Icom IC-F11/Sl IC-F21/S User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
UHF TRANSCEIVER
iF21/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.
VHF TRANSCEIVER
iF11/S
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Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic
energy during transmit mode. This radio is de-
signed for and classified as “Occupational Use
Only”, meaning it must be used only during the
course of employment by individuals aware of the
hazards, and the ways to minimize such hazards.
This radio is NOT intended for use by the “General Popula-
tion” in an uncontrolled environment.
This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC RF expo-
sure limits for “Occupational Use Only.” In addition, your Icom radio
complies with the following Standards and Guidelines with regard to
RF energy and electromagnetic energy levels and evaluation of
such levels for exposure to humans:
• FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 Supplement C, Evaluating
Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio
Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.
• American National Standards Institute (C95.1 – 1992), IEEE Stan-
dard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio
Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.
• American National Standards Institute (C95.3 – 1992), IEEE Rec-
ommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous
Electromagnetic Fields – RF and Microwave.
To ensure that your exposure to RF electromag-
netic 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
WARNING
CAUTION
SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION
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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 indicator” lights red. You can
cause the radio to transmit by pressing the “PTT” switch.
•ALWAYS use Icom authorized accessories (antennas, batteries,
belt clips, speaker/mics, etc). Use of unauthorized accessories can
cause the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be ex-
ceeded.
•ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from the
body when transmitting and only use the Icom belt-clips, listed in p. 21,
when attaching the radio to your belt, etc., to ensure FCC RF ex-
posure compliance requirements are not exceeded. To provide the
recipients of your transmission the best sound quality, hold the an-
tenna at least 5 cm (2 inches) from mouth, and slightly off to one
side.
The information listed above provides the user with the information
needed to make him or her aware of RF exposure, and what to do to
assure that this radio operates within the FCC RF exposure limits of this
radio.
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 radiation such as hospitals, aircraft,
and blasting sites.
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FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing the IC-F11/S, F21/S FM transceiver.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using
the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL–This instruction manual
contains important operating instructions for the transceiver.
IMPORTANT
RCAUTION! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the antenna is
very close to, or touching exposed parts of the body, especially the
face or eyes, while transmitting. The transceiver will perform best if
the microphone is 2 to 4 in. (5 to 10 cm) away from the lips and the
transceiver is vertical.
RCAUTION! NEVER operate the transceiver with a headset or
other audio accessories at high volume levels.
RCAUTION! NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack.
DO NOT push the PTT when not actually desiring to transmit.
AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas
with temperatures below +14°F (–10°C) or above +122°F (+50°C).
DO NOT modify the transceiver for any reason.
KEEP the transceiver from the heavy rain, and Never immerse it in
the water. The transceiver construction is water resistant, not
water proof.
The use of non-Icom battery packs/chargers may impair transceiver
performance and invalidate the warranty.
FCC caution: Changes or modifications to this transceiver, not
expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to op-
erate this transceiver under FCC regulations.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION ………………………………… i–ii
FOREWORD……………………………………………………………… iii
IMPORTANT ……………………………………………………………… iii
TABLE OF CONTENTS ………………………………………………… iv
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION …………………………………………… 1–3
‘Switches, controls, keys and connectors ……………………… 1–2
‘LED indicator ………………………………………………………… 3
2 ACCESSORIES………………………………………………………… 4
3 BATTERY PACKS ………………………………………………… 5–11
‘Battery pack replacement ………………………………………… 5
‘Battery cautions……………………………………………………… 6
‘Battery charging ………………………………………………… 7–9
‘ Charging NOTE …………………………………………………… 10
‘ Battery case (Option) ……………………………………………… 11
44 PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS ……………………………… 12–16
‘General ……………………………………………………………… 12
5 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ……………………………… 17–18
‘Receiving and transmitting ……………………………………… 17
‘Call procedure ……………………………………………………… 18
‘Transmitting notes ………………………………………………… 18
6 CLONING ……………………………………………………………… 20
7 OPTION …………………………………………………………… 21–22
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
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‘‘Switches, controls, keys and
connectors
y
u
Speaker
Mic
w
e
r
t
i
2CH version
CH1↔CH2
16CH version
CH1 to CH16
q
SP MIC
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
qCHANNEL SELECTOR/SW [CH]
• 2CH version : Toggle the CH switch to select CH1 or CH2.
