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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF TRANSCEIVERS
iF3011
iF3013
UHF TRANSCEIVERS
iF4011
iF4013
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the condition
that this device does not cause harmful inter-
ference.

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF TRANSCEIVERS iF3011 iF3013 UHF TRANSCEIVERS iF4011 iF4013 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful inter- ference.
  • Page 2: Safety Training Information

    This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC and IC RF exposure limits for “Occupational Use Only”. In addition, your Icom radio complies with the following Standards and Guidelines with regard to RF energy and electromagnetic energy levels and evaluation of such levels for exposure to humans: •...
  • Page 3 “PTT” switch or VOX function. • ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from the body when transmitting and only use the Icom belt-clip which is listed on page 33 when attaching the radio to your belt, etc., to ensure FCC and IC RF exposure compliance requirements are not exceeded.
  • Page 4: Information En Matière De Sécurité

    Cet appareil a été évalué et jugé conforme, aux limites d’exposition aux RF de la FCC et d’IC, pour une «utilisation grand public». En outre, votre radio Icom satisfait les normes et directives qui suivent en matière de niveaux d’énergie et d’énergie électromagnétique de RF et d’évalua- tion de tels niveaux en ce qui concerne l’exposition humaine:...
  • Page 5 RF établies par la FCC et d’IC. Interférence électromagnétique et compatibilité En mode de transmission, votre radio Icom produit de l’énergie de RF qui peut provoquer des interférences avec d’autres appareils ou sys- tèmes.
  • Page 6: Foreword

    NOTE of personal injury, fire or electric shock. Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorpo- rated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, and/or other countries.
  • Page 7: 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 transceivers 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 8 PRECAUTIONS (Continued) CAUTION: MAKE SURE the flexible antenna, battery pack and jack cover are securely attached to the transceiver, and that the antenna and battery pack are dry before attachment. Exposing the inside of the transceiver to dust or water will result in serious damage to the transceiver.
  • Page 9: Fcc Information

    CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this transceiver under FCC regulations. viii...
  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION ............ i INFORMATION EN MATIÈRE DE SÉCURITÉ ........iii FOREWORD ..................v EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ..............v PRECAUTIONS .................. vi FCC INFORMATION .................viii 1 ACCESSORIES ................. 1–5 ■ Supplied accessories ..............1 ■ Accessory attachments .............. 2 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ............
  • Page 11: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES ■ Supplied accessories The following accessories are supplied. Flexible Battery pack Battery carger antenna* (with power adapter) Belt clip Jack cover (with screws) *This illustration is described with the VHF type.
  • Page 12: Accessory Attachments

    ACCESSORIES ■ Accessory attachments D Flexible antenna Connect the supplied flexible antenna to the antenna connector. CAUTION: • NEVER carry the transceiver by holding only the antenna. • DO NOT connect the antenna other than listed on page 34. • Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver.
  • Page 13: D Battery Pack

    ACCESSORIES D 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 14: D Jack Cover

    ACCESSORIES D Jack cover Attach the jack cover when the optional speaker-microphone is not used. To attach the jack cover: To detach the jack cover: q Attach the jack cover to the e Remove the screws with a [SP MIC] connector. phillips screwdriver.
  • Page 15: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES D Belt clip To attach the belt clip: q Remove the battery pack if it is attached. w Slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the belt clip is locked and makes a ‘click’ sound. To detach the belt clip: q Remove the battery pack if it is attached.
  • Page 16: Panel Description

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front, top and side panels Speaker Microphone q CHANNEL SELECTOR Rotate the channel selector to select the pre-programmed mem- ory channels. w VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] Rotate to turn the power ON/OFF and adjust the audio level.
  • Page 17 PANEL DESCRIPTION e LED INDICATOR (p. 8) ➥ Lights red while transmitting. ➥ Lights green while receiving a signal, or when the squelch is open. ➥ Lights/blinks orange when the matched 2/5-Tone code is re- ceived, according to the pre-programming. (For IC-F3013/ F4013 only) r SPEAKER-MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [SP MIC] Connects the optional speaker-microphone, earphone, etc.
  • Page 18: Led Indicator

