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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL PMR446 FM TRANSCEIVER iF25SR...
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Page 2: Explicit Definitions
NOTE of personal injury, fire or electric shock. Icom, Icom Inc. and the logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorpo- rated (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 re-... -
Page 3: Precautions
DO NOT modify the transceiver for any reason. Optional unit installation should be done at an authorized Icom ser- vice center only. KEEP the transceiver from heavy rain, and never immerse it in the water. -
Page 4: Doc
CE versions of the IC-F25SR which display the “CE” symbol on the serial number seal, comply with the essential requirements of the European Radio Telecommunication Terminal Directive 1999/5/EC. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Icom Inc. Japan 0168 1-1-32, Kamiminami, Hirano-ku Osaka 547-0003, Japan... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT …………………………………………………………………… i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ……………………………………………………… i PRECAUTIONS ………………………………………………………………… ii DOC……………………………………………………………………………… iii TABLE OF CONTENTS ……………………………………………………… iv 1 ACCESSORIES ………………………………………………………… 1–4 ‘ Supplied accessories …………………………………………………… 1 ‘ Accessory attachments ………………………………………………… 2 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ………………………………………………… 5–8 ‘ Front, top and side panels ……………………………………………… 5 ‘... -
Page 6: Accessories
ACCESSORIES I Supplied accessories Battery pack Battery charger Belt clip Jack cover AC adapter* (with screws) (for the battery charger) Unit cover* (double-sided tape) Depends on version. Use the unit cover as a spare. Ask your dealer for details. -
Page 7: Accessory Attachments
ACCESSORIES I Accessory attachments ï Battery pack To attach the battery pack: Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow (q), then lock it with the battery release button. • Slide the battery pack until the battery release button makes a ‘click’ sound. -
Page 8: Belt Clip
ACCESSORIES D Belt clip To attach the belt clip: q Release the battery pack if it is attached. w Slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the belt clip is locked and makes a ‘click’ sound. To detach the belt clip: q Release the battery pack if it is attached. -
Page 9: Accessories
ACCESSORIES ï Jack cover Attach the jack cover when the optional speaker-microphone or headset is not used. To attach the jack cover: To detach the jack cover: q Attach the jack cover to the q Unscrew the screws using a [MIC/SP] jack. -
Page 10: Panel Description
PANEL DESCRIPTION I Front, top and side panels Antenna Speaker Microphone q CHANNEL SELECTOR [CH selector] Rotate to select the pre-programmed memory channels. w VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] Rotate to turn the power ON/OFF and adjust the audio level. - Page 11 PANEL DESCRIPTION e LED INDICATOR (p. 7) ➥ Lights red while transmitting. ➥ Lights green while receiving a signal, or when the squelch is open. ➥ Blinks orange after transmitting/receiving a Smart-Ring call. ➥ Blinks green to indicate the low battery condition. r EXTERNAL MICROPHONE/SPEAKER JACK [MIC/SP] Connect an optional speaker-microphone or headset.
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Page 12: Led Indicator
PANEL DESCRIPTION ‘ ‘ LED indicator The LED indicator indicates the information as follows; (Ref.; R=Red, G=Green, O=Orange) • TX: Turns Red while transmitting a signal. R ( O ) * • RX: Turns Green while receiving a signal. • Call LED (Blink): Transmitting or receiving the Smart-Ring. •... -
Page 13: Programmable Function Keys
PANEL DESCRIPTION ‘ ‘ Programmable function keys The desired key function can be assigned to [Upper] and [Lower] in following way. q Turn power OFF in advance. w Rotate [CH selector] to select channel 16. e Rotate [VOL] to turn power ON while pushing and holding the desired key, [Upper] or [Lower], to be assigned. -
Page 14: Basic Operation
BASIC OPERATION I Receiving and transmitting Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. (P. 24) Receiving: q Rotate [VOL] clockwise to turn power [CH selector] w Rotate [CH selector] to select the de- [VOL] sired operating channel. - Page 15 BASIC OPERATION D D Frequency channel/CTCSS tone list (default) Frequency (MHz)* Tone (Hz)* 446.006250 No setting 446.018750 No setting 446.031250 No setting 446.043750 107.2 446.056250 110.9 446.068750 114.8 446.081250 118.8 446.093750 123.0 446.006250 127.3 446.018750 131.8 446.031250 136.5 446.043750 141.3 446.056250 146.2 446.068750...
