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Icom IC-F14 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF TRANSCEIVER
iF14/S
UHF TRANSCEIVER
iF24/S
iF26-L
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the condition
that this device does not cause harmful inter-
ference.

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF TRANSCEIVER iF14/S UHF TRANSCEIVER iF24/S iF26-L This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful inter- ference.

  • Page 2: Safety Training Information

    “General Population” in an uncontrolled environment. This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC RF exposure limits for “Occupational Use Only”. In addition, your Icom radio complies with the following Standards and Guidelines with regard to RF energy and electromagnetic energy levels and evaluation of such levels for exposure to humans: •...
  • Page 3 “PTT” switch or VOX function. • ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from the body when transmitting and only use the Icom belt-clip which is listed on page 35 when attaching the radio to your belt, etc., to en- sure FCC RF exposure compliance requirements are not exceeded.

  • Page 4: Foreword

    FOREWORD READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-F14/ IC-F14S and IC-F24/IC-F24S/IC-F26-L vhf transceivers transceivers EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD DEFINITION Personal death, serious injury or an explo- RDANGER sion may occur.

  • Page 5: Precaution

    Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this transceiver under FCC regulations. Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incor- porated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION ............i FOREWORD ....................iii EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ................iii OPERATING NOTES.................. iii PRECAUTION .................... iv TABLE OF CONTENTS ................v 1 ACCESSORIES ................1−5 ■ Supplied accessories .................1 ■ Accessory attachments ..............2 ■ Front, top and side panels ..............6 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ..............

  • Page 7: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES ■ Supplied accessories The following accessories are supplied: Qty. q Flexible antenna........1 w Battery pack .

  • Page 8: Accessory Attachments

    ACCESSORIES ■ Accessory attachments D Flexible antenna Connect the supplied flexible antenna to the antenna connector. CAUTION: • NEVER HOLD the antenna when carrying the transceiver. • Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver.

  • Page 9: D Battery Pack

    ACCESSORIES D Battery pack To attach the battery pack: Slide the battery pack on the back of the transceiver in the direc- tion 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 10: D Jack Cover

    ACCESSORIES D Jack cover Attach the jack cover when the optional speaker-microphone is not used. To attach the jack cover: To detach the jack cover: q Attach the jack cover to the q Unscrew the screws with a [SP MIC] connector. phillips screwdriver.

  • Page 11: Accessories

    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 12: Front, Top And Side Panels

    • IC-F14S/F24S : Toggle the channel switch to select the pre-programmed channel 1 or 2. • IC-F14/F24/F26-L : Rotate the channel selector to select the pre-programmed memory channels. w VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] Rotate to turn the power ON/OFF and adjust the audio level.
  • Page 13 PANEL DESCRIPTION e LED INDICATOR (p. 8) ➥ Lights red while transmitting. ➥ Lights green while receiving a signal, or when the squelch is open. ➥ Lights/blinks orange when the matched 2/5-tone code is re- ceived, according to the pre-programming. r SPEAKER-MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [SP MIC] Connects the optional speaker-microphone, earphone, etc.

  • Page 14: Led Indicator

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ LED indicator The LED indicator indicates several informa- tion as follows; (Ref.; R=Red, G=Green, O=Orange) • TX: Turns Red while transmitting a signal. • RX: Turns Green while receiving a signal. • Call LED (ON): When receiving a matched 2/5-tone. E D ON •...

  • Page 15: Programmable Function Keys

    ■ Programmable function keys The following functions can be assigned to [Upper] and [Lower] programmable function keys. Consult your Icom dealer or system operator for details concern- ing your transceivers programming. If the programmable function names are bracketed in the following explanations, the specific key used to activate the function de- pends on programming.
  • Page 16 PANEL DESCRIPTION MONITOR KEY ➥ Mute and release the CTCSS (DTCS) or 2-tone squelch mute. Open any squelch/deactivate any mute while pushing this key. (LMR operation only) ➥ Activates one of (or two of) the following functions on each channel independently: (PMR operation only) •...
  • Page 17 PANEL DESCRIPTION DTMF AUTODIAL KEY Push to transmit the programmed DTMF code. CALL KEYS Push to transmit a 2/5-tone code. • Call transmission is necessary before you call another station de- pending on your signalling system. • [Call A] and/or [Call B] keys may be available when your system employs selective ‘Individual/Group’...

  • Page 18: Turning Power On

    • The memory channels 3 and 4 are avail- able when [MR-CH 3] and [MR-CH 4] keys are assigned. [CHANNEL SWITCH] IC-F14/F24/F26-L: [CHANNEL Rotate [CHANNEL SELECTOR] to se- SELECTOR] lect the desired operating channel, in sequence; or, push one of [MR-CH 1] to [MR-CH 4] key to select a channel directly.

  • Page 19: Call Procedure

    CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ■ Call procedure When your system employs tone signalling (excluding CTCSS and DTCS), the call procedure may be necessary prior to voice trans- mission. The tone signalling employed may be a selective calling system which allows you to call specific station(s) only and prevent unwanted stations from contacting you.

  • Page 20: Receiving And Transmitting

    Receiving: q Rotate [VOL] to turn power ON. w Toggle [CHANNEL SWITCH] (IC-F14S/F24S), rotate [CHAN- NEL SELECTOR] (IC-F14/F24/F26-L) or push one of [MR-CH 1] to [MR-CH 4] key to select a channel. For IC-F14S/F24S The memory channels 3 and 4 are available when [MR-CH 3] and [MR-CH 4] keys are assigned.

