Icom IC-F4161T 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.
iF4163T/S/DT/DS
iF4161T/S/DT/DS
UHF TRANSCEIVER

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WORD DEFINITION
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.
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-F3061T/S/F3063T/S VHF TRANSCEIVERS and
IC-F4061T/S/F4063T/S UHF TRANSCEIVERS.
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.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

PRECAUTIONS
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RCAUTION! NEVERhold 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 bat-
tery pack.
DO NOT push [PTT] when not actually desiring to trans-
mit.
AVOIDusing or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or
in areas with temperatures below +22°F (–30°C) or above
+140°F (+60°C).
The basic operations, transmission and reception of the trans-
ceiver are guaranteed within the specified operating temper-
ature 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 for any reason.
KEEP the transceiver from the heavy rain, and Never
immerse it in the water. The transceiver construction is water
resistant, not waterproof.
The use of non-Icom battery packs/chargers may impair
transceiver performance and invalidate the warranty.
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.

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IMPORTANT ........................................................................ i
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ..................................................... i
PRECAUTIONS .................................................................. ii
TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................... iii
1ACCESSORIES ......................................................... 1–3
■Supplied accessories ................................................. 1
■Accessory attachments .............................................. 1
2PANEL DESCRIPTION ............................................. 4–9
■Front panel ................................................................. 4
■Function display ......................................................... 6
■Programmable function keys ..................................... 7
3BASIC OPERATION .............................................. 10–11
■Turning power ON .................................................... 10
■Channel selection .................................................... 10
■Call procedure........................................................... 11
4LTR OPERATION .................................................. 12–13
■Receiving a call ........................................................ 12
■Transmitting a call .................................................... 13
5CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ............................ 14–17
■Receiving and transmitting........................................ 14
■User Set mode.......................................................... 16
■Emergency transmission .......................................... 16
■Scrambler function.................................................... 16
■Stun function ............................................................ 17
■Priority A channel selection ...................................... 17
6BATTERY CHARGING .......................................... 18–22
■Caution ..................................................................... 18
■Optional battery chargers ......................................... 20
7SWIVEL BELT CLIP .............................................. 23–24
■MB-93 contents ........................................................ 23
■To attach .................................................................. 23
■To detach ................................................................. 24
8OPTIONS ..................................................................... 25
9SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION .................... 28–29
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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ACCESSORIES
■Supplied accessories
The following accessories are supplied: Qty.
qFlexible antenna…………………………………………… 1
wBattery pack ……………………………………………… 1
eBelt clip …………………………………………………… 1
rConnector cover (with screw) ……………………… 1 set
Some accessories are not supplied with depending versions.
■Accessory attachments
DFlexible antenna
Connect the supplied flexible anten-
na 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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1ACCESSORIES
ïBattery pack
To attach the battery pack:
Slide the battery pack in the direction 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:
Slide 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 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.
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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q
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Battery release button

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1
ACCESSORIES
ïConnector cover
Attach the jack cover when the optional speaker-microphone
or head-set is not used.
To attach the connector cover:
qInsert the connector cover into the multi-connector.
wTighten the screw.
CAUTION!
Attach the connector cover when the optional speaker-
microphone is not used.
Otherwise the terminals of the multi-connector may be
shorted by metal object, etc., and this could damege the
transceiver.
To detach the connector cover:
qUnscrew the screw using a phillips screwdriver.
wDetach the connector cover for the speaker-microphone or
head-set connector.
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q
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Multi-
connector
Connector
cover

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2PANEL DESCRIPTION
■Front panel
qROTARY SELECTOR
Rotate to select the pre-programmed memory channels or
the operating zone.
(Depending on the pre-setting)
wANTENNA CONNECTOR
Connects the supplied antenna.
eDEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEY [Emer]
Desired functions can be programmed by your dealer.
((☞ p. 7))
rDEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEY [Side1]
Desired functions can be programmed by your dealer.
((☞ p. 7))
tPTT SWITCH [PTT]
Push and hold to transmit; release to receive.
yDEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEYS [Side2]/[Side3]
Desired functions can be programmed independently by
your dealer. ((☞ p. 7))
u10-KEYPAD (Depending on 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 programmed independently by
your dealer. ((☞ p. 7))
oFUNCTION DISPLAY
Displays a variety of information such as an operating
channel number/name, 2-tone code, DTMF numbers,
selected function, etc.
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Microphone
Speaker

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PANEL DESCRIPTION
!0 MULTI-CONNECTOR
Connect an optional speaker-microphone.
!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 power ON/OFF and adjusts the audio
level.
Connector cover
NOTE: Attach the connector
cover when the optional speak-
er-microphone is not used.
See ((☞ p. 3)) for details.

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2PANEL DESCRIPTION
■Function display
qSIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR
Indicates relative signal strength level.
wLOW POWER INDICATOR
Appears when low output power is selected.
eAUDIBLE INDICATOR
➥Appears when the channel is in the ‘audible’ (unmute)
condition.
➥Appears when the specified 2-tone is received.
rCOMPANDER INDICATOR
Appears when the compander function is activated.
tSCRAMBLER INDICATOR
Appears when the voice scrambler function is activated.
yBELL INDICATOR
➥Appears/blinks when the specific 2-tone/DTMF select
call is received, according to the pre-programming.
uCALL CODE MEMORY INDICATOR
Appears when the call code memory is selected.
iBATTERY INDICATOR
Appears or blinks when the battery power decreases to a
specified level.
oALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY
➥Displays an operating channel number, channel name,
Set mode contents, DTMF code, etc.
➥The indication mode can be selected from 1 line or 2
lines. Ask your dealer for details.
• In this instruction manual, the LCD illustration is described
using the 2 lines indication mode.
!0 KEY INDICATOR
Indicate the programmed function of the front panel keys
([P0], [P1], [P2] and [P3]).
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