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Page 16: Setting The Squelch Level
BASIC OPERATION ‘ ‘ Setting the squelch level The squelch circuit mutes the received audio signal depending on the signal strength. q Turn power OFF in advance. [VOL] w While pushing and holding [PTT] and [Lower], rotate [VOL] to turn power ON to enter the squelch adjustment mode. -
Page 17: Battery Type Selection
BASIC OPERATION ‘ ‘ Battery type selection The battery type MUST be selected according to the type of bat- tery attached when turning the transceiver ON. Ask your dealer for details. NOTE: When the selected battery type is not matched to the at- tached battery, the transceiver does not work correctly. -
Page 18: Setting The Group Code Number
BASIC OPERATION ‘ ‘ Setting the group code number D D CTCSS tone setting The transceiver is equipped with 50 CTCSS tones and OFF. CTCSS operation provides communication with silent standby since you will only receive calls from group members using the same CTCSS tone. q Turn power OFF in advance. - Page 19 BASIC OPERATION r Push [PTT] twice to choose the 2 (10 digit) of the tone number t Push [Upper] ( ,) then push [PTT] eight 2 short beeps are emitted times to choose the 8 (1 digit) of the tone number 28. y Push [Upper] to complete the setting.
- Page 20 BASIC OPERATION D D DTCS code setting This transceiver is equipped with 84 DTCS codes and OFF. DTCS operation provides communication with silent standby since you will only receive calls from group members using the same DTCS code. q Turn power OFF in advance. w While pushing and holding [PTT], [Upper] and [Lower], rotate [VOL] to turn the power ON.
- Page 21 BASIC OPERATION e Rotate [CH selector] to select channel 5, then push and hold [Lower] until a long beep is emitted. r Push [PTT] once to choose the 1 (10 digit) of the code number 16. t Push [Upper] ( ,) then push [PTT] six times a short beep is emitted to choose the 6 (1 digit) of the code number 16.
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Page 22: Find Scan Operation
BASIC OPERATION ‘ ‘ Find scan operation This transceiver can detect the CTCSS tone and DTCS code* in the received signal. By monitoring a signal that is being transmit- ted from the other station, you can determine the tone frequency or DTCS code* required to communicate with them. -
Page 23: Ringer Function
RINGER FUNCTION ‘ ‘ Call-Ring operation Sends the pre-selected ring tone to your group members. D D Select the Call-Ring melody q Turn power OFF in advance. [CH selector] w While pushing and holding [PTT] [VOL] and [Upper], rotate [VOL] to turn power ON. -
Page 24: Smart-Ring Operation
RINGER FUNCTION ‘ ‘ Smart-Ring operation The ring function has an answer back feature. This allows you to confirm whether or not a call has reached to the member of your group even if the operator is temporarily away from the transceiver. D D Smart-Ring operation q Set the same operating channel and CTCSS tone code for all of your group transceivers. -
Page 25: Ringer Function
RINGER FUNCTION Push [Smart Ring/Ringer] Answer back (automatic) Communication... -
Page 26: Other Functions
OTHER FUNCTIONS ‘ ‘ Monitor audible function The monitor function allows you to open the transceiver’s squelch manually to check whether a channel is busy or not. The trans- ceiver has 2 conditions for receive standby. • Audible condition This condition mutes audio ONLY when no carrier is present. -
Page 27: Power Save Function
OTHER FUNCTIONS ‘ ‘ Power save function The power save function reduces the current drain to conserve bat- tery power. • The power save function is automatically turned ON when no opera- tion is performed or no signal is received for 5 sec. ‘... -
Page 28: Scrambler Function
OTHER FUNCTIONS I Scrambler function The voice scrambler function provides private communication be- tween stations. The optional UT-110 (Rolling) or UT-109 (Non- rolling) is required. Ask your dealer for details. q Push and hold [Scrambler] for 1 sec, to turn the scrambler func- tion ON. -
Page 29: Battery Charging
R DANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom battery packs with Icom radios or Icom charger. Only Icom battery packs are tested and approved for use and charge with Icom radios or Icom charger. Using third-party or counterfeit battery packs or charger may cause smoke, fire, or cause the battery to burst. - Page 30 WARNING! Immediately stop using the battery if it emits an abnor- mal odor, heats up, or is discolored or deformed. If any of these conditions occur, contact your Icom dealer or distributor. WARNING! Immediately wash, using clean water, any part of the body that comes into contact with fluid from inside the battery.
