Icom IC-F3260 Series User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that
this device does not cause harmful interference.
The photo shows the
UHF transceiver.
iF4260
UHF TRANSCEIVERS
Series
iF3260
VHF TRANSCEIVERS
Series

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IMPORTANT
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-F3261DT/DS, IC-F3263DT/DS VHF TRANSCEIV-
ERS and IC-F4261DT/DS, IC-F4263DT/DS UHF TRANS-
CEIVERS.
This instruction manual includes some functions which are
usable only when they are preset by your dealer. Ask your
dealer for details.
See the operating guide for details of IDAS™ NXDN™,
BIIS, MDC and LTR®system operations. Ask your dealer
for details.
WORD DEFINITION
RDANGER! Personal death, serious injury or an explo-
sion may occur.
RWARNING! 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.
Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incor-
porated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany,
France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.
IDAS is trademark of Icom Incorporated (Japan).
NXDN is a trademark of Icom Incorporated and JVC KENWOOD Corporation.
LTR is a registered trademark of the E.F.Johnson Technologies, INC. in the
United States.
All other products or brands are registered trademarks or trademarks of their
respective holders.
VOICE CODING TECHNOLOGY
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
The AMBE+2™ voice coding Technology embodied in this
product is protected by intellectual property rights including
patent rights, copyrights and trade secrets of Digital Voice
Systems, Inc.This voice coding Technology is licensed solely
for use within this Communications Equipment. The user of
this Technology is explicitly prohibited from attempting to ex-
tract, remove, decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble
the Object Code, or in any other way convert the Object Code
into a human-readable form. U.S. Patent Nos.
#5,870,405,#5,826,222,#5,754,974,#5,701,390,#5,715,365,
#5,649,050,#5,630,011,#5,581,656,#5,517,511,#5,491,772,
#5,247,579, #5,226,084 and #5,195,166.

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RDANGER! NEVER short the terminals of the battery
pack.
RDANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom battery
packs with Icom radios or Icom chargers. Only Icom battery
packs are tested and approved for use with Icom radios or
charged with Icom chargers. Using third-party or counterfeit
battery packs or chargers may cause smoke, fire, or cause
the battery to burst.
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
(2 to 4 inches) away from the lips and the transceiver is verti-
cal.
RWARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with
a headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels.
Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume op-
eration. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the
volume level or discontinue use.
RWARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver while
driving a vehicle. Safe driving requires your full attention—
anything less may result in an accident.
CAUTION: MAKE SURE the flexible antenna, bat-
tery pack and jack cover are securely attached to the trans-
ceiver, and that the antenna and battery pack are dry before
attachment. Exposing the inside of the transceiver to dust or
water will result in serious damage to the transceiver.
DO NOT operate the transceiver near unshielded electri-
cal blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere.
DO NOT push [PTT] when not actually intending to transmit.
DO NOT use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight or
in areas with temperatures below –30°C (–22°F) or above
+60°C (+140°F).
The basic operations, transmission and reception of the trans-
ceiver are guaranteed within the specified operating tempera-
ture range. However, the LCD display may not be operate
correctly, or show an indication in the case of long hours of
operation, or after being placed in extremely cold areas.
DO NOT modify the transceiver. The transceiver warranty
does not cover any problems caused by unauthorized modifica-
tion.
DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine or alcohol
when cleaning, as they will damage the transceiver surfaces.
BE CAREFUL! The transceiver will become hot when
operating it continuously for long periods of time.
PRECAUTIONS

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BE CAREFUL! The transceiver meets IP67 require-
ments for dust-tight and waterproof protection. However, once
the transceiver has been dropped, dust-tight and waterproof
protection cannot be guaranteed because of possible dam-
age to the transceiver’s case or the waterproof seal.
Even when the transceiver power is OFF, a slight current still
flows in the circuits.Remove the battery pack or batteries from
the transceiver when not using it for a long time. Otherwise,
the installed battery pack or batteries will become exhausted,
and will need to be recharged or replaced.
MAKE SURE to turn OFF the transceiver power before
connecting the supplied/optional equipment.
PRECAUTIONS (Continued) FCC INFORMATION
• FOR CLASS A UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment
is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communi-
cations. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will
be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this transceiver, not
expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority
to operate this transceiver under FCC regulations.
