Icom IC-F70DT 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.
iF80DT/DS
UHF TRANSCEIVER
iF80T/S
The photo shows the IC-F70DT/T
or IC-F80DT/T.
iF70DT/DS
VHF TRANSCEIVER
iF70T/S

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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-F70DT/F70DS/F70T/F70S VHF TRANSCEIVERS
and IC-F80DT/F80DS/F80T/F80S UHF TRANSCEIVERS.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
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.
See the operating guide for details of MDC 1200 system
operation. Consult with your Icom dealer or system opera-
tor for details concerning your transceiver’s programming.
ABOUT APCO PROJECT 25
This device made under license under one or more of the follow-
ing US patents: #4,590,473, #4,636,791, #5,148,482, #5,185,796,
#5,271,017, #5,377,229.
The IMBE™ voice coding Technology embodied in this product is
protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copy-
rights and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. This voice cod-
ing Technology is licensed solely for use within this Communications
Equipment. The user of this Technology is explicitly prohibited from
attempting to decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the Object
Code, or in any other way convert the Object Code into a human-
readable form. U.S. Pat. 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, #5,195,166.
ABOUT FM APPROVED
Versions of the IC-F70/F80 which display the “FM
APPROVED” symbol as at left on the serial number
seal, conform to intrinsically safe ratings of the
FMRC (Factory Mutual Research Corporation).
Intrinsically safe :
Class I, II, III, Division 1, Groups C, D, E, F, G
Nonincendive : Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D
Connected battery pack : BP-254FM
The repair and maintenance of an FM approved transceiver can only
be performed in an Factory Mutual approved repair facility. The FM
approval will be canceled if FM intrinsically safe radios are repaired
anywhere else except in an approved facility.

CAUTION! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the an-
tenna 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 in.)
away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical.
CAUTION! NEVER operate the transceiver with a
headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels.
CAUTION! NEVER short the terminals of the battery
pack.
CAUTION! NEVER use non-Icom battery packs/char-
gers to prevent the loss of the transceiver’s good performance
and warranty.
DO NOT push PTT when not actually desiring 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 for any reason.
Optional unit installation should be done at authorized Icom
service center only.
BE CAREFUL! The IC-F70/F80 series transceivers
employ waterproof construction, which corresponds to IPX7
of the international standard IEC 60529 (2001), 1 m depth
for 30 minutes. However, once the transceiver has been
dropped, waterproofing cannot be guaranteed due to the fact
that the transceiver may be cracked, or the waterproof seal
damaged, etc.
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 trans-
ceiver in the event the Icom transceiver is used with equip-
ment that is not manufactured or approved by Icom.
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.
PRECAUTIONS
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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.
All other products or brands are registered trademarks or trademarks of their
respective holders.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT.......................................................................... i
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS....................................................... i
ABOUT APCO PROJECT 25 ................................................ i
ABOUT FM APPROVED ....................................................... i
PRECAUTIONS.................................................................... ii
TABLE OF CONTENTS....................................................... iii
1 ACCESSORIES ...........................................................1–3
 ■ Supplied accessories ...................................................1
 ■ Accessory attachments ................................................ 1
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION..............................................4–11
 ■Front panel ...................................................................4
 ■ Function display ...........................................................6
 ■ Programmable function keys........................................7
3 BASIC OPERATION................................................12–18
 ■ Turning power ON ......................................................12
 ■ Channel selection.......................................................12
 ■ Call procedure............................................................13
 ■ Receiving and transmitting.........................................13
 ■ User set mode............................................................17
 ■ Scrambler function .....................................................18
4 BATTERY CHARGING ............................................19–22
 ■ Caution.......................................................................19
 ■ Optional battery chargers...........................................21
5 BATTERY CASE............................................................23
 ■ Optional battery case (BP-237)..................................23
6 SWIVEL BELT CLIP ................................................24–25
 ■ MB-93 contents ..........................................................24
 ■ To attach.....................................................................24
 ■ To detach....................................................................25
7 SPEAKER-MICROPHONE............................................26
 ■ Optional HM-138 description......................................26
 ■ Attachment .................................................................26
8 OPTIONS.................................................................27–30
9 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION.......................31–32
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FCC INFORMATION......................................................33

