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INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF TRANSCEIVER iF14/S UHF TRANSCEIVER iF24/S This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interfer- ence.
Population” in an uncontrolled environment. This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC RF exposure lim- its for “Occupational Use Only”. In addition, your Icom radio complies with the following Standards and Guidelines with regard to RF energy and...
FCC caution: Changes or modifications to this device, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this transceiver under FCC regulations. Icom, Icom Inc. and the rated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION …………………………………… i FOREWORD ……………………………………………………………… iii EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ………………………………………………… iii OPERATING NOTES …………………………………………………… iii PRECAUTION …………………………………………………………… iv TABLE OF CONTENTS ………………………………………………… v 1 ACCESSORIES ……………………………………………………… 1–5 ‘ Supplied accessories………………………………………………… 1 ‘ Accessory attachments ……………………………………………… 2 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ……………………………………………...
ACCESSORIES I Accessory attachments D Flexible antenna Connect the supplied flexible an- tenna to the antenna connector. CAUTION: • NEVER HOLD by the antenna when carrying the transceiver. • Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. ï Battery pack To attach the battery pack: Slide the battery pack on the back of the transceiver in the direc- tion of the arrow...
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ACCESSORIES ï Jack cover Attach the jack cover when the optional speaker-microphone is not used. To attach the jack cover: To detach the jack cover: q Attach the jack cover to the q Unscrew the screws with a [SP MIC] connector. w Tighten the screws.
IC-F14S/F24S q CHANNEL SW/SELECTOR • IC-F14S/F24S: Toggle the channel switch to select the pre-pro- grammed channel 1 or 2. • IC-F14/F24 : Rotate the channel selector to select the pre- programmed memory channels. w VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] Rotate to turn the power ON/OFF and adjust the audio level.
‘ ‘ Programmable function keys The following functions can be assigned to [Upper] and [Lower] programmable function keys. Consult your Icom dealer or system operator for details concerning your transceivers programming. If the programmable function names are bracketed in the following explanations, the specific key used to activate the function depends...
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PANEL DESCRIPTION MONITOR KEY ➥ Mute and release the CTCSS (DTCS) or 2-tone squelch mute. Open any squelch/deactivate any mute while pushing this key. (LMR operation only) ➥ Activates one of (or two of) the following functions on each chan- nel independently: (PMR operation only) •...
• The memory channels 3 and 4 are avail- able when [MR-CH 3] and [MR-CH 4] keys are assigned. IC-F14/F24: Rotate [CHANNEL SELECTOR] to se- lect the desired operating channel, in se- quence; or, push one of [MR-CH 1] to [MR-CH 4] key to select a channel di- rectly.
Receiving: q Rotate [VOL] to turn power ON. w Toggle [CHANNEL SWITCH] (IC-F14S/F24S), rotate [CHAN- NEL SELECTOR] (IC-F14/F24) or push one of [MR-CH 1] to [MR-CH 4] key to select a channel. For IC-F14S/F24S The memory channels 3 and 4 are available when [MR-CH 3] and [MR-CH 4] keys are assigned.
CONVENTIONAL OPERATION I Scrambler function The optional voice scrambler units UT-109 (#01) and UT-110 (#01) provide high performance private communication between stations with the same scrambler codes. ➥ Push and hold [Scrambler] to turn the scrambler function ON. ➥ Push [Scrambler] to turn the scrambler function OFF. I Setting the squelch level The squelch circuit mutes the received audio signal depending on the signal strength.
OPTIONAL UNIT INSTALLATION I Optional unit installation Install the optional unit as follows: q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power OFF, and remove the battery pack. (p. 3) w Remove the unit cover. NOTE: Use a flat head screw driver or a similar flat instru- ment, and insert into the hollow of the chassis, then lift and take away the unit cover.
I Caution R DANGER Charge the specified Icom batteries only. Only tested and approved for use with genuine Icom batteries. Fire and/or explosion may occur when a third party battery pack or counterfeit product is charged. CAUTION! NEVER insert battery pack/transceiver (with the bat- tery pack attached) with wet or soiled into the charger.
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BATTERY CHARGING I Optional battery chargers D Rapid charging with the BC-160 The optional BC-160 provides rapid charging of optional Li-Ion bat- tery packs. • An AC adapter (may be supplied with BC-160 depending on ver- sion) or the DC power cable (OPC-515L/CP-17L) is additionally required.
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BATTERY CHARGING D Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-106 The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of optional Li-Ion battery packs. The following items are additionally required: • One AD-106 (purchase separately) • An AC adapter (may be supplied with BC-119N depending on ver- sion) or the DC power cable (OPC-515L/CP-17L).
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SWIVEL BELT CLIP I MB-93 contents q Belt clip …………………………………………………………… 1 w Base clip …………………………………………………………… 1 I To attach q Release the battery pack if it is attached. (p. 3) w Slide the base clip in the direction of the arrow until the base clip is locked and makes a ‘click’...
SWIVEL BELT CLIP I To detach q Turn the transceiver upside down in the direction of the arrow and pull out from the belt clip. w Release the battery pack if it is attached. (p. 3) e Pinch the clip (q), and slide the base clip in the direction of the arrow (w).
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