Icom IC-F3061T/S Instruction Manual
Icom IC-F3061T/S Instruction Manual

Icom IC-F3061T/S Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF TRANSCEIVER
iF3061T/S
iF3063T/S
UHF TRANSCEIVER
iF4061T/S
iF4063T/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.

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF TRANSCEIVER iF3061T/S iF3063T/S UHF TRANSCEIVER iF4061T/S iF4063T/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.
  • Page 2: Explicit Definitions

    READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS pletely before using the transceiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL — instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-F3061T/S/F3063T/S VHF TRANSCEIVERS and IC-F4061T/S/F4063T/S UHF TRANSCEIVERS. Icom, Icom Inc. and the logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT ... i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ... i TABLE OF CONTENTS ... ii PRECAUTIONS ... iii 1 ACCESSORIES ... 1–3 ■ Supplied accessories ... 1 ■ Accessory attachments ... 1 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ... 4–9 ■ Front panel ... 4 ■...
  • Page 4: Precautions

    For U.S.A. only short the terminals of the bat- CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this transceiver, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this transceiver under FCC regulations. modify the transceiver for any reason. the transceiver from the heavy rain, and Never...
  • Page 5: Accessories

    ■ Supplied accessories The following accessories are supplied: q Flexible antenna …………………………………………… 1 w Battery pack ……………………………………………… 1 e Belt clip …………………………………………………… 1 r Connector cover (with screw) ……………………… 1 set Some accessories are not supplied with depending on versions. ACCESSORIES ■...
  • Page 6: Battery Pack

    ACCESSORIES ï Battery pack To attach the battery pack: Slide the battery pack 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 7 ï Connector cover Attach the connector cover when the optional speaker-micro- phone or head-set is not used. To attach the connector cover: q Insert the connector cover into the multi-connector. w Tighten the screw. Multi- connector Connector cover CAUTION! Attach the connector cover when the optional speaker- microphone or head-set is not used.
  • Page 8: Panel Description

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel q ROTARY SELECTOR Rotate to select the pre-programmed memory channels or the operating zone. (Depending on the pre-setting) w ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects the supplied antenna. e DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEY [Emer] Desired functions can be programmed by your dealer. ((☞...
  • Page 9 !0 MULTI-CONNECTOR Connect an optional speaker-microphone. Connector cover NOTE: Attach the connector cover when the optional speak- er-microphone is not used. See ((☞ p. 3)) for details. !1 BUSY/TRANSMIT INDICATOR ➥ Lights green while receiving a signal, or when the squelch is open.
  • Page 10: Function Display

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Function display CALA TXCU TXC q SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR Indicates relative signal strength level. w LOW POWER INDICATOR Appears when low output power is selected. e AUDIBLE INDICATOR ➥ Appears when the channel is in the ‘audible’ (un-mute) condition.
  • Page 11: Programmable Function Keys

    The following functions can be assigned to [Emer], [Side1], [Side2], [Side3], [P0], [P1], [P2] and [P3] programmable function keys. Consult your Icom dealer or system operator for details con- cerning your transceivers programming. If the programmable function names are bracketed in the fol- lowing explanations, the specific key is used to activate the...
  • Page 12 PANEL DESCRIPTION SCAN ADD/DEL (TAG) KEY “S S C C A A D D ” Push to add or delete the selected channel to/from the scan group. PRIO A/B KEYS “P P R R A A ” “P P R R A A R R ” “P P R R B B ” “P P R R B B R R ” ➥...
  • Page 13: Panel Description 2

    CALL KEYS “C C A A L L L L ” “C C A A L L A A ” “C C A A L L B B ” Push to transmit a 2-tone. • Call transmission is necessary before you call another station depending on your signaling system.
  • Page 14: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Turning power ON Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. ((☞p. 20)) q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power ON. w If the transceiver is programmed for a start up password, input the digit codes as directed by your dealer.
  • Page 15: Channel Selection

    ■ Channel selection Several types of channel selections are available. Methods may differ according to your system set up. NON-ZONE TYPE: Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate [ROTARY SELEC- TOR]* to select the desired operating channel, in sequence; or, push one of [MR-CH 1] to [MR-CH 4] keys to select a channel directly.
  • Page 16: Ltr Operation

    LTR OPERATION ■ Receiving a call D Group call q Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate [ROTARY SELEC- TOR]* to select the LTR system channel or talk group. w When a call is received; • ‘BUSY’ indicator lights green. e Push and hold [PTT], then speak into the microphone at a normal voice level.
  • Page 17: Transmitting A Call

    • Make a phone call q Select the phone channel of LTR system channel. • “ ” appears. w Push [PHONE] (or push [PTT]). • “ ” blinks. Blinks 002 ch-03 fH 173.7M DTMA DTMR DTMA DTMR e Push [DTMF Autodial] (or while pushing and holding [PTT] enter the desired telephone number using 10 key pad) to make a phone call.
  • Page 18: Conventional Operation

    CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ■ Receiving and transmitting NOTE: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. See ((☞ p. 1)) for accessory attachments. Receiving: q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power ON. w Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate [ROTARY SELEC- TOR]* to select the conventional system channel, in sequence.
  • Page 19: D Tx Code Channel Selection

    D TX code channel selection If the transceiver has [TX Code CH Select] assigned to it, the indication can be toggled between the operating channel number (or name) and TX code channel number (or name). When the TX code channel number (or name) is displayed, [CH Up] or [CH Down] selects the TX code channel.
  • Page 20: User Set Mode

    CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ■ User set mode User set mode is accessed at power ON and allows you to set seldom-changed settings. In this case you can “cus- tomize” the transceiver operation to suit your preferences and operating style. Entering the user set mode: q While pushing and holding [P1] and [P2], rotate [VOL] to turn the power ON.
  • Page 21: Stun Function

    ■ Stun function When the specified ID, set as a killer ID, is received, the stun function is activated. When the killer ID is received, the transceiver switches to the password required condition. Entering of the password via the keypad is necessary to operate the transceiver again in this case.
  • Page 22: 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 bat- tery packs or charger may cause smoke, fire, or cause the...
  • Page 23 • WARNING! Immediately stop using the battery if it emits an abnormal odor, heats up, or is discolored or deformed. If any of these conditions occur, contact your Icom dealer or dis- tributor. • WARNING! Immediately wash, using clean water, any part of the body that comes into contact with fluid from inside the...
  • Page 24: Optional Battery Chargers

    BATTERY CHARGING ■ Optional battery chargers ï Rapid charging with the BC-160 The optional BC-160 provides rapid charging of optional Li- Ion battery packs. • An AC adapter (may be supplied with BC-160 depending on version) or the DC power cable (OPC-515L/CP-17L) is addi- tionally required.
  • Page 25 ï Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-106 The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of battery packs. The following items are additionally required. • AD-106 charger adapter • An AC adapter (may be supplied with BC-119N depending on version) or the DC power cable (OPC-515L/CP-17L). Battery pack AC adapter...
  • Page 26 BATTERY CHARGING IMPORTANT!: Battery charging caution Ensure the guide lobs on the battery pack are correctly aligned with the guide rails inside the charger adapter. (This illustration is described with the BC-160.) Lobs Guide rail...
  • Page 27: Battery Cace

    ■ Optional battery case (BP-240) When using the optional battery case attached to the trans- ceiver, install 6 × AAA (LR03) size alkaline batteries as illus- trated at right. q Unhook the battery cover release hook (q), and open the cover in the direction of the arrow (w).
  • Page 28: Swivel Belt Clip

    SWIVEL BELT CLIP ■ MB-93 contents q Belt clip ……………………………………………………… 1 w Base clip …………………………………………………… 1 ■ Attaching q Release the battery pack if it is attached. ((☞ p. 2)) w Slide the base clip in the direction of the arrow until the base clip is locked and makes a ‘click’...
  • Page 29: Detaching

    ■ Detaching q Turn the transceiver upside down in the direction of the arrow and pull out from the belt clip. SWIVEL BELT CLIP w Release the battery pack if it is attached. ((☞ p. 2)) e Pinch the clip (q), and slide the base clip in the direction of the arrow (w).
  • Page 30: Options

    OPTIONS D BATTERY PACK Battery pack Voltage 7.4 V BP-231 7.4 V BP-232 Battery case for AAA BP-240 (LR03) × 6 alkaline Operating periods are calculated under the following conditions; TX : RX : standby = 5 : 5 : 90 Operating periods depends on the alkaline cells used.
  • Page 31 Some options may not available in some countries. Please ask your dealer for details. ï About VS-1SC The VS-1SC is a VOX/PTT unit for Icom handheld trans- ceivers, and allows you hands-free operation. An optional headset (HS-94, etc.) is required for operation.
  • Page 32: Vox Gain

    OPTIONS VOX gain and delay adjustment q Attach the connector of the VS-1SC into the multi-connec- tor on the transceiver and tighten the screw. • Toggle the VOX/PTT select switch to [VOX]. w Enter user set mode. ((☞ p. 16)) e Push [P0] several times to select the “VOX Gain”...
  • Page 33: Safety Training Information

    “PTT” switch. • ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from the body when transmitting and only use the Icom belt- clips listed on page 26 when attaching the radio to your belt, etc., to ensure FCC RF exposure compliance requirements are not exceeded.
  • Page 34 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility During transmissions, your Icom radio generates RF energy 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 radiation such as hospitals, aircraft, and blasting sites.
  • Page 35 MEMO...
  • Page 36 A-6488D-1EX-q Printed in Japan 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan © 2006 Icom Inc.

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