  • Page 21: D Transmitting Notes

    CONVENTIONAL OPERATION D Transmitting notes • Transmit inhibit function The transceiver has several inhibit functions which restrict trans- mission under the following conditions: - The channel is in mute condition. - Channel is busy. - Un-matched (or matched) CTCSS is received. - The selected channel is a ‘receive only’...

  • Page 22: Scrambler Function

    CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ■ Scrambler function The optional voice scrambler units UT-109 (#01) and UT-110 (#01) provide high performance private communication between stations with the same scrambler codes. ➥ Push and hold [Scrambler] to turn the scrambler function ON. ➥ Push [Scrambler] to turn the scrambler function OFF. ■...

  • Page 23: Conventional Operation

    CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ■ Man Down Emergency Call The man down emergency call function transmits an emergency call automatically, after the transceiver laying down in a horizontal position for a pre-set time period. (The optional UT-113 man down is required.) unit After the emergency call, the transceiver performs transmission and reception alternately with the following conditions: - Transmits the microphone signals.

  • Page 24: Optional Unit Installation

    OPTIONAL UNIT INSTALLATION ■ Optional unit installation Install the optional unit as follows: q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power OFF, and remove the battery pack. (p. 3) w Remove the unit cover. NOTE: Use a flat head screw driver or a similar flat instru- ment, and insert into the hollow of the chassis, then lift and take away the unit cover.

  • Page 25: Scrambler Unit Installation

    OPTIONAL UNIT INSTALLATION ■ Scrambler unit installation The following PC board modification is required when installing the optional UT-109 or UT-110. q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power OFF, and remove the battery pack. (p. 3) w Remove the unit cover as shown at left (Optional unit installation.) e Cut the pattern on the PCB at the TX mic circuit (MIC) and RX AF circuit (DISC) as shown below.

  • Page 26: 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 27 WARNING! Immediately stop using the battery if it emits an ab- normal 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.

  • Page 28: D Charging Caution

    CAUTION! DO NOT charge the battery outside of the specified temperature range: BC-160 and BC-171 (0˚C to +40˚C; +32˚F to +104˚F). Icom recommends charging the battery at +20˚C (+68˚F). The battery may heat up or rupture if charged out of the specified temperature range.

  • Page 29: Optional Battery Chargers

    BATTERY CHARGING ■ Optional battery chargers D Rapid charging with the BC-160 The optional BC-160 provides rapid charging of the 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 30: Regular Charging With The Bc

    BATTERY CHARGING D Regular charging with the BC-171 The optional BC-171 provides regular charging of the Li-Ion bat- tery 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 31 BATTERY CHARGING D AD-106 installation The AD-106 must be installed into the BC-119N charger adapter or BC-121N before battery charging. ➥ Connect the AD-106 and the BC-119N/BC- charger adapter 121N as below, then install the AD-106 into the holder space of the BC-119N or BC-121N with the supplied screws.
  • Page 32 BATTERY CHARGING D Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-106 The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of the Li-Ion bat- tery pack. Charging period: Approx. 3 hours (with BP-232N) The following items are additionally required: • An AD-106 (purchase separately) • An AC adapter (may be supplied with BC-119N depending on version) or the DC power cable (OPC-515L/CP-17L).
  • Page 33 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. • An AC adapter (BC-157) or the DC power cable (OPC-656) Transceiver Turn power OFF Battery pack...

  • Page 34: Battery Case

    BATTERY CASE ■ 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 ×...
  • Page 35 BATTERY CASE Fig.1 BP-240 Fig.2 Fig.3...

  • Page 36: Swivel Belt Clip

    SWIVEL BELT CLIP ■ MB-93 contents Qty. q Belt clip ..................1 w Base clip .................. 1 ■ To attach q Release the battery pack if it is attached. (p. 3) w Slide the base clip in the direction of the arrow until the base clip is locked and makes a ‘click’...
  • Page 37 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 inserted fully into the groove. r Once the transceiver is locked in place, it swivels as illustrated below.

  • Page 38: To Detach

    SWIVEL BELT CLIP ■ To detach q Turn the transceiver upside down in the direction of the arrow and pull out from the belt clip.
  • Page 39 SWIVEL BELT CLIP w Release the battery pack if it is attached. (p. 3) e Pinch 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. 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 40: Options

    OPTIONS D BATTERY PACK Battery pack Voltage Capacity Battery life* 950 mAh (min.) BP-230N 7.4 V 9 hrs. 980 mAh (typ.) 1900 mAh (min.) BP-232N 7.4 V 18 hrs. 2000 mAh (typ.) 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 41 OPTIONS D OPTIONAL UNITS • UT-108 dtmf decoder unit Provides pager and code squelch capabilities. • UT-109 (#01)/UT-110 (#01) scrambler units Non-rolling type (UT-109)/Rolling type (UT-110) voice scrambler unit provides higher communication security. • UT-124 man down unit Provides a measure of safety when working in a hazardous envi- ronment, etc.
  • Page 42 Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal performance when used with this transceiver. We are not responsible for the transceiver being damaged or any accident caused when using non-Icom optional equipment. Some options may not be available in some countries. Please ask your...
  • Page 43 OPTIONS D About VS-1L ptt case The VS-1L is a VOX/PTT unit for Icom handheld transceivers, and allows you hands-free operation. An optional headset (HS-94, etc.) is additionally required for op- eration. • The VOX (voice operated transmission) function starts transmission without pushing PTT switch when you speak into the microphone;...

  • Page 44: Fcc Information

    FCC INFORMATION • FOR CLASS B UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec- tion against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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  • Page 48 A-6369D-1EX-i Printed in Japan © 2004–2009 Icom Inc. 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan Printed on recycled paper with soy ink.

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