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Icom IC-F3210D Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVERS
iF3210D
UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVERS
iF4210D
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the condition that this device
does not cause harmful interference.
Series
Series
The photo shows the
VHF transceiver.

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVERS iF3210D Series UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVERS iF4210D Series 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 VHF transceiver.

  • Page 2: Explicit Definitions

    If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk of NOTE 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 and/or other countries.

  • Page 3: 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.

  • Page 4: Precautions

    Use and charge only specified Icom battery packs with Icom radios 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 5 DO NOT modify the transceiver. The transceiver warranty does not cover any problems caused by unauthorized modification. DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine or alcohol when cleaning, as they will damage the transceiver surfaces. BE CAREFUL! The transceiver will become hot when operating it continuously for long periods of time.

  • Page 6: Voice Coding Technology

    VOICE CODING TECHNOLOGY The AMBE+2™ voice coding Technology embodied in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. This voice coding Technology is licensed solely for use within this Communica- tions Equipment.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD .................. i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ..............i FCC INFORMATION ..............ii PRECAUTIONS ................iii VOICE CODING TECHNOLOGY ..........v SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ............v TABLE OF CONTENTS ..............vi 1 ACCESSORIES ..............1–4 Accessory attachments ............1 ■ 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ............5–11 Front, top and side panels ............

  • Page 8: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES Accessory attachments ■ Flexible antenna Connect the 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 will damage the transceiver.

  • Page 9: Belt Clip

    ACCESSORIES Belt clip To attach the belt clip: Slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the belt clip ➥ locks in place, and makes a ‘click’ sound. Belt clip Battery pack To detach the belt clip: Remove the battery pack from the transceiver, if it is attached.

  • Page 10: Battery Pack Or Case

    ACCESSORIES Battery pack or case To attach the battery pack or case: Fit the battery pack/case in the direction of the arrow, then close Hook the latch until it makes a ‘click’ sound. Battery pack/case Latch To remove the battery pack/case: Be careful! The latch is tightly locked, so use caution when re- leasing it.

  • Page 11: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES NEVER remove or attach the battery pack/case when the trans- ceiver is wet or soiled. This may result in water or dust getting into the transceiver, battery pack/case, and may result in them being damaged. NOTE: Keep the battery terminals clean. It’s a good idea to oc- casionally clean them.

  • Page 12: Panel Description

    PANEL DESCRIPTION Front, top and side panels ■ ROTARY SELECTOR VOLUME ANTENNA CONTROL CONNECTOR LED INDICATOR PTT SWITCH Speaker SPEAKER- UPPER KEY MICROPHONE LOWER KEY JACK Microphone q ROTARY SELECTOR Rotate to select the preprogrammed memory channels or TX Status list number*, depending on the preprogrammed. *Digital operation only w VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] Rotate to turn the power ON or OFF, and adjust the audio level.
  • Page 13 PANEL DESCRIPTION e LED INDICATOR (p. 7) Lights red* while transmitting. ➥ * When the attached battery type is set to “Alkaline Dry,” the LED indicator lights orange. Lights green while receiving a signal, or when the squelch ➥ is open. Lights or blinks orange while receiving a status call, a SDM ➥...

  • Page 14: Led Indicator

    PANEL DESCRIPTION LED indicator ■ The LED indicator indicates the status of various parameters of the transceiver as follows; (Reference: R=Red, G=Green, O=Orange) • TX: Lights while transmitting a signal. • RX: Lights while receiving a signal. • Scan: Blinks when the scan is activated. •...
  • Page 15 PANEL DESCRIPTION • Call LED (ON): Turns ON while receiving a status call, a SDM (Short Data Message) or a Call Alert call, depend- ing on the preprogramming. • Call LED (Blink): Blinks while receiving a status call, a SDM (Short Data Message) or a Call Alert call, depending on the preprogramming.

  • Page 16: Programmable Function Keys

    ■ The following functions can be assigned to the [Upper] and [Lower] programmable function keys. Consult your Icom dealer or system operator for details concerning your transceiver’s programming. NOTE: The function keys for the digital mode are described in the operating guide.
  • Page 17 PANEL DESCRIPTION MEMORY CHANNELS 1, 2, 3, 4 Push to directly select memory channel 1, 2, 3 or 4, if programmed. Consult your dealer for details. MONITOR Push to turn the CTCSS (DTCS) squelch Mute ON or OFF. LOCK Hold down to electronically lock all programmable keys except [Moni], [Lock], [Emergency]*, [Surveillance], [Siren] and [Lone Worker]*.
  • Page 18 PANEL DESCRIPTION Programmable function keys (Continued) ■ SURVEILLANCE Push to turn OFF the Surveillance function. ➥ Hold down to turn ON the Surveillance function. ➥ • When this function is turned ON and a signal is received, the beep is not heard and the LED does not light even if a key is pushed. SIREN Hold down for 1 second to emit a siren sound.

