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INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF MOBILE TRANSCEIVER iF1721/D iF1821/D UHF MOBILE TRANSCEIVER iF2721/D iF2821/D This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Above photo shows the IC-F1721/D or IC-F2721/D. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
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.
Approved Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal performance when used with an Icom transceiver. ceiver. Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to an CAUTION: NEVER expose the transceiver to rain, Icom transceiver in the event the Icom transceiver is used with snow or any liquids.
ABOUT APCO PROJECT 25 FCC INFORMATION This device made under license under one or more of the • FOR CLASS A UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS: following US patents: #4,590,473, #4,636,791, #5,148,482, This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the #5,185,796, #5,271,017, #5,377,229.
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT ................i Position data transmission .........24 ■ EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ............i Printer connection ............24 ■ PRECAUTIONS ..............ii Digital ANI ..............24 ■ ABOUT APCO PROJECT 25 ..........iii Auto emergency transmission ........24 ■ FCC INFORMATION ............iii Stun function ..............25 ■...
PANEL DESCRIPTION Front panel ■ IC-F1721/D I c o m I n c F2721/D IC-F1821/D F2821/D q AF VOLUME CONTROL KNOB r 10-KEYPAD (IC-F1821/D or IC-F2821/D only) Rotate the knob to adjust the audio output level. The keypad allows you to enter digits to: •...
PANEL DESCRIPTION Function display y POWER SWITCH [POWER] ■ Push to turn the power ON and OFF. • The following functions are available at power ON as options: - Automatic scan start - Password prompt - Set mode 1 3 6 . 1 N a r u TRANSMIT INDICATOR Lights red while transmitting.
[DOWN], [P0], [P1], [P2], [P3] and [P4] programmable func- ceived, according to the pre-programming. tion 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.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION ZONE KEY SCAN ADD/DEL (TAG) KEY Push this key, then select the desired zone using [CH Up]/ Push to add or delete the selected channel to/from the scan [CH Down]. group. What is “zone”?—The desired channels are assigned PRIO A/B KEYS into a zone according to the intended use for grouping.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION PUBLIC ADDRESS KEY HIGH/LOW KEY While in the hailer mode, push this key for the audio output via Push to select the transmit output power temporarily or per- the hailer amplifier. Ask your dealer for details. manently, depending on the pre-setting. While in the normal mode, the audio output via the cable can •...
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PANEL DESCRIPTION RE-DIAL KEY TX CODE ENTER KEY (PMR or BIIS PMR operation only) Push to transmit the last-transmitted DTMF code. Push to enter the ID code edit mode directly, for both 5-tone and MSK. Then set the desired digit using [CH Up]/ CALL KEYS [CH Down] or 10-keypad*.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION USER SET MODE KEY TONE/NAC CH SELECT KEY Push and hold to enter the User Set mode. (LMR (P25 Conventional) operation only) ➥ • During the User Set mode, push this key to select an item, and While in the analog mode operation, push to select the ➥...
PANEL DESCRIPTION SCRAMBLER/ENCRYPTION KEY D For Digital mode operation only (LMR (P25 Conventional) operation only) INDIVIDUAL KEY While in the analog mode operation, push to toggle the ➥ Push to enter the individual ID code selection mode directly. ➥ voice scrambler function ON and OFF. Then select the desired individual ID code using [CH Up]/ While in the digital mode operation, push to toggle the en- ➥...
BASIC OPERATION Turning power ON Channel selection ■ ■ Push [ ] to turn the power ON. Several types of channel selections are available. Methods If the transceiver is programmed for a start up password, may differ according to your system set up. input the digit codes as directed by your dealer.
BASIC OPERATION Call procedure Receiving and transmitting ■ ■ When your system employs tone signaling (excluding CTCSS Receiving: and DTCS), the call procedure may be necessary prior to voice Push [ ] to turn the power ON. transmission. The tone signalling employed may be a selective Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate [CH Up/Down] to calling system which allows you to call specific station(s) only select a channel, in sequence.
BASIC OPERATION Receiving and transmitting (Continued) ■ Transmitting notes 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).
BASIC OPERATION D TX code number edit USING [TX CODE ENTER] KEY: (PMR or BIIS PMR operation only) Select the desired TX code channel via [TX Code CH If the transceiver has [TX Code CH Select] or [TX Code En- Select]+[CH Up] or [CH Down], [TX Code CH Up], [TX ter] assigned to it, TX code contents can be edited within the Code CH Down] or [TX Code CH Up/Down].
BASIC OPERATION D Individual ID code selection D Talkgroup ID code selection (Digital mode operation only) (Digital mode operation only) If the transceiver has [Individual] assigned to it, the indication If the transceiver has [Talkgroup] assigned to it, the indication can be toggled between the operating channel number (or can be toggled between the operating channel number (or name) and Individual ID code (or name).
BASIC OPERATION User Set mode Scrambler function ■ ■ The User Set mode allows you to set seldom-changed set- The voice scrambler function provides private communication tings. If the transceiver has [User Set Mode] assigned to it, between stations. The frequency inversion type is equipped you can “customize”...
