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.
FOREWORD IMPORTANT Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-F610/ READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and com- F620 UHF TRUNKED RADIOs are designed and built with pletely before using the transceiver. Icom’s superior technology and craftsmanship. With proper SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL —...
For U.S.A. only supplied microphone only. Other microphones have CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this transceiver, not different pin assignments and may damage the transceiver. expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this transceiver under FCC regulations.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION 7 CONVENTIONAL MODE ……………… 21–22 D SDM (Short Data Message) Call ………… 12 I Conventional mode operation …………… 21 FOREWORD ……………………………………… i D 5-Digit Routing code calling ……………… 12 I Programmable key assignment ………… 21 IMPORTANT ………………………………………...
PANEL DESCRIPTION I Front panel q AF VOLUME CONTROL KNOB r MEMORY UP (RIGHT UP) KEY* [ ➥ Pushing the key will scroll up to the next stored code. Rotate the knob to adjust the audio output level. ➥ If the stored calls are displayed by pushing the Call Back •...
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PANEL DESCRIPTION t MEMORY DOWN (RIGHT DOWN) KEY* [ !0 DESPATCHER KEY* [Despatcher/P ➥If the stored calls are displayed by pushing the Call Back ➥Pushing the key will display the screen in the Despatcher key, this key scrolls down the screen. mode.
] can be programmed Push the key will display the stored calls that you have for one of several functions by your Icom dealer. not yet answered.[Status Up] [Status Down]([∫ ∫ ]/[√ √ ])* In the following explanations, programmable function names This key is used to select the status memory.
PANEL DESCRIPTION I Function display q w e q TRANSMIT INDICATOR y COMPANDER INDICATOR Appears while transmitting. Appears when the compander function that improves the communication quality, is activated. w RECEIVE INDICATOR u SCRAMBLER INDICATOR Appears while receiving a message. Appears when the scrambler is activated.
OPERATION I Turning power ON ‘ ‘ General q Push Push to turn the power ON. A power-up alert tone will be to turn the power ON. • A power-up alert tone sounds for about 1 sec. and an heard. Push again to turn the power OFF.
OPERATION ‘ ‘ Calling D D Making a call with a Memory Dial Number y To manually end the communication, push [Clear]. (or Using [ ], select one of the group codes that is stored push [✱], then push [#]). in the memory.
OPERATION D D Making a call with a Memory Individual Code D D Calling the Despatcher Push [ ] to select a memory individual code to make The despatcher may be called directly. q Push the [Despatcher] key. the call. q Display an individual code by push [ DESPATCHER w Select the desired individual code using [...
OPERATION D D Making a Status Call D D Sending a status message to the Despatcher q Enter the Despatcher mode by pushing the [Despatcher]. A status message may be sent to the despatcher or a remote station having an individual code. (No status message can be DESPATCHER sent to any station using a group code.) w Push [Despatcher] again.
OPERATION D D Include Call D D Individual Call • After moving to the communication channel, you can make • Individual call to a station having the same prefix and an additional call to the other station for them join in to the fleet codes.
OPERATION D D Group Call • To make the Call Back request of the status call to the despatcher, enter ✱0#. • Group Call to the stations having the same prefix and • To make the cancellation of the above request to the fleet codes.
OPERATION D D Emergency Call D D PABX Call • Enter ✱9✱ plus an individual code or a group code and then Enter 0 plus a telephone number (5 to 7 digits) and then push push [#]. The emergency call will be started. [#].
OPERATION • Enter #44n✱ plus station B’s individual code and then push D D Cancellation of calling [#]. This will allow you to cancel the Divert 3rd Party call. Enter ✱ and then push [#]. This will allow you to cancel the •...
RECEIVING ‘ ‘ Receiving a call D D Reception of an Individual Call r To end the communication manually, push [Clear] or push When an individual call is received, the telephone beep [✱] then [#]. sounds telling you that a call has been received. Immediately t The transceiver will return to the waiting mode.
RECEIVING D D Reception of a Group Call D D Reception of a Status Call You can receive a group call with a pre-programmed group When a status call is received, a beep sound is heard. q The LCD screen displays the text corresponding to the sta- code number or the group code that has been selected via tus number and the caller’s individual code.
