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Icom IC-F1821D Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF MOBILE TRANSCEIVER
iF1721/D
iF1821/D
UHF MOBILE TRANSCEIVER
iF2721/D
iF2821/D
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the condition that this device
does not cause harmful interference.
Above photo shows the IC-F1721/D or IC-F2721/D.

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MOBILE TRANSCEIVER iF1721/D iF1821/D UHF MOBILE TRANSCEIVER iF2721/D iF2821/D This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Above photo shows the IC-F1721/D or IC-F2721/D. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.

  • Page 2: Important

    –30°C (–22°F) or above +60°C (+140°F), or in areas subject to direct sunlight, such as the dashboard. 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.

  • Page 3: About Apco Project 25

    #5,701,390, #5,715,365, #5,649,050, #5,630,011, #5,581,656, operating continuously for long periods. #5,517,511, #5,491,772, #5,247,579, #5,226,084, #5,195,166. For U.S.A. only CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this transceiver, not ex- pressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this transceiver under FCC regulations.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS I Receiving a message ............... 19 IMPORTANT ..................i D Receiving a status message ..........19 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ..............i D Receiving an SDM (Short Data Message) ......19 PRECAUTIONS .................. i D Received message selection..........20 ABOUT APCO PROJECT 25 .............

  • Page 5: Panel Description

    PANEL DESCRIPTION I Front panel IC-F1721/D I c o m I n c F2721/D IC-F1821/D F2821/D q AF VOLUME CONTROL KNOB r 10-KEYPAD (IC-F1821/D or IC-F2821/D only) Rotate the knob to adjust the audio output level. The keypad allows you to enter digits to: •...

  • Page 6: I Function Display

    PANEL DESCRIPTION I Function display y POWER SWITCH [POWER] Push to turn the power ON and OFF. • The following functions are available at power ON as options: - Automatic scan start - Password prompt - Set mode 1 3 6 . 1 N a r u TRANSMIT INDICATOR Lights red while transmitting.

  • Page 7: I Programmable Function Keys

    [DOWN], [P0], [P1], [P2], [P3] and [P4] programmable func- received, according to the pre-programming. tion keys. Consult your Icom dealer or system operator for details con- u CALL CODE MEMORY INDICATOR cerning your transceivers programming. Appears when the call code memory is selected.
  • Page 8 PANEL DESCRIPTION ➥ Push and hold this key for 1 sec. to indicate the scan ZONE KEY Push this key, then select the desired zone using [CH Up]/ group, then select the desired group using [CH Up]/ [CH Down]. [CH Down]. What is “zone”?—The desired channels are assigned SCAN ADD/DEL (TAG) KEY into a zone according to the intended use for grouping.
  • Page 9 PANEL DESCRIPTION PUBLIC ADDRESS KEY HIGH/LOW KEY While in the hailer mode, push this key for the audio output Push to select the transmit output power temporarily or per- via the hailer amplifier. Ask your dealer for details. manently, depending on the pre-setting. While in the normal mode, the audio output via the cable can •...
  • Page 10 PANEL DESCRIPTION RE-DIAL KEY TX CODE ENTER KEY (PMR or BIIS PMR operation only) Push to transmit the last-transmitted DTMF code. Push to enter the ID code edit mode directly, for both 5-tone and MSK. Then set the desired digit using [CH Up]/ CALL KEYS [CH Down] or 10-keypad*.
  • Page 11 PANEL DESCRIPTION USER SET MODE KEY TONE/NAC CH SELECT KEY ➥ Push and hold to enter user set mode. (LMR (P25 Conventional) operation only) ➥ While in the analog mode operation, push to select the • During user set mode, push this key to select an item, and change the value or condition using push [CH Up]/[CH Down].
  • Page 12 PANEL DESCRIPTION D For Digital mode operation only SCRAMBLER/ENCRYPTION KEY (LMR (P25 Conventional) operation only) INDIVIDUAL KEY ➥ While in the analog mode operation, push to toggle the ➥ Push to enter the individual ID code selection mode directly. voice scrambler function ON and OFF. Then select the desired individual ID code using [CH Up]/ ➥...

