Basic Operation - Icom IC-F1000 series Instructions

BASIC OPERATION

D Turning power ON
Before using the transceiver for the first time, the
battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life
and operation. See the instructions on page 2.
Rotate [VOL] to turn ON the power.
[VOL]
D BATTERY PACKS
• BP-278/BP-279
battery pack
Battery pack Voltage Capacity Battery life*
1130 mAh
VHF 10
(minimum)
BP-278 7.2 V
1190 mAh
UHF 10
(typical)
1485 mAh
VHF 14
(minimum)
BP-279 7.2 V
1570 mAh
UHF 14
(typical)
* When the power save function is turned ON, and the op-
erating periods are calculated under the following condi-
tions.
TX : RX : standby = 5 : 5 : 90
D CHARGERS
• BC-213 + BC-123S
desktop charger ac adapter
To rapid charge a single battery pack.
• BC-214 + BC-157S
multi charger ac adapter
To rapid charge up to 6 battery packs.
D Receiving and Transmitting
CAUTION:
Attach an antenna before transmitting.
Transmitting without an antenna may damage the
transceiver.
Receiving:
Rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR], or push one of the
q
memory channel keys, [MR-CH 1] to [MR-CH 4], to
select a channel.
When receiving a call, adjust the audio output level
w
to a comfortable listening level.
Transmitting:
Wait until the channel is clear to avoid interference.
While holding down [PTT], speak at a normal voice
q
level.
w Release [PTT] to receive.
IMPORTANT:
To maximize the readability of your signal:
1. After pushing [PTT], pause briefly before you
start speaking.
2. Hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches)
from your mouth, then speak at a normal voice
level.
OPTIONS
D DC CABLES
• CP-23L
cigarette lighter cable
Use when charging the battery pack from a 12 V cig-
arette lighter socket. (Use with the BC-213)
• OPC-656
dc power cable
hours
Use with a 13.8 V power source instead of the AC
adapter. (Use with the BC-214)
hours
D ANTENNAS
hours
• FA-SC25V/FA-SC55V/
FA-SC62V/FA-SC63V
vhf antennas
hours
FA-SC25V: 136–150 MHz
FA-SC55V: 150–174 MHz
FA-SC62V: 150–160 MHz
FA-SC63V: 155–165 MHz
• FA-SC56VS/FA-SC57VS
vhf stubby antennas
FA-SC56VS: 150–162 MHz
FA-SC57VS: 160–174 MHz
• FA-SC61VC
vhf cut antenna
FA-SC61VC: 136–174 MHz
OPTIONS (Continued)
• FA-SC25U/FA-SC57U/
FA-SC72U/FA-SC73US
uhf antennas
FA-SC25U: 400–430 MHz
FA-SC57U: 430–470 MHz
FA-SC72U: 470–520 MHz
FA-SC73US: 450–490 MHz
• FA-SC61UC
uhf cut antenna
FA-SC61UC: 380–520 MHz
D OTHERS
• MB-130
mobile bracket
Mounts the BC-213 on a variety of
desktop charger
places in a vehicle.
• MB-133
belt clip
• HM-158LA/HM-159LA/HM-168LWP
speaker microphone
Combination speaker-microphone that provides con-
venient operation while the transceiver is hanging on
your belt.
• HM-153LA/HM-166LA -
earphone microphone
Ideal for hands-free operation. Clip the HM-153LA or
HM-166LA (with integrated ptt ) to your lapel
switch
or breast pocket.
• HS-94/HS-95/HS-97
headset
+ VS-4LA
ptt switch cable
HS-94 : Ear-hook type
HS-95 : Neck-arm type
HS-97 : Throat microphone
VS-4LA: To connect to headsets
Some options may not be available in some countries.
Ask your dealer for details.
Approved Icom optional equipment is designed for
optimal performance when used with an Icom trans-
ceiver. Icom is not responsible for the destruction or
damage to an Icom transceiver in the event the Icom
transceiver is used with equipment that is not manu-
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