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INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF TRANSCEIVERS iF3021T/S iF3023T/S iF3026T/S UHF TRANSCEIVERS iF4021T/S iF4023T/S iF4026T/S This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. The photo shows the 10-key version VHF transceiver.
+22°F (–30°C) or above +140°F (+60°C). Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incor- DO NOT modify the transceiver for any reason. porated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany,...
Icom transceiver. reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to an off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter-...
ACCESSORIES ■ Supplied accessories ■ Accessory attachments D Flexible antenna NOTE: Some accessories are not supplied with depend- Connect the supplied flexible antenna ing on versions. to the antenna connector. Flexible antenna Battery pack Belt clip CAUTION: • NEVER HOLD the antenna when carrying the transceiver. •...
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ACCESSORIES D Battery pack D Belt clip To attach the battery pack: To attach the belt clip: Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow (q), then q Release the battery pack if it is attached. lock it with the battery release button. w Slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the belt •...
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ACCESSORIES D Jack cover Attach the jack cover when the optional speaker-microphone or headset is not used. To detach the jack cover: To attach the jack cover: q Attach the jack cover to the [MIC/SP] jack. q Unscrew the screws using a phillips screwdriver. w Detach the jack cover for the speaker-microphone or w Tighten the screws.
PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel e DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEY [Side1] Desired function can be programmed by your dealer. (p. 7) r PTT SWITCH [PTT] Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. t DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEYS [Side2]/[Side3] Desired functions can be programmed independently by Speaker your dealer. (p. 7) Microphone y 10-KEYPAD (Depending on version) The keypad allows you to enter digits to: •...
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PANEL DESCRIPTION o EXTERNAL MICROPHONE/SPEAKER JACK Connect an optional speaker-microphone or headset. NOTE: Connect or disconnect the optional equipment after the transceiver is turned OFF. Jack cover NOTE: Attach the jack cover when the optional equipment is not used. See (p. 3) for details. !0 VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] Rotate to turn the power ON/OFF and adjusts the audio level.
PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Function display y SCRAMBLER INDICATOR Appears when the voice scrambler function is activated. u BELL INDICATOR Appears/blinks when the specific 2-tone code is received, according to the pre-programming. i KEY LOCK INDICATOR Appears during the key lock function is ON. o BATTERY INDICATOR q TRANSMIT INDICATOR Appears or blinks when the battery power decreases to a Appears while transmitting.
➥ This key’s operation depends on the Power ON Scan set- ting. function keys. When the power ON scan function is turned OFF; Consult your Icom dealer or system operator for details con- Push to start and cancel scanning operation. In case of cerning your transceivers programming. transmission during scan, scanning will be cancelled.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION PRIO A/B KEYS TALK AROUND KEY ➥ Push to select Priority A or Priority B channel. Push to turn the talk around function ON and OFF. ➥ Push and hold [Prio A (Rewrite)] or [Prio B (Rewrite)] for •...
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PANEL DESCRIPTION EMERGENCY KEYS USER SET MODE KEY Push and hold to transmit the emergency call. ➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to enter user set mode. • The transceiver can transmit the emergency call silently or audibly • During in the user set mode, push this key to select an item that depending on the pre-setting.
BASIC OPERATION ■ Turning power ON D Battery type selection Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. The battery type must be selected according to the attaching (p. 17) battery type when turning the transceiver ON. Ask your dealer for details.
BASIC OPERATION ■ Channel selection ■ Call procedure Several types of channel selections are available. Methods When your system employs tone signaling (excluding CTCSS may differ according to your system set up. and DTCS), the call procedure may be necessary prior to voice transmission.
BASIC OPERATION ■ Receiving and transmitting D Transmitting notes CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. See page 1 for accessory attachments. • Transmit inhibit function The transceiver has several inhibit functions which restrict Receiving: transmission under the following conditions: q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power ON. - The channel is in mute condition (‘Inaudible’...
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BASIC OPERATION D TX code channel selection D DTMF transmission If the transceiver has [TX Code CH Select] assigned to it, If the transceiver has [DTMF Autodial] assigned to it, the the indication can be toggled between the operating channel automatic DTMF transmission function is available. Up to number (or name) and TX code channel number (or name).
