Icom IC-F521 Instruction Manual
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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF TRANSCEIVER iF521 UHF TRANSCEIVER iF621...
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Page 2: Important
NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source of more the IC-F521 VHF TRANSCEIVER and IC-F621 UHF TRANS- than 16 V DC such as a 24 V battery. This connection will ruin CEIVER. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
I Fuse replacement ............... 18 CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this transceiver, not I Cleaning ................18 OPTIONS ................19 expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION ........20 operate this transceiver under FCC regulations. -
Page 4: Panel Description
PANEL DESCRIPTION I Front panel q AF VOLUME CONTROL KNOB e FUNCTION DISPLAY ➥Rotate the knob to adjust the audio output level. ➥Displays variety of information, such as an operating chan- nel number/name, 2/5tone code, DTMF numbers and audi- • Minimum audio level is pre-programmed. ble condition, etc. -
Page 5: I Function Display
PANEL DESCRIPTION I Function display t DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEYS [P0] to [P4] ➥Desired functions can be programmed independently by your Dealer. q w e y POWER SWITCH [POWER] ➥Push and hold to turns the power ON and OFF. • The following functions are available at power ON as options: - Automatic scan start - Password prompt q TRANSMIT INDICATOR... -
Page 6: I Programmable Function Keys
] and [ ] programmable function ➥Appears when specified 2/5tone call is received. keys. Consult your Icom Dealer or System operator for details con- o ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY cerning your transceivers programming. ➥Displays the CH number, 2/5tone indication, DTMF num- In the following explanations, programmable function names bers, Audible indication, etc. - Page 7 PANEL DESCRIPTION [BANK] BANK KEY [MONI] MONITOR KEY Select and determine a bank number. Activates one of (or two of) the following func- tions on each channel independently: • When the optional UT-105 is installed, push [BANK] then push [CH UP]/[CH DN] to select operating bank •...
- Page 8 PANEL DESCRIPTION [ T A ] TALK AROUND KEY [CODE] TX CODE CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEY Turns the talk around function ON and OFF. Push to selects a TX code channel directory. • The talk around function equalises the transmit frequency to the receive frequency for mobile- [DTMF] DTMF CHANNEL SELECT KEY to-mobile communication.
- Page 9 PANEL DESCRIPTION [ID MR] ID MEMORY READ KEY [SCRM] SCRAMBLER KEY Recalls detected ID codes. • Push and hold to turn the voice scrambler func- • Push this key, then push [ ] for selection. tion ON. • Up to 5 ID’s are memorized. •...
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Page 10: Operation
OPERATION I Turning power ON I Channel selection q Push [POWER] to turn the power ON. Several types channel selections are available, methods may • A power-up alert tone sounds for about 1 sec. and an opening differ according to your system set up. message may appear. -
Page 11: I Receiving And Transmitting
OPERATION I Receiving and transmitting D Transmitting notes • Transmit inhibit function RECEIVING: The transceiver has several inhibit functions which restrict q Push [POWER] to turn the power ON. transmission under the following conditions: w Push [CH UP] or [CH DN] to select a channel. - The channel is in mute condition (‘Inaudible’... -
Page 12: D Tx Code Channel Selection
OPERATION D DTMF transmission If the transceiver has a [ ] key, the automatic DTMF DTMF transmission function is available. Up to 7 DTMF channels are available. q Push [ ] — a DTMF code channel appears. DTMF w Push [CH UP]/[CH DN] to select the desired DTMF chan- nel. -
Page 13: D User Set Mode
OPERATION D 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” transceiver operation to suit your preferences and operating style. Entering the user set mode: qWhile pushing and holding [ ] and [ ], push [POWER]... -
Page 14: Optional Smartrunk Ii™ Operation
OPTIONAL SmarTrunk II™ OPERATION I SmarTrunk II™ and I SmarTrunk II™ operation conventional modes These features are enabled by a Dealer and may not be available in your system. Contact your Dealer for details. This transceiver is capable of SmarTrunk II™ functions. D Placing a telephone call The optional UT-105 allows communication in conventional Enter the phone number followed by [1], [M]. - Page 15 OPTIONAL SmarTrunk II™ OPERATION D Terminating a call D System busy indication After completing a call, push [#] to disconnect (hang up). If all channels are busy, three low beeps sound after you initi- ate a call. Try the call again later. IMPORTANT: If one person in the conversation terminates a call, all participants will be cut off.
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Page 16: Connection And Maintenance
CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE I Rear panel and connection Optional speaker (SP-22) Antenna Red: NEVER connect to a 24 V battery. Optional cable (OPC-617) Black: Supplied DC Battery power cable Crimp Note: Use the terminals Solder for the cable connections. -
Page 17: I Supplied Accessories
CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE I Supplied Accessories q ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects to an antenna. Ask your Dealer about antenna selection and placement. w MICROPHONE HANGER Connect the supplied microphone hanger to the vehicle’s ground for microphone on/off hook functions. (See p. 2) e DC POWER RECEPTACLE LCD-STICKER Connects to a 12 V DC battery. -
Page 18: I Mounting The Transceiver
CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE I Mounting the transceiver The front panel can be inverted for correct viewing while leav- ing the built-in speaker facing away from the mounting sur- r Invert the transceiver 180 degrees clockwise as below. face. t Re-attach the Front panel to the transceiver. y Tighten the 2 screws. -
Page 19: D Mounting The Transceiver
CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE D Mounting the transceiver The universal mounting bracket supplied with your transceiv- er allows overhead mounting. • Mount the transceiver securely with the 4 supplied screws to a thick surface which can support more than 1.5 kg. Flat washer Spring washer When using... -
Page 20: I Optional Ut-105/Ut-108 Installation
CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE I Optional UT-105 and UT-108 I Optional UT-109 /UT-110 installation installation q Turn power OFF, then disconnect the DC power cable. The optional UT-105 and UT-108 units install as follows: w Unscrew the 4 screws, then remove the bottom cover. q Turn power OFF, then disconnect the DC power cable. -
Page 21: I Optional Opc-617 Installation
CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE I Optional OPC-617 installation I Antenna Install the OPC-617 as shown below. A key element in the performance of any communication sys- tem is an antenna. Ask your Dealer about antennas and the best places to mount them. I Fuse replacement Two fuses are installed in the supplied DC power cable. -
Page 22: Options
UT-111 TRUNKING BOARD Provides trunking oprtation. 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 coun- OPC-617 ACC CABLE tries. Allows you to connect to an external terminal. -
Page 23: Safety Training Information
The transmitter antenna is required to be located outside of a vehicle and kept at a separation distance of 50 cen- During transmissions, your Icom radio generates RF energy timeters or more between the transmitter antenna of this that can possibly cause interference with other devices or device and persons during operation. - Page 24 A-6161H-1EX-w Printed in Japan 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan © 2002–2005 Icom Inc. (45W/50W)
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