  • Page 13: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION I Turning power ON I Channel selection q Push [ ] to turn the power ON. Several types of channel selections are available. Methods w If the transceiver is programmed for a start up password, may differ according to your system set up. input the digit codes as directed by your dealer.

  • Page 14: I Call Procedure

    BASIC OPERATION I Call procedure I Receiving and transmitting When your system employs tone signaling (excluding CTCSS Receiving: q Push [ and DTCS), the call procedure may be necessary prior to voice ] to turn the power ON. transmission. The tone signalling employed may be a selec- w Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate [CH Up/Down] to tive calling system which allows you to call specific station(s) select a channel, in sequence.

  • Page 15: D Transmitting Notes

    BASIC OPERATION D Transmitting notes D TX code channel selection • Transmit inhibit function If the transceiver has [TX Code CH Select] assigned to it, the The transceiver has several inhibit functions which restrict indication can be toggled between the operating channel transmission under the following conditions: number (or name) and TX code channel number (or name).

  • Page 16: D Tx Code Number Edit

    BASIC OPERATION D TX code number edit USING [TX CODE ENTER] KEY: q Select the desired TX code channel via [TX Code CH (PMR or BIIS PMR operation only) Select]+[CH Up] or [CH Down], [TX Code CH Up], [TX If the transceiver has [TX Code CH Select] or [TX Code Code CH Down] or [TX Code CH Up/Down].

  • Page 17: D Individual Id Code Selection

    BASIC OPERATION D Individual ID code selection r Change the channel— cancels the selected Talkgroup ID code (return to the pre-set Talkgroup ID code in the chan- (Digital mode operation only) nel.) If the transceiver has [Individual] assigned to it, the indication can be toggled between the operating channel number (or name) and Individual ID code (or name).

  • Page 18: I User Set Mode

    BASIC OPERATION I User set mode e Push [ User set mode is accessed with [User Set Mode] and allows ] again to exit set mode. you to set seldom-changed settings. In this case you can “customize” the transceiver operation to suit your preferences and operating style.

  • Page 19: Biis Operation

    BIIS OPERATION I Default setting I Receiving a call D D Individual call The following functions are assigned to each programmable q When an individual call is received; key as the default. However, the assigned function can be changed by your dealer. Ask your dealer for details. •...

  • Page 20: D Group Call

    BIIS OPERATION D D Group call D D Displaying the received call record q When a group call is received; — Queue indication • Beeps sound. The transceiver memorizes the calling station ID in the mem- • “ ” appears and the mute is released. ory.

  • Page 21: I Transmitting A Call

    BIIS OPERATION I Transmitting a call D D Calling back from the queue channel A total of 3 ways for code selection are available—selecting q While in the standby condition, push [P1] (Digital) for the call code from memory, entering the call code from the 1 sec.

  • Page 22: D Direct Code Entry

    BIIS OPERATION D D Direct code entry u Push [PTT] to transmit; release to receive. q While in the standby condition, push [P3] (TX Code Enter) i Push [P4] (Moni(Audi)) to send the ‘Clear down’ signal. to enter the TX code edit mode. •...

  • Page 23: I Receiving A Message

    BIIS OPERATION I Receiving a message D D Receiving a status message D D Receiving an SDM (Short Data Message) q When a status message is received; q When an SDM is received; • Beeps sound. • Beeps sound. • The calling station ID (or text) and the status message is dis- •...

  • Page 24: D Received Message Selection

    BIIS OPERATION D D Received message selection r Push [P1] (Digital) for 1 sec. again to return to the standby The transceiver memorizes the received message in the condition. memory. Up to 6 messages for status and SDM, or 95 char- •...

