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Icom IC-450 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF TRANSCEIVER
iF50
UHF TRANSCEIVER
iF60
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC rules. Operation is subject to
the condition that this device does not
cause harmful interference.

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF TRANSCEIVER iF50 UHF TRANSCEIVER iF60 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.

  • Page 2: Safety Training Information

    Population” in an uncontrolled environment. This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC RF exposure lim- its for “Occupational Use Only”. In addition, your Icom radio complies with the following Standards and Guidelines with regard to RF energy and...

  • Page 3: Foreword

    FCC caution: Changes or modifications to this device, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this transceiver under FCC regulations. hold the transceiver so that the antenna operate the transceiver with a headset short the terminals of the battery pack.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION …………………………………… i FOREWORD ……………………………………………………………… iii EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ………………………………………………… iii OPERATING NOTES …………………………………………………… iii PRECAUTION …………………………………………………………… iv TABLE OF CONTENTS ………………………………………………… v SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES …………………………………………… vi 1 ACCESSORIES ……………………………………………………… 1–2 ‘ Accessory attachments ……………………………………………… 1 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ……………………………………………...

  • Page 5: Accessories

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

  • Page 6: Panel Description

    PANEL DESCRIPTION I Front, top and side panels NOTE: If the speaker netting (for dust proofing) becomes wet, dry it with a hair drier (cool mode) etc. before operating the transceiver. Otherwise the audio may be difficult to hear for loss of the sound pressure.

  • Page 7: I Function Display

    PANEL DESCRIPTION I Front, top and side panels (Continued) u TRANSMIT/BUSY INDICATOR Lights red while transmitting; lights green while receiving a sig- nal, or when the squelch is open. i PTT SWITCH [PTT] ➥ Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. I Function display q OUTPUT POWER INDICATOR Appears when Low 2 or Low 1 is selected.

  • Page 8: Programmable Function Keys

    [Red], [ ] and [ ] programmable function keys. Consult your Icom dealer or system operator for details concerning your transceivers programming. If the programmable function names are bracketed in the following explanations, the specific switch used to activate the function de- pends on programming.
  • Page 9 PANEL DESCRIPTION C.TONE CHANNEL ENTER KEY Select the continuous tone channel using [CH Up]/[CH Down] keys to change the tone frequency/code setting after pushing this key for permanent operation. TALK AROUND KEY Turn the talk around function ON and OFF. •...

  • Page 10: Conventional Operation

    PANEL DESCRIPTION VOICE SCRAMBLER FUNCTION Push to toggle the voice scrambler function ON and OFF. COMPANDER KEY Push to toggle the compander function ON and OFF. The compander function reduces noise components from the trans- mitting audio to provide clear communication. USER SET MODE KEY ➥...

  • Page 11: I Call Procedure

    CONVENTIONAL OPERATION I 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 12: D Tx Code Channel Selection

    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 (‘Inaudible’ condition; “ does not appear). - Channel is busy. - Un-matched (or matched) CTCSS is received.

  • Page 13: User Set Mode

    CONVENTIONAL OPERATION D DTMF transmission If the transceiver has [DTMF Autodial] assigned to it, the automatic DTMF transmission function is available. Up to 8 DTMF channels are available. TO SELECT A TX CODE: q Push [DTMF Autodial]— a DTMF channel appears. w Push [ ] to select the desired DTMF channel.

  • Page 14: Biis Operation

    BIIS OPERATION I Default setting The following functions are assigned to each programmable switch as the default. Ask your dealer for details. [P0]; Call : Push to transmit a 5-tone/BIIS call when the selected channel is a 5-tone or MSK channel, respectively.
  • Page 15 BIIS OPERATION D D Group call q When a group call is received; • Beeps sound. • “ ” appears and the mute is released. • The programmed text message (e.g.“ tion ID (or text) is displayed alternately, depending on the setting. •...

  • Page 16: Transmitting A Call

    BIIS OPERATION I Transmitting a call Total of a 3 ways for code selection are available—selecting the call code from memory, entering the call code from the keypad and call- ing back from the queue channel record. D D Using call memory q While in the standby condition, push [P1] (Digital) to enter the call code memory channel selection mode.