• 16CH version: Turn the selector knob to select the pro-
grammed operating channel.
wVOLUME CONTROL [OFF/VOL]
Turns power ON and adjusts the audio level.
eDEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEY [Upper]
Can be programmed for one of several functions by your Icom
dealer.
rPTT SWITCH [PTT]
Push and hold to transmit; release to receive.
tDEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEY [Lower]
Can be programmed for one of several functions by your Icom
dealer.
yANTENNA CONNECTOR
Connects the supplied antenna.
uTX/RX INDICATOR LED (see p. 3)
• Lights red while transmitting.
• Lights green while receiving a signal, or squelch is open.
i[SP]/[MIC] JACK
Connects optional speaker-microphone.
NOTE: Above functions depend on pre-setting.
DDProgrammable key reference ([Red] depends on version.)
Red
Upper
Lower
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‘‘LED indicator
The TX/RX indicator LED indicates several
more information as follows;
(Ref.; R=Red, G=Green, O=Orange)
PANEL DESCRIPTION
1
3
R R R R
R R
O O
O O
R R R R
R R
G
G G
R
• TX: Turns Red while transmitting a signal.
• RX: Turns Green while receiving a signal.
• Call LED (ON): When receiving a matched 2/5TONE.
• Call LED (Blink): When receiving a matched 2/5TONE.
• Fast/Slow scan: Blinks while Fast/Slow scan is activated.
•Low BATT1: You should charge the battery. (blinks slowly)
•Low BATT2: You must charge the battery. (blinks fast)
•TX low BATT1: Low BATT1 was detected during TX mode.
•TX low BATT2: Low BATT2 was detected during TX mode.
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ACCESSORIES
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‘‘Accessory attachment
DSupplied accessories
The transceiver comes supplied with the following accessories.
qFlexible antenna
wBelt clip (w/screws)
DAntenna
The antenna screws onto the transceiver as
illustrated right.
DBelt clip
Attach the belt clip to the transceiver as illustrated below.
q
w
Use the supplied screws only.
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3BATTERY PACKS
‘‘Battery pack replacement
Before replacing the battery pack, the volume control MUST be rotated
fully counterclockwise, until a click is heard, to turn the power OFF.
• Slide the battery release forward, then pull the battery pack upward
with the transceiver facing away from you.
DDBATTERY PACKS
*1BP-211N is not available.
*2Operating period is calculated under the following conditions;
Tx : Rx : standby = 5 : 5 : 90
*3Operating period depends on the alkaline cells used.
*4Output power is automatically reduced to 1 W to retain sufficient
power in case of an emergency, etc.
*5Operating period measured with the 2 W model.
7.2 V 1100 mAh
Battery
pack Voltage Capacity BC-146 Battery life*2
BC-144N*1,
BC-119N or
BC-121N
Charging period
BP-208N*4Battery case for AA
(LR6) ×6 alkaline N/A N/A
12 hrs. 1.5 hrs. 8.5 hrs.
—*3
BP-209N
1800 mAh 14 hrs.2.0 hrs.N/A7.4 V
BP-211N
600 mAh 4.5 hrs.*5
1.0 hrs.6.5 hrs.7.2 V
BP-222N*5
1650 mAh 13 hrs.2.0 hrs.18.5 hrs.7.2 V
BP-210N
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BATTERY PACKS
‘‘Battery cautions
• CAUTION! NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack (or
charging terminals of the transceiver). Also, current may flow into
nearby metal objects such as a necklace, so be careful when plac-
ing battery packs (or the transceiver) in handbags, etc.
Simply carrying with or placing near metal objects such as a neck-
lace, etc. causes shorting. This will damage not only the battery
pack, but also the transceiver.
• NEVER incinerate used battery packs. Internal battery gas may
cause an explosion.
• NEVER immerse the battery pack in water. If the battery pack be-
comes wet, be sure to wipe it dry BEFORE attaching it to the
transceiver.
