Icom iF610 User manual

iF620
UHF TRUNKED RADIO
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
iF610
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Your Icom radio generates RF electromag-
netic energy during transmit mode. This
radio is designed for and classified as
“Occupational Use Only”, meaning it must
be used only during the course of employ-
ment by individuals aware of the hazards,
and the ways to minimize such hazards. This radio is
NOT intended for use by the “General Population” in an
uncontrolled environment.
• For compliance with FCC and Industry Canada RF
Exposure Requirements, the transmitter antenna installation
shall comply with the following two conditions:
• The transmitter antenna gain shall not exceed 0 dBi.
• IC-F620:
The transmitter antenna is required to be located outside
of a vehicle and kept at a separation distance of 37 cen-
timeters or more between the transmitter antenna of this
device and persons during operation.
To ensure that your exposure to RF elec-
tromagnetic energy is within the FCC
allowable limits for occupational use,
always adhere to the following guidelines:
•DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna
attached, as this may damage the radio and may also cause
you to exceed FCC RF exposure limits. A proper antenna is
the antenna supplied with this radio by the manufacturer or
an antenna specifically authorized by the manufacturer for
use with this radio.
•DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time
(
“
50% duty cycle”). Transmitting more than 50% of the time
can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to
be exceeded. The radio is transmitting when the “TX indica-
tor” lights red. You can cause the radio to transmit by push
the “PTT” switch.
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
During transmissions, your Icom radio generates RF energy
that can possibly cause interference with other devices or
systems. To avoid such interference, turn off the radio in
areas where signs are posted to do so. DO NOT operate the
transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic radi-
ation such as hospitals, aircraft, and blasting sites.
SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION
WARNING
CAUTION
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EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
WORD DEFINITION
WARNING Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock
may occur.
CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.
NOTE If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk
of personal injury, fire or electric shock.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and com-
pletely before using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL —This
instruction manual contains important operating instructions
for the IC-F610/IC-F620 UHF TRUNKED RADIO.
IMPORTANT
Icom, Icom Inc. and the logo are registered trademarks of Icom
Incorporated (Japan) in the United states, the United Kingdom,
Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.
Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-F610/
F620 UHF TRUNKED RADIOs are designed and built with
Icom’s superior technology and craftsmanship. With proper
care, this product should provide you with years of trouble-
free operation.
We want to take a couple of moments of your time to thank
you for making your IC-F610/F620 your radio of choice, and
hope you agree with Icom’s philosophy of “technology first.”
Many hours of research and development went into the de-
sign of your IC-F610/F620.
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FEATURES
❍ Compatible with MPT 1327/1343 Networks
❍ Short Data Message (SDM)
❍ 32 Status Messages Capability
❍ MAP27 Data Communication Protocol, RS-
232C PC Interface
❍ Optional Voice Scrambler Unit, UT-109/UT-110
❍ Flash ROM CPU, Firmware Upgrade Capabil-
ity
❍ Keypad microphone (HM-152T) Available
FOREWORD
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WARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an
AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric
shock.
NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source of
more than 16 V DC such as a 24 V battery. This connection
will ruin the transceiver.
NEVER cut the DC power cable between the DC plug
and fuse holder. If an incorrect connection is made after cut-
ting, the transceiver might be damaged.
NEVER place the transceiver where normal operation
of the vehicle may be hindered or where it could cause bodi-
ly injury.
NEVER allow children to touch the transceiver.
NEVER expose the transceiver to rain, snow or any liq-
uids.
USE supplied microphone only. Other microphones have
different pin assignments and may damage the transceiver.
DO NOT use or place the transceiver in areas with tem-
peratures below –22°F (–30°C) or above +140°F (+60°C) or,
in areas subject to direct sunlight, such as the dashboard.
AVOID operating the transceiver without running the vehi-
cle’s engine. The vehicle’s battery will quickly run out if the
transceiver is in transmission while the vehicle’s engine OFF.
AVOID placing the transceiver in excessively dusty envi-
ronments.
AVOID placing the transceiver against walls. This will
obstruct heat dissipation.
AVOID the use of chemical agents such as benzine or
alcohol when cleaning, as they damage the transceiver sur-
faces.
BE CAREFUL! The transceiver will become hot when
operating continuously for long periods.
For U.S.A. only
CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this transceiver, not
expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to
operate this transceiver under FCC regulations.