  • Page 19: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION Turning power ON ■ Prior to using the transceiver for the first [VOL] time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. (p. 21) Rotate [VOL] to turn power ON. ➥ Battery type selection The battery type must be selected according to the battery pack or case when it is changed, but only the first time it is used.

  • Page 20: Channel Selection

    BASIC OPERATION Channel selection ■ There are several ways to select channels, and they may differ, depending on your system set up. To select a desired operating channel, do one of the following. • Rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR]. • Push one of memory channel keys, [MR-CH 1] to [MR-CH 4]. •...

  • Page 21: Receiving And Transmitting

    BASIC OPERATION Receiving and transmitting ■ CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage the transceiver. See page 1 for antenna attachment. Receiving: Rotate [VOL] to turn ON the power. Rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR], or push one of the memory channel keys, [MR-CH 1] to [MR-CH 4], to select a channel. When receiving a call, adjust the audio output to a comfortable listening level.

  • Page 22: D Transmitting Notes

    BASIC OPERATION Receiving and transmitting (Continued) ■ Transmitting notes • Transmit inhibit function The transceiver has several inhibit functions, which restrict trans- mission under the following conditions: - The channel is busy. However, depending on the preprogrammed settings, you can transmit when the call includes an unmatching (or matching) CTCSS (DTCS), RAN code*, or Individual or Talk- group ID*.

  • Page 23: Setting The Microphone Gain

    BASIC OPERATION Setting the microphone gain ■ Adjusts the microphone gain. Rotate [VOL] to turn the trans- [ROTARY SELECTOR] ceiver power OFF. [VOL] Set [ROTARY SELECTOR] to Channel 16. While holding down [Upper], ro- tate [VOL] to turn ON the power and enter the microphone gain adjustment mode.

  • Page 24: Setting The Squelch Level

    BASIC OPERATION Setting the squelch level ■ The squelch circuit mutes the received audio signal, depending on the signal strength. Rotate [VOL] to turn the trans- [ROTARY SELECTOR] ceiver power OFF. [VOL] Set [ROTARY SELECTOR] to any channel other than Chan- nel 16.

  • Page 25: Setting The Beep Level

    BASIC OPERATION Setting the Beep level ■ The beep function can be turned ON or OFF, and its level can be adjusted between 1 and 5, or 1 (linked) and 5 (linked). When a Linked option is selected, the beep level is adjusted with [VOL]. Rotate [VOL] to turn the trans- [ROTARY SELECTOR] ceiver power OFF.

  • Page 26: Setting The Ringer Level

    BASIC OPERATION Setting the Ringer level ■ The Ringer level can be adjusted between 1 and 5, or 1 (Linked) and 5 (Linked). When a Linked option is selected, the Ringer level is adjusted with [VOL]. [ROTARY SELECTOR] Rotate [VOL] to turn the trans- ceiver power OFF.

  • Page 27: Output Power Level Selection

    BASIC OPERATION Output power level selection ■ If the transceiver has [High/Low] assigned to it, the transmit output power level can be selected. When the battery case is selected as the battery type, or the bat- tery voltage drops to a low power level and the LED indicator sta- tus is “Low Battery 2,”...

  • Page 28: Battery Charging

    BATTERY CHARGING Caution ■ (for the BP-264 mh battery R DANGER! NEVER short terminals (or charging terminals) of the battery pack. Also, current may flow into nearby metal objects such as a necklace, so be careful when placing battery packs (or the transceiver) in handbags, etc.
  • Page 29 BATTERY CHARGING If your Ni-MH battery pack seems to have no capacity, even after being charged, completely discharge it by leaving the power ON overnight. Then, fully charge the battery pack again. If the battery pack still does not retain a charge (or only very little charge), a new battery pack must be purchased.

