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INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF TRANSCEIVER iF3021T/S iF3023T/S This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
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 countries.
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The use of non-Icom battery packs/chargers may impair transceiver performance and invalidate the warranty. For U.S.A. only CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this transceiver, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this transceiver under FCC regulations.
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT ................ i 6 SWIVEL BELT CLIP ..........22–23 I MB-93 contents ............22 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ............. i I To attach ..............22 PRECAUTIONS ..............i I To detach ..............23 TABLE OF CONTENTS ............iii 1 ACCESSORIES ............1–3 7 OPTIONS ...............
ACCESSORIES I Supplied accessories I Accessory attachments D Flexible antenna The following accessories are supplied: Qty. q Flexible antenna …………………………………………… 1 Connect the supplied flexible anten- w Battery pack ……………………………………………… 1 na to the antenna connector. e Belt clip …………………………………………………… 1 r Unit cover (double-sided tape)* …………………………...
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ACCESSORIES D Belt clip ï Battery pack To attach the battery pack: To attach the belt clip: q Release the battery pack if it is attached. Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow (q), then w Slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the belt lock it with the battery release button.
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ACCESSORIES ï Connector cover Attach the jack cover when the optional speaker-microphone or head-set is not used. To detach the connector cover: To attach the connector cover: q Insert the connector cover into the [MIC/SP] jack. q Unscrew the screw using a phillips screwdriver. w Detach the connector cover for the speaker-microphone or w Tighten the screw.
PANEL DESCRIPTION I Front panel e DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEY [Side1] Desired functions can be programmed by your dealer. (p. r PTT SWITCH [PTT] Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. t DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEYS [Side2]/[Side3] Desired functions can be programmed independently by Speaker your dealer.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION o [MIC/SP] JACK Connect an optional speaker-microphone or head-set. NOTE: Connect or disconnect the optional equipment after the transceiver is turned OFF. Jack cover NOTE: Attach the jack cover when the optional speaker-microphone head-set is not used. See (p. ??) for details. !0 VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] Rotate to turn the power ON/OFF and adjusts the audio level.
PANEL DESCRIPTION I Function display y SCRAMBLER INDICATOR Appears when the voice scrambler function is activated. u BELL INDICATOR Appears/blinks when the specific 2/5-tone/BIIS code is received, according to the pre-programming. i KEY LOCK INDICATOR Appears during the key lock function is ON. o BATTERY INDICATOR q TRANSMIT INDICATOR Appears or blinks when the battery power decreases to a...
[Side2], [Side3], [P0], [P1], [P2] and [P3] programmable function keys. ting. Consult your Icom dealer or system operator for details con- cerning your transceivers programming. When the power ON scan function is turned OFF; If the programmable function names are bracketed in the fol- Push to start and cancel scanning operation.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION SCAN ADD/DEL (TAG) KEY HIGH/LOW KEY Push to add or delete the selected channel to/from the scan Push to select the transmit output power temporarily or per- group. manently, depending on the pre-setting. • Ask your dealer for the output power level for each selection. PRIO A/B KEYS ➥...
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PANEL DESCRIPTION CALL KEYS TX CODE CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS Push to transmit a 2-tone. Push to select a TX code channel directly. • Call transmission is necessary before you call another station depending on your signaling system. SCRAMBLER FUNCTION • [Call A] and/or [Call B] may be available when your system employs Push to toggle the voice scrambler function ON and OFF.
BASIC OPERATION I Turning power ON D Battery type selection Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. When the optional battery case is attached, the battery type (p.
BASIC OPERATION I Channel selection I Call procedure Several types of channel selections are available. Methods When your system employs tone signaling (excluding CTCSS may differ according to your system set up. and DTCS), the call procedure may be necessary prior to voice transmission.
BASIC OPERATION I Receiving and transmitting D Transmitting notes NOTE: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. See (p. ??) for accessory attachments. • Transmit inhibit function The transceiver has several inhibit functions which restrict Receiving: transmission under the following conditions: q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power ON.