• Clean the battery terminals to avoid rust or miss contact.
• Keep battery contacts clean. It’s a good idea to clean battery ter-
minals once a week.
If your Ni-Cd or Ni-MH battery pack seems to have no capacity
even after being charged, completely discharge it by leaving the
powr ON overnight. Then, fully charge the battery pack again. If the
battery pack still does not retain a charge (or only very little charge),
a new battery pack must be purchased.
DDRecycling information (U.S.A. only)
The Ni-Cd battery (BP-209N or BP-222N) that you
have purchased is recyclable. At the end of its life,
under various state and local laws, it may be ille-
gal to dispose of this battery into the municipal
waste stream. Call 1-800-822-8837 for battery re-
cycling options in your area or contact your dealer.
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3BATTERY PACKS
‘‘Battery charging
DRapid charging with the BC-144N+AD-99N
The optional BC-144N provides rapid charging of optional battery
packs.
The following are additionally required:
• One AD-99N (depends on version.).
• An AC adapter (may be supplied with the BC-144N depending on
version).
AC adapter
BC-145A/E/V/UK
Charging indicator
BP-209N, BP-210N
or BP-222N only
Check orientation.
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BATTERY PACKS
DRapid charging with the BC-144N+AD-99N
DDSpacer combination.
• Be sure to attach the
spacer (Spacer B/C) to
the adapter (Spacer A)
with the orientation as il-
lustrated in the diagram at
right.
• Attach the spacer (Spacer
B/C) to the adapter with
the orientation of the stamp “ ” pointing up.
NOTE: Push the notch carefully
when remove the spacer from the
adapter.
Turn power OFF
AC adaptor
BC-145A/E/V/UK
Charging indicator
BP-209N, BP-210N or
BP-222N is attached
to the transceiver.
Check orientation
and the spacer com-
bination as follows.
Check orientation
and
Spacer A
Spacer B/C
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DRapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-101
The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged
simultaneously. The following are additionally required.
• Six AD-101
• An AC adapter (may be supplied with the BC-121N depending on
version).
DRegular charging with the BC-146
The optional BC-146 pro-
vides regular charging of
optional battery pack with/
without transceiver.
The following is additionally
required:
• An optional AC adapter.
(A charging spacer is sup-
plied with BC-146.)
AC adaptor
(purchased
separately)
Charge indicator
(each indicator functions independently)
Turn power OFF.
AD-99N
Check orientation
for correct charg-
ing. (Insert togeth-
er with charging
adapter.)
Turn power OFF.
BC-146
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BATTERY PACKS
‘‘Charging NOTE
Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must
be fully charged for optimum life and operation.
• Recommended temperature range for charging:
+10°C to +40°C (50°F to 140°F).
• Use the supplied charger or optional charger (BC-119N/BC-
121N/BC-144N for rapid charging, BC-146 for regular charging)
only. NEVER use other manufacturers’ chargers.
The optional BP-209N, BP-210N, BP-211N or BP-222N battery
packs include rechargeable Ni-Cd (Ni-MH: BP-210N, Li-Ion: BP-
211N) batteries and can be charged approx. 300 times. Charge the
battery pack before first operating the transceiver or when the bat-
tery pack becomes exhausted.
If you want to charge the battery pack more than 300 times, the fol-
lowing points should be observed:
• Avoid overcharging— batteries must be removed from the
charger to stop charging. Batteries should not be charged for
more than 15 hours after the LED indicator turns green.
• Use the battery until it becomes almost completely exhausted
under normal conditions.
☞Recommendation for Li-Ion battery packs:
Li-Ion batteries are different from Ni-Cd batteries in that it is not
necessary to completely charge and discharge them to prolong
the battery life. Therefore, charging the battery in intervals, and
not for extended periods is recommended.
DDBattery pack life
When the operating period becomes extremely short even after
charging the battery pack fully, a new battery pack is needed.
NOTE: The charger rapidly charges a battery pack to a specified
level, not a completed level, to prevent overcharging. Leave the bat-
tery pack in the charger for a few more hours (up to 15 hours; de-
pending on battery condition) after the LED indicator turns green, to
charge the battery completely.