For IC-F4261, IC-F4263
• The GPS receiver may not work if the transceiver transmits
near the 510 MHz. This is made in the internal circuit and
does not indicate a transceiver malfunction.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT..........................................................................i
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS....................................................... i
VOICE CODING TECHNOLOGY .......................................... i
PRECAUTIONS.................................................................... ii
FCC INFORMATION ........................................................... iii
TABLE OF CONTENTS....................................................... iv
1 ACCESSORIES ...........................................................1–3
Supplied accessories■...................................................1
Accessory attachments■................................................1
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION....................................................4
Front panel■...................................................................4
Function display■...........................................................5
Programmable function keys■........................................6
3 BASIC OPERATION................................................11–18
Turning power ON■......................................................11
Channel selection■......................................................12
Call procedure■............................................................13
Receiving and transmitting■.........................................13
User set mode■............................................................16
Scrambler function■.....................................................16
Stun function■..............................................................16
Emergency transmission■............................................17
Man Down Emergency Call■........................................17
Automatic Key Lock function■......................................18
Priority A channel selection■........................................18
4 BATTERY CHARGING ............................................19–23
Caution■.......................................................................19
Optional battery chargers■...........................................21
5 BATTERY CASE......................................................24–26
BP-240 optional battery case■.....................................24
BP-261 optional battery case■.....................................25
6 SWIVEL BELT CLIP ................................................27–28
MB-93 contents■..........................................................27
To attach■....................................................................27
To detach■...................................................................28
7 SPEAKER MICROPHONE............................................29
Optional HM-184/HM-184H■.......................................29
To attach■....................................................................29
8 OPTIONS.................................................................30–31
9 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION.......................32–33

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1ACCESSORIES
Supplied accessories■
The following accessories are supplied.
Battery pack Belt clip
Connector cover
(with screw)
Flexible antenna
(This illustration is
for the UHF type.)
NOTE: Some accessories are not supplied, depending on
the transceiver version.
Accessory attachments■
Flexible antennaD
Connect the supplied flexible antenna
to the antenna connector.
CAUTION:
• NEVER carry the transceiver by
holding antenna.
• DO NOT connect any antenna
other than those listed on page
31.
• Transmitting without an antenna
will damage the transceiver.

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ACCESSORIES
Battery packD
To attach the battery pack:
Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow (q) until the
battery release button makes a ‘click’ sound.
NOTE: Push on the bottom of the pack to make sure the
release button is firmly locked.
To remove the battery pack:
Push the battery release button in the direction of the arrow
(w), as shown below. The battery pack is then removed.
NEVER remove or attach the battery pack when the trans-
ceiver is wet or soiled. This may result water or dust get-
ting into the transceiver/battery pack and may result in the
transceiver being damaged.
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Battery release
button
Battery pack
NOTE: Keep the battery pack terminals clean. It’s a good
idea to occasionally clean them.
Belt clipD
To attach the belt clip:
qRemove the battery pack if it is attached.
wSlide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the belt
clip locks and makes a ‘click’ sound.
To detach the belt clip:
qRemove 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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1ACCESSORIES
Connector coverD
To attach the connector cover:
qPlace the connector cover over the multi-connector.
wTighten the screw.
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Multi-
connector
Connector
cover
CAUTION:
Attach the connector cover when optional equipment is not
used. Otherwise the terminals of the multi-connector may
short out, and this could damage the transceiver.
To detach the connector cover:
qRemove the screw using a Phillips screwdriver.
wDetach the connector cover to connect optional equip-
ment.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
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Front panel■
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Microphone
Speaker
GPS receiver*
*A GPS receiver is
built-in, depending on
the transceiver version.
qROTARY SELECTOR
Rotate to select the memory channels or the operating
zone, depending on the presetting.
wANTENNA CONNECTOR
Connect the supplied antenna. (p. 1)
eDEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEY [EMR]
Desired functions can be preset by your dealer.
(p. 6)
rDEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEY [Side1]
Desired functions can be preset by your dealer.
(p. 6)
tPTT SWITCH [PTT]
Hold down to transmit, release to receive.
yDEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEYS [Side2]/[Side3]
Desired functions can be preset by your dealer. (p. 6)
u10-KEYPAD (Depending on the version)
The keypad allows you to enter digits to:
• Select memory channels
• Select tone channels
• Select DTMF codes (during transmit)
• Set TX codes
• Start up with the password
iDEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEYS [P0] to [P3]
Desired functions can be preset by your dealer. (p. 6)
oFUNCTION DISPLAY (p. 5)
Displays a variety of information such as an operating
channel number/name, Set mode contents, DTMF code,
selected functions and so on.

