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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
UHF TRANSCEIVER
iF4029SDR

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL UHF TRANSCEIVER iF4029SDR...

  • Page 2: Explicit Definitions

    Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incor- porated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, the antenna and battery pack are dry before attachment.
  • Page 3 DO NOT Even when the radio power is OFF, a slight current still flows operate the radio near unshielded electrical in the circuits. Remove the battery pack or batteries from blasting caps. the radio when not using it for a long time. Otherwise, the DO NOT installed battery pack or batteries will become exhausted, push [PTT] when you do not actually intend to...

  • Page 4: Voice Coding Technology

    VOICE CODING TECHNOLOGY COUNTRY CODE LIST The AMBE+2™ voice coding Technology embodied in this • ISO 3166-1 product is protected by intellectual property rights including Country Codes Country Codes patent rights, copyrights and trade secrets of Digital Voice Austria Liechtenstein Systems, Inc.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 6 TONE SQUELCH OPERATION ..16–18 IMPORTANT ..................i (Analog mode operation only) EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ..............i n Operation ................16 PRECAUTIONS ................ii n Tone scan operation ...............18 VOICE CODING TECHNOLOGY ............ iii 7 DIGITAL OPERATION ............19–24 COUNTRY CODE LIST ..............iii n Transmitting a call ..............19 TABLE OF CONTENTS ..............

  • Page 6: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES n Supplied accessories n Accessory attachments ï Battery pack Battery pack Battery charger To attach the battery pack: Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow (q), then lock it with the battery release button. • Slide the battery pack until the battery release button makes a ‘click’ sound.

  • Page 7: Belt Clip

    ACCESSORIES ï Belt clip ï Jack cover To attach the jack cover: To detach the jack cover: To attach the belt clip: q Insert the jack cover into e Unscrew the screws using q Remove the battery pack if it is attached. the [MIC/SP] jack.

  • Page 8: Panel Description

    PANEL DESCRIPTION n Front panel w SIDE 1 KEY (Default: MONITOR/CODE) Analog mode operation: [MONI] Mute and release the CTCSS (DTCS) squelch mute. Open Antenna any squelch/deactivate any mutes after pushing and hold- ing this key. Digital mode operation: [CODE] Push to display the programmed Common ID, then push [Side2] (CH Up)/[Side3] (CH Down) to select the desired Speaker...
  • Page 9 PANEL DESCRIPTION y DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEYS ( u FUNCTION DISPLAY (p. 5) The following functions are assigned to each program- Displays a variety of information, such as an operating mable key as the default. channel number/name, CTCSS frequency, the status mes- sage, etc.

  • Page 10: Function Display

    PANEL DESCRIPTION n Function display y RINGER INDICATOR Appears while sending a Smart-Ring call or Call-Ring. (Analog mode operation only) u BELL INDICATOR ➥ Blinks when the matched Smart-Ring call is received. (Analog mode operation only) ➥ Blinks when the Ringer call is received. (Digital mode operation only) i CALL CODE INDICATOR q TRANSMIT INDICATOR...

  • Page 11: Programmable Function Keys

    Repeat steps w and e until the desired key function is [Scan B Start/Stop]. selected. Consult your Icom dealer or system operator for details con- ZONE KEY cerning [Top], [Side1], [Side2] and [Side3] programming. Push this key, then change the zone up or down using [CH Up]/[CH Down].
  • Page 12 PANEL DESCRIPTION SCAN A START/STOP KEY USER SET MODE KEY ➥ Push to start and cancel scanning operation. ➥ Push and hold to enter user set mode. In case of transmission during scan, scanning will be can- • During user set mode, push this key to select an item, and change the value or condition using push [CH Up]/[CH Down].
  • Page 13 PANEL DESCRIPTION CALL KEY (Digital mode operation only) Push to transmit the programmed Common ID on the select- ed channel to make a group call. CLEAR KEY (Digital mode operation only) Push to finish the conversation (sending a clear down signal) and return to standby condition.

  • Page 14: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION n Receiving and transmitting NOTE: To maximize the readability of your signal; Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery 1. Pause briefly after pushing [PTT]. pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. (P.

  • Page 15: Lock Function

    BASIC OPERATION n Lock function n All channel mode and Select channel mode The lock function provides accidental channel changes and function access. The transceiver has 2 indication mode— All channel mode ➥ Push [Top] (LOCK) for 1 sec. to toggle the lock function and Select channel mode.

  • Page 16: Select Channel Setting

    BASIC OPERATION n Select channel setting n “My Name” function For Select channel mode operation, add the desired channels The transceiver displays up to 8-character its name (or a as ‘Select channels’ or clear the unwanted channels (Non-se- comment) when turning power ON and when the [My Name] lect channels).