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BASIC OPERATION D TX code channel selection D DTMF transmission If the transceiver has [TX Code CH Select] assigned to it, the If the transceiver has [DTMF Autodial] assigned to it, the auto- indication can be toggled between the operating channel matic DTMF transmission function is available.
BASIC OPERATION I User set mode I Emergency transmission User set mode is accessed at power ON and allows you to When [Emergency Single] or [Emergency Repeat] is pushed, set seldom-changed settings. In this case you can “cus- an emergency signal is automatically transmitted for the spec- tomize”...
BASIC OPERATION I Stun function When the specified ID, set as a killer ID, is received, the stun function is activated. When the killer ID is received, the transceiver switches to the password required condition. Entering of the password via the keypad is necessary to operate the transceiver again in this case.
Icom radios or Icom charger. Only Icom battery • R DANGER! DO NOT expose the battery to rain, snow, packs are tested and approved for use and charge with Icom seawater, or any other liquids. Do not charge or use a wet radios or Icom chager.
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• R DANGER! NEVER charge the battery pack in areas with abnormal odor, heats up, or is discolored or deformed. If any of these conditions occur, contact your Icom dealer or dis- extremely high temperatures, such as near fires or stoves, tributor.
BATTERY CHARGING I Optional battery chargers ï Rapid charging with the BC-160 ï AD-106 installation q Install the AD-106 desktop charger adapter into the holder The optional BC-160 provides rapid charging of optional Li- Ion battery packs. space of the BC-119N/BC-121N. w Connect the plugs of the BC-119N/BC-121N to the AD-106 •...
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BATTERY CHARGING ï Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-106 ï Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-106 The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of battery The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be packs. The following items are additionally required. charged simultaneously.
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BATTERY CHARGING IMPORTANT!: Battery charging caution Ensure the guide lobs on the battery pack are correctly aligned with the guide rails inside the charger adapter. (This illustration is described with the BC-160.) Lobs Guide rail...
BATTERY CASE I Optional battery case (BP-240) When using the optional battery case attached to the trans- Fig.1 ceiver, install 6 × AAA (LR03) size alkaline batteries as illus- BP-240 trated at right. q Unhook the battery cover release hook (q), and open the cover in the direction of the arrow (w).
SWIVEL BELT CLIP I MB-93 contents e Clip the belt clip to a part of your belt. And insert the trans- ceiver into the belt clip until the base clip inserted fully into the groove. Qty. q Belt clip ……………………………………………………… 1 w Base clip ……………………………………………………...
SWIVEL BELT CLIP I To detach q Turn the transceiver upside down in the direction of the w Release the battery pack if it is attached. (p. ??) e Pinch the clip (q), and slide the base clip in the direction arrow and pull out from the belt clip.
OPTIONS D BATTERY PACK D BELT CLIPS • MB-93 SWIVEL BELT CLIP Battery pack Voltage Capacity Battery life* • MB-94 BELT CLIP Exclusive alligator-type belt clip. The same as supplied with BP-231 7.4 V 1150 mAh 9 hrs. the transceiver. •...
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OPTIONS D OTHER OPTIONS • SP-13 EARPHONE Provides clear receive audio in noisy environment. • HM-158L/159L SPEAKER MICROPHONE Combination speaker-microphone that provides convenient operation while hanging the transceiver from your belt. • HS-94/HS-95/HS-97 + VS-1L HEADSET VOX / PTT CASE HS-94: Ear-hook type HS-95: Neck-arm type HS-97: Throat microphone...
Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure • ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 from the body when transmitting and only use the Icom belt- GHz. clips listed on page when attaching the radio to your belt, •...
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SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility During transmissions, your Icom radio generates RF energy that can possibly cause interference with other devices or systems. To avoid such interference, turn off the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so. DO NOT operate the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation such as hospitals, aircraft, and blasting sites.
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