!0 MULTI-CONNECTOR
Connects to optional equipment.
Connector cover
NOTE: Attach the connec-
tor cover when optional
equipment is not used.
See page 3 for details.
!1 BUSY/TRANSMIT INDICATOR
 ➥Lights green while receiving a signal, or when the
squelch is open.
 ➥Lights red while transmitting.
!2 VOLUME CONTROL [VOL]
Rotate to turn the transceiver power ON or OFF, and ad-
just the audio level.
Function display■
SET CALA TXCU TXC
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qSIGNAL STRENGTH ICON
Indicates relative signal strength level.
wLOW POWER ICON
Appears when low output power is selected.
• When the battery power decreases to a specied level, low
power is automatically selected.
eAUDIBLE ICON
 ➥ Appears when the channel is in the ‘audible’ (unmute)
mode.
 ➥ Appears when a matched signal is received.
r COMPANDER ICON
Appears when the compander function is activated.
t SCRAMBLER ICON
Appears when the voice scrambler function is activated.
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y BELL ICON
Appears or blinks when a matched signal is received, de-
pending on the presetting.
u CALL CODE MEMORY ICON
Appears when the call code memory is selected.
i BATTERY ICON
Appears or blinks when the battery power decreases to a
specified level.
Indication
Full Mid Charging
required
Exhausted
Battery
Battery level
blinks when the battery is exhausted.
blinks when the battery is over charged.
o ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY
 ➥ Displays the operating channel number, channel name,
Set mode contents, DTMF code, and so on.
➥The display mode can be set to one line or two lines.
Ask your dealer for details.
• In this instruction manual, the LCD illustration is described
using the two-line display mode.
!0 KEY ICONS
Indicates the programmed function of the front panel keys
([P0], [P1], [P2] and [P3]).
Programmable function keys■
The following functions can be assigned to the [EMR],
[Side1], [Side2], [Side3], [P0], [P1], [P2] and [P3] program-
mable function keys.
Consult your Icom dealer or system operator for details con-
cerning your transceivers programming.
CH UP AND DOWN KEYS “UP” “DOWN”
➥Push to select an operating channel. When [Rotary selec-
tor] selects “operating channel,” this key is disabled.
➥Push to select a transmit code channel after pushing [TX
Code CH Select].
➥Push to select a DTMF channel after pushing [DTMF Au-
todial].
➥Push to select a scan group after holding down [Scan].
➥Push to select the desired application type, individual/talk-
group ID, TX status message and SDM (Short Data Mes-
sage) after pushing [Digital Button].

2PANEL DESCRIPTION
ZONE KEY “ZONE”
Push this key, then push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the
desired zone. When [Rotary selector] selects the “operating
zone,” this key operation is disabled.
What is a “zone”?— Selected channels are assigned to a
zone according to how they are to be used in a group. For
example, ‘Staff A’ and ‘Staff B’ are assigned to a “Busi-
ness” zone, and ‘John’ and ‘Cindy’ are assigned to a “Pri-
vate” zone.
ZONE UP AND DOWN KEYS “ZNUP” “ZNDN”
Push to select an operating zone. When [Rotary selector] se-
lects an “operating zone,” these keys are disabled.
SCAN KEY “SCAN”
➥Push to start or cancel a scan.
• When the Power ON Scan function is activated, push to pause
the scan. The paused scan resumes after the specified time pe-
riod has passed.
➥Hold down this key for 1 second to display the scan group,
then push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the desired
group.
SCAN ADD/DEL (TAG) KEY “SCAD”
➥Push to add a channel to, or delete it from the current scan
group.
1. Push to display the scan group, then push [CH Up] or
[CH Down] to select the desired group.
2. Push to add a channel to, or delete it from the selected
group.
3. Hold down for 1 second to exit the scan group selection
mode.
➥While a scan is paused on a non-priority channel, push
this key to delete the selected channel from the scan
group.
Depending on the presetting, the cleared channel may
be added to the scan group again after the scan is can-
celled. (Nuisance Delete function)
PRIORITY CHANNEL KEYS “PRA” “PRB”
➥Push to select the Priority A or Priority B channel.
PRIORITY CHANNEL (REWRITE) KEYS “PRAR” “PRBR”
➥Push to select the Priority A or Priority B channel.
