Icom IC-F9020 SERIES User manual

OPERATING GUIDE
FOR IC-F9010/IC-F9020/
IC-F9510/IC-F9520 SERIES
ANALOG/APCO P25 MODE
OPERATIONS

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Your transceiver will operate on Analog and APCO P25 sys-
tems.
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• IC-F9011B/S/T vhf p25 trunking handheld transceivers
• IC-F9021B/S/T, IC-F9023B/S/T uhf p25 trunking handheld
transceivers
• IC-F9511S/T/HT vhf p25 trunking mobile transceivers
• IC-F9521S/T, IC-F9523S/T uhf p25 trunking mobile trans-
ceivers
✔ INFORMATION:
In this operating guide, the following descriptions are used;
• “Non-display types” : Models ending in “B”
• “Simple types” : Models ending in “S”
• “10-key types” : Models ending in “T”
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TABLE OF CONTENTS........................................................ ii
1 PREPARATION............................................................1–8
n Programmable key functions........................................1
2 ANALOG MODE OPERATION..................................9–10
n DTMF transmission ......................................................9
n Scrambler function .......................................................9
n Emergency transmission..............................................9
n Man Down Emergency Call
(Handheld types only) ................................................10
n Lone Worker Emergency Call.....................................10
3 APCO P25 MODE OPERATION .............................11–43
n General.......................................................................11
n Control Channel Hunt function
(P25 Trunking mode only) ..........................................12
n Roaming function (P25 Trunking mode only) .............14
n Site Lock function (P25 Trunking mode only) .............14
n Site Select function (P25 Trunking mode only)...........15
n Individual call..............................................................15
n Talkgroup call..............................................................17
n Pager function ............................................................19
n Radio Inhibit function..................................................21
n Radio Uninhibit function .............................................23
n Remote Monitor function ............................................25
n Radio Check function .................................................27
n Status Message .........................................................29
n Short Message...........................................................31
n Status Query function.................................................33
n Phone call ..................................................................35
n Announcement function .............................................37
n Emergency transmission............................................38
n Man Down Emergency Call
(Handheld types only) ................................................40
n Lone Worker Emergency Call.....................................40
n Encryption function.....................................................41
n OTAR function ............................................................41
4 TACTICAL GROUP FUNCTION..............................44–48
n Tactical Group function...............................................44
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nProgrammable key functions
The programmable key functions can be assigned to the fol-
lowing keys and switches;
Handheld transceivers:
[EMR], [Side1], [Side2], [Side3], [I]*1, [II]*1, [III]*1, [Ω]*1, [≈]*1,
[∫]*1, [√]*1, [APP]*1, [HOME]*1, ABC switch and Toggle
switch.
Mobile transceivers:
[UP]*2, [DOWN]*2, [P0], [P1], [P2], [P3] and [P4].
*1Available on Simple and 10-key types only
*2Available on 10-key types only
Consult your Icom dealer or system operator for details con-
cerning your transceiver’s PC programming.
For Handheld transceivers:
❍ABC and Toggle switches
The programmable key functions for the ABC and Toggle
switches are limited. (See p. 8 for details.)
❍Key indicator (Simple and 10-key types only)
If the key indicator shows the programmed function key
name, push the front panel key ([I], [II] or [III]) under the key
indicator to activate the programmed function.
(In the explanations that follow, the function key name for that
key indicator is displayed in double quotation marks; e.g.
“EMR.”)
❍Non-display types
The programmable key functions are limited, and some key
functions operate differently between the Simple and 10-key
types.
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DProgrammable key functions availability
HH: Handheld MB: Mobile IM: Instruction Manual N/A: Not Applicable
*1Display and non-display units operate differently.
*2Not available on Non-display types.
Programmable
key functions
Analog APCO P25 REF.
HH MB HH MB
CH Up/Down ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ IM
Zone Up/Down N/A ✔N/A ✔IM
Zone ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ IM
Scan A Start/Stop,
Scan B Start/Stop ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ IM
Scan Add/Del(Tag) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ IM
PrioA, PrioB ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ IM
PrioA(Rewrite),
PrioB(Rewrite) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ IM
MR-CH 1, 2, 3, 4 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ IM
Moni ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ IM
Public Address N/A ✔N/A ✔IM
RX Speaker N/A ✔N/A ✔IM
Light ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ IM
Lock ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ IM
Talk Around ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ IM
Programmable
key functions
Analog APCO P25 REF.
HH MB HH MB
High/Low ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ IM
Surveillance ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ IM
Hook Scan N/A ✔N/A ✔IM
OPT1 Out, OPT2 Out,
OPT3 Out ✔*1✔ ✔*1✔IM
OPT1 Momentary,
OPT2 Momentary,
OPT3 Momentary
✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ IM
User Set Mode ✔*2✔ ✔*2✔IM
Clock ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ IM
Menu <, Menu > ✔N/A ✔N/A IM
Re-dial ✔ ✔ N/A N/A p. 3
DTMF Autodial ✔*1✔N/A N/A p. 3
Scrambler ✔*1✔N/A N/A pgs. 3, 8
Compander ✔*1✔N/A N/A pgs. 4, 8
Lone Worker ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ p. 4