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‘‘Battery case (Option)
When using a BP-208N OPTIONAL BATTERY CASE attached to
the transceiver, install 6 AA (LR6) size alkaline batteries as illus-
trated below.
NOTE: Output power is automatically reduced to 1 W to retain suffi-
cient power in case of an emergency, etc.
DDCAUTIONS
• Use ALKALINE batteries only.
• Make sure all battery cells are the same brand, type and ca-
pacity.
• Never mix old and new batteries.
Either of the above may cause a fire hazard or damage the
transceiver, if ignored.
• Never incinerate used battery cells since internal battery gas
may cause them to rupture.
• Never expose a detached battery case to water.
If the battery case gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before using
it.
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PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS
‘‘General
In the following explanations, programmable function names are
bracketed, the specific switch used to activate the function depends
on programming.
DDKEY LOCK FUNCTION1/2
This function locks access to all programmable switches (except
the switch assigned for the lock function):
Lock1: All Key Lock (except Lock key).
Lock2: Channel select switch Lock.
Push and hold the [Lock1] or [Lock2] switch for 1 sec. to toggle the
lock function ON and OFF.
• This function may be inhibited on some channels.
DDPRIORITY CHANNEL
This function is used to select a pre-programmed channel at the
push of a switch.
Push the [PrioA], [PrioA(Rewrite)] or [PrioB] switch to select the pri-
ority channel.
• Priority channel is automatically selected.
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4PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS
DDSCAN FUNCTION
The scan function allows you to search a pre-programmed group
of channels for signals.
Push the [Scan] switch to start/stop scan.
• Scan pauses on a channel when receiving a signal.
• “Lockout SCAN” (pre-programmed list SCAN) or “Priority SCAN”
can be pre-programmed.
• When the “Power-save function” is activated, the transceiver
checks all pre-programmed channels then returns to the “Power-
save function” again.
DDHIGH/LOW POWER OUTPUT
This function selects high or low power for a channel.
Push the [High/Low] switch to toggle between high and low power.
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DDMONITOR AUDIBLE FUNCTION
The monitor function allows you to open the transceiver’s squelch
manually to check whether a channel is busy or not. The trans-
ceiver has 2 conditions for receive standby:
Audible condition:
This condition mutes audio ONLY when
no carrier is present. You can receive (or
monitor) any signals on a channel.
• Push and hold the [Moni], switch to se-
lect the audible condition.
Any audio mute functions are cancelled
while pushing the [Moni] switch.
Inaudible condition:
This condition mutes ALL signals except
those directed to you. Therefore you
should check a channel’s condition (busy
or not) with the monitor function before
transmitting.
• Push the [Moni] switch momentarily to
select the inaudible condition.
DDTALK AROUND
The talk around function changes duplex channels to simplex chan-
nels.
• Duplex allows you to contact your base station, repeaters, etc.
• Simplex allows you to contact other portable transceivers directly
(portable-to-portable contact).
Push the [Talk Around] switch one or more times to toggle the func-
tion ON and OFF.
All signals are
received
Only signals con-
taining the proper
tone are received
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DDDTMF TRANSMISSION
This function allows you to send a pre-programmed DTMF code to
control a repeater, open another transceiver’s squelch, etc.
Automatic pre-programmed transmission:
Push the [DTMF Autodial] switch to send a DTMF code.
DDEMERGENCY FUNCTION
The emergency function allows you to send your ID quickly and
easily to your Base Station, etc. in case of emergency.
Push and hold the [Emergency Single/Repeat] switch for 1 sec. to
activate the emergency function.
• The transceiver selects a pre-programmed channel, then sends
an emergency signal to your Base Station.
• The pre-programmed channel remains selected until a control sig-
nal is received from the Base Station, or power is turned OFF.
• The emergency call is repeatedly transmitted at pre-programmed
intervals.
DDMR-CH1, MR-CH2, MR-CH3, MR-CH4
This function temporarily allows you to select one of memory CH1
to CH4, when you push the [MR-CH1] to [MR-CH4] key, respec-
tively.
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