  • Page 17: Scan Operation

    SCAN OPERATION n Scan types n Scan list setting Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over all 2 scanning lists (“SCAN 1” and “ZONE”) are available for wide channel. variety and flexible scanning operation. Setting ‘Select channels’ (p. 11) and using Select channel SCAN1 mode (p.

  • Page 18: Starting A Scan

    SCAN OPERATION n Starting a scan To speed up the scanning interval, set the desired channels as ‘Select channels’ and set Select channel mode in advance. (pgs. 10, 11) q Push [Scan A] or [Scan B] to start scanning. w When a signal is received, scan pauses and resumes ac- cording to the included CTCSS frequency or DTCS code.

  • Page 19: Ringer Function (Analog Mode Operation Only)

    RINGER FUNCTION (Analog mode operation only) n Smart-Ring operation The ring function has an answer back feature. This allows you to confirm whether or not a call has reached to the member Push (S-Ring/Ringer) of your group even if the operator is temporarily away from the transceiver.

  • Page 20: Call-Ring Operation

    RINGER FUNCTION (Analog mode operation only) n Call-Ring operation n Auto channel function q Set the same operating channel and CTCSS tone code for The auto channel function automatically searches a clear all of your group transceivers. channel during scan when (S-Ring/Ringer) is pushed.

  • Page 21: Tone Squelch Operation (Analog Mode Operation Only)

    TONE SQUELCH OPERATION (Analog mode operation only) n Operation y When the received signal includes a matching tone, By default, the transceiver uses a CTCSS/DTCS squelch squelch opens and the signal can be heard. system. The CTCSS tone squelch. DTCS opens only when •...
  • Page 22 TONE SQUELCH OPERATION (Analog mode operation only) ï DTCS code setting This transceiver is equipped with 84 DTCS codes. DTCS op- • Available DTCS code list eration provides communication with silent standby since you Code Code Code Code Code will only receive calls from group members using the same DTCS code number.

  • Page 23: Tone Scan Operation

    TONE SQUELCH OPERATION (Analog mode operation only) n Tone scan operation This transceiver can detect the CTCSS tone frequency or DTCS code in the received signal. By monitoring a signal that is being transmitted from the other station, you can deter- mine the tone frequency or DTCS code necessary to open a squelch.

  • Page 24: Digital Operation

    DIGITAL OPERATION n Transmitting a call r Push [PTT] to transmit; release to receive. The [Side1] (Code) key toggles between the standby mode t Push (Clear) to send the ‘Clear down’ signal. and the Common ID selection mode when pushed. During in •...

  • Page 25: Receiving A Call

    DIGITAL OPERATION n Receiving a call n Ringer operation q When a call is received; Before starting communication, you can send the Ringer call • “ ” and “ ” appears and the mute is released. to announce your group station that you are going to trans- mit.

  • Page 26: Break-In Request Call

    DIGITAL OPERATION n Break-in request call ï Receiving a break-in request call The break-in request function allows you to announce to an- other station that you want to talk. q When the break-in request call is received after transmit- ting, the audio sounds. ï...
  • Page 27 DIGITAL OPERATION • How to use the break-in request? The break-in request call allows you to announce to an- other station that you want to talk. Another station will re- ceive it after the transmission is finished. • Station A, B and C are communicating using the same common ID.

  • Page 28: Status Message

    DIGITAL OPERATION n Status message ï Receiving a status message ï General The status message can be selected with the programmed q When a status message is received; • Beeps sound. text, and the message text is also displayed on the function •...

  • Page 29: Digital Mode Indication

    DIGITAL OPERATION n Digital mode indication The following indications are available for the digital mode operation. • BREAK : Appears when the break-in request call is re- ceived. • CANCELED : Appears when the break-in request call is cancelled. • COMPLETE : Appears when the break-in request call is succeeded.

  • Page 30: Set Mode

    SET MODE n Set mode programming q Turn power OFF. Set mode is used to change the conditions of the transceiver’s w Push and hold [User Set Mode] to enter the set mode. functions: Backlight, Beep, Beep level, Squelch level* , Mic e Push [User Set Mode] several times to select the desired gain, Battery voltage, Signal monitor*...

  • Page 31: Set Mode Items

    SET MODE n Set mode items Beep tone level Automatic backlighting ï ï This function is convenient for nighttime operation. Select the key-touch beep minimum output level from 1 to 5. The beep output level is adjustable with [VOL] control. •...

  • Page 32: Battery Voltage Indication

    SET MODE Battery voltage indication Ringer type ï ï Select the Battery voltage indicator function ON and OFF. Call-Ring emission type is selectable with 16 different indi- Battery voltage displays on the LCD display for 2 sec., when vidual sounds. the POWER is turned ON.