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Programmable
key functions
Analog APCO P25 REF.
HH MB HH MB
Emergency ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ p. 4
Ext.CH Sel Mode N/A ✔N/A ✔p. 4
Home ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ p. 4
Scrambler/Encryption ✔*1✔ ✔*1✔pgs. 5, 8
Zeroize N/A N/A ✔ ✔ p. 6
Site Lock N/A N/A ✔ ✔ pgs. 6, 8
Encryption N/A N/A ✔*1✔pgs. 6, 8
Digital Button N/A N/A ✔*2✔p. 6
Dgital Page N/A N/A ✔*2✔p. 6
Digital Status N/A N/A ✔*2✔p. 7
Digital Message N/A N/A ✔*2✔p. 7
Phone N/A N/A ✔*2✔p. 7
Individual N/A N/A ✔*2✔p. 7
Talkgroup N/A N/A ✔*2✔p. 7
Site Select N/A N/A ✔*2✔p. 8
Rekey N/A N/A ✔*2✔p. 8
Keyset N/A N/A ✔*2✔p. 8
DProgrammable functions availability (Continued) DAnalog mode operation
(Common operation)
RE-DIAL KEY “DTMR”
Push to transmit the last-transmitted DTMF code.
(Display and non-display units operate differently)
DTMF AUTODIAL KEY “DTMA”
❍For Simple and 10-key types
➥Push to enter the DTMF channel selection mode.
Then select the desired channel using [CH Up]/[CH Down]
or [CH Up/Down].
➥After selecting the channel, push this key to transmit the
DTMF code.
❍For Non-display types
➥Push to transmit the DTMF code.
SCRAMBLER KEY “SCR”
❍For Simple and 10-key types
Push to turn the Voice Scrambler function ON or OFF.
❍For Non-display types
➥Push and hold for 1 sec. to turn the Voice Scrambler func-
tion ON.
➥If the function is ON, push the key to turn it OFF.
H.H.: Handheld M.B.: Mobile
IM: Instruction Manual N/A: Not Applicable
*1Display and non-display units operate differently.
*2Not available on Non-display types.

