Basic Operation; Receiving And Transmitting; Channel Selection - Icom IC-F9011 User Manual

■ Turning power ON ■ Turning power ON
▒ Prior to using the transceiver for the first time,
▒ the battery pack must be fully charged for
▒ optimum life and operation.
▒ When you use the transceiver for the first time,
▒ or after the transceiver has sat unused for a long
▒ time, make sure to check the data and time
▒ indication after turning the power ON. If the ▒ indication after turning the power ON If the
▒ time and date are not correct, reset them.
1 Rotate [VOL] to turn the power ON.
2 If the transceiver is programmed for a start-up
password, input the digit codes as directed by
your dealer.
•10-keypad can be used for password input
depending on version.
•The keys in the table below can be used for
password input.
•The transceiver detects numbers in the same block
as identical. Therefore "01234" and "56789" are
the same.
3 When the "PASSWORD" indication does not clear
after entering 6 digits, the input code number
may be incorrect. Turn the power off and start
over in this case.
▒ When you operate the Non-Display model, the
▒ password setting is not available.

■ Channel selection

Several types of channel selections are available.
Methods may differ according to your system set up.
▒ ▒ NOTE : When the Empty Channel Indication
▒ function is turned ON, "EMPTY" appears on the
▒ LCD when selecting an empty channel (no
▒ frequency is programmed ), this function is valid
▒ on the transceiver's revision 1.3 or later.
▒ (Simple/10-key models only)
NON-ZONE TYPE:
To select the desired zone To select the desired zone:
•Push [CH Up] or [CH Down].
•Rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR]*
➣ Up to pre-programmed 16 channels can be
selected.
•Push one of [MR-CH 1] to [MR-CH 4].
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Basic Operation

ZONE TYPE:
To select the desired zone :
•Push [Zone], then push [CH Up] or [CH Down].
•Rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR] *.
➣ Up to pre-programmed 16 zones can be
selected.
AUTOMATIC SCAN TYPE :
Channel setting is not necessary for this type. When g
turning power ON, the transceiver automatically
starts scanning. Scanning stops when receiving a
call.
*Depending on the pre-set value.
When [Rotary selector] selects "Operating
channel", [CH Up]/[CH Down] are not available, and
when [Rotary selector] selects "Operating zone",
[Zone]/[Zone Up]/[Zone Down] are not available. [Zone]/[Zone Up]/[Zone Down] are not available

■ Receiving and transmitting

▒ NOTE: Transmitting without an antenna may
▒ damage the transceiver.
Receiving:
1 Rotate [VOL] to turn the power ON.
2 Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate [ROTARY
SELECTOR]* to select a channel in sequence.
*Depending on the pre-set value.
3 When receiving a call, adjust the audio output
level to a comfortable listening level.
Transmitting:
Wait for the channel to become clear to avoid
interference interference.
1 While pushing and holding [PTT], speak into the
microphone at a normal voice level.
2 Release [PTT] to return to receive.
▒ IMPORTANT : To maximize the audio quality of
▒ your signal;
▒ 1.Pause briefly after pushing [PTT].
▒ 2.Hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 in.) ▒ 2 Hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 in )
▒ from your mouth, then speak into the
▒ microphone at a normal voice level.
Transmitting notes
• Transmit inhibit function
The transceiver has several inhibit functions which
restrict transmission under the following conditions:
➣ The channel is in mute condition ('Inaudible' ➣ The channel is in mute condition ('Inaudible'
condition; " "does not appear.)
➣ The channel is busy.
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