Icom IC-F3161 Series Instruction Manual
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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF TRANSCEIVER iF3161/F3163 Series UHF TRANSCEIVER iF4161/F4163 Series iF4167DT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Op- eration is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. The photo shows the UHF transceiver.
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Page 2: Explicit Definitions
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. -
Page 3: Precautions
Use and charge only specified Icom bat- does not cover any problems caused by unauthorized modi- fication. tery packs with Icom radios or Icom chargers. Only Icom bat- tery packs are tested and approved for use with Icom radios DO NOT use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight or or charged with Icom chargers. -
Page 4: Voice Coding Technology
CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this transceiver, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this transceiver under FCC regulations. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT ................i ■ Automatic Key Lock function ........18 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ............i ■ Priority A channel selection ........18 PRECAUTIONS ..............ii 4 BATTERY CHARGING ..........19−23 VOICE CODING TECHNOLOGY ........iii ■ Caution ...............19 FCC INFORMATION ............iii ■... -
Page 6: Accessories
ACCESSORIES ■ Supplied accessories ■ Accessory attachments D Flexible antenna The following accessories are supplied. Connect the supplied flexible antenna to the antenna connector. Flexible antenna Battery pack Belt clip (This illustration is CAUTION: for the UHF type.) • NEVER carry the transceiver by holding only the antenna. -
Page 7: D Battery Pack
ACCESSORIES D Battery pack D Belt clip To attach the battery pack: To attach the belt clip: Slide the battery pack on the back of the transceiver in the direc- q Remove the battery pack if it is attached. tion of the arrow (q), then lock it with the battery release button. w Slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the belt •... -
Page 8: Accessories
ACCESSORIES D Connector cover To attach the connector cover: To detach the connector cover: q Insert the connector cover into the multi-connector. q Remove the screw using a phillips screwdriver. w Tighten the screw. w Detach the connector cover for the optional equipment connector. -
Page 9: Panel Description
PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel r DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEY [Side1] Desired function can be programmed by your dealer. (p. 6) t PTT SWITCH [PTT] Speaker Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. y DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEYS [Side2]/[Side3] Desired function can be programmed independently by Microphone your dealer. -
Page 10: Function Display
PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Function display !0 MULTI-CONNECTOR Connect an optional equipment. Connector cover NOTE: Attach the connec- tor cover when the optional equipment is not used. See page 3 for details. CALA TXCU TXC q SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR !1 BUSY/TRANSMIT INDICATOR Indicates relative signal strength level. -
Page 11: Programmable Function Keys
[Side2], [Side3], [P0], [P1], [P2] and [P3] programmable cording to the pre-programming. function 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 12 PANEL DESCRIPTION ZONE KEY “ZONE” SCAN ADD/DEL (TAG) KEY “SCAD” Push this key, then push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select ➥ Push to add channel to, or delete it from the current scan the desired zone. When [Rotary selector] selects “operating group.
- Page 13 PANEL DESCRIPTION MEMORY CH 1/2/3/4 KEYS “CH1” “CH2” “CH3” “CH4” LONE WORKER KEY “LONE” Push to select the memory channels 1 to 4 directly. Push to turn the Lone Worker function ON or OFF. • If the Lone Worker function is activated, the Emergency function is automatically turned ON after the specified time period has passed MONI KEY “MON”...
- Page 14 PANEL DESCRIPTION C.TONE CH ENT KEY “TSEL” CALL KEYS “CALL” “CALA” “CALB” Push to enter the continuous tone channel selection mode. Push to transmit a 2/5-tone or BIIS ID code. Then select the desired tone frequency/code setting with [CH • Call transmission is necessary before you call another station depending on your signaling system.
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Page 15: Panel Description
PANEL DESCRIPTION TX CODE CHANNEL SELECT KEY “TXC” USER SET MODE KEY “SET” Push to enter the TX code channel selection mode. Then set ➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to enter the User Set mode. the desired channel using [CH Up]/[CH Down]. (pp. 14, 15) •... -
Page 16: Basic Operation
BASIC OPERATION ■ 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. The battery type must be selected according to the attaching (p. -
Page 17: Channel Selection
BASIC OPERATION ■ Channel selection D Voting operation Several types of channel selections are available. Methods (for zone selection) may differ according to your system set up. The transceiver automatically starts scanning when a zone, specified for the voting operation, is selected. NON-ZONE TYPE: The voting scan detects the S-meter of the repeater and To select the desired operating channel:... -
Page 18: Call Procedure
BASIC OPERATION ■ Call procedure ■ Receiving and transmitting When your system employs tone signalling (excluding CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage CTCSS and DTCS), this call procedure may be necessary the transceiver. See page 1 for accessory attachments. prior to voice transmission. -
Page 19: 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 transceiver has several inhibit functions which restrict the indication can be toggled between the operating channel transmission under the following conditions: number (or name) and TX code channel number (or name). -
Page 20: D Dtmf Transmission
BASIC OPERATION D TX code number edit USING [TX CODE ENTER] KEY: (PMR operation only) q After pushing [TX Code CH Select], push [CH Up] or [CH If the transceiver has [TX Code CH Select] or [TX Code Down], Enter] assigned to it, TX code contents can be edited within or push [TX Code CH Up] or [TX Code CH Down] to select the allowable digits. -
Page 21: User Set Mode
BASIC OPERATION ■ User set mode ■ Scrambler function The User Set mode allows you to set seldom-changed set- The voice scrambler function provides private communica- tings. If the transceiver has [User Set Mode] assigned to it, tion between stations. All versions have a built-in frequency you can “customize”... -
Page 22: Emergency Transmission
BASIC OPERATION ■ Emergency transmission D NOTES When [Emergency] is pushed for the specified time period*, the emergency signal is transmitted once, or repeatedly, on Depending on the presetting, the following functions are auto- the specified emergency channel. matically activated. Ask your dealer for details. •... -
Page 23: Automatic Key Lock Function
BASIC OPERATION ■ Automatic Key Lock function When [Lock] is assigned to any key and the Automatic Key Lock timer is pre-programmed* by your dealer, the key lock function can be automatically turned ON after the specified time period has passed without operation during standby condition. While the lock function is ON, push and hold [Lock] for 1 sec. -
Page 24: Battery Charging
• R DANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom battery • R DANGER! DO NOT expose the battery to rain, snow, packs with Icom radios or Icom charger. Only Icom battery seawater, or any other liquids. - Page 25 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.