RECEIVING ‘ ‘ Progress messages The following messages appear corresponding to the progress of the processing of a call. MESSAGE DESCRIPTION MESSAGE DESCRIPTION ABORTED ……… Your call has been aborted (Wait for a TIMEOUT ……… The communication time limit has been while and then make the call again).
OTHER FUNCTION D D Call Back function • Call Back • If you do not want to answer the call immediately, use this q If you push [Call Back] when the is blinking or lights, function. ➥Pushing [Call Back] will allow you to enable or disable the the memory numbers are displayed.
OTHER FUNCTION D D Scrambler function D D Horn Honk function The transceiver is compatible with the optional UT-109 (#02) (optional OPC-617 is required) scrambler unit. The Horn Honk function enables you to turn Horn Honk ON ➥ Pre-programmed 5 scrambler code can be selected in the for a fixed period when receiving a status call or ‘ALERTING’...
OTHER FUNCTION D D RX Speaker function (optional OPC-617 is required) Output the receive audio to an out-of-vehicle speaker. External audio amplifier and speaker are required. D D Ignition SW function The transceiver’s power turns ON/OFF automatically depend- ing on the ignition switch position. This function requires additional optional wiring cables.
USER SETUP MENU ‘ ‘ User Setup Menu By pushing and holding down the [Clear/P ] key for 2.5 sec- ï ï Selectable items and setting value onds when your transceiver is in the standby mode (not dur- ] ↔ [ SELECTABLE ITEM ing communication, dialling, or operation), the User Setup •...
MAP27 ‘ ‘ MAP27 serial interface • OPC-822 (OPTION) installation MAP27 is a Mobile Access Protocol for MPT1327/1343 com- munication equipment. It permits data exchange between MPT radio equipment and external equipment such as a data terminal which may be a laptop computer. By connecting the OPC-822 to the OPTIONAL INTERFACE CABLE...
] can be pro- channels can be selected with the [ ] or [ grammed for one of several functions by your Icom dealer. In the following explanations, programmable function names ➥Push the [Mode] key assigned as the dealer programma- are bracketed;...
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CONVENTIONAL MODE Either Trunking or Conventional mode; [Mode] Push this key to toggle between Trunking mode and Conventional mode. [Null] No function is assigned. [High/Low] Pushing this key will toggle in the order of Low1 power, Low2 power, High power and Auto power. [Public Address] Use the transceiver as an amplifier.
CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE I Rear panel and connection Optional speaker (SP-22) q Antenna NEVER connect to red: a 24 V battery. t Optional cable black: (OPC-617 Supplied DC or OPC-822) Battery power cable Crimp Solder Note: Use the terminals for the cable connections.
CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE I Supplied Accessories q ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects to an antenna. Ask your Dealer about antenna selection and placement. w MICROPHONE HANGER Connect the supplied microphone hanger to the vehicle’s ground for microphone on/off hook functions. e DC POWER RECEPTACLE LCD-STICKER Connects to a 12 V DC battery.
CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE I Mounting the transceiver The front panel can be inverted for correct viewing while leav- ing the built-in speaker facing away from the mounting surface. D Inverting the Front panel q Unscrew the 2-side screws. t Re-attach the Front panel to the transceiver. y Tighten the 2 screws.
CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE I Optional UT-109 /UT-110 D Mounting the transceiver The universal mounting bracket supplied with your transceiv- installation er allows overhead mounting. q Turn power OFF, then disconnect the DC power cable. • Mount the transceiver securely with the 4 supplied screws w Unscrew the 4 screws, then remove the bottom cover.
CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE I Optional OPC-617 installation I Antenna Install the OPC-617 as shown below. A key element in the performance of any communication sys- tem is an antenna. Ask your Dealer about antennas and the best places to mount them. I Fuse replacement Two fuses are installed in the supplied DC power cable.
CLONING ‘ ‘ Cloning Cloning allows you to quickly and easily transfer the programmed contents from one transceiver to another trans- ceiver; or data from PC to a transceiver using the optional CS-F600(MPT) CLONING SOFTWARE PC-to-transceiver cloning Please refer to the HELP file that comes with the CS-F600 (MPT) CLONING SOFTWARE CAUTION: Imprudent cloning operation causes a cloning...
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