➥Hold down [Prio A (Rewrite)] or [Prio B (Rewrite)] for
1 second to rewrite the Priority A or Priority B channel as
the operating channel.
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MEMORY CH 1/2/3/4 KEYS “CH1” “CH2” “CH3” “CH4”
Push to directly select memory channels 1 to 4.
MONI KEY “MON”
➥Push to mute and release the CTCSS (DTCS) or 2-tone
squelch mute. Open any squelch or deactivate any mute
while holding down this key. (LMR operation only)
➥Independently activates one or two of the following func-
tions on each channel. (PMR operation only)
• Hold down to unmute the channel (audio is heard; ‘Audible’
mode).
• Push to mute the channel (sets to ‘Inaudible’ only).
• Push after the communication is nished to send a ‘reset code’.
(5-tone/BIIS operation only)
NOTE: The unmute mode (‘Audible’ mode) may auto-
matically return to the mute mode (‘Inaudible‘ mode)
after a specified period.
LIGHT KEY “LIGT”
Push to temporarily turn ON the transceiver’s backlight, only
when the backlight function is turned OFF in the User set mode.
LOCK KEY “LOCK”
➥Hold down for 1 second to electronically lock all program-
mable keys to prevent accidental frequency changes and
unnecessary function access, except the following:
[PTT], [Call] (incl. Call A and Call B), [Moni(Audi)],
[Light], [Emergency], [Surveillance], [Lone Worker] and
[OPT 1/2/3].
➥
Hold down for 1 second again to turn the lock function OFF.
LONE WORKER KEY “LONE”
Push to turn the Lone Worker function ON or OFF.
• If the Lone Worker function is activated, the Emergency function is
automatically turned ON after the specified time period has passed
with no operation performed.
HIGH/LOW KEY “H/L”
Push to select the transmit output power temporarily or per-
manently, depending on the presetting.
• Ask your dealer for the output power level for each selection.
TONE/RAN CH SELECT KEY “T SEL”
➥While in the analog mode, push to enter the continuous
tone channel selection mode. Then select the desired tone
frequency/code setting using [CH Up] or [CH Down]. After
the selection, push this key again to set the tone/code.
➥While in the digital mode, push to enter the RAN channel
selection mode. Then select the desired RAN setting using
[CH Up] or [CH Down]. After the selection, push this key
again to set the RAN.
➥While in the mixed (digital and analog) mode, push to enter
the continuous tone channel selection mode. Then select
the desired tone frequency/code setting using [CH Up] or
[CH Down]. After the selection, push this key to set the
tone/code. After that, the RAN channel selection screen
appears. Select the desired RAN setting using [CH Up] or
[CH Down]. After the selection, push this key again to set
the RAN.
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2PANEL DESCRIPTION
C.TONE CH ENT KEY “TSEL”
Push to enter the continuous tone channel selection mode.
Then select the desired tone frequency/code setting using
[CH Up] or [CH Down]. The selected channel remains set as
a continuous tone channel until another channel is designat-
ed as such.
TALK AROUND KEY “TA”
Push to turn the talk around function ON or OFF.
• The talk around function equalizes the transmit frequency to the
receive frequency for transceiver-to-transceiver communication.
WIDE/NARROW KEY “W/N”
Push to toggle the IF bandwidth between wide and narrow.
DTMF AUTODIAL KEY “DTMA”
Push to enter the DTMF channel selection mode. Then select
the desired DTMF channel using [CH Up] or [CH Down].
After selecting the DTMF channel, push again to transmit the
selected DTMF code.
RE-DIAL KEY “DTMR”
Push to transmit the last-transmitted DTMF code.
CALL KEYS “CALL” “CALA” “CALB”
Push to transmit a 2/5-tone or BIIS ID code.
• A Call transmission may be necessary before you call another sta-
tion, depending on your signaling system.
• [Call A] and/or [Call B] may be selectable when your system
employs selective ‘Individual/Group’ calls. Ask your dealer which
call is assigned to each key.
EMERGENCY KEY “EMR”
Hold down to transmit an emergency call.
• The emergency call transmits and beep sounds. The display does
not change.
• The transceiver can transmit the emergency call silently, or with the
display changing, depending on the presetting. Ask your dealer for
details.
• If you want to cancel the emergency call, hold down the key again
before transmitting it.
• The emergency call is transmitted only one time, or repeatedly until
receiving a control code, depending on the presetting.
SURVEILLANCE KEY “SURV”
Push to turn the surveillance function ON or OFF.
