Icom IC-F15 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
UHF TRANSCEIVER
iF25/S
VHF TRANSCEIVER
iF15/S
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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
VHF TRANSCEIVER and IC-F25/F25S UHF TRANSCEIVER .
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
OPERATING NOTES
• When transmitting with a portable radio, hold the radio in a vertical
position with its microphone 5 to 10 centimeters away from your
mouth. Keep the antenna at least 2.5 centimeters from your head
and body.
• If you wear a portable two-way radio on your body, ensure that the
antenna is at least 2.5 centimeters from your body when transmit-
ting.
WORD DEFINITION
RWARNING Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock
may occur.
NOTE If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk
of personal injury, fire or electric shock.
CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.
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PRECAUTION
RWARNING! 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 5 to 10 cm away from the lips and the
transceiver is vertical.
RWARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with a headset
or other audio accessories at high volume levels.
CAUTION! NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack.
NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source other than the
BP-230N or BP-232N. Such a connection will ruin the trans-ceiver.
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 –25°C or above +55°C.
DO NOT modify the transceiver for any reason.
MAKE SURE the flexible antenna and battery pack are securely
attached to the transceiver, and that the antenna and battery pack
are dry before attachment. 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 logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorpo-
rated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain,
Russia and/or other countries.
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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
‘Front, top and side panels ………………………………………… 6
‘LED indicator ………………………………………………………… 8
‘Programmable function keys ……………………………………… 9
3 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ………………………………… 12–17
‘Turning power ON ………………………………………………… 12
‘Channel selection ………………………………………………… 12
‘Call procedure ……………………………………………………… 13
‘ Receiving and transmitting ……………………………………… 14
‘ Scrambler function ………………………………………………… 16
‘ Setting the squelch level ………………………………………… 16
‘ Man Down Emergency Call ……………………………………… 17
‘ Emergency Call …………………………………………………… 17
4 OPTIONAL UNIT INSTALLATION……………………………… 18–19
‘Optional unit installation …………………………………………… 18
‘Scrambler unit installation ………………………………………… 19
5 BATTERY CHARGING ………………………………………… 20–27
‘Caution ……………………………………………………………… 20
‘Optional battery chargers ………………………………………… 23
6 BATTERY CASE ………………………………………………… 28–29
‘Optional battery case (BP-240) …………………………………… 28
7 SWIVEL BELT CLIP……………………………………………… 30–33
‘MB-93 contents …………………………………………………… 30
‘To attach …………………………………………………………… 30
‘To detach …………………………………………………………… 32
8 OPTIONS ………………………………………………………… 34–37
9 DOC………………………………………………………………… 38–39
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ACCESSORIES
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■Supplied accessories
The following accessories are supplied: Qty.
qFlexible antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
wBattery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
eBelt clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
rUnit cover (double-sided tape)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
tJack cover (with screws) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 set
* Use the unit cover as a spare. Ask your dealer for details.
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1ACCESSORIES
■Accessory attachments
DFlexible 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.
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ACCESSORIES
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ïBattery 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.
To release the battery pack:
Push the battery release button in the direction of the arrow (w) as
shown below. The battery pack is then released.
NEVER release or attach the battery pack when the transceiver
is wet or soiled. This may result in water or dust getting into the
transceiver/battery pack and may result in the transceiver being
damaged.
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w
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1ACCESSORIES
ïJack cover
Attach the jack cover when the optional speaker-microphone is not
used.
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To attach the jack cover:
qAttach the jack cover to the
[SP MIC] connector.
wTighten the screws.
To detach the jack cover:
qUnscrew the screws with a
phillips screwdriver.
wDetach the jack cover for the
speaker-microphone connec-
tion.
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ACCESSORIES
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DBelt clip
To attach the belt clip:
qRelease the battery pack if it is attached.
wSlide 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:
qRelease the battery pack if it is attached.
wPinch the clip (q), and slide the belt clip in the direction of the
arrow (w).
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w
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2PANEL DESCRIPTION
■Front, top and side panels
qCHANNEL 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.
wVOLUME CONTROL [VOL]
Rotate to turn the power ON/OFF and adjust the audio level.
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Microphone
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