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Page 31: D Charging Caution
CAUTION! DO NOT charge the battery outside of the specified temperature range: BC-160 and BC-171 (0˚C to +45˚C). Icom rec- ommends charging the battery at +20˚C. The battery may heat up or rupture if charged out of the specified temperature range. Addi-... -
Page 32: Battery Chargers
BATTERY CHARGING I Battery chargers D Rapid charging with the BC-160 The BC-160 provides rapid charging of the optional Li-Ion battery pack. Charging period: Approx. 3 hours (with BP-232N) The following items are additionally required: • An AC adapter (may be supplied depending on version) or the DC power cable (OPC-515L/CP-17L) is additionally required. -
Page 33: Regular Charging With The Bc
BATTERY CHARGING D Regular charging with the BC-171 The BC-171 provides regular charging of the optional Li-Ion battery pack. Charging period: Approx. 10 hours (with BP-232N) The following items are additionally required: • An AC adapter (may be supplied depending on version) or the DC power cable (OPC-515L/CP-17L) is additionally required. - Page 34 BATTERY CHARGING ï AD-106 installation q Install the AD-106 desktop charger adapter into the holder space of the BC-119N/BC-121N. Connectors AD-106 Plugs w Connect the plugs of the BC-119N/BC-121N to the AD-106 with the connector, then install the adapter into the charger with the supplied screws.
- Page 35 BATTERY CHARGING D Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-106 The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of the Li-Ion battery packs. Charging period: Approx. 3 hours (with BP-232N) The following items are additionally required: • An AD-106 charger adapter • An AC adapter (may be supplied with the BC-119N depending on version) or the DC power cable (OPC-515L/CP-17L).
- Page 36 BATTERY CHARGING D Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-106 The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged simultaneously. Charging period: Approx. 3 hours (with BP-232N) The following items are additionally required. • Six AD-106 charger adapters • An AC adapter (BC-157) or the DC power cable (OPC-656) Transceiver Turn power OFF Battery pack...
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Page 37: Battery Charging
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 shown using the BC-160.) Lobs Guide rail... -
Page 38: Battery Case
BATTERY CASE I Optional battery case (BP-240) When using the optional battery case, install 6 AAA (LR03) size alkaline batteries as illustrated at right. q Unhook the battery cover release hook (q), and open the cover in the direction of the arrow (w). (Fig.1) w Then, install 6 AAA (LR03) size alkaline batteries. - Page 39 BATTERY CASE Fig.1 BP-240 Fig.2 Fig.3...
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Page 40: Swivel Belt Clip
SWIVEL BELT CLIP I MB-93 contents Qty. q Belt clip …………………………………………………………… 1 w Base clip …………………………………………………………… 1 I Attaching q Release the battery pack if it is attached. (p. 2) w Slide the base clip in the direction of the arrow until the base clip is locked and makes a ‘click’... - Page 41 SWIVEL BELT CLIP e Clip the belt clip to a part of your belt. And insert the transceiver into the belt clip until the base clip is inserted fully into the groove. r Once the transceiver is locked in place, it swivels as illustrated below.
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Page 42: Detaching
SWIVEL BELT CLIP I Detaching q Turn the transceiver upside down in the direction of the arrow and pull out from the belt clip. -
Page 43: Swivel Belt Clip
SWIVEL BELT CLIP w Release the battery pack if it is attached. (p. 2) e Pinch to lift the clip (q), and slide the base clip in the direction of the arrow (w). CAUTION: HOLD THE TRANSCEIVER TIGHTLY, WHEN HANGING OR DETACHING THE TRANSCEIVER FROM THE BELT CLIP. -
Page 44: Options
OPTIONS D BATTERY PACKS Battery pack Voltage Capacity Battery life* BP-230N 7.4 V 980 mAh 13 hrs. 7.4 V 2000 mAh 26.5 hrs. BP-232N Battery case for AAA —* BP-240 (LR03) 6 alkaline When the power save function is turned ON, and the operating periods are calculated under the following conditions;... -
Page 45: Options
OPTIONS D OPTIONAL UNITS • UT-109 (#01)/UT-110 (#01) SCRAMBLER UNITS Non-rolling type (UT-109)/Rolling type (UT-110) voice scrambler unit provides higher communication security. D BELT CLIPS • MB-93 SWIVEL BELT CLIP • MB-94 BELT CLIP Exclusive alligator-type belt clip. • MB-96N/96F LEATHER BELT HANGER D DC CABLES •... -
Page 46: Specifications
: TX (at 0.5 W ERP) 0.4 A approx. Max. audio 300 mA max. • Power supply requirement : 7.2 V DC nominal* (negative ground) *Specified Icom’s battery pack only • Frequency stability : ±2.5 ppm (–25°C to +55°C) • Antenna impedance : 50 nominal •... -
Page 47: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS D D Receiver • Receive system : Double conversion superheterodyne • Sensitivity (20 dB SINAD) : 26.5 dBµV/m • Squelch sensitivity : 26.5 dBµV/m (Threshold) • Intermodulation rejection ratio : 86.29 dBµV/m • Spurious response rejection ratio : 91.29 dBµV/m •... - Page 48 < Intended Country of Use > A-6540D-1EU Printed in Japan 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan © 2006 Icom Inc.