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Page 26: Optional Battery Chargers
BATTERY CHARGING ■ Optional battery chargers D Regular charging with the BC-171 D Rapid charging with the BC-160 The optional BC-171 provides regular charging of the Li-ion The optional BC-160 provides rapid charging of the Li-ion battery pack. battery pack. Charging period: Approximately 4 hours (with BP-230N) Charging period: Approximately 3 hours (with BP-232H) The following items are additionally required:... - Page 27 BATTERY CHARGING D AD-106 installation D 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. Charging period: Approximately 3 hours (with BP-232H) q Connect the AD-106 and the BC-119N/ charger adapter...
- Page 28 BATTERY CHARGING D Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-106 IMPORTANT: Battery charging caution Ensure the guide tabs 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.
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Page 29: Battery Case
BATTERY CASE ■ 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). -
Page 30: Swivel Belt Clip
SWIVEL BELT CLIP ■ MB-93 contents r Clip the belt clip to a part of your belt. And insert the transceiver into the belt clip until the base clip inserted fully into the groove. Qty. q Belt clip ................1 w Base clip ................1 t Once the transceiver is locked in place, it swivels as illus- ■... -
Page 31: To Detach
SWIVEL BELT CLIP ■ To detach q Turn the transceiver upside down in the direction of the CAUTION: arrow and pull out from the belt clip. HOLD THE TRANSCEIVER TIGHTLY, WHEN HANGING OR DETACHING THE TRANSCEIVER FROM THE BELT CLIP. Otherwise the transceiver may not be attached to the holder or swivel properly if the transceiver is accidentally dropped and the base clip is scratched or damaged. -
Page 32: Speaker Microphone
SPEAKER MICROPHONE ■ Optional HM-169/HM-170GP ■ To attach description Attach the connector of the speaker-microphone into the multi connector on the transceiver and tighten the screw. TOP KEY GPS ANTENNA (for HM-170GP only) CAUTION: (for HM-170GP only) Attach Desired functions can multi connector snugly, but Microphone be programmed by... -
Page 33: Options
OPTIONS D BATTERY PACKS • BC-160 + BC-145S desktop charger ac adapter For rapid charging of battery pack. An AC adapter is sup- Battery pack Voltage Capacity Battery life* plied with the charger depending on versions. 950 mAh (min.) Charging time: Approximately 3 hours for the BP-232H. BP-230N 7.4 V 7.35 hrs. - Page 34 Icom transceiver. GPS speaker-microphone for BIIS and Digital modes opera- Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to an tion. Icom transceiver in the event the Icom transceiver is used with • VS-1SC...
- Page 35 D About VS-1SC ptt case VOX gain and delay adjustment The VS-1SC is a VOX/PTT unit for Icom handheld transceiv- NOTE: To adjust the VOX gain and VOX delay, these items ers, and allows you hands-free operation. must be preset to “enable” by your dealer.
- Page 36 OPTIONS • VOX Delay The VOX delay time can be set from 0.5 to 3.0 sec. (0.5 sec. step) for a convenient interval before returning to receive. [Side2] VOX DLY0.5 VOX DLY3.0 Push [Side3] SET TXCU TXC CALA SET TXCU TXC CALA 0.5 sec (min.) 3.0 sec (max.)
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Page 37: Safety Training Information
• ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away sure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to from the body when transmitting and only use the Icom belt- 300 GHz. clips listed on page 28 when attaching the radio to your •... - Page 38 RF de la FCC et d’IC, pour une «utilisation grand pu- persons are fully aware of the potential for exposure and can blic». En outre, votre radio Icom satisfait les normes et directives exercise control over their exposure.
- Page 39 • TOUJOURS tenir l’antenne éloignée d’au moins 2,5 cm de votre corps au moment d’émettre et utiliser uniquement l’at- tache pour ceinture Icom illustrée à la p. 28, lorsque vous at- tachez la radio à votre ceinture, ou à autre chose, de façon à...
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