PRECAUTION
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SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION
FOREWORD ……………………………………… i
IMPORTANT ……………………………………… i
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ………………………… i
PRECAUTION …………………………………… ii
TABLE OF CONTENTS ………………………… iii
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION …………………… 1–4
■Front panel ………………………………… 1
■Programmable key assignment …………… 3
■Function display …………………………… 4
2 OPERATION ……………………………… 5–12
■Turning power ON ………………………… 5
■General ……………………………………… 5
DOpening text ………………………………… 5
■Calling ……………………………………… 6
DMaking a call with a Memory Dial Number 6
DMaking a call with a Memory Individual Code 7
DCalling the Despatcher……………………… 7
DMaking a Status Call………………………… 8
DSending a status message to the Despatcher 8
DInclude Call ………………………………… 9
DPTT Quick Call function …………………… 9
■Making a call via the keypad ……………… 9
DIndividual Call ……………………………… 9
DGroup Call ………………………………… 10
DStatus Call ………………………………… 10
DEnhanced Group Call …………………… 10
DPriority Call ………………………………… 10
DEmergency Call …………………………… 11
DSystem Wide Call ………………………… 11
DPSTN Call ………………………………… 11
DPABX Call ………………………………… 11
DDivert Own Call …………………………… 11
DDivert 3rd Party Call ……………………… 11
DCancellation of Divert …………………… 11
DSDM (Short Data Message) Call ………… 12
D5-Digit Routing code calling ……………… 12
DCancellation of calling …………………… 12
DCancellation of Input ……………………… 12
■Special calling via the keypad …………… 12
DReDial ……………………………………… 12
DShort Dialling ……………………………… 12
3 RECEIVING ……………………………… 13–15
■Receiving a call …………………………… 13
DReception of an Individual Call ………… 13
DReception of a Group Call ……………… 13
DReception of a Status Call ……………… 14
DReception of a SDM (Short Data Message)
Call ………………………………………… 14
■Progress messages ……………………… 15
4 OTHER FUNCTION …………………… 16–18
DCall Back function ………………………… 16
DDTMF function …………………………… 16
DScrambler function ………………………… 17
DCompander function ……………………… 17
DMic Hook OFF function …………………… 17
DMic Hook ON function …………………… 17
DHorn Honk function ……………………… 17
DPublic Address function ………………… 17
DRX Speaker function ……………………… 18
DIgnition SW function ……………………… 18
DAuto Talk Around function ………………… 18
5 USER SETUP MENU………………………… 19
■User Setup Menu ………………………… 19
DSelectable items and setting value ……… 19
6 MAP27 ………………………………………… 20
■MAP27 serial interface …………………… 20
7 CONVENTIONAL MODE ……………… 21–22
■Conventional mode operation …………… 21
■Programmable key assignment ………… 21
8 CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE …23–27
■Rear panel and connection ……………… 23
■Supplied Accessories …………………… 24
■Mounting the transceiver ………………… 25
DInverting the Front panel ………………… 25
DMounting the transceiver ………………… 26
■Optional UT-109/UT-110 installation …… 26
■Optional OPC-617 installation …………… 27
■Antenna …………………………………… 27
■Fuse replacement ………………………… 27
■Cleaning …………………………………… 27
9 CLONING……………………………………… 28
■Cloning …………………………………… 28
10OPTIONS …………………………………… 29
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1PANEL DESCRIPTION
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qAF VOLUME CONTROL KNOB
Rotate the knob to adjust the audio output level.
• Minimum audio level is pre-programmed.
wSTATUS UP/DOWN (LEFT UP/DOWN) KEYS* [∫∫]/[√√]
Pushing these keys will scroll up/down the status memory.
eFUNCTION DISPLAY
Displays a variety of information, such as dialling numbers,
texts, status and message, etc.
rMEMORY UP (RIGHT UP) KEY* [ ]
➥Pushing the key will scroll up to the next stored code.
➥If the stored calls are displayed by pushing the Call Back
key, this key scrolls up the screen.
➥While entering the dial number via the optional microphone
keypad, push the key to delete the last digit as a back-
space key.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
tMEMORY DOWN (RIGHT DOWN) KEY* [ ]
➥If the stored calls are displayed by pushing the Call Back
key, this key scrolls down the screen.
➥While entering the dial number via the optional microphone
keypad, push the key to delete the last digit as a backspace
key.
yCLEAR KEY* [Clear/P4]
➥If this key is pushed during a call, the call is finished.
➥If the key is push and held down for 2.5 sec., the User
Setup Menu appears (or the user setup menu is cancelled).
➥Pushing the key to cancel any keypad operation, and return
to normal mode.
uCALL BACK KEY* [Call Back/P3]
➥Pushing this key will display the stored calls that you have
not answered yet.
➥Pushing the key again will return to the standby mode.
➥Push and hold the key for 2.5 sec., the Call Back mode
turns ON or OFF. While the Call Back mode is turned ON,
received calls are stored in the LOG, then the Call Back
message is automatically sent back to the called station.
iMODE KEY* [Mode/P2]
Push to toggle the mode between MPT and convention.
oEMERGENCY KEY* [Emergency/P1]
Push and hold for 2.5 sec. to initiate an Emergency Call(✱9)
to the pre-determined station or current station (Selectable
Emergency Function; p. 11).
