Icom IC-F29SR User manual

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For accessory attachment details, download the IC-
F29SR operating guide from the Icom web site.
(http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/)
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Thank you for choosing the IC-F29SR pmr446 trans-
ceiver.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and com-
pletely before using the transceiver.
1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan
A-7150H-1EU-ePrinted in Japan
© 2014–2015 Icom Inc.
INSTRUCTIONS
PMR446 TRANSCEIVER
I ç- F 2 9 S R
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
PANEL DESCRIPTION
[VOL]
Rotate to turn the power ON or OFF,
and to adjust the audio level.
[TOP]*
Push to turn the Channel Announce
function ON or OFF.
• The transceiver announces the position of
[Rotary Selector].
Speaker
SPEAKER-MICROPHONE JACK
Connect an optional speaker microphone.
Microphone
LED INDICATOR
• Lights red while transmitting.
• Lights green while receiving a signal, or
when the squelch is open.
• You should charge the battery when the
indicator slowly blinks green.
• You must charge the battery when the
indicator quickly blinks green.
[ROTARY SELECTOR]
Rotate to select the memory
channels.
[PTT]
Hold down to transmit,
and release to receive.
[Upper]*/ [Lower]*
[Upper]: Push to make a Smart-Ring call.
Hold down to make a Call-Ring
call.
[Lower]:Hold down to cancel the CTCSS
(DTCS) mute.
Antenna
*Other functions can be assigned to
these keys with the CS-F29SR cloning
software (purchase separately).
Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom In-
corporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ger-
many, France, Spain, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, and/or other coun-
tries.
All other products or brands are registered trademarks or trademarks of
their respective holders.
BATTERY CHARGING
DRapid charging with the BC-214
The BC-214 multi charger* can simultaneously
charge up to 6 Li-ion battery packs.
The BC-214 is used with the BC-157S ac adapter or
the OPC-656 dc power cable (Purchase separately).
• Charging time of the BP-279
Approximately 2 to 3 hours
DRapid charging with the supplied BC-213
The BC-213 desktop charger rapidly charges the Li-
ion battery pack.
The BC-213 is used with the power adapter or the CP-
23L cigarette lighter cable (purchase separately).
• Charging time of the BP-279
Approximately 2 to 3 hours
CAUTION: STOP charging if the charge indicator
lights orange and green alternately. This indicates
charging failure is occurring.
NOTE: Charge the battery within the specified tem-
perature range of +10°C to +40°C. Otherwise, the
charging time will be longer, but the battery will not
reach a full charge. While charging, at a point where
the temperature goes out of the specified range, the
charging will automatically stop.
Battery
pack only
Transceiver
+ Battery pack
Charge indicator
• Lights orange
while charging.
• Lights green when
charging is completed.
Power adapter
(A different type, or no
power adapter is sup-
plied, depending on the
transceiver version.)
BC-213
CP-23L
(for 12 V cigarette
lighter socket) can
be used instead of
the power adapter.
Turn OFF the power
OPC-656
Connect to a DC
power supply:
12 to 16 V,
at least 7 A
Red line: +
Black line: _
BC-214
BC-157S
Turn OFF the power
Battery
pack only
Transceiver
+ Battery pack
Battery pack
(BP-279)
Battery charger
(BC-213)
Belt clip
(MB-133)
Power adapter*
(for the battery charger)
* Not supplied, or the shape is different,
depending on the transceiver version.

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DTurning ON the power
Before using the transceiver for the first time, the
battery must be fully charged for optimum life and
operation.
➥Rotate [VOL] to turn ON the power.
DReceiving and Transmitting
• Receiving
qRotate [ROTARY SELECTOR] to select a channel.
wWhen receiving a call, rotate [VOL] to adjust the au-
dio output to a comfortable listening level.
• Transmitting
Wait until the channel is clear to avoid interference.
qWhile holding down [PTT], speak at your normal
voice level.
wRelease [PTT] to receive.
NOTE:
To insure the readability of your signal:
1. After pushing [PTT], pause briefly before you
start speaking.
2. Hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm from your mouth,
and then speak at your normal voice level.
DCall-Ring operation
Sends the preselected ring tone of your group members.
• Call your group members with a Call-Ring
qSet the same operating channel and CTCSS tone
for all of your group transceivers.
wHold down [Upper] for 1 second to send the prese-
lected ringer to your group members.
•The ringer sounds while holding down [Upper].
• The same ringer sounds from your group members’
speaker.
DSmart-Ring operation
This function has an answer back feature. You can con-
firm whether or not a call has reached your group mem-
bers, even if the operators are temporarily away from
their transceivers.
The called transceiver automatically sends an answer
back call to your transceiver.
qSet the same operating channel and CTCSS tone
for all of your group transceivers, as described on
the reverse side of this sheet.
wPush [Upper] to make the Smart-Ring call.
• When an answer back is received, the transceiver
sounds beep tones every 10 seconds and the LED indi-
cator blinks orange.
- Push [Lower] to stop the beeps and the LED blinking.
• When no answer back is received, the transceiver
sounds short failure beeps.
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Push [PTT] to answer the call and stop the beeps
and blinking.
NOTE: This function is usable only when the called
stations’ transceivers are set to the same CTCSS
tone and operating channel.
BASIC OPERATION
For more information, download the IC-F29SR oper-
ating guide from the Icom web site.
(http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/)
CHANNEL FREQUENCY LIST
Channel Frequency (MHz) C.Tone*1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
446.006250
446.018750
446.031250
446.043750
446.056250
446.068750
446.081250
446.093750
446.006250
446.018750
446.031250
446.043750
446.056250
446.068750
446.081250
446.093750
No setting
No setting
No setting
107. 2
110.9
114.8
118.8
123.0
127. 3
131.8
136.5
141.3
146.2
151.4
156.7
159.8
*1 CTCSS tone or DTCS code can be programmed manually. Ask your dealer for details.
DBATTERY PACKS
• BP-278/BP-279/BP-280 battery pack
Battery
pack Voltage Capacity Battery life*
BP-278
7.2 V
1130 mAh (minimum)
1190 mAh (typical)
16
hours
BP-279 1485 mAh (minimum)
1570 mAh (typical)
21
hours
BP-280 2280 mAh (minimum)
2400 mAh (typical)
33
hours
* When the power save function is turned ON, and the
operating periods are calculated under the following
conditions:
TX:RX:standby = 5:5:90
DCHARGERS
• BC-213
desktop charger + BC-123S ac adapter
• BC-214 multi charger + BC-157S ac adapter
DDC CABLES
• CP-23L cigarette lighter cable
For BC-213.
• OPC-656 dc power cable
For BC-214.
DOTHERS
• MB-130 vehicle charger bracket
• MB-133 belt clip
• HM-158LA, HM-159LA, HM-168LWP
speaker microphone
Adjust the microphone gain before use.
• HM-153LA, HM-166LA earphone microphone
HS-94LWP, HS-95LWP, HS-97 headset
+ VS-4LA ptt switch cable
/OPC-2004LA adapter cable
HS-94LWP: Ear-hook type (waterproof)
HS-95LWP: Neck-arm type (waterproof)
HS-97: Throat microphone
VS-4LA: To connect headset and for PTT use
OPC-2004LA: To connect to headsets for VOX oper-
ation
Adjust the both microphone and VOX gain before
use.
Some options may not be available in some countries. Ask
your dealer for details.
Approved Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal
performance when used with an Icom transceiver. Icom is
not responsible for the destruction or damage to an Icom
transceiver in the event the Icom transceiver is used with
equipment that is not manufactured or approved by Icom.
OPTIONS