you.

  • Page 9: Battery Cautions

    BATTERY PACKS ‘ ‘ Battery cautions • CAUTION! NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack (or charging terminals of the transceiver). Also, current may flow into nearby metal objects such as a necklace, so be careful when plac- ing battery packs (or the transceiver) in handbags, etc. Simply carrying with or placing near metal objects such as a neck- lace, etc.

  • Page 10: Battery Charging

    BATTERY PACKS ‘ ‘ Battery charging D Rapid charging with the BC-144+AD-99 The optional BC-144 provides rapid charging of optional battery packs. The following are additionally required: • One AD-99 (depends on version.). • An AC adapter (may be supplied with the BC-144 depending on version).
  • Page 11 BATTERY PACKS D Rapid charging with the BC-144+AD-99 Turn power OFF BP-209, BP-210 or BP-222 attached to the transceiver. AC adaptor BC-145A/E/V/UK Check orientation and the spacer com- bination as follows. Charging indicator D D Spacer combination. • Be sure to attach the Check orientation spacer (Spacer B/C) to the adapter (Spacer A)
  • Page 12 BATTERY PACKS D Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-94 (#11) The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged simultaneously. The following are additionally required. • Six AD-94 (#11) (Some versions require additional AD-99s). • An AC adapter (may be supplied with the BC-121N depending on version).

  • Page 13: Charging Note

    BATTERY PACKS ‘ ‘ Charging NOTE Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. • Recommended temperature range for charging: +10°C to +40°C (50°F to 140°F). • Use the supplied charger or optional charger (BC-119N/BC- 121N/BC-144 for rapid charging, BC-146 for regular charging) only.

  • Page 14: Battery Case (Option)

    BATTERY PACKS ‘ ‘ Battery case (Option) When using a BP-208 OPTIONAL BATTERY CASE attached to the transceiver, install 6 AA (R6) size alkaline batteries as illustrated below. NOTE: Output power is automatically reduced to 1 W to retain suffi- cient power in case of an emergency, etc.

  • Page 15: 4 P P R R O O G G R R A A M M M M A A B B L L E E F F U U N N C C T T I I O O N N S S

    PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS ‘ ‘ General In the following explanations, programmable function names are bracketed, the specific switch used to activate the function depends on programming. D D KEY LOCK FUNCTION1/2 This function locks access to all programmable switches (except the switch assigned for the lock function): Lock1: All Key Lock function;...
  • Page 16 PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS D D SCAN FUNCTION The scan function allows you to search a pre-programmed group of channels for signals. Push the [Scan] switch to start/stop scan. • Scan pauses on a channel when receiving a signal. • “Lockout SCAN” (pre-programmed list SCAN) or “Priority SCAN” can be pre-programmed.
  • Page 17 PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS D D MONITOR AUDIBLE FUNCTION The monitor function allows you to open the transceiver’s squelch manually to check whether a channel is busy or not. The trans- ceiver has 2 conditions for receive standby: Audible condition: This condition mutes audio ONLY when no carrier is present.
  • Page 18 PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS D D DTMF TRANSMISSION This function allows you to send a pre-programmed DTMF code to control a repeater, open another transceiver’s squelch, etc. Automatic pre-programmed transmission: Push the [DTMF Autodial] switch to send a DTMF code. D D EMERGENCY FUNCTION The emergency function allows you to send your ID quickly and easily to your Base Station, etc.
  • Page 19 PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS D D CODE SQUELCH This conveniently eliminates unwanted audio and is useful in group activities or security related activities where unwanted output can be a problem. The function is similar to a CTCSS tone squelch. In order to use the above functions, cloning is necessary via a PC using the optional CS-F11 cloning software.

  • Page 20: Conventional Operation

    CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ‘ ‘ Receiving and transmitting NOTE: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the trans- ceiver. See p.4 for antenna attachment. Turn power ON as described on p. 2. Receiving: q Select a desired channel. w Listen for a transmission and adjust [VOL] to a comfortable lis- tening level.

  • Page 21: 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 22: Setting Squelch Level

    CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ‘ ‘ Setting squelch level The squelch circuit mutes the received audio signal depending on the signal strength. q While pushing [PTT] and [Lower], turn the transceiver’s power on to enter the squelch adjustment mode. w Push [Upper] to increase the squelch level (tight squelch) or [Upper] [Lower] to decrease the squelch...

  • Page 23: Cloning

    CLONING ‘ ‘ Cloning Cloning allows you to quickly and easily transfer the programmed contents from one transceiver to another transceiver; or data from PC to a transceiver using the optional CS-F11 CLONING SOFT- WARE. D D Transceiver-to-transceiver cloning NOTE: ‘Transceiver-to-transceiver cloning’ is available be- tween the same models on 2CH model to 16CH model or the opposite case cannot be cloned.

  • Page 24: Option

    OPTION ‘ ‘ Options D D BATTERY PACKS • BP-208 BATTERY CASE Allows a set of Alkaline batteries to operate the handheld when charging the rechargeable battery or in emergencies, etc. 6 AA (R6) cells are required. • BP-209 Ni-Cd BATTERY PACK 7.2 V/1100 mAh Ni-Cd battery pack, allows more than 8 hours op- eration.

  • Page 25: Option

    OPTION D D OTHER OPTIONS • HM-46L/HM-75A/HM-131L SPEAKER-MICROPHONES Combination speaker-microphone that provides convenient oper- ation while hanging the transceiver from your belt. HM-75A has programmable function key Mic Up, Mic Down, Mic A, Mic B. HM-131L has a moisture proof construction. •...

  • Page 26: Installation Notes

    ABOUT CE CE Versions of the IC-F12/S, F22/S which display the “CE” symbol on the serial number seal, comply with the essential requirements of the European Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Directive 1999/5/EC. This warning symbol indicates that this equipment op-...
  • Page 27 We Icom Inc. Japan 0168 1-1-32, Kamiminami, Hirano-ku Osaka 547-0003, Japan Declare on our sole responsability that this equipment complies with the essential requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive, 1999/5/EC, and that any applicable Essential Test Suite measurements have been performed.
  • Page 28 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Icom Inc. Japan 0168 1-1-32, Kamiminami, Hirano-ku Osaka 547-0003, Japan Declare on our sole responsability that this equipment complies with the essential requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive, 1999/5/EC, and that any applicable Essential Test Suite measurements have been performed.
  • Page 30 Count on us! <Intended Country of Use> IC-F12S/F22S series A-6024H-1EU-w Printed in Japan 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003 Japan © 2001–2003 Icom Inc.

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