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Icom IC-F15 Instruction Manual

Icom IC-F15 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF TRANSCEIVER iF15/S UHF TRANSCEIVER iF25/S...

  • Page 2: Explicit Definitions

    FOREWORD READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-F15/ F15S and IC-F25/F25S VHF TRANSCEIVER UHF TRANSCEIVER EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD DEFINITION Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock RWARNING may occur.

  • Page 3: Precaution

    Exposing the inside of the transceiver to water will result in serious damage to the transceiver. The use of non-Icom battery packs/chargers may impair transceiver performance and invalidate the warranty. Icom, Icom Inc. and the...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ……………………………………………………………… i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ………………………………………………… i OPERATING NOTES ……………………………………………………… i PRECAUTION …………………………………………………………… ii TABLE OF CONTENTS ………………………………………………… iii 1 ACCESSORIES ……………………………………………………… 1–5 ‘ Supplied accessories………………………………………………… 1 ‘ Accessory attachments ……………………………………………… 2 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION …………………………………………… 6–11 ‘...

  • Page 5: Supplied Accessories

    ACCESSORIES I Supplied accessories The following accessories are supplied: Qty. q Flexible antenna ........1 w Battery pack .

  • Page 6: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES I Accessory attachments D Flexible antenna Connect the supplied flexible an- tenna to the antenna connector. CAUTION: • NEVER HOLD by the antenna when carrying the transceiver. • Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver.

  • Page 7: Battery Pack

    ACCESSORIES ï Battery pack To attach the battery pack: Slide the battery pack on the back of the transceiver in the direc- tion 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 8: Jack Cover

    ACCESSORIES ï Jack cover Attach the jack cover when the optional speaker-microphone is not used. To attach the jack cover: To detach the jack cover: q Attach the jack cover to the q Unscrew the screws with a [SP MIC] connector. phillips screwdriver.

  • Page 9: Belt Clip

    ACCESSORIES D Belt clip To attach the belt clip: q Release the battery pack if it is attached. w Slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the belt clip is locked and makes a ‘click’ sound. To detach the belt clip: q Release the battery pack if it is attached.

  • Page 10: Panel Description

    Microphone q CHANNEL SW/SELECTOR • IC-F15S/F25S: Toggle the channel switch to select the pre-pro- grammed channel 1 or 2. • IC-F15/F25 : Rotate the channel selector to select the pre- programmed memory channels. w VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] Rotate to turn the power ON/OFF and adjust the audio level.
  • Page 11 PANEL DESCRIPTION e LED INDICATOR (p. 8) ➥ Lights red while transmitting. ➥ Lights green while receiving a signal, or when the squelch is open. ➥ Lights/blinks orange when the matched 2/5-tone code is re- ceived, according to the pre-programming. r SPEAKER-MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [SP MIC] Connects the optional speaker-microphone, earphone, etc.

  • Page 12: Led Indicator

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ‘ ‘ LED indicator The LED indicator indicates several informa- tion as follows; (Ref.; R=Red, G=Green, O=Orange) • TX: Turns Red while transmitting a signal. • RX: Turns Green while receiving a signal. • Call LED (ON): When receiving a matched 2/5-tone. •...

  • Page 13: Programmable Function Keys

    ‘ ‘ Programmable function keys The following functions can be assigned to [Upper] and [Lower] programmable function keys. Consult your Icom dealer or system operator for details concerning your transceivers programming. If the programmable function names are bracketed in the following explanations, the specific key used to activate the function depends...
  • Page 14 PANEL DESCRIPTION MONITOR KEY ➥ Mute and release the CTCSS (DTCS) or 2-tone squelch mute. Open any squelch/deactivate any mute while pushing this key. (LMR operation only) ➥ Activates one of (or two of) the following functions on each chan- nel independently: (PMR operation only) •...
  • Page 15 PANEL DESCRIPTION DTMF AUTODIAL KEY Push to transmit the programmed DTMF code. CALL KEYS Push to transmit a 2/5-tone code. • Call transmission is necessary before you call another station de- pending on your signalling system. • [Call A] and/or [Call B] keys may be available when your system em- ploys selective ‘Individual/Group’...

  • Page 16: Conventional Operation

    • The memory channels 3 and 4 are avail- able when [MR-CH 3] and [MR-CH 4] keys are assigned. [CHANNEL SWITCH] IC-F15/F25: [CHANNEL Rotate [CHANNEL SELECTOR] to se- SELECTOR] lect the desired operating channel, in se- quence; or, push one of [MR-CH 1] to [MR-CH 4] key to select a channel di- rectly.

