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INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF TRANSCEIVERS iF3030 Series UHF TRANSCEIVERS iF4030 Series 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 VHF transceiver...
Ask your dealer for details. Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incor- porated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.
Use and charge only specified Icom bat- attachment. Exposing the inside of the transceiver to dust or tery packs with Icom radios or Icom chargers. Only Icom bat- water will result in serious damage to the transceiver. tery packs are tested and approved for use with Icom radios...
MAKE SURE to turn the transceiver power OFF before connect ing the supplied/optional equipment. 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.
ACCESSORIES Supplied accessories Battery pack ■ To attach the battery pack: Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow (q) until NOTE: Some accessories are not supplied with depending the battery release button makes a ‘click’ sound. on versions. NOTE: Push on the bottom of the pack to make sure the Battery pack Battery charger*...
ACCESSORIES Belt clip Jack cover To attach the belt clip: To attach the jack cover: Release the battery pack if it is attached. q Attach the jack cover to the [MIC/SP] jack. w Slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the belt w Tighten the screws.
PANEL DESCRIPTION Front panel ■ t DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEYS [Side2]/[Side3] Desired functions can be programmed independently by your dealer. (p. 5) y DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEYS [P0] to [P3] Desired functions can be programmed independently by your dealer. (p. 5) u FUNCTION DISPLAY (p. 4) Displays a variety of information such as an operating channel number/name, 2-tone code, DTMF numbers, se- Speaker...
PANEL DESCRIPTION Function display ■ y SCRAMBLER INDICATOR Appears when the voice scrambler function is activated. u BELL INDICATOR Appears or blinks when the specific 2-tone code is re- ceived, according to the pre-programming. i KEY LOCK INDICATOR Appears during the key lock function is ON. o BATTERY INDICATOR Appears or blinks when the battery power decreases to a q TRANSMIT INDICATOR...
When the power ON scan function is turned OFF; Consult your Icom dealer or system operator for details con- cerning your transceivers programming. Push to start and cancel scanning operation. In case of transmission during scan, scanning will be cancelled.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION SCAN ADD/DEL (TAG) KEY MR-CH 1/2/3/4 KEYS ➥ Push to add a channel to, or delete it from the current scan Push to select memory channels 1 to 4 in the operating zone list. directly. • When a channel is added to the current scan list, the display MONI KEY shows “SCAN ON.”...
PANEL DESCRIPTION TALK AROUND KEY EMERGENCY KEY Push to turn the talk around function ON and OFF. Push and hold to transmit the emergency call. • The talk around function equalizes the transmit frequency to the • The transceiver can transmit the emergency call silently or audibly receive frequency for transceiver-to-transceiver communication.
BASIC OPERATION Turning power ON ■ Battery type selection Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery The battery type must be selected according to the attaching pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. battery type when turning the transceiver ON.
BASIC OPERATION Channel selection 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 Receiving and transmitting ■ Transmitting notes CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. See page 1 for accessory attachments. • Transmit inhibit function The transceiver has several inhibit functions which restrict Receiving: transmission under the following conditions: Rotate [VOL] to turn the power ON.
BASIC OPERATION TX code channel selection DTMF transmission If the transceiver has [TX Code CH Select] assigned to it, If the transceiver has [DTMF Autodial] assigned to it, the the indication can be toggled between the operating channel automatic DTMF transmission function is available. Up to 8 number (or name) and TX code channel number (or name).
BASIC OPERATION User set mode Emergency Call ■ ■ User set mode is accessed at power ON and allows you to When [Emergency] is pushed for the specified time period*, the emergency signal is transmitted once, or repeatedly, on the specified set seldom-changed settings.
BASIC OPERATION Priority A channel selection Stun function ■ ■ Depending on the presetting, the Priority A channel is se- When the specified ID, set as a stun ID or kill ID, is received, lected each time the transceiver power is turned ON. the stun function is activated.