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ LED indicator The LED indicator indicates several information as follows; (Ref.; R=Red, G=Green, O=Orange) • TX: Turns Red while transmitting a signal. • RX: Turns Green while receiving a signal. • Fast/Slow scan: Blinks while Fast/Slow scan is activated. c an •...
  • Page 19: Programmable Function Keys

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Programmable function keys The following functions can be assigned to [Upper] and [Lower] programmable function keys. Consult your Icom dealer or system operator for details concerning your transceivers programming. D For All models SCAN A KEY ➥ Push to start and cancel scanning operation.
  • Page 20 PANEL DESCRIPTION OUTPUT POWER SELECTION KEY Select the transmit output power temporarily or permanently, de- pending on the pre-setting. • Ask your dealer for the output power level for each selection. TALK AROUND KEY ➥ Push to turn the talk around function OFF. ➥...
  • Page 21 PANEL DESCRIPTION MONITOR KEY ➥ Push to mute and release the CTCSS (DTCS) or 2Tone* squelch mute. Open any squelches/deactivate any mutes while pushing this key. (LMR operation only) * Available for the IC-F3013/F4013 only. ➥ Activates one of (or two of) the following functions on each chan- nel independently: (PMR operation only) •...
  • Page 22: Conventional Operation

    CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ■ Turning power ON Rotate [VOL] to turn power ON. [VOL] ■ Channel selection Rotate [CHANNEL SELECTOR] to se- [CHANNEL SELECTOR] lect the desired operating channel, in sequence; or, push one of [MR-CH 1] to [MR-CH 4] key to select a channel di- rectly.
  • Page 23: Receiving And Transmitting

    CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ■ Receiving and transmitting NOTE: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the trans- ceiver. See page 2 for antenna attachment. Receiving: q Rotate [VOL] to turn power ON. w Rotate [CHANNEL SELECTOR] or push one of [MR-CH 1] to [MR-CH 4] key to select a channel.
  • 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. - The channel is busy. - Un-matched (or matched) CTCSS is received. - The selected channel is a ‘receive only’...
  • Page 25: Setting The Squelch Level

    CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ■ Setting the squelch level The squelch circuit mutes the received audio signal depending on the signal strength. [VOL] q While pushing [PTT] and [Lower], rotate [VOL] to turn the power ON to enter the squelch level adjust- ment mode.
  • Page 26: Signaling Operations

    SIGNALING OPERATIONS NOTE: The tone signalling operations are available for the IC-F3013/F4013 only. ■ 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 27: Emergency Call

    SIGNALING OPERATIONS ■ Emergency Call When [Emergency Single] or [Emergency Repeat] (p. 11) is pushed and held for the specified time period, the emergency sig- nal (5-Tone, DTMF or MDC 1200) is transmitted once or repeatedly on the emergency channel. A repeat emergency signal is auto- matically transmitted until it receives the acknowledgement signal.
  • Page 28: Battery Charging

    BATTERY CHARGING ■ Caution • Misuse of Lithium-ion batteries may result in the following hazards: smoke, fire, or the battery may rupture. Misuse can also cause damage to the battery or degradation of battery performance. • Prior to using the battery pack for the first time, or after not using it for a long time, you must fully charge the pack.
  • Page 29 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.
  • Page 30: D Charging Caution

    CAUTION: DO NOT charge the battery outside of the specified temperature range: BC-160 (0˚C to +40˚C; +32˚F to +104˚F). Icom recommends charging the battery at +20˚C (+68˚F). The battery may heat up or rupture if charged out of the specified temperature range.
  • Page 31: Battery Chargers

    BATTERY CHARGING ■ Battery chargers D Rapid charging with the BC-160 The optional BC-160 provides rapid charging of the Li-ion battery pack. Charging time: Approximately 3.5 hours (with BP-232H) The following items are additionally required: • A power adapter (not supplied with some versions) or the DC power cable (OPC-515L/CP-23L) is additionally required.
  • Page 32: Regular Charging With The Bc