  • Page 17: Call Procedure

    CONVENTIONAL OPERATION I Call procedure When your system employs tone signalling (excluding CTCSS and DTCS), the call procedure may be necessary prior to voice trans- mission. The tone signalling employed may be a selective calling system which allows you to call specific station(s) only and prevent unwanted stations from contacting you.

  • Page 18: Receiving And Transmitting

    Receiving: q Rotate [VOL] to turn power ON. w Toggle [CHANNEL SWITCH] (IC-F15S/F25S), rotate [CHAN- NEL SELECTOR] (IC-F15/F25) or push one of [MR-CH 1] to [MR-CH 4] key to select a channel. For IC-F15S/F25S The memory channels 3 and 4 are available when [MR-CH 3] and [MR-CH 4] keys are assigned.

  • Page 19: D Transmitting Notes

    CONVENTIONAL OPERATION D Transmitting notes • Transmit inhibit function The transceiver has several inhibit functions which restrict trans- mission under the following conditions: - The channel is in mute condition. - Channel is busy. - Un-matched (or matched) CTCSS is received. - The selected channel is a ‘receive only’...

  • Page 20: Scrambler Function

    CONVENTIONAL OPERATION I Scrambler function The optional voice scrambler units UT-109 (#01) and UT-110 (#01) provide high performance private communication between stations with the same scrambler codes. ➥ Push and hold [Scrambler] to turn the scrambler function ON. ➥ Push [Scrambler] to turn the scrambler function OFF. I Setting the squelch level The squelch circuit mutes the received audio signal depending on the signal strength.

  • Page 21: Man Down Emergency Call

    CONVENTIONAL OPERATION I Man Down Emergency Call The man down emergency call function transmits an emergency call automatically, after the transceiver laying down in a horizontal position for a pre-set time period. (The optional UT-113 MAN DOWN is required.) UNIT After the emergency call, the transceiver performs transmission and reception alternately with the following conditions: - Transmits the microphone signals.

  • Page 22: Optional Unit Installation

    OPTIONAL UNIT INSTALLATION I Optional unit installation Install the optional unit as follows: q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power OFF, and remove the battery pack. (p. 3) w Remove the unit cover. NOTE: Use a flat head screw driver or a similar flat instru- ment, and insert into the hollow of the chassis, then lift and take away the unit cover.

  • Page 23: Scrambler Unit Installation

    OPTIONAL UNIT INSTALLATION I Scrambler unit installation The following PC board modification is required when installing the optional UT-109 or UT-110. q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power OFF, and remove the battery pack. (p. 3) w Remove the unit cover as shown at left (Optional unit installation.) e Cut the pattern on the PCB at the TX mic circuit (MIC) and RX AF circuit (DISC) as shown below.

  • Page 24: Battery Charging

    R DANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom battery packs with Icom radios or Icom charger. Only Icom battery packs are tested and approved for use and charge with Icom radios or Icom charger. Using third-party or counterfeit battery packs or charger may cause smoke, fire, or cause the battery to burst.
  • Page 25 WARNING! Immediately stop using the battery if it emits an abnor- mal odor, heats up, or is discolored or deformed. If any of these conditions occur, contact your Icom dealer or distributor. WARNING! Immediately wash, using clean water, any part of the body that comes into contact with fluid from inside the battery.

  • Page 26: D Charging Caution

    CAUTION! DO NOT charge the battery outside of the specified temperature range: BC-160 and BC-171 (0˚C to +40˚C). Icom rec- ommends charging the battery at +20˚C. The battery may heat up or rupture if charged out of the specified temperature range. Addi-...

  • Page 27: Optional Battery Chargers

    BATTERY CHARGING I Optional battery chargers D Rapid charging with the BC-160 The optional BC-160 provides rapid charging of the Li-Ion battery pack. Charging period: Approx. 3 hours (with BP-232N) The following items are additionally required: • An AC adapter (may be supplied depending on version) or the DC power cable (OPC-515L/CP-17L) is additionally required.

  • Page 28: Regular Charging With The Bc

    BATTERY CHARGING D Regular charging with the BC-171 The optional BC-171 provides regular charging of the Li-Ion battery pack. Charging period: Approx. 10 hours (with BP-232N) The following items are additionally required: • An AC adapter (may be supplied depending on version) or the DC power cable (OPC-515L/CP-17L) is additionally required.
  • Page 29 BATTERY CHARGING ï AD-106 installation The AD-106 must be installed into the BC-119N CHARGER ADAPTER or BC-121N before battery charging. ➥ Connect the AD-106 and the BC-119N/BC- CHARGER ADAPTER 121N as below, then install the AD-106 into the holder space of the BC-119N or BC-121N with the supplied screws.
  • Page 30 BATTERY CHARGING D Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-106 The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of the Li-Ion battery pack. Charging period: Approx. 3 hours (with BP-232N) The following items are additionally required: • An AD-106 CHARGER ADAPTER • An AC adapter (may be supplied with BC-119N depending on version) or the DC power cable (OPC-515L/CP-17L).