!0 DESPATCHER KEY* [Despatcher/P0]
➥Pushing the key will display the screen in the Despatcher
mode.
➥Pushing the key again will display a status code (if permit-
ted by the settings).
➥Pushing the key again will go to the standby mode.
!1 POWER SWITCH [POWER]
Push to turn the power ON and OFF.
• The following functions are available at power ON as options:
- Password prompt
!2 MICROPHONE CONNECTOR
Connect the supplied microphone, or optional DTMF micro-
phone for dialling operation via the keypad.
MICROPHONE
The supplied microphone has a PTT switch and a hanger
hook.
• The following functions are available when the microphone is on or
off hook:
- hook off: Answer
- hook on: Clear Down
*Programmable function keys and default key assignment.
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1PANEL DESCRIPTION
‘‘ Programmable key assignment
Dealer programmable keys [P0], [P1], [P2], [P3], left Up/Down
[∫∫]/[√√] and right Up/Down [ ]/[ ] can be programmed
for one of several functions by your Icom dealer.
In the following explanations, programmable function names
are bracketed; the specific switch used to activate the func-
tion depends on programming.
Trunking mode only:
[Despatcher]([P0])*
The exclusive key used to call the despatcher.
[Call1], [Call2]
The exclusive key used to call the pre-programmed sta-
tion.
[Emergency]([P1])*
The exclusive key used to call the pre-programmed
Emergency station.
[Clear]([P4])*
Push this key to clear down the communication.
Push and hold the key for 2.5 seconds when your trans-
ceiver is in the standby mode (not during communication,
dialling or operation), the User Setup Menu (p. 19)
appears.
[Call Back]
Push this key to turn the Call Back function ON or OFF.
Push the key will display the stored calls that you have
not yet answered.[Status Up] [Status Down]([∫∫]/[√√])*
This key is used to select the status memory.
[Memory Up] [Memory Down]([ ]/[ ])*
This key is used to select the Memory channel.
*Default key assignments.
Either Trunking or Conventional mode;
[Mode]
Push the key to toggles between Trunking mode and
Conventional mode.
[Null]
No function is assigned.
[High/Low]
Pushing the key will toggle in the order of Low1 power,
Low2 power, High power and Auto power.
[Public Address]
Use the transceiver as an audio amplifier.
[RX Speaker]
Output the receive audio to an out-of-vehicle speaker.
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■Function display
qTRANSMIT INDICATOR
Appears while transmitting.
wRECEIVE INDICATOR
Appears while receiving a message.
eSIGNAL STRENGTH METER
Indicates the received signal strength at 4 levels.
•If the connection with the communication network is not
established, the whole icon turns OFF while blinks.
•For a stable communication, at least the second highest
level (with two bars appearing) is required.
rLOW POWER INDICATOR
Appears if the transmission output is set to a low power level
(Low1 or Low2). Does not appear when High power is select-
ed.
tSPEAKER INDICATOR
Appears when voice communication becomes possible.
yCOMPANDER INDICATOR
Appears when the compander function that improves the
communication quality, is activated.
uSCRAMBLER INDICATOR
Appears when the scrambler is activated.
iCALL BACK INDICATOR
Blinks if any call number to which you have not yet answered
is stored.
oALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY
Indicates personal ID, opening text, etc., according to oper-
ating condition.
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2OPERATION
■Turning power ON
qPush to turn the power ON.
• A power-up alert tone sounds for about 1 sec. and an
opening message may appear.
wIf the transceiver is programmed for a start up passcode,
input the digit codes as directed by your dealer.
• 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.
eWhen the “PASSWORD” indication does not clear after
inputting digit codes, the input code number may be incor-
rect. Turn the power off and start over in this case.
‘‘General
Push to turn the power ON. A power-up alert tone will be
heard. Push again to turn the power OFF. The following
information will sequentially appear on the display.
DDOpening text
The pre-programmed opening text and individual ID will
appear.
The individual ID consisting of a prefix code (3 digits) + a fleet
code (2 digits)+ an individual code (2 or 3 digits) will appear.
(e.g.) If the prefix code is 200, the fleet code 2001, and the
individual code 300, the individual ID will be ‘2002001300’.
•If you are within the trunking service area, the code (select-
ed by [ ]/[ ]) and the received signal strength, are dis-
played to indicate that communication is possible.
*In the “-TEXT-” part, the characters pre-programmed by cloning soft-
ware will be displayed.
•If you are outside of the trunking service area, or if the sys-
tem is down, will blink.
At this time, the transceiver is searching for any available
system-controlled channel.
KEY [P0][P1][P2][P3][P4]
NUMBER 0 1 2 3 4
56789
(OPENING TEXT)
201 2001 300
-TEXT-
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