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INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF TRANSCEIVERS iF3061T/S iF3063T/S UHF TRANSCEIVERS iF4061T/S iF4063T/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.
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reason- instruction manual contains important operating instructions able protection against harmful interference in a residential for the IC-F3061T/S/F3063T/S VHF TRANSCEIVERS and installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate IC-F4061T/S/F4063T/S UHF TRANSCEIVERS.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this transceiver, not in areas with temperatures below +22°F (–30°C) or above expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to +140°F (+60°C). operate this transceiver under FCC regulations.
ACCESSORIES ■ Supplied accessories ■ Accessory attachments D Flexible antenna The following accessories are supplied: Qty. q Flexible antenna .............. 1 Connect the supplied flexible antenna to w Battery pack ..............1 the antenna connector. e Belt clip ................1 r Connector cover (with screw) ........
ACCESSORIES D Battery pack D Belt clip To attach the battery pack: To attach the belt clip: Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow (q), then q Release the battery pack if it is attached. lock it with the battery release button. w Slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the belt •...
ACCESSORIES D Connector cover Attach the connector cover when the optional speaker- microphone or head-set is not used. To detach the connector cover: To attach the connector cover: q Insert the connector cover into the multi-connector. q Unscrew the screw using a phillips screwdriver. w Detach the connector cover for the speaker-microphone w Tighten the screw.
PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel e DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEY [Emer] Desired functions can be programmed by your dealer. (p. 6) r DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEY [Side1] Desired functions can be programmed by your dealer. Speaker (p. 6) t PTT SWITCH [PTT] Microphone Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. y DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEYS [Side2]/[Side3] Desired functions can be programmed independently by your dealer.
PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Function display !0 MULTI-CONNECTOR Connect an optional speaker-microphone. Connector cover NOTE: Attach the connector cover when optional speaker-microphone used. See (p. 3) for details. CALA TXCU TXC q SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR Indicates relative signal strength level. w LOW POWER INDICATOR !1 BUSY/TRANSMIT INDICATOR Appears when low output power is selected.
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CALL CODE MEMORY INDICATOR [Side2], [Side3], [P0], [P1], [P2] and [P3] programmable Appears when the call code memory is selected. function keys. Consult your Icom dealer or system operator for details con- i BATTERY INDICATOR cerning your transceivers programming. Indicates remaining battery power.
PANEL DESCRIPTION SCAN A KEY “SCNA” SCAN ADD/DEL (TAG) KEY “SCAD” ➥ This key’s operation depends on the Power ON Scan set- ➥ Push to add or delete the selected channel to/from the ting. scan group. When the power ON scan function is turned OFF; 1.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION LIGHT KEY “LIGT” TALK AROUND KEY “TA” Push to turn the transceiver’s backlight ON temporarily only Push to turn the talk around function ON and OFF. when the backlight function is turned OFF in user set mode. • The talk around function equalizes the transmit frequency to the receive frequency for transceiver-to-transceiver communication.
PANEL DESCRIPTION EMERGENCY KEY “EMR” PHONE KEY “PHN” Push and hold for a specified period to transmit an emer- Push to connect or disconnect the telephone network con- gency call. nection during LTR operation. • If you want to cancel the emergency call, push (or push and hold) USER SET MODE KEY “SET”...
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 opera- The battery type must be selected according to the attaching tion.
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.
LTR OPERATION ■ Receiving a call D Phone call D Group call • Receive a phone call q Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate [ROTARY SELEC- q Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate [ROTARY SELEC- TOR]* to select the LTR system channel or talk group. w When a call is received;...
LTR OPERATION ■ Transmitting a call D Group call • Make a phone call q Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate [ROTARY SELEC- q Select the phone channel of LTR system channel. TOR]* to select the LTR system channel or talk group. •...
CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ■ Receiving and transmitting D Transmitting notes NOTE: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. See (p. 1) for accessory attachments. • Transmit inhibit function The transceiver has several inhibit functions which restrict Receiving: transmission under the following conditions: q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power ON.
CONVENTIONAL OPERATION D TX code channel selection D 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.
CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ■ User set mode D Talkgroup ID code selection If the transceiver has [Talkgroup] assigned to it, the indica- tion can be toggled between the operating channel name User set mode is accessed at power ON and allows you to (and the channel number)* and the Talkgroup ID name (or set seldom-changed settings.
CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ■ Emergency transmission ■ Stun function When [Emergency Single] or [Emergency Repeat] is When the specified ID, set as a killer ID, is received, the stun pushed, an emergency signal is automatically transmitted for function is activated. the specified time period. When the killer ID is received, the transceiver switches to When [Emergency] is pushed, the DTMF emergency signal the password required condition.
• 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 packs are tested and approved for use and charge with seawater, or any other liquids.
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• R DANGER! NEVER charge the battery pack in areas with an abnormal odor, heats up, or is discolored or deformed. If 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 D AD-106 installation D Rapid charging with the BC-160 The AD-106 must be installed into the The optional BC-160 provides rapid charging of optional Li- charger adapter BC-119N or BC-121N before battery charging. Ion battery packs. •...
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BATTERY CHARGING D Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-106 D Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-106 The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of battery The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be packs. The following items are additionally required. charged simultaneously.
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BATTERY CHARGING IMPORTANT!: Battery charging caution Ensure the guide lobs on the battery pack are correctly aligned with the guide rails inside the charger adapter. (This illustration is described with the BC-160.) Lobs Guide rail...
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).
SWIVEL BELT CLIP ■ MB-93 contents e 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 .................
SWIVEL BELT CLIP ■ Detaching w Release the battery pack if it is attached. (p. 2) q Turn the transceiver upside down in the direction of the arrow and pull out from the belt clip. e Pinch the clip (q), and slide the base clip in the direction of the arrow (w).
OPTIONS D BATTERY PACK D BELT CLIPS • MB-93 swivel belt clip Battery pack Voltage Capacity Battery life* • MB-94 belt clip Exclusive alligator-type belt clip. The same as supplied with 7.4 V 980 mAh 7.35 hrs. BP-230N the transceiver. •...
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OPTIONS D OTHER OPTIONS D About VS-1SC ptt case • SP-13 earphone The VS-1SC is a VOX/PTT unit for Icom handheld transceiv- Provides clear receive audio in noisy environment. ers, and allows you hands-free operation. • HM-131SC/HM-159SC speaker microphone An optional headset (HS-94, etc.) is required for operation.
OPTIONS VOX gain and delay adjustment • VOX Delay q Attach the connector of the VS-1SC into the multi-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.
• 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 26 when attaching the radio to your belt, •...
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 radiation such as hospitals, aircraft, and blasting sites.
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