Icom IC-F29SR Instructions page 2

BASIC OPERATION
D Turning ON the power
Before using the transceiver for the first time, the
battery must be fully charged for optimum life and
operation.
➥ Rotate [VOL] to turn ON the power.
D Receiving and Transmitting
• Receiving
q Rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR] to select a channel.
w When receiving a call, rotate [VOL] to adjust the au-
dio output to a comfortable listening level.
• Transmitting
Wait until the channel is clear to avoid interference.
q While holding down [PTT], speak at your normal
voice level.
w Release [PTT] to receive.
NOTE:
To insure the readability of your signal:
1. After pushing [PTT], pause briefly before you
start speaking.
2. Hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm from your mouth,
and then speak at your normal voice level.
For more information, download the IC-F29SR oper-
ating guide from the Icom web site.
(http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/)
D Call-Ring operation
Sends the preselected ring tone of your group members.
• Call your group members with a Call-Ring
q Set the same operating channel and CTCSS tone
for all of your group transceivers.
w Hold down [Upper] for 1 second to send the prese-
lected ringer to your group members.
• The ringer sounds while holding down [Upper].
• The same ringer sounds from your group members'
speaker.
D Smart-Ring operation
This function has an answer back feature. You can con-
firm whether or not a call has reached your group mem-
bers, even if the operators are temporarily away from
their transceivers.
The called transceiver automatically sends an answer
back call to your transceiver.
Set the same operating channel and CTCSS tone
q
for all of your group transceivers, as described on
the reverse side of this sheet.
w Push [Upper] to make the Smart-Ring call.
• When an answer back is received, the transceiver
sounds beep tones every 10 seconds and the LED indi-
cator blinks orange.
- Push [Lower] to stop the beeps and the LED blinking.
• When no answer back is received, the transceiver
sounds short failure beeps.
Push [PTT] to answer the call and stop the beeps
e
and blinking.
NOTE: This function is usable only when the called
stations' transceivers are set to the same CTCSS
tone and operating channel.
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D BATTERY PACKS
• BP-278/BP-279/BP-280
battery pack
Battery Battery
Voltage Capacity
pack life*
1130 mAh (minimum) 16
BP-278
1190 mAh (typical) hours
1485 mAh (minimum) 21
BP-279 7.2 V
1570 mAh (typical)
hours
2280 mAh (minimum) 33
BP-280
2400 mAh (typical) hours
* When the power save function is turned ON, and the
operating periods are calculated under the following
conditions:
TX:RX:standby = 5:5:90
D CHARGERS
• BC-213 + BC-123S
desktop charger ac adapter
• BC-214 + BC-157S
multi charger ac adapter
D DC CABLES
• CP-23L
cigarette lighter cable
For BC-213.
• OPC-656
dc power cable
For BC-214.
CHANNEL FREQUENCY LIST
Channel Frequency (MHz)
1 446.006250
2 446.018750
3 446.031250
4 446.043750
5 446.056250
6 446.068750
7 446.081250
8 446.093750
9 446.006250
10 446.018750
11 446.031250
12 446.043750
13 446.056250
14 446.068750
15 446.081250
16 446.093750
*1 CTCSS tone or DTCS code can be programmed manually. Ask your dealer for details.
OPTIONS
D OTHERS
• MB-130
vehicle charger bracket
• MB-133
belt clip
• HM-158LA, HM-159LA, HM-168LWP
speaker microphone
Adjust the microphone gain before use.
• HM-153LA, HM-166LA
earphone microphone
HS-94LWP, HS-95LWP, HS-97
headset
+ VS-4LA
ptt switch cable
/OPC-2004LA
adapter cable
HS-94LWP: Ear-hook type (waterproof)
HS-95LWP: Neck-arm type (waterproof)
HS-97: Throat microphone
VS-4LA: To connect headset and for PTT use
OPC-2004LA: To connect to headsets for VOX oper-
ation
Adjust the both microphone and VOX gain before
use.
Some options may not be available in some countries. Ask
your dealer for details.
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
transceiver in the event the Icom transceiver is used with
equipment that is not manufactured or approved by Icom
C.Tone* 1
No setting
No setting
No setting
107.2
110.9
114.8
118.8
123.0
127.3
131.8
136.5
141.3
146.2
151.4
156.7
159.8
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