    BATTERY CHARGING D Regular charging with the BC-171 The optional BC-171 provides regular charging of the Li-ion battery pack. Charging time: Approximately 4 hours (with BP-230N) The following items are additionally required: • A power adapter (not supplied with some versions) or the DC power cable (OPC-515L/CP-23L) is additionally required.
  • Page 33 BATTERY CHARGING D AD-106 installation The AD-106 must be installed into the BC-119N charger adapter or BC-121N before battery charging. ➥ C onnect the AD-106 and the BC-119N/BC- charger adapter 121N as below, then install the AD-106 into the holder space of the BC-119N or BC-121N with the supplied screws.
  • Page 34 BATTERY CHARGING D Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-106 The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of the Li-ion battery pack. Charging time: Approximately 3.5 hours (with BP-232H) The following items are additionally required: • An AD-106 (purchase separately) charger adapter • A power adapter (not supplied with some versions) or the DC power cable (OPC-515L/CP-23L).
  • Page 35: Battery Charging

    BATTERY CHARGING D Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-106 The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged simultaneously. Charging time: Approximately 3.5 hours (with BP-232H) The following items are additionally required. • Six AD-106 (purchase separately) charger adapter •...
  • Page 36: Battery Case

    BATTERY CASE ■ Optional battery case (BP-240) When using the optional battery case, install 6 × AAA (LR03) size alkaline batteries as illustrated at right. q Unhook the battery cover release hook (q), and open the cover in the direction of the arrow (w). (Fig.1) w Then, install 6 ×...
  • Page 37 BATTERY CASE Fig.1 BP-240 Fig.2 Fig.3...
  • Page 38: Swivel Belt Clip

    SWIVEL BELT CLIP ■ MB-93 contents Qty. q Belt clip ..................1 w Base clip .................. 1 ■ To attach q Remove the battery pack if it is attached. (p. 3) w Slide the base clip in the direction of the arrow until the base clip is locked and makes a ‘click’...
  • Page 39 SWIVEL BELT CLIP e Clip the belt clip to a part of your belt. And insert the transceiver into the belt clip until the base clip inserted fully into the groove. r Once the transceiver is locked in place, it swivels as illustrated below.
  • Page 40: To Detach

    SWIVEL BELT CLIP ■ To detach q Turn the transceiver upside down in the direction of the arrow and pull out from the belt clip.
  • Page 41: Swivel Belt Clip

    SWIVEL BELT CLIP w Remove the battery pack if it is attached. (p. 3) e Pinch the clip (q), and slide the base clip in the direction of the arrow (w). CAUTION: HOLD THE TRANSCEIVER TIGHTLY, WHEN HANGING OR DETACHING THE TRANSCEIVER FROM THE BELT CLIP. Otherwise the transceiver may not be attached to the holder or swivel properly if the transceiver is accidentally dropped and the base clip is scratched or damaged.
  • Page 42: Options

    OPTIONS D BATTERY PACK Battery pack Voltage Capacity Battery life* 950 mAh (min.) BP-230N 7.4 V 9 hrs. 980 mAh (typ.) 1900 mAh (min.) BP-232N 18 hrs. 7.4 V 2000 mAh (typ.) 2250 mAh (min.) BP-232H 7.4 V 21 hrs. 2300 mAh (typ.) Battery case for AAA BP-240...
  • Page 43 OPTIONS • BC-160 + BC-123S desktop charger ac adapter For rapid charging of battery packs. A power adapter is supplied with the charger depending on versions. Charging time: Approximately 3.5 hours for the BP-232H. • BC-171 + BC-147S desktop charger ac adapter For regular charging of battery packs.
  • Page 44 Approved Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal performance when used with an Icom transceiver. Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to an Icom trans- ceiver in the event the Icom transceiver is used with equipment that is not manufactured or approved by Icom.
  • Page 45: Options

    OPTIONS D About VS-1L ptt case The VS-1L is a VOX/PTT unit for Icom handheld transceivers, and allows you hands-free operation. An optional headset (HS-94, etc.) is additionally required for opera- tion. • The VOX (voice operated transmission) function starts transmission without pushing PTT switch when you speak into the microphone;...
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