  • Page 30: Caution (For The Bp-265 Li-Ion Battery )

    BATTERY CHARGING Caution ■ (for the BP-265 Li-ion battery Misuse of Li-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. R DANGER! NEVER short terminals (or charging terminals) of the battery pack.
  • Page 31 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 32: D Charging Caution

    CAUTION: DO NOT charge the battery outside of the specified tem- perature range: BC-193 (+10˚C to +40˚C; +50˚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 33: Battery Chargers

    BATTERY CHARGING Battery chargers ■ Using the BC-191 to rapid charge the BP-264 The BC-191 provides rapid charging of the Ni-MH battery pack (BP-264 only). Never use it for any other battery pack. Charging time: Approximately 2 hours (for the BP-264) The following item is additionally required: •...
  • Page 34 BATTERY CHARGING Using the BC-192 to regular charge the BP-264 The BC-192 provides regular charging of the Ni-MH battery pack (BP-264 only). Never use it for any other battery pack. Charging time (with BC-147S): Approximately 16 hours (for the BP-264) The following item is additionally required: •...
  • Page 35 BATTERY CHARGING Using the BC-193 to rapid charge the BP-265 The BC-193 provides rapid charging of the Li-ion battery pack (BP-265 only). Never use it for any other battery pack. Charging time: Approximately 2.5 hours (for the BP-265) The following item is additionally required: •...

  • Page 36: Battery Pack

    BATTERY CHARGING Using the BC-197 to rapid charge the BP-264 or BP-265 The BC-197 rapidly charges up to six battery packs. Charging time for the BP-264: Approximately 2 hours Charging time for the BP-265: Approximately 2.5 hours The following additional item is required: •...
  • Page 37 BATTERY CHARGING There are two types of BC-197 chargers for the IC-F3210D series or IC-F4210D series transceivers. One is for Ni-MH batteries, and the other is for Li-ion batteries. Before you purchase a BC-197, check the type of battery you are using, and then be sure to choose the suitable charger.

  • Page 38: Battery Charging

    BATTERY CHARGING IMPORTANT: Ensure the tabs on the battery pack are correctly aligned with the guide rails inside the charger. Tabs BC-191, BC-192, BC-193 Guide rail...

  • Page 39: Battery Case

    BATTERY CASE Optional battery case (BP-263) ■ When using the optional battery case, install 6 AA (LR6) size alka- line batteries, as illustrated below. Remove the battery case, if it is attached. (pp. 3, 4) Install 6 AA (LR6) size alkaline batteries. •...

  • Page 40: Options

    OPTIONS BATTERY PACK Battery pack Voltage Capacity Battery life* Battery case for BP-263 —* 6 AA (LR6) alkaline 12 hrs. BP-264 7.2 V 1400 mAh (typ.) 11 hrs. 17.5 hrs. 1900 mAh (min.) BP-265 7.4 V 2000 mAh (typ.) 16 hrs. When the power save function is turned ON, and the operating time is calculated under the following conditions: TX : RX : standby = 5 : 5 : 90...
  • Page 41 OPTIONS • BC-197 muLti charger For rapid simultaneous charging of up to six battery packs. An AC adapter may be supplied with the charger, depending on the char- ger version. There are two types of BC-197 chargers for the IC- F3210D/IC-F4210D series.

  • Page 42: D Other Options

    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 43: Vox Function

    OPTIONS VOX function ■ The transceiver has a VOX function, which allows hands-free op- eration. An optional headset (HS-94/HS-95/HS-97) and a plug adapter ca- ble (OPC-2004) are additionally required. • The VOX (voice operated transmission) function starts transmitting when you speak into the microphone, without needing to push the PTT switch;...
  • Page 44 OPTIONS Turning the VOX function ON or OFF The VOX function can be turned ON or OFF when turning the trans- ceiver power ON. Rotate [VOL] to turn the trans- [ROTARY SELECTOR] ceiver power OFF. [VOL] Set [ROTARY SELECTOR] to any channel other than Chan- nel 16.

  • Page 45: Options

    OPTIONS Setting the VOX gain The VOX sensitivity level can be adjusted from 1 (minimum) to 10 (maximum). [ROTARY SELECTOR] Connect the optional headset [VOL] (HS-94, HS-95 or HS-97) OPC-2004. (p. 36) urn the trans- Rotate [VOL] to t ceiver power OFF. Set [ROTARY SELECTOR] to Channel 16.

  • Page 46: Safety Training Information

    “General Population” in an uncontrolled environment. This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC RF exposure limits for “Occupational Use Only”. In addition, your Icom radio complies with the following Standards and Guidelines with regard to RF energy...
  • Page 47 “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 RF exposure compliance...
  • Page 48 A-7081D-1EX-q Printed in Japan © 2013 Icom Inc. 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan Printed on recycled paper with soy ink.

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