  • Page 25: I Transmitting A Status

    BIIS OPERATION I Transmitting a status D D General D D Transmitting a status q While in the standby condition, push [P1] (Digital), then The status message can be selected with the programmed text, and the message text is also displayed on the function push [Up] or [Down], or rotate [DIAL] to select the desired display of the called station.

  • Page 26: I Transmitting An Sdm (Short Data Message)

    BIIS OPERATION I Transmitting an SDM (Short Data Message) D D General D D Transmitting an SDM q While in the standby condition, push [P1] (Digital), then The short data message, SDM, can be sent to an individual station or group stations. Also, 8 SDM memory channels are push [Up] or [Down] or rotate [DIAL] to select the desired available and the messages can be edited via PC program- station/group code.

  • Page 27: D Programming An Sdm Memory

    BIIS OPERATION D D Programming an SDM memory • Available characters (IC-F1821/D or IC-F2821/D only) Characters q During standby condition, push [P1] (Digital) twice, then ! ? ' " , ; : _ ( ) < > [ ] push [Up] or [Down] to select the desired SDM to be edit- 1 (space) # * / + - = &...

  • Page 28: I Position Data Transmission

    BIIS OPERATION I Position data transmission I Digital ANI When the optional cable and a GPS receiver is connected to The own ID can be transmitted each time the PTT is pushed the transceiver, the position (longitude and latitude) data can (log-in) or released (log-off) during individual or group call be transmitted automatically.

  • Page 29: I Stun Function

    BIIS OPERATION I Stun function I Priority A channel selection When the specified ID, set as a killer ID, is received, the stun When one of the following operations is performed, the trans- function is activated. ceiver selects the Priority A channel automatically. When the killer ID is received, the transceiver switches to the Priority A is selected when;...

  • Page 30: Connection And Maintenance

    CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE I Rear panel connection w Reserved for a q ANTENNA CONNECTOR Antenna future function. Connects to an antenna. Contact your dealer about e EXTERNAL antenna selection and SPEAKER JACK Supplied speaker SP-22 placement. Connect a 4–8 Ω (IC-F1821/D or IC-F2821/D only.

  • Page 31: I Supplied Accessories

    CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE I Supplied Accessories • Function name stickers Microphone Microphone hanger Microphone There are no names on the programmable function keys and screw set hanger cable since the functions can be freely assigned to these keys. Attach the supplied function name stickers as below to the appropriate keys for easy recognition of that key’s assigned function.

  • Page 32: I Mounting The Transceiver

    CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE I Mounting the transceiver I Optional UT-111 installation The universal mounting bracket supplied with your transceiv- Install the optional UT-111 unit as follows: er allows overhead mounting. q Turn the power OFF, then disconnect the DC power cable. •...

  • Page 33: I Optional Ut-109 Or Ut-110 Installation

    CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE I Optional UT-109 or UT-110 I Optional OPC-617 installation installation Install the OPC-617 as shown below. q Turn the power OFF, then disconnect the DC power cable. w Unscrew the 4 cover screws, then remove the bottom cover. e Cut the pattern on the PCB at the TX mic circuit (MIC) and RX AF circuit (AF OUT), then solder CP37 as shown below.

  • Page 34: I Antenna

    CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE I Antenna I Options A key element in the performance of any communication sys- • RMK-2 SEPARATION KIT tem is an antenna. Contact your dealer about antennas and OPC-607/OPC-608/OPC-609 SEPARATION CABLE the best places to mount them. Allows you to install the transceiver main unit separately from the front panel for operating convenience.

  • Page 35: Safety Training Information

    48 centimeters separation distance. In order to During transmissions, your Icom radio generates RF energy that can ensure this distance is met, the installation of the antenna must possibly cause interference with other devices or systems.
  • Page 36 A-6406H-1EX-e Printed in Japan © 2004–2007 Icom Inc. 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan Printed on recycled paper with soy ink.

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