Icom IC-F70DT Instruction Manual
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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF TRANSCEIVER iF70DT/DS iF70T/S UHF TRANSCEIVER iF80DT/DS iF80T/S This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. The photo shows the IC-F70DT/T or IC-F80DT/T.
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Page 2: Explicit Definitions
Connected battery pack : BP-254FM See the operating guide for details of MDC 1200 system operation. Consult with your Icom dealer or system opera- The repair and maintenance of an FM approved transceiver can only tor for details concerning your transceiver’s programming. -
Page 3: Precautions
However, the LCD display may not be operate Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incor- correctly, or show an indication in the case of long hours of porated (Japan) in Japan, the United states, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 BATTERY CHARGING ..........19–22 IMPORTANT ................i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ............i ■ Caution ...............19 ABOUT APCO PROJECT 25 ..........i ■ Optional battery chargers ...........21 ABOUT FM APPROVED ............i 5 BATTERY CASE ............23 PRECAUTIONS ..............ii ■... -
Page 5: Accessories
ACCESSORIES ■ Supplied accessories ■ Accessory attachments D Flexible antenna The following accessories are supplied: Qty. q Flexible antenna .............. 1 Connect the supplied flexible an- w Battery pack ..............1 tenna to the antenna connector. e Belt clip ................1 r Connector cover (with screw) ........ -
Page 6: D Battery Pack
ACCESSORIES D Battery pack D Belt clip To attach the battery pack: To attach the belt clip: Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow (q), then q Release the battery pack if it is attached. lock it with the battery release button. w Slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the belt •... -
Page 7: Accessories
ACCESSORIES D Connector cover Attach the connector cover when the optional speaker-micro- phone is not used. To attach the connector To detach the connector cover: cover: q Insert the connector cover e Unscrew the screw using into the multi-connector. a phillips screwdriver. w Tighten the screw. -
Page 8: Panel Description
PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel r EMERGENCY SWITCH Push and hold for a specified period to transmit an emer- gency call. • Desired function can be programmed by your dealer. (p. 7) t BUSY/TRANSMIT INDICATOR Speaker ➥ Lights green while receiving a signal, or when the squelch is open. - Page 9 PANEL DESCRIPTION o 10-KEYPAD (IC-F70DT/F70T or IC-F80DT/F80T only) !1 PTT SWITCH [PTT] The keypad allows you to enter digits to: Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. • Select memory channels, tone channels and DTMF codes (dur- !2 UP/DOWN SWITCHES ing transmission).
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Page 10: Function Display
PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Function display t SCRAMBLER INDICATOR Appears when the voice scrambler function is activated. y BELL INDICATOR Appears/blinks when the specific 2/5-tone/MDC 1200 code is received, according to the pre-programming. u CALL CODE MEMORY INDICATOR Appears when the call code memory is selected. i BATTERY INDICATOR Appears or blinks when the battery power decreases to a specified level. -
Page 11: Programmable Function Keys
‘Staff A’ and ‘Staff B’ are assigned into a “Busi- grammable function keys. ness” zone, and ‘John’ and ‘Cindy’ are assigned into a “Pri- Consult your Icom dealer or system operator for details con- vate” zone. cerning your transceivers programming. - Page 12 PANEL DESCRIPTION SCAN ADD/DEL (TAG) KEY “SCAD” LOCK KEY “LOCK” Push to add or delete the selected channel to/from the scan ➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to electronically lock all program- group. mable keys except the following: [Call] (incl. Call A and Call B), [Moni(Audi)] and [Emergency]. PRIO A/B KEYS “PRA”/“PRAR”/“PRB”/“PRBR”...
- Page 13 [CH Up]/[CH Down] or 10-keypad*. ➥ After selecting the desired DTMF channel, push this key to (p. 15) transmit the DTMF code. *IC-F70DT/T or IC-F80DT/T only CALL KEYS “CALL”/“CALA”/“CALB” TX CODE CHANNEL SELECT KEY “TXC” Push to transmit a 2/5-tone ID code.
- Page 14 PANEL DESCRIPTION COMPANDER KEY “COMP” TONE/NAC CH SELECT KEY “TSEL” Push to toggle the compander function ON and OFF. (LMR (P25 Conventional) operation only) The compander function reduces noise components from the ➥ While in the analog mode operation, push to select the transmitted audio to provide clear communication.
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Page 15: Panel Description
PANEL DESCRIPTION SCRAMBLER/ENCRYPTION KEY “S/D” D For Digital mode operation only (LMR (P25 Conventional) operation only) INDIVIDUAL KEY “INDV” ➥ While in the analog mode operation, push to toggle the Push to enter the individual ID code selection mode directly. voice scrambler function ON and OFF. -
Page 16: Basic Operation
[MR-CH 1] to [MR-CH 4] keys to select a channel di- • 10-keypad* can be used for password input. rectly. *IC-F70DT/T or IC-F80DT/T only • Up to 16 pre-programmed channels can be selected via [ROTARY • The keys as below can be used for password input: SELECTOR]. -
Page 17: Call Procedure
BASIC OPERATION ■ Call procedure ■ Receiving and transmitting When your system employs tone signaling (excluding CTCSS Receiving: and DTCS), the call procedure may be necessary prior to voice q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power ON. transmission. The tone signalling employed may be a selective w Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate [ROTARY SELEC- calling system which allows you to call specific station(s) only TOR]* to select a channel in sequence. -
Page 18: D Transmitting Notes
BASIC OPERATION D Transmitting notes D TX code channel selection • Transmit inhibit function If the transceiver has [TX Code CH Select] assigned to it, The transceiver has several inhibit functions which restrict the indication can be toggled between the operating channel transmission under the following conditions: number (or name) and TX code channel number (or name). - Page 19 • When the 10-keypad* is used for setting, the digit to the right will *IC-F70DT/T or IC-F80DT/T only blink automatically without pushing [TX Code CH Select]. y Repeat r and t to input all allowable digits.
