ATTACHING ACCESSORIES (Continued)
D Belt clip
To attach:
1. Remove the battery pack from the transceiver, if it is
attached.
2. Slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the
belt clip is locked and makes a 'click' sound.
Belt clip
To detach:
Lift the tab up (1), and slide the belt clip in the direction of
the arrow (2).
BE CAREFUL! DO NOT break your fi ngernail
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BATTERY CHARGING (Continued)
D Rapid charging with the BC-214
You can rapidly charge up to 6 battery packs with the
optional BC-214.
Charging time:
Approximately 4.6 hours for the BP-284
Additionally needed item (purchase separately):
• The BC-157S AC ADAPTER or the OPC-656 dc power
cable
• The AD-132N CHARGER ADAPTER (may be supplied
with the charger, depending on the charger version)
CAUTION: NEVER reverse the polarity when connecting
the OPC-656 to a power source. This will ruin the battery
charger.
White line: +, Black line: _
Battery Pack
+ Transceiver
To an AC outlet
Turn OFF
OPC-656
Connect to a DC power
Battery
supply:
Pack
12 to 16 V, at least 7 A
White line: +, Black line: _
BC-157S
BC-214
* Charger adapter's shape may differ,
depending on the charger version.
FUNCTION DISPLAY
1
2
3
Icon Area
Text Area
Key Display
Area
NOTE: The screen capture is an example.
The displayed position of each icon may differ, depending
on the function being used.
D Icon Area
Indicators
1 SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR
Displays the relative receive signal strength level.
2 CLOCK
Displays the current time.
"AM" or "PM" is displayed beside the time display
when 12 hour display format is selected.
3 BATTERY INDICATOR
Displayed or blinks to indicate the battery status.
Indication
Battery
Full
Mid
Charging
Battery
Status
required
exhausted
blinks when the battery is exhausted.
Icons
The following icons are displayed in the Icon Area.
POWER ICON
• "L1" is displayed when the output power is set to Low.
• "L2" is displayed when the output power is set to Mid.
• "H" is displayed when the output power is set to High.
AUDIBLE ICON
Displayed when the channel is in the 'audible' (unmute)
mode.
MESSAGE ICON
• Blinks after messages (Message or Status Message)
have been received.
• Stops blinking when the screen is changed, or any key
is pushed, but is displayed if unread messages are still
in the Message memory.
• Disappears when all messages in the Message memory
have been read.
BELL ICON
Displayed when a matching signal is received, depending
on the presetting.
SCAN ICON
• Displayed when a scan is paused.
• Blinks while scanning.
SCAN TARGET CHANNEL ICON
Displayed when a matching signal is received, depending
on the presetting.
BASIC OPERATION
D Turning ON the transceiver
NOTE: Before using the transceiver for the fi rst time, the
battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and
operation. See the BATTERY CHARGING section of this
sheet.
Rotate [VOL] to turn ON the transceiver.
D Receiving and Transmitting
Receiving:
1. Select a channel.
Rotate [Selector] or push [Up] or [Down], depending
on the presetting.
2. When receiving a call, rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio
output level to a comfortable listening level.
Transmitting:
CAUTION: Attach an antenna before transmitting.
Transmitting without an antenna may damage the
transceiver.
1. Wait until the channel is clear to avoid interference.
2. While holding down [PTT], speak at your normal voice
level.
3. Release [PTT] to receive.
IMPORTANT:
To maximize the readability of your signal:
1. After pushing [PTT], pause briefly before you start
speaking.
2. Hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) from
your mouth, then speak at your normal voice level.
OPTIONS
D BATTERY PACKS
• BP-283 LI-ION BATTERY PACK
Voltage:
7.2 V
Capacity:
1950 mAh (minimum), 2010 mAh (typical)
Battery life:
Approximately 9 hours
(IC-F7010T/IC-F7010S)
• BP-284 LI-ION BATTERY PACK
Voltage:
7.2 V
Capacity:
3120 mAh (minimum), 3210 mAh (typical)
Battery life:
Approximately 14 hours*
1
(IC-F7010T/IC-F7010S)
*
When the power save function is set to "Short," and the
1
operating periods are calculated under the following
conditions:
TX : RX : standby = 5 : 5 : 90
SCRAMBLER/ENCRYPTION ICON
In the Analog mode:
Displayed when the Voice Scrambler function is ON.