BIIS OPERATION Default setting Receiving a call ■ ■ Individual call The following functions are assigned to each programmable key as the default. However, the assigned function can be When an individual call is received; changed by your dealer. Ask your dealer for details. •...
BIIS OPERATION Group call Displaying the received call record — Queue indication When a group call is received; • Beeps sound. The transceiver memorizes the calling station ID in the mem- • “ ” appears and the mute is released. ory.
BIIS OPERATION Transmitting a call ■ Calling back from the queue channel A total of 3 ways for code selection are available—selecting the call code from memory, entering the call code from the While in the standby condition, push [P1] (Digital) for 1 sec. keypad and calling back from the queue channel record.
BIIS OPERATION Direct code entry While in the standby condition, push [P3] (TX Code Enter) Push [PTT] to transmit; release to receive. to enter the TX code edit mode. Push [P4] (Moni(Audi)) to send the ‘Clear down’ signal. • Code digit for editing blinks. For your information When the “UpDate”...
BIIS OPERATION Receiving a message ■ Receiving a status message Receiving an SDM (Short Data Message) When a status message is received; When an SDM is received; • Beeps sound. • Beeps sound. • The calling station ID (or text) and the status message is dis- •...
BIIS OPERATION Received message selection The transceiver memorizes the received message in the Push [P1] (Digital) for 1 sec. again to return to the standby memory. Up to 6 messages for status and SDM, or 95 charac- condition. ter SDM’s can be memorized. The oldest message is erased •...
BIIS OPERATION Transmitting a status ■ General Transmitting a status The status message can be selected with the programmed While in the standby condition, push [P1] (Digital), then text, and the message text is also displayed on the function push [Up] or [Down], or rotate [DIAL] to select the desired display of the called station.
BIIS OPERATION Transmitting an SDM ■ (Short Data Message) General Transmitting an SDM The short data message, SDM, can be sent to an individual While in the standby condition, push [P1] (Digital), then station or group stations. Also, 8 SDM memory channels are push [Up] or [Down] or rotate [DIAL] to select the desired available and the messages can be edited via PC program- station/group code.
BIIS OPERATION Position data transmission Digital ANI ■ ■ When the optional cable and a GPS receiver is connected to The own ID can be transmitted each time the PTT is pushed the transceiver, the position (longitude and latitude) data can (log-in) or released (log-off) during individual or group call be transmitted automatically.
BIIS OPERATION Stun function Priority A channel selection ■ ■ When the specified ID, set as a killer ID, is received, the stun When one of the following operations is performed, the trans- function is activated. ceiver selects the Priority A channel automatically. When the killer ID is received, the transceiver switches to the Priority A is selected when;...
CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE Rear panel connection ■ Supplied speaker Antenna (IC-F1821/D or IC-F2821/D only. w Reserved for a q ANTENNA CONNECTOR IC-F1721/D and IC-F2721/D has future function. Connects to an antenna. a built-in speaker.) Contact your dealer about e EXTERNAL antenna selection SPEAKER JACK...
CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE Supplied Accessories ■ • Function name stickers Microphone Microphone hanger Function name There are no names on the programmable function keys and screw set stickers since the functions can be freely assigned to these keys. KEY-STICKER Attach the supplied function name stickers as below to the appropriate keys for easy recognition of that key’s assigned function.
CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE Mounting the transceiver Optional OPC-617 installation ■ ■ The universal mounting bracket supplied with your transceiv- Install the OPC-617 as shown below. er allows overhead mounting. • Mount the transceiver securely with the 4 supplied screws to a thick surface which can support more than 1.5 kg.
CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE Optional UT-109 or UT-110 installation ■ Install the optional UT-109 or UT-110 unit as follows: Install the unit as shown in the diagram below. Turn the power OFF, then disconnect the DC power cable. FRONT FRONT Unscrew the 4 cover screws, then remove the bottom cover.
CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE Antenna Options ■ ■ A key element in the performance of any communication sys- • RMK-2 separation kit OPC-607/OPC-608/OPC-609 tem is an antenna. Contact your dealer about antennas and separation cables Allows you to install the transceiver main unit separately from the the best places to mount them.
SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION 3. IC-F1721/IC-F1721D/IC-F1821/IC-F1821D: Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic en- Transmit only when people outside the vehicle are at least the ergy during transmit mode. This radio is designed recommended minimum distance of 100 centimeters away from for and classified as “Occupational Use Only”, the properly installed antenna.
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“PTT” switch. 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.
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SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION Votre radio Icom produit une énergie électro- 3. IC-F1721/IC-F1721D/IC-F1821/IC-F1821D: magnétique de radiofréquences (RF), en mode Émettre uniquement lorsque les personnes à l’extérieur du véhi- de transmission. Cette radio est conçue pour cule se trouvent à au moins la distance minimale recommandée un «usage professionnel seulement»...
Interférence électromagnétique et compatibilité En mode de transmission, votre radio Icom produit de l'énergie de RF qui peut provoquer des interférences avec d'autres appareils ou systèmes. Pour éviter de telles interférences, mettez la radio hors tension dans les secteurs où...
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