When this function is turned ON, a beep is not heard and the
LCD backlight does not light when a signal is received or a
key is pushed.
TX CODE ENTER KEYS “TXCE”
Push to directly enter the ID code edit mode, for both 5-tone
and MSK. Then set the desired digit using [CH Up] or [CH
Down]. (p. 15)
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TX CODE CHANNEL SELECT KEY “TXC”
Push to enter the TX code channel selection mode. Then
set the desired channel using [CH Up] or [CH Down].
(pp. 14, 15)
TX CODE CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS “TXCU” “TXCD”
Push to select a TX code channel directly.
ID-MEMORY SELECT KEY “IDMS”
➥Recalls detected ID codes.
• Push this key, then select the ID code using [CH Up] or [CH
Down].
• Up to ve ID’s can be memorized.
➥Hold down for 1 second to erase the selected ID’s.
SCRAMBLER/ENCRYPTION KEY “SCR”
➥While in the analog mode operation, push to toggle the
voice scrambler function ON or OFF.
➥While in the digital mode operation, push to toggle the
encryption transmission function ON or OFF.
COMPANDER KEY “COMP”
Push to toggle the compander function ON or OFF.
The compander function reduces noise components from the
transmitting audio to provide clear communication.
USER SET MODE KEY “SET”
➥Hold down for 1 second to enter the User set mode.
• While in the User set mode, push this key to select an item, and
change the value or condition using [CH Up] or [CH Down].
➥Hold down this key for 1 second again to exit the User set
mode.
OPT OUT KEYS “OP1” “OP2” “OP3”
Push to control the output signal level from the optional unit
connector.
OPT MOMENTARY KEYS “O1M” “O2M” “O3M”
Push to control the output signal level from the optional unit
connector.
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Turning power ON■
Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery
pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation.
(p. 21)
qRotate [VOL] to turn ON the power.
wIf the transceiver is programmed for a start up password,
input the digit codes as directed by your dealer.
• The 10-keypad can be used for password input, depending on
the transceiver version.
• 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.
KEY
NUMBER 0
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(Side1)
P0 P1 P2 P3
eIf the “PASSWORD” indication does not clear after input-
ting 6 digits, the input code number may be incorrect. Turn
OFF the power and start over.
Battery type selectionD
When turning ON the transceiver, the battery type must be
selected according to the attached battery type.
Turn OFF the power.q
While holding down [EMR] and [PTT], turn ON the powerw
with rotating [VOL] to toggle the attaching battery type.
• After the display appears, release [EMR] and [PTT].
• “ DRY BATT” is displayed for about 3 seconds, then the low power
icon “Lo” appears when the battery case is selected. The trans-
mit output power is automatically set to low1.
• “LI-ION” is displayed for about 3 seconds when the Lithium-ion
battery pack is selected.
• This operation may not be available, depending on the presetting.
Ask your dealer for details.
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BASIC OPERATION
Channel selection■
Several types of channel selections are available. Methods
may differ, depending on the presetting.
NON-ZONE TYPE:
To select the desired operating channel:
• Push [CH Up] or [CH Down].
• Rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR]*.
- Up to 16 preprogrammed channels can be selected.
• Push one of [MR-CH 1] to [MR-CH 4].
ZONE TYPE:
To select the desired zone:
• Push [Zone], then push [CH Up] or [CH Down].
• Push [Zone Up] or [Zone Down].
• Rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR]*.
- Up to 16 preprogrammed zones can be selected.
* Depending on the presetting.
When [Rotary selector] selects “Operating channel,” [CH Up]/[CH
Down] are disabled.
When [Rotary selector] selects “Operating zone,” [Zone] or [Zone
Up]/[Zone Down] are disabled.
AUTOMATIC SCAN TYPE:
Channel setting is not necessary for this type. When you turn
ON power, the transceiver automatically starts scanning.
Scanning stops when a call is received.
Voting operationD(for zone selection)
The transceiver automatically starts scanning when a zone,
specified for the voting operation, is selected.
The voting scan detects the signal of the repeater and auto-
matically selects the strongest station.
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Call procedure■
When your system employs tone signaling, excluding CTCSS
and DTCS, this call procedure may be necessary prior to
voice transmission. The tone signaling employed may be a
selective calling system which allows you to call only specific
station(s) and prevents unwanted stations from contacting
you.
qSelect the desired TX code channel or 2/5-tone code ac-
cording to your System operator’s instructions.