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Page 20: D Individual Id Code Selection
BASIC OPERATION D Individual ID code selection D Talkgroup ID code selection (Digital mode operation only) (Digital mode operation only) If the transceiver has [Individual] assigned to it, the indication If the transceiver has [Talkgroup] assigned to it, the indication can be toggled between the operating channel number (or can be toggled between the operating channel number (or name) and Individual ID code (or name). -
Page 21: User Set Mode
BASIC OPERATION ■ User set mode w Push [P0] several times to select User set mode is accessed at power ON and allows you to the appropriate item. Then, push set seldom-changed settings. In this case you can “custom- [Up] or [Down] to set the desired ize”... -
Page 22: Scrambler Function
BASIC OPERATION ■ Scrambler function The voice scrambler function provides private communication between stations. The frequency inversion type is equipped to all versions, moreover, the optional Rolling or Non-rolling type can be available. q Push [Scrambler] to turn the scrambler function ON. •... -
Page 23: Battery Charging
Excessive temperatures may also degrade battery performance or • R DANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom battery shorten battery life. packs with Icom radios or Icom chargers. Only Icom battery •... - Page 24 If • R DANGER! NEVER charge the battery pack in areas with any of these conditions occur, contact your Icom dealer or extremely high temperatures, such as near fires or stoves, distributor.
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Page 25: Optional Battery Chargers
BATTERY CHARGING ■ Optional battery chargers D Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-110 NOTE: See each instruction manual for details of the char- ger LED indication, operation, etc. The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of battery packs. The following items are additionally required. D AD-110 installation •... -
Page 26: Battery Charging
BATTERY CHARGING D Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-110 IMPORTANT! Battery charging Ensure the guide lobes on the battery pack are correctly The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be aligned with the guide rails inside the charger adapter. charged simultaneously. -
Page 27: Battery Case
BATTERY CASE ■ Optional battery case (BP-237) When using the optional battery case attached to the trans- Fig.1 Latch BP-237 ceiver, install 6 × AA (LR6) size alkaline batteries as illus- trated at right. q Hook your finger under the latch, and open the cover in the direction of the arrow (q). -
Page 28: Swivel Belt Clip
SWIVEL BELT CLIP ■ MB-93 contents e Clip the belt clip to a part of your belt. And insert the trans- ceiver into the belt clip until the base clip inserted fully into the groove. Qty. q Belt clip ................1 w Base clip ................. -
Page 29: To Detach
SWIVEL BELT CLIP ■ To detach w Release the battery pack if it is attached. (p. 2) q Turn the transceiver upside down in the direction of the e Pinch the clip (q), and slide the base clip in the direction arrow and pull out from the belt clip. -
Page 30: Speaker-Microphone
SPEAKER-MICROPHONE ■ Optional HM-138 description ■ Attachment Attach the connector of the speaker-microphone into the [SP/ MIC] connector on the transceiver and tighten the screw. Alligator type clip To attach the speaker-mic. to your shirt or collar, etc. PTT switch Transmits while pushed Receives while released Microphone... -
Page 31: Options
OPTIONS D BATTERY PACKS AND CASE D BELT CLIPS • MB-93 swivel belt clip Battery pack Voltage Capacity Battery life* • MB-94 belt clip 1570 mAh (min.) The same as supplied with the transceiver. BP-253* 7.4 V 8 hrs. 1650 mAh (typ.) •... - Page 32 OPTIONS D OTHER OPTIONS • HM-138/HM-168IS/HM-169 • AD-98FSC speaker microphones antenna connector converter HM-138 : Full-sized speaker-microphones. Allows you to connect an external antenna with BNC con- nector. The HM-138 is waterproof protection*. When it is connected, the transceiver's waterproof rating •...
- Page 33 D About VS-1SC ptt case VOX gain and delay adjustment The VS-1SC is a VOX/PTT unit for Icom handheld transceiv- ers, and allows you hands-free operation. q Attach the connector of the VS-1SC into the [SP/MIC] con- nector on the transceiver and tighten the screw.
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Page 34: Options
OPTIONS • VOX Delay The VOX delay time can be set from 0.5 to 3.0 sec. (0.5 sec. step) for a convenient interval before returning to receive. [Up] Push [Down] 0.5 sec (min.) 3.0 sec (max.) (default) NOTE: MIC/VOX gain can be adjusted via the Adjusting pot using a thin screw driver. -
Page 35: Safety Training Information
• ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 from the body when transmitting and only use the Icom kHz to 300 GHz. belt-clips listed on page 27 when attaching the radio to •... -
Page 36: Safety Training Information
SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility During transmissions, your Icom radio generates RF en- ergy that can possibly cause interference with other devices or systems. To avoid such interference, turn off the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so. DO NOT operate the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic ra- diation such as hospitals, aircraft, and blasting sites. -
Page 37: Fcc Information
FCC INFORMATION • FOR CLASS B UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential instal- lation. - Page 38 MEMO...
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