  • Page 31: Battery Charging

    BATTERY CHARGING D Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-106 The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged simultaneously. Charging period: Approx. 3 hours (with BP-232N) The following items are additionally required. • Six AD-106 CHARGER ADAPTER • An AC adapter (BC-157) or the DC power cable (OPC-656) Transceiver Turn power OFF Battery pack...

  • Page 32: Battery Case

    BATTERY CASE I Optional battery case (BP-240) When using the optional battery case, install 6 × AAA (LR03) size alkaline batteries as illustrated at right. 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 33 BATTERY CASE Fig.1 BP-240 Fig.2 Fig.3...

  • Page 34: Swivel Belt Clip

    SWIVEL BELT CLIP I MB-93 contents Qty. q Belt clip …………………………………………………………… 1 w Base clip …………………………………………………………… 1 I To attach q Release the battery pack if it is attached. (p. 3) w Slide the base clip in the direction of the arrow until the base clip is locked and makes a ‘click’...
  • Page 35 SWIVEL BELT CLIP e 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. r Once the transceiver is locked in place, it swivels as illustrated below.

  • Page 36: To Detach

    SWIVEL BELT CLIP I To detach q Turn the transceiver upside down in the direction of the arrow and pull out from the belt clip.

  • Page 37: Swivel Belt Clip

    SWIVEL BELT CLIP w Release the battery pack if it is attached. (p. 3) e Pinch the clip (q), and slide the base clip in the direction of the arrow (w). CAUTION: HOLD THE TRANSCEIVER TIGHTLY, WHEN HANGING OR DETACHING THE TRANSCEIVER FROM THE BELT CLIP. Otherwise the transceiver may not be attached to the holder or swivel properly if the transceiver is accidentally dropped and the base clip is scratched or damaged.

  • Page 38: Options

    OPTIONS D BATTERY PACK Battery pack Voltage Capacity Battery life* BP-230N 7.4 V 980 mAh 9 hrs. BP-232N 7.4 V 2000 mAh 18 hrs. Battery case for AAA BP-240 —* (LR03) × 6 alkaline When the power save function is turned ON, and the operating periods are calculated under the following conditions;...

  • Page 39: Other Options

    OPTIONS D OPTIONAL UNITS • UT-108 DTMF DECODER UNIT Provides pager and code squelch capabilities. • UT-109 (#01)/UT-110 (#01) SCRAMBLER UNITS Non-rolling type (UT-109)/Rolling type (UT-110) voice scrambler unit provides higher communication security. • UT-124 MAN DOWN UNIT Provides a measure of safety when working in a hazardous envi- ronment, etc.
  • Page 40 OPTIONS • HS-94/HS-95/HS-97 + VS-1L HEADSET PTT CASE HS-94: Ear hook type HS-95: Neck-arm type HS-97: Throat microphone VS-1L: VOX/PTT switch box for hands-free operation, etc. • FA-SC73US/FA-SC56VS/FA-SC57VS STUBBY ANTENNAS FA-SC73US: 450–490 MHz FA-SC56VS: 150–162 MHz FA-SC57VS: 160–174 MHz • FA-SC01U/FA-SC25U/FA-SC57U/FA-SC72U/FA-SC25V/ FA-SC55V ANTENNAS FA-SC01U: 350–400 MHz...
  • Page 41 OPTIONS ï About VS-1L VOX / PTT CASE The VS-1L is a VOX/PTT unit for Icom handheld transceivers, and allows you hands-free operation. An optional headset (HS-94, etc.) is additionally required for opera- tion. • The VOX (voice operated transmission) function starts transmission without pushing PTT switch when you speak into the microphone;...

  • Page 42: Doc

    CE versions of the IC-F15/S and IC-F25/S which display the “CE” symbol on the serial number seal, comply with the essential requirements of the Euro- pean Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Direc- tive 1999/5/EC. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Icom Inc. Japan...
  • Page 43 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Icom Inc. Japan 0168 1-1-32, Kamiminami, Hirano-ku Osaka 547-0003, Japan Declare on our sole responsibility that this equipment complies with the...
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  • Page 48 < Intended Country of Use > A-6370D-1EU-e Printed in Japan © 2004–2007 Icom Inc. 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan Printed on recycled paper with soy ink.

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