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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
rConnector cover (with screw).................................... 1 set
q w e
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■Accessory attachments
DFlexible antenna
Connect the supplied flexible an-
tenna to the antenna connector.
CAUTION:
•
NEVER HOLD the antenna
when carrying the transceiver.
•Transmitting without an antenna
may damage the transceiver.
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1ACCESSORIES
DBattery 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 getting
into the transceiver/battery pack and may result in the
transceiver being damaged.
q
w
Battery release button
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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ACCESSORIES
DConnector cover
Attach the connector cover when the optional speaker-micro-
phone is not used.
To attach the connector
cover:
q Insert the connector cover
into the multi-connector.
wTighten the screw.
To detach the connector
cover:
eUnscrew the screw using
a phillips screwdriver.
rDetach the connector
cover for the speaker-mi-
crophone connection.
q
we
r
Multi-
connector
Connector
cover
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2PANEL DESCRIPTION
■Front panel
q
!2
!1
!0
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Speaker
Microphone
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qVOLUME CONTROL [VOL]
 
Rotate to turn the power ON/OFF and adjusts the audio
level.
wROTARY SELECTOR
 
Rotate to select the pre-programmed memory channels or
the operating zone.
(Depending on the pre-setting)
eANTENNA CONNECTOR
Connects the supplied antenna.
rEMERGENCY SWITCH
 
Push and hold for a specified period to transmit an emer-
gency call.
• Desired function can be programmed by your dealer. (p. 7)
tBUSY/TRANSMIT INDICATOR
 ➥
Lights green while receiving a signal, or when the
squelch is open.
 ➥Lights red while transmitting.
yMULTI-CONNECTOR
Connect the optional speaker-microphone.
Connector cover
NOTE: Attach the connec-
tor cover when the optional
speaker-microphone is not
used. (See p. 3 for details)
uFUNCTION DISPLAY (p. 6)
 
Displays a variety of information, such as an operating
channel number/name, 5-tone code, DTMF numbers and
audible condition, etc.
iDEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEYS
 
Desired functions can be programmed independently by
your dealer. (p. 7)

o10-KEYPAD (IC-F70DT/F70T or IC-F80DT/F80T only)
The keypad allows you to enter digits to:
• Select memory channels, tone channels and DTMF codes (dur-
ing transmission).
• Start up with a password.
• Set the Individual ID code for digital operation.
• Set TX codes.
!0 MONITOR SWITCH
➥ Mute and release the CTCSS (DTCS) or 2-tone squelch
mute. Open any squelch/deactivate any mute while push-
ing and holding this key. (LMR operation only)
➥Activates one of (or two of) the following functions on
each channel independently. (PMR operation only)
• Push and hold the key to unmute the channel (audio is emit-
ted; ‘audible’ condition).
• Push the key to toggle the mute and unmute conditions (tog-
gles ‘audible’ and ‘inaudible’).
• Push the key to mute the channel (sets to ‘inaudible’ only).
• Push the key to unmute the channel (sets to ‘audible’ only).
• Push the key after communication is finished to send a ‘reset
code.’
NOTE: The unmute condition (‘audible’ conditions)
may automatically return to the mute condition (‘in-
audible’ condition) after a specified period.
• Desired function can be programmed by your dealer. (p. 7)
!1 PTT SWITCH [PTT]
Push and hold to transmit; release to receive.
!2 UP/DOWN SWITCHES
 ➥ Push to select an operating channel.
 ➥ Push to select a TX code channel after pushing
[TX CODE CH SELECT].
 ➥ Push to select a DTMF channel after pushing [DTMF].
 ➥ Push to select a scan group after pushing and holding
[SCAN].
• Desired functions can be programmed independently by your
dealer. (p. 7)
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
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2PANEL DESCRIPTION
■Function display
q t iuyrew
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!0
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 2/5-tone/MDC 1200 code is
received.
r COMPANDER INDICATOR
Appears when the compander function is activated.
t SCRAMBLER INDICATOR
Appears when the voice scrambler function is activated.
y BELL INDICATOR
 
Appears/blinks when the specific 2/5-tone/MDC 1200 code
is received, according to the pre-programming.
u CALL CODE MEMORY INDICATOR
 
Appears when the call code memory is selected.
i BATTERY INDICATOR
 
Appears or blinks when the battery power decreases to a
specified level.
o ALPHANUMERIC 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]).