  • Page 33: Power Save

    SET MODE Ringer2 beep output level Power save ï ï Select the ringer 2 beep output level when receiving a call The power save function reduces the current drain to con- from 1 to 5, or minimum output level from 1 to 5. serve the battery power.

  • Page 34: Battery Charging

    • R DANGER! NEVER incinerate used battery packs since internal battery gas may cause them to rupture, or may • R DANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom battery cause an explosion. packs with Icom radios or Icom charger. Only Icom battery •...
  • Page 35 • CAUTION! DO NOT charge the battery outside of the speci- about half, then keep it safely in a cool dry place with the fied temperature range: BC-160 (0˚C to +40˚C). Icom rec- temperature range as below: ommends charging the battery at +20˚C. The battery may –20˚C to +50˚C (within a month)

  • Page 36: Battery Chargers

    BATTERY CHARGING n Battery chargers D Regular charging with the BC-171 ï Rapid charging with the BC-160 The optional BC-171 provides regular charging of the Li-ion The BC-160 provides rapid charging of optional Li-ion battery battery pack. pack. Charging period: Approximately 4 hours (with BP-230N) Charging period: Approximately 3.5 hours (with BP-232H) The following items are additionally required: The following items are additionally required:...
  • Page 37 BATTERY CHARGING ï AD-106 installation ï Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-106 The AD-106 must be installed into the BC- The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of the Li-ion charger adapter 119N or BC-121N before battery charging. battery pack. Charging period: Approximately 3.5 hours (with BP-232H) q Attach the plugs from the BC-119N/BC-121N to the AD- The following items are additionally required.
  • Page 38 BATTERY CHARGING n Battery chargers (Continued) ï Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-106 IMPORTANT! Battery charging caution Ensure the guide tabs on the battery pack are correctly The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be aligned with the guide rails inside the charger adapter. charged simultaneously.

  • Page 39: Battery Case

    BATTERY CASE n 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 ×...

  • Page 40: Swivel Belt Clip

    SWIVEL BELT CLIP n MB-93 contents e Clip the belt clip to a part of your belt. And insert the trans- ceiver into the belt clip until the base clip inserted fully into the groove. Qty. q Belt clip ................1 w Base clip .................

  • Page 41: To Detach

    SWIVEL BELT CLIP n To detach w Remove the battery pack if it is attached. (p. 1) q Turn the transceiver upside down in the direction of the e Pinch the clip (q), and slide the base clip in the direction arrow and pull out from the belt clip.

  • Page 42: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS n Specifications ï Receiver ï General • Receive system : Double conversion • Frequency coverage Analog : 446.00625–446.09375 MHz superheterodyne Digital : 446.103125–446.196875 MHz • Sensitivity (20 dB SINAD) : 26.5 dBµV/m • Mode : 16K0G3E (FM) • Squelch sensitivity : 26.5 dBµV/m 14K0F3E (FM) •...

  • Page 43: Channel Frequency Lists

    SPECIFICATIONS n Channel frequency lists Zone 1 (Analog mode) Zone 2 (Analog mode) Channel Frequency (MHz)* Tone (Hz)* Frequency (MHz)* Tone (Hz)* 446.006250 No setting 446.006250 94.8 446.018750 No setting 446.093750 88.5 446.031250 No setting 446.031250 103.5 446.043750 107.2 446.068750 79.7 446.056250 110.9...

  • Page 44: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS n Channel frequency lists (Continued) Zone 3 (Analog mode) Zone 4 (Digital mode) Channel Frequency (MHz)* Tone (Hz)* Frequency (MHz)* Common ID* 446.006250 67.0 446.103125 446.018750 71.9 446.109375 446.031250 74.4 446.115625 446.043750 77.0 446.121875 446.056250 79.7 446.128125 446.068750 82.5 446.134375 446.081250 85.4...

  • Page 45: Options

    OPTIONS ï BATTERY PACK ï CHARGERS • BC-119N + AD-106 desktop charger charger adapter Battery pack Voltage Capacity Battery life* + BC-145S ac adapter 950 mAh (min.) 8.8 hrs.* For rapid charging of battery packs. A power adapter is sup- BP-230N 7.4 V 980 mAh (typ.)
  • Page 46 Approved Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal performance when used with an Icom transceiver. • MB-93 swivel belt clip Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to an • MB-94 belt clip Icom transceiver in the event the Icom transceiver is used •...
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  • Page 48 < Intended Country of Use > A-6499H-1EU-t Printed in Japan © 2006–2014 Icom Inc. 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan Printed on recycled paper with soy ink.

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