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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF TRANSCEIVER
iF70DT/DS
iF70T/S
UHF TRANSCEIVER
iF80DT/DS
iF80T/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.
The photo shows the IC-F70DT/T or
IC-F80DT/T.

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF TRANSCEIVER iF70DT/DS iF70T/S UHF TRANSCEIVER iF80DT/DS iF80T/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. The photo shows the IC-F70DT/T or IC-F80DT/T.

  • Page 2: Important

    NOTE of personal injury, fire or electric shock. 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. All other products or brands are registered trademarks or trademarks of their...

  • Page 3: Precautions

    For U.S.A. only +60°C (+140°F). CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this transceiver, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to The basic operations, transmission and reception of the trans- operate this transceiver under FCC regulations. ceiver are guaranteed within the specified operating temper- ature range.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS I Auto emergency transmission ..........28 IMPORTANT ..................i I Stun function ................ 28 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ..............i I BIIS indication ..............29 ABOUT APCO PROJECT 25 ............i I Priority A channel selection ..........29 PRECAUTIONS ................ii TABLE OF CONTENTS ..............

  • Page 5: Accessories

    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 Connector cover (with screw) …………………………1 set CAUTION! •...
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 ACCESSORIES ï Connector cover Attach the connector cover when the optional speaker-micro- phone is not used. To attach the connector To detach the connector cover: cover: q Insert the connector cover e Unscrew the screw using into the multi-connector. a phillips screwdriver. w Tighten the screw.

  • Page 8: Panel Description

    PANEL DESCRIPTION I Front panel r EMERGENCY SWITCH Push and hold for a specified period to transmit an emer- gency call. • Desired function can be programmed by your dealer. (p. 7) t BUSY/TRANSMIT INDICATOR ➥ Lights green while receiving a signal, or when the Speaker squelch is open.
  • Page 9 PANEL DESCRIPTION o 10-KEYPAD (IC-F70DT/F70T or IC-F80DT/F80T only) !1 PTT SWITCH [PTT] ➥ Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. The keypad allows you to enter digits to: ➥ Push to transmit the call during BIIS operation, depend- • Select memory channels, tone channels and DTMF codes (dur- ing transmission).

  • Page 10: I Function Display

    PANEL DESCRIPTION I Function display t SCRAMBLER INDICATOR Appears when the voice scrambler function is activated. y BELL INDICATOR Appears/blinks when the specific 2/5-tone/BIIS code is received, according to the pre-programming. u CALL CODE MEMORY INDICATOR Appears when the call code memory is selected. i SDM MEMORY INDICATOR Appears when the SDM memory is selected.

  • Page 11: I Programmable Function Keys

    For grammable function keys. example, ‘Staff A’ and ‘Staff B’ are assigned into a Consult your Icom dealer or system operator for details con- “Business” zone, and ‘John’ and ‘Cindy’ are assigned into a cerning your transceivers programming.
  • Page 12 PANEL DESCRIPTION SCAN ADD/DEL (TAG) KEY “SCAD” LIGHT KEY “LIGT” Push to add or delete the selected channel to/from the scan Push to turn the transceiver’s backlight ON temporarily only group. when the backlight function is turned OFF in user set mode. PRIO A/B KEYS “PRA”/“PRAR”/“PRB”/“PRBR”...
  • Page 13 PANEL DESCRIPTION DTMF AUTODIAL KEY “DTMA” SURVEILLANCE KEY “SURV” ➥ Push to enter the DTMF channel selection mode. Then Push to turn the surveillance function ON or OFF. select the desired DTMF channel using [CH Up]/[CH Down]. When this function is turned ON, the beep is not emitted and ➥...
  • Page 14 PANEL DESCRIPTION ID-MR SELECT KEY “IDMS” DIGITAL BUTTON KEY “BIFN” (BIIS operation only) ➥ Push to select the call ID list, transmit message and stand- (PMR or BIIS PMR operation only) ➥ Recalls detected ID codes. by condition. Toggles between queue channel and •...
  • Page 15 PANEL DESCRIPTION D For Digital mode operation only TONE/NAC CH SELECT KEY “TSEL” (LMR (P25 Conventional) operation only) INDIVIDUAL KEY “INDV” ➥ While in the analog mode operation, push to select the Push to enter the individual ID code selection mode directly. continuous tone channel using [CH Up] or [CH Down] to Then select the desired individual ID code using [CH Up]/[CH change the tone frequency/code setting.

  • Page 16: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION I Turning power ON I Channel selection Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery Several types of channel selections are available. Methods pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. may differ according to your system set up. (P.

  • Page 17: I Call Procedure

    BASIC OPERATION I Call procedure I Receiving and transmitting When your system employs tone signaling (excluding CTCSS Receiving: and DTCS), the call procedure may be necessary prior to voice q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power ON. w Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate [ROTARY SELEC- transmission.
  • Page 18 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 19 BASIC OPERATION D TX code number edit (PMR or BIIS PMR operation only) USING [TX CODE ENTER] KEY: If the transceiver has [TX Code CH Select] or [TX Code q Select the desired TX code channel via [TX Code CH Enter] assigned to it, TX code contents can be edited within Select]+[CH Up] or [CH Down], [TX Code CH Up] or [TX the allowable digits.
  • Page 20 BASIC OPERATION D Individual ID code selection D Talkgroup ID code selection (Digital mode operation only) (Digital mode operation only) If the transceiver has [Individual] assigned to it, the indication If the transceiver has [Talkgroup] assigned to it, the indication can be toggled between the operating channel number (or can be toggled between the operating channel number (or name) and Individual ID code (or name).

  • Page 21: I User Set Mode

    BASIC OPERATION I User set mode e Rotate [VOL] to turn the power User set mode is accessed at power ON and allows you to set seldom-changed settings. In this case you can “cus- OFF to exit set mode. [VOL] tomize”...