• This may not be necessary, depending on the presetting.
• Refer to pages 14 or 15 for selection.
wPush [Call], assigned to one of the dealer programmable
keys.
eAfter transmitting, the remainder of your communication
can be carried out in the normal way.
Selective calling Non-selective calling
Receiving and transmitting■
CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage
the transceiver.
Receiving:
qRotate [VOL] to turn ON the power.
wPush [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate [ROTARY SELEC-
TOR], depending on the presetting, to sequentially select
the conventional system channel.
eWhen receiving a call, adjust the audio output level to a
comfortable listening level.
NOTE: When a matched RX code signal is received, audio
from the microphone may be automatically transmitted for
a specied time period.*
* Depending on the presetting. Ask your dealer for details.
Transmitting:
Wait for the channel to become clear to avoid interference.
qWhile holding down [PTT], speak into the microphone at a
normal voice level.
• When a tone signaling system is used, the call procedure de-
scribed on the previous page may be necessary.
wRelease [PTT] to receive.
IMPORTANT: To maximize the audio quality of your sig-
nal:
1. Pause briefly after pushing [PTT].
2. Hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) from
your mouth, then speak at a normal voice level.
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Transmitting notesD
• Transmit inhibit function
The transceiver has several inhibit functions which restrict
transmission under the following conditions:
- The channel is muted (‘Inaudible’ mode; “” (Audible icon)
does not appear.)
-The channel is busy.
-Unmatched or matched CTCSS is received, depending on
the presetting.
-The selected channel is a ‘receive only’ channel.
• Time-out timer
After continuous transmission for a preset time period, the
time-out timer causes the transceiver to stop transmitting.
• Penalty timer
Once transmission is cut OFF, it is further inhibited for a
period determined by the Penalty timer.
TX code channel selectionD
If the transceiver has [TX Code CH Select] assigned to it,
the display can be toggled between the operating channel
number or name, and the TX code channel number or name.
When the TX code channel number, or name is displayed,
pushing [CH Up] or [CH Down] selects the TX code channel.
USING [TX CODE CH SELECT] KEY:
qPush [TX Code CH Select]— a TX code channel number
or name appears.
wPush [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the desired TX code
channel.
eAfter selecting, push [TX Code CH Select] to set the
code.
• Return to the standby mode.
rPush [Call] to transmit the selected TX code.
USING [TX CODE CH UP]/[TX CODE CH DOWN] KEY:
If the transceiver has a [TX Code CH Up] or [TX Code CH
Down] key assigned, the preset TX code channel can be di-
rectly selected when pushed.
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TX code number editD(PMR operation only)
If the transceiver has [TX Code CH Select] or [TX Code
Enter] assigned, the TX code contents can be edited within
the allowable digits.
USING [TX CODE CH SELECT] KEY:
qPush [TX Code CH Select] to enter the TX code channel
selection mode.
• Select the desired operating channel before entering the TX
code channel selection mode, if necessary.
wPush [TX Code CH Select] for 1 second to enter the TX
code edit mode.
• The digit to be edited blinks.
ePush [TX Code CH Select] to select the desired digit to be
edited.
rPush [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the desired digit.
tPush [TX Code CH Select] to set it. The digit to the right
will automatically blink.
yRepeat rand tto edit all allowable digits.
uAfter editing, push [TX Code CH Select] to set the code.
• Return to the standby mode.
iPush [Call] to transmit.
USING [TX CODE ENTER] KEY:
qAfter pushing [TX Code CH Select], push [CH Up] or [CH
Down], or push [TX Code CH Up] or [TX Code CH Down]
to select the desired TX code channel.
wPush [TX Code Enter] to enter the TX code edit mode.
• The digit to be edited blinks.
ePush [TX Code Enter] to select the desired digit to be ed-
ited.
rPush [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the desired digit.
tPush [TX Code Enter] to set. The digit to the right will au-
tomatically blink.
yRepeat rand tto edit all allowable digits.
uAfter editing, push [TX Code Enter] to set.
• Return to the standby mode.
iPush [Call] to transmit.
DTMF transmissionD
If the transceiver has [DTMF Autodial] assigned, the au-
tomatic DTMF transmission function can be used. Up to 8
DTMF channels are selectable.
qPush [DTMF Autodial]— a DTMF channel appears.
wPush [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the desired DTMF
channel.
ePush [DTMF Autodial] to transmit the DTMF code on the
selected DTMF channel.
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