BASIC OPERATION ■ User set mode ■ Emergency Call User set mode is accessed at power ON and allows you to When [Emergency] is pushed for the specified time period*, set seldom-changed settings. In this case you can “custom- the emergency signal is transmitted once, or repeatedly, on ize”...
BASIC OPERATION ■ Stun function D NOTES When the specified ID, set as a stun ID or kill ID, is received, Depending on the presetting, the following functions are auto- the stun function is activated. When the stun ID is received, the transceiver becomes unus- matically activated.
BASIC OPERATION ■ MDC 1200 system operation D Receiving an Emergency Call The MDC 1200 signaling system enhances your transceiver’s capabilities. It allows PTT ID*, Emergency signaling, and re- q When an emergency call is received; ceiving Radio Check. Also, the dispatcher can stun and revive • Beeps sound. transceivers on the system.
Icom radios or Icom charger. Only Icom battery water, or any other liquids. Never charge or use a wet battery. packs are tested and approved for use and charge with Icom If the battery gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before using.
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R WARNING! Immediately stop using the battery if it emits an abnormal odor, heats up, or is discolored or deformed. If R DANGER! NEVER charge the battery pack in areas with any of these conditions occur, contact your Icom dealer or extremely high temperatures, such as near fires or stoves, distributor.
BATTERY CHARGING ■ Optional battery chargers D Regular charging with the BC-171 D Rapid charging with the BC-160 The optional BC-171 provides regular charging of the Li-Ion The optional BC-160 provides rapid charging of the Li-Ion battery pack. battery pack. • An AC adapter (may be supplied with BC-171 depending •...
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BATTERY CHARGING D AD-106 installation D Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-106 The AD-106 must be installed into the The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of the Li-Ion charger adapter BC-119N or BC-121N before battery charging. battery pack. The following items are additionally required. ➥ Connect the AD-106 and the BC- •...
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BATTERY CHARGING D Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-106 The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 Li-Ion battery packs to be charged simultaneously. The following items are addition- ally required. • Six AD-106 charger adapters • An optional AC adapter or the DC power cable (OPC-656) Transceiver Turn power OFF Battery...
BATTERY CASE ■ Optional battery case (BP-240) When using the optional battery case, install 6 × AAA (LR03) Fig.1 size alkaline batteries as illustrated at right. BP-240 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 ×...
OPTIONAL SWIVEL BELT CLIP ■ MB-93 contents r 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. Qty. q Belt clip ................1 w Base clip .................1 ■...
OPTIONAL SWIVEL BELT CLIP ■ Detaching w Release the battery pack if it is attached. (p. 2) q Turn the transceiver upside down in the direction of the arrow and pull out from the belt clip. e Pinch the clip (q), and slide the base clip in the direction of the arrow (w).
OPTIONS D BATTERY PACK • B C-171 + BC-147S desktop charger ac adapter For regular charging of battery packs. We recommend that Battery pack Voltage Capacity Battery life* the BP-230N charging. 950 mAh (min.) An AC adapter is supplied with the charger depending on BP-230N 7.4 V 7.35 hrs.
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OPTIONS D OPTIONAL UNITS • FA-SC56VS/FA-SC57VS/FA-SC73US stubby antennas FA-SC56VS: 150–162 MHz FA-SC57VS: 160–174 MHz • UT-108R dtmf decoder unit FA-SC73US: 450–490 MHz Provides pager and code squelch capabilities. • FA-SC61VC/FA-SC61UC cut antennas • UT-109R /UT-110R* voice scrambler units FA-SC61VC: 136–174 MHz FA-SC61UC: 30–520 MHz Non-rolling type (UT-109R)/Rolling type (UT-110R)* voice scrambler unit provides higher communication security.
This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC RF exposure FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded. The limits for “Occupational Use Only”. In addition, your Icom radio com- radio is transmitting when the TX indicator lights red. You can plies with the following Standards and Guidelines with regard to RF cause the radio to transmit by pressing the “PTT”...
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