  • Page 22: I Scrambler Function

    BASIC OPERATION I Scrambler function The voice scrambler function provides private communication between stations. The frequency inversion type is equipped to all versions, moreover, the optional Rolling or Non-rolling type can be available. q Push [Scrambler] to turn the scrambler function ON. •...

  • Page 23: Biis Operation

    BIIS OPERATION I Default setting I Receiving a call D D Individual call The following functions are assigned to each programmable key as the default. However, the assigned function can be q When an individual call is received; changed by your dealer. Ask your dealer for details. •...
  • Page 24 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 25: 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 and hold [P1] (Digital) the call code from memory, entering the call code from the for 1 sec.
  • Page 26 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 27: 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 28 BIIS OPERATION D D Received message selection e Push [Up] or [Down] to select the desired message. The transceiver memorizes the received message in the • When selecting the SDM that includes more than 12 characters, memory. Up to 6 messages for status and SDM, or 95 char- the message scrolls automatically when the automatic scroll acter SDM’s can be memorized.

  • Page 29: 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] to select the desired station/group display of the called station.

  • Page 30: I Transmitting An Sdm (Short Data Message)

    BIIS OPERATION I Transmitting an SDM (Short Data Message) D D General D D Programming an SDM memory The short data message, SDM, can be sent to an individual (IC-F70DT/T or IC-F80DT/T only) q During standby condition, push [P1] (Digital) twice, then station or group stations.

  • Page 31: I Position Data Transmission

    BIIS OPERATION I Position data transmission • Available characters When the optional cable (OPC-966) and a GPS receiver is connected to the transceiver, the position (longitude and lati- Characters tude) data can be transmitted automatically. Ask your dealer or system operator for connection details. The position data is transmitted when;...

  • Page 32: I Printer Connection

    BIIS OPERATION I Printer connection I Auto emergency transmission When the optional cable is connected to the transceiver, a When [Emergency Single (Silent)] or [Emergency Repeat printer can be connected to print out the received SDM con- (Silent)] is pushed, an emergency signal is automatically tent and the ID of the station who sent the message.

  • Page 33: I Biis Indication

    BIIS OPERATION I BIIS indication The following indications are available for the BIIS operation on a BIIS channel. CONNECT : Individual/group call is successful. : Message (status or SDM) transmission is suc- cessful. FAILED : No answer back is received. WAIT : Appears during retry of the call (2nd call).

  • Page 34: Battery Charging

    Charge the specified Icom batteries only. pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. Only tested and approved for use with genuine Icom batter- ies. Fire and/or explosion may occur when a third party bat- CAUTION: To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn the tery pack or counterfeit product is charged.

  • Page 35: I Optional Battery Chargers

    BATTERY CHARGING I Optional battery chargers ï AD-110 installation ï Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-110 q Install the AD-110 desktop charger adapter into the holder The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of battery space of the BC-119N/BC-121N. packs. The following items are additionally required. w Connect the plugs of the BC-119N/BC-121N to the AD-110 •...
  • Page 36 BATTERY CHARGING IMPORTANT!: Battery charging ï Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-110 Ensure the guide lobs on the battery pack are correctly The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be aligned with the guide rails inside the charger adapter. charged simultaneously.

  • Page 37: Battery Case

    BATTERY CASE I Optional battery case (BP-237) When using the optional battery case attached to the trans- Fig.1 × AA (LR6) size alkaline batteries as illustrated Latch ceiver, install 6 BP-237 at right. q Hook your finger under the latch, and open the cover in the direction of the arrow (q).

  • Page 38: Swivel Belt Clip

    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 ……………………………………………………...

  • Page 39: I To Detach

    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. 2) e Pinch the clip (q), and slide the base clip in the direction arrow and pull out from the belt clip.

  • Page 40: Speaker-Microphone

    SPEAKER-MICROPHONE I Optional HM-138 description I Attachment Attach the connector of the speaker-microphone into the [SP/MIC] connector on the transceiver and tighten the screw. Alligator type clip To attach the speaker-mic. to your shirt or collar, etc. PTT switch Transmits while pushed Receives while released Microphone CAUTION: Attach the...

  • Page 41: Options

    OPTIONS D BATTERY PACK D BELT CLIPS • BP-235 • MB-93 Li-Ion BATTERY PACK SWIVEL BELT CLIP 7.4 V/1600 mAh Li-Ion battery pack, allows more than 8 • MB-94 BELT CLIP hours operation. The same as supplied with the transceiver. The same as supplied with the transceiver.
  • Page 42 OPTIONS D OTHER OPTIONS ï About VS-1SC VOX / PTT CASE • HM-138 The VS-1SC is a VOX/PTT unit for Icom handheld trans- SPEAKER MICROPHONE Full-sized waterproof (IPX grade 7; 1m/30 min.) speaker- ceivers, and allows you hands-free operation. microphone including alligator type clip to attach to your shirt An optional headset (HS-94, etc.) is required for operation.
  • Page 43 OPTIONS VOX gain and delay adjustment • VOX Delay q Attach the connector of the VS-1SC into the [SP/MIC] con- The VOX delay time can be set from 0.5 to 3.0 sec. (0.5 sec. nector on the transceiver and tighten the screw. step) for a convenient interval before returning to receive.

  • Page 44: Safety Training Information

    • ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human from the body when transmitting and only use the Icom Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 belt-clips listed on page 37 when attaching the radio to kHz to 300 GHz.
  • Page 45 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 radi- ation such as hospitals, aircraft, and blasting sites.
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  • Page 48 A-6418D-1US-q Printed in Japan 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan © 2004–2005 Icom Inc.

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