BASIC OPERATION MDC 1200 system operation ■ Receiving an Emergency Call The MDC 1200 signaling system enhances your transceiv- er’s capabilities. It allows PTT ID*, Emergency signaling, and When an emergency call is received; receiving Radio Check. Also, the dispatcher can stun and re- •...
Icom radios or Icom charger. Only Icom battery water, or any other liquids. Never charge or use a wet battery. packs are tested and approved for use and charge with Icom If the battery gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before using.
If R DANGER! NEVER charge the battery pack in areas with any of these conditions occur, contact your Icom dealer or extremely high temperatures, such as near fires or stoves, distributor.
BATTERY CHARGING Optional battery chargers ■ Rapid charging with the BC-160 Regular charging with the BC-171 The optional BC-160 provides rapid charging of the Li-ion The optional BC-171 provides regular charging of the Li-ion battery pack. battery pack. • An AC adapter (may be supplied with BC-160 depending on ver- •...
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BATTERY CHARGING AD-106 installation Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-106 The AD-106 must be installed into the BC- The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of the Li-ion charger adapter 119N or BC-121N before battery charging. battery pack. The following items are additionally required. ➥...
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BATTERY CHARGING Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-106 The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 Li-ion battery packs to IMPORTANT: Battery charging caution be charged simultaneously. The following items are addition- Ensure the guide tabs on the battery pack are correctly ally required.
OPTIONAL SWIVEL BELT CLIP MB-93 contents ■ r 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 .................1 Attaching ■...
OPTIONAL SWIVEL BELT CLIP Detaching ■ q Turn the transceiver upside down in the direction of the 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.
SPEAKER MICROPHONE Optional HM-168LWP description Attachment ■ ■ Attach the connector of the speaker-microphone into the [SP Alligator type clip MIC] jack on the transceiver and tighten the screws with fin- To attach the speaker-mic. gers. to your shirt or collar, etc. NOTE: Use only your fingers instead of tools to tighten the screws.
BATTERY CASE BP-240 optional battery case ■ When using the BP-240 battery case, install six AAA (LR03) Fig.1 size alkaline batteries, as illustrated to the right. The BP-240 BP-240 is constructed to the IPX4 waterproof standard. q Unhook the battery cover release hook (q), and open the cover in the direction of the arrow (w).
BATTERY CASE BP-261 optional battery case ■ Alkaline batteries installation BP-261 Install six AA (LR6) size alkaline batteries as described below. The BP-261 is constructed to the IPX4 waterproof standard. Unhook the battery cover release hook ( q), and open the cover in the direction of the arrow (w).
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BATTERY CASE Battery case attachment To release the battery case: Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until the Slide the battery case’s battery release button in the battery release button makes a ‘click’ sound. direction of the arrow (q), and then push the release button in the direction of the arrow (w).
OPTIONS BATTERY PACK • BC-160 + BC-145S desktop charger ac adapter For rapid charging of battery packs. An AC adapter is sup- Battery pack Voltage Capacity Battery life* plied with the charger depending on versions. 2250 mAh (min.) Charging time: approximately 3 hours when BP-232WP is at- BP-232WP 7.4 V 17.5 hrs.
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Icom transceiver. Non-rolling type (UT-109R)/Rolling type (UT-110R)* voice Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to an scrambler unit provides higher communication security. Icom transceiver in the event the Icom transceiver is used with *You can use the UT-110R as Non-rolling type.
This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC RF exposure FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded. limits for “Occupational Use Only”. In addition, your Icom radio com- The radio is transmitting when the TX indicator lights red. You plies with the following Standards and Guidelines with regard to RF can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the “PTT”...
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• Norme de l’ANSI: IEEE C95.3-1992 sur la méthode d’évaluation re- Interférence électromagnétique et compatibilité commandée du champ magnétique potentiellement dangereux des En mode de transmission, votre radio Icom produit de l’énergie de RF qui radiofréquences et des micro-ondes. peut provoquer des interférences avec d’autres appareils ou systèmes. Pour •...
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