In the Digital mode:
• Displayed when the Voice Encryption function is ON.
• Blinks when decoding an encrypted signal.
GPS ICON
• Displayed when valid position data is received.
• Blinks when searching for satellites or calculating
position data.
RECORD ICON
• Displayed when the Record function is ON.
• Blinks while recording audio.
"
" is displayed when there is no microSD card free
space and audio cannot be recorded.
TALK AROUND ICON
Displayed when the Talk Around function is ON.
PHONE ICON
• Displayed when the transceiver is connected to a
telephone network on the selected channel.
• Blinks while receiving a phone call.
SITE LOCK ICON
Displayed when the Site Lock function is ON.
LONE WORKER ICON
Displayed when the Lone Worker function is ON.
MOTION SENSOR ICON
Displayed when the Motion Sensor function is ON.
NOISE CANCEL ICON
Displayed when the Noise Cancel function is ON.
SURVEILLANCE ICON
Displayed when the Surveillance function is ON.
VIBRATION ICON
Displayed when the Vibration function is ON.
VOX ICON
Displayed when the VOX function is ON.
Bluetooth
®
ICON
• Displayed when Bluetooth
®
is activated.
• Lights Blue when a Bluetooth
device is connected.
®
• Does not light when no Bluetooth
device is connected.
®
microSD ICON
Displayed when a microSD card is inserted into the card
slot.
• " " is displayed when the microSD card has not been
formatted.
USB ICON
Displayed when a USB device is connected.
D Text Area
Displays the selected Zone number, Channel number, and
Channel name, if set.
D Key Display Area
Displays the names of the function assigned to
[P1] and [P2].
Ask your dealer about the assigned Software key
functions.
D CHARGERS
• BC-219N DESKTOP CHARGER + BC-123S
AC ADAPTER
To rapidly charge the battery pack.
Charging time: Approximately 4.5 hours for the BP-284
A power adapter may be supplied, depending on the
charger's version.
• BC-214 MULTI-CHARGER
+ BC-157S AC ADAPTER, OPC-656 DC POWER
CABLE
For rapidly charging of up to 6 battery packs
simultaneously.
Charging time: Approximately 4.6 hours for the BP-284
The AD-132N charger adapter may be needed,
depending on the charger's version.
The BC-157S ac adapter or OPC-656 dc power cable
must be purchased separately.
• BC-225 INTELLIGENT DESKTOP CHARGER +
BC-123S AC ADAPTER +
RS-BC225 READER SOFTWARE
To rapidly charge the battery pack.
You can check the charging status using the RS-BC225.
Charging time: Approximately 4.3 hours for the BP-284
A power adapter may be supplied, depending on the
charger's version.
An USB (Micro-B) cable is required to connect the BC-
225 and a PC with the RS-BC225 installed.
• BC-227 RAPID CHARGER
+ BC-123S AC ADAPTER, OPC-515L DC POWER
CABLE
To rapidly charge the battery pack.
Charging time: Approximately 4.3 hours for the BP-284
OPC-515L DC POWER CABLE must be purchased
separately.
D DC CABLES
• CP-23L CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE
Used when charging battery packs through a 12 V
cigarette lighter socket. For use with the BC-219N.
OPC-515L, OPC-656 DC POWER CABLES
Used when charging battery packs using a 13.8 V DC
power source instead of the power adapter.
OPC-515L: For the BC-219N
OPC-656:
For the BC-214
D BELT CLIPS and BELT HANGERS
• MB-133 belt clip
• MB-136 belt clip
Rotating type.
• MB-96F, MB-96FL, MB-96N BELT HANGERS
D ANTENNA
• FA-S81VS, FA-S82VS, FA-S83VS,
FA-S81US, FA-S82US STUBBY ANTENNAS
Shorter VHF or UHF antennas.
FA-S81VS: 136 ~ 150 MHz
FA-S82VS: 150 ~ 162 MHz
FA-S83VS: 160 ~ 174 MHz
FA-S81US: 400 ~ 450 MHz
FA-S82US: 450 ~ 490 MHz
• FA-S81V, FA-S82V, FA-S83V,
FA-S81U, FA-S82U, FA-S83U FLEXIBLE ANTENNAS
VHF or UHF antennas.