  • Page 17: Receiving A Message

    BIIS OPERATION D D Direct code entry q While in the standby condition, push [TX Code Enter] to enter the TX code edit mode. • Editable code digit blinks. w Push [TX Code Enter] to select the desired digit to be edited. •...

  • Page 18: D Received Message Selection

    BIIS OPERATION D D Receiving an SDM q When an SDM is received; • Beeps sound. • The calling station ID (or text) and the SDM is displayed alternately, depending on the setting. w When the received SDM includes more than 8 characters, the message scrolls automatically, when the automatic scroll func- tion is activated.

  • Page 19: Transmitting A Status

    BIIS OPERATION I Transmitting a status D D General The status message can be selected with the programmed text, and the message text is also displayed on the function display of the called station. Up to 24 status types (1 to 24) are available, and the status mes- sages 22 and 24 have designated meanings.

  • Page 20: Position Data Transmission

    BIIS OPERATION I Position data transmission When the optional OPC-966 INTERFACE CABLE is connected to the transceiver, the position (longitude and latitude) data can be transmitted automatically. Ask your dealer or system operator for connection details. The position data is transmitted when; •...

  • Page 21: Auto Emergency Transmission

    BIIS OPERATION I Auto emergency transmission When [Emergency Single (Silent)] or [Emergency Repeat (Silent)] is pushed, an emergency signal is automatically transmitted for the specified time period. The status 22 (Emergency) is sent to the selected ID station, and the position data is transmitted after the emergency signal when a GPS receiver is connected to the transceiver.

  • Page 22: Battery Charging

    BATTERY CHARGING I Battery charging Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn it OFF while charging. • Recommended temperature range for charging: +10°C to +40°C (+50°F to +104°F) - The Li-Ion battery functions within –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)

  • Page 23: I Optional Battery Chargers

    BATTERY CHARGING I Optional battery chargers ï Regular charging with the BC-152 q Attach the BC-152 to a flat surface, such as a desk, if desired. w Connect the AC adapter (BC-147A/E*) as shown below. *Depending on version. e Insert the battery pack with/without the transceiver into the charger.
  • Page 24 BATTERY CHARGING ï AD-100 installation q Install the AD-100 desktop charger adapter into the holder space of the BC-119N/121N. Desktop charger adapter Plugs w Connect the plugs of the BC-119N/121N to the AD-100 with the connector, then install the adapter into the charger with the sup- plied screws.
  • Page 25 BATTERY CHARGING D Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-100 The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of optional Li-Ion battery packs. The following are additionally required: • One AD-100 (purchase separately) • An AC adapter (may be supplied with BC-119N depending on ver- sion) or the DC power cable (OPC-515L/CP-17L).

  • Page 26: Caution

    BATTERY CHARGING I Optional battery case When using the optional battery case attached to the transceiver, × AA (R6) size alkaline batteries as illustrated at right. The install 5 BP-226 meets JIS waterproof specification grade 4. q Hook your finger under the latch, and open the cover in the direc- tion of the arrow (q).

  • Page 27: Speaker-Microphone

    SPEAKER-MICROPHONE I Optional HM-138 description Alligator type clip To attach the speaker-mic. to your shirt or collar, etc. PTT switch Transmits while pushed Receives while released Microphone Speaker NEVER immerse the connector in water. If the connector becomes wet, be sure to dry it BEFORE attaching it to the transceiver. NOTE: The microphone is located at the top of the speaker-mi- crophone, as shown in the diagram above.

  • Page 28: Battery Pack

    OPTIONS • BP-226 BATTERY CASE Battery case for 5 × AA (R6) alkaline cells. • BP-227 BATTERY PACK 7.2 V/1700 mAh Li-Ion battery pack. The same as supplied with the transceiver. BP-227 must be charged with the optional BC-152 or the BC-119N/121N. BP-226 BP-227 •...
  • Page 29 A-6294H-1EX Printed in Japan 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan © 2003 Icom Inc.

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