FA-S81V: 136 ~ 150 MHz
FA-S82V: 148 ~ 162 MHz
FA-S83V: 160 ~ 174 MHz
FA-S81U: 380 ~ 430 MHz
FA-S82U: 430 ~ 480 MHz
FA-S83U: 470 ~ 520 MHz
• FA-S67VC, FA-S76UC CUT ANTENNAS
FA-S67VC: 136 ~ 174 MHz
FA-S76UC: 380 ~ 520 MHz
• FA-S100U ANTENNA
760 ~ 870 MHz
BATTERY CHARGING
NOTE:
• Before detaching or attaching a battery pack, BE
SURE to turn OFF the transceiver by rotating [VOL]
fully counter clockwise, until it makes a "click" sound.
Otherwise, a transceiver malfunction could occur.
• The internal clock will be reset to 00:00 if an exhausted
battery is left in the transceiver, or the battery pack is
detached, for long periods of time.
D Rapid charging with the BC-219N/BC-225
You can rapidly charge the Li-ion battery pack with the
BC-219N or BC-225.
Charging time:
BC-219N: Approximately 4.5 hours for the BP-284
BC-225:
Approximately 4.3 hours for the BP-284
Additionally needed item (purchase separately):
• A power adapter (may be supplied with the charger,
depending on the charger version) or the OPC-515L/
CP-23L DC POWER CABLES.
• A USB cable to connect the PC and BC-225 when using
the RS-BC225.
CAUTION: NEVER reverse the polarity when connecting
the OPC-515L to a power source. This will ruin the battery
charger.
White line: +, Black line: _
Battery Pack
To a PC with
+ Transceiver
Battery
the RS-BC225
Turn OFF
Pack
installed.
*1
Power
Adapter*
2
The OPC-515L (for
a 13.8 V DC power
source) or the
CP-23L (for a 12 V
cigarette lighter socket)
can be used instead of
the power adapter.
*
The RS-BC225 is usable for only with the BC-225.
1
*
2
A different type, or no power adapter is supplied,
depending on the charger version.
D OTHERS
• MB-130 CHARGER BRACKET
• AD-118 ACC ADAPTER
To connect an accessory. See the AD-118 instruction sheet
for details of recommended accessories.
CAUTION: The AD-118 does not have waterproof
protection. When it is connected, NEVER expose the
adapter and the transceiver to rain, snow or any liquids.
• LC-184 CARRYING CASE
For the Simple key types and Ten-key types.
• VS-4MC PTT SWITCH CABLE
+ HS-94, HS-95, HS-97 HEADSET
VS-4MC: Used to connect a headset to a transceiver.
HS-94: Ear-hook type
HS-95: Neck-arm type
HS-97: Throat microphone
• HM-222 SPEAKER MICROPHONE
With an Emergency key.
The HM-222 meets IP68 requirements for waterproof
protection.
• VS-3 Bluetooth® HEADSET
The Bluetooth® headset with a [PTT] switch.
• About the third party Bluetooth® headsets:
Icom has checked the PTT operation with some 3M Peltor
headsets such as the WS Headset XP, WS ProTac XP and
WS Alert XP. (Compatibility not guaranteed.)
For only the IC-F7040T/IC-F7040S
• VS-5MC PTT SWITCH CABLE
+ HS-94, HS-95, HS-97 HEADSET
VS-5MC: Used to connect a headset to a transceiver.
HS-94: Ear-hook type
HS-95: Neck-arm type
HS-97: Throat microphone
• HM-163MC TIEPIN TYPE MICROPHONE
+ EH-15B EARPHONE, SP-28 EAR HOOK TYPE
EARPHONE
• SP-32 TUBE TYPE EARPHONE ADAPTER
For use with EH-15B.
• SP-27 TUBE EARPHONE, SP-29 EAR HOOK
TYPE EARPHONE, SP-40 EARPHONE + AD-135
EARPHONE ADAPTER
AD-135: Used To connect an earphone to the transceiver's
multi-connector.
Some options may not be available in some countries.
Ask your dealer for details.
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United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France,
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The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered
trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any
use of such marks by Icom Inc. is under license. Other
trademarks and trade names are those of their respective
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