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COMPANDER KEY “COMP”
❍For Simple and 10-key types
Push to turn the Compander function ON or OFF.
This function reduces noise components from the transmit-
ted audio to provide clear communication.
❍For Non-display types
➥Push and hold for 1 sec. to turn the Compander function
ON.
➥If the function is ON, push the key to turn it OFF.
DAnalog and APCO P25 modes operation
(Common operation)
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.
* Depending on the pre-setting. Ask your dealer for details.
EMERGENCY KEY “EMR”
Push and hold for the specified time period*, to enter the
emergency mode. After the specified time period* has
passed, an Emergency call or alarm is transmitted once, or
repeatedly. (pgs. 7, 35)
• To exit the emergency mode, push and hold for the specified time pe-
riod* again before transmitting.
* Depending on the pre-setting. Ask your dealer for details.
Ext. CH Sel Mode KEY (Available on only the mobile types)
Push to turn the Memory Channel Select function from exter-
nal input operation ON or OFF.
When this function is turned ON, and a signal is input from an
external unit that is connected to the D-sub 25-pin connector,
the operating channel changes to the desired memory chan-
nel. In this case, a memory channel selection with the key or
dial operation, and the microphone hanger action functions,
Move to Priority A Channel and On Hook Scan, are disabled.
When this function is turned OFF, the memory channel selec-
tion from external input operation is disabled.
• This function is usable when an external unit is connected to the
transceiver.
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DAnalog and APCO P25 modes operation (Continued)
HOME KEY “HOME”
➥Push to return to the normal operating mode from each
selected mode, such as Individual ID, Talkgroup ID, DTMF
code channel, and so on.
➥When the Full Off Air Call SetUp (FOACSU) function is
turned ON on the Trunking mode, push to ignore the re-
ceiving call. (p. 16)
(Display and non-display units operate differently)
SCRAMBLER/ENCRYPTION KEY “S/D”
(The optional UT-125 aes/des encryption unit is required for encryption.)
❍For Simple and 10-key types
➥While in the analog mode, push to turn the Voice Scrambler
function ON or OFF.
➥While in the APCO P25 mode, push to turn the Encryption
function ON or OFF.
➥While in the mixed (digital and analog) mode, push to turn
the Voice Scrambler and Encryption functions ON or OFF,
separately or simultaneously, as shown below.
Voice Scrambler function ON (“SCRM” appears* / “ ” appears)
Voice Scrambler and Encryption functions ON
(“SCRM/ENC” appears* / “ ” appears)
Voice Scrambler and Encryption functions OFF
(“OFF” appears* / “ ” disappears)
Encryption function ON (“ENC” appears* / “ ” appears)
PUSH
PUSH
PUSH
PUSH * Appears for about 1 sec.
❍For Non-display types
➥While in the analog mode, push and hold for 1 sec. to turn
the Voice Scrambler function ON. If the function is ON,
push the key to turn it OFF.
➥While in the APCO P25 mode, push and hold for 1 sec.
to turn the Encryption function ON. If the function is ON,
push the key to turn it OFF.
➥While in the mixed (digital and analog) mode, push and
hold for 1 sec. to turn both the Voice Scrambler and
Encryption functions ON. If the functions are ON, push the
key to turn them OFF.

DFor APCO P25 mode operation
(Common operation)
ZEROIZE KEY “ZERO”
Push and hold this key for 1 sec. to zeroize the encryption
key data which is programmed by the key loader.
After this operation is performed, the transceiver cannot
decrypt the encrypted code.
SITE LOCK KEY “SLCK” (Trunking mode only) (p. 14)
Push to lock the transceiver in the current registered site.
When the Site Lock function is activated, roaming and the
background scan are inhibited.
Push again to turn the Site Lock function OFF.
(Display and non-display units operate differently)
ENCRYPTION KEY “DENC” (p. 41)
(The optional UT-125 aes/des encryption unit is required.)
❍For Simple and 10-key types
Push to turn the Encryption function ON or OFF.
❍For Non-display types
➥Push and hold for 1 sec. to turn the Encryption function
ON.
➥If the function is ON, push the key to turn it OFF.
(Not available for Non-display types)
DIGITAL BUTTON KEY “DSEL”
➥Push to enter the digital call type selection mode. Then
push [CH Up]/[CH Down] or rotate [CH Up/Down] to
select the desired call type from “PAGE,” “RDO INHIBIT,”
“RDO UINHIBIT,” “RDO MONITOR,” “RDO CHECK,”
“STATUS,” “SHORT MSG,” “STATUS QUERY,” “PHONE”
and “ANNOUNCEMENT.” (p. 11)
After making the digital call type selection, push this key
again to enter the ID selection mode.
• If “STATUS” or “SHORT MSG” is selected, the transceiver dis-
plays the Status Message or Short Message selection mode
before entering the Individual ID selection mode.
• If “PHONE” is selected, the transceiver displays the phone
number selection mode.
• If no operation is performed for about 30 sec., the transceiver
returns to normal operation.
➥Push and hold for 1 sec. to cancel and return to normal
operation.
DIGITAL PAGE KEY “PAGE” (p. 19)
➥Push to enter the Individual ID selection mode for a Page
call. Then push [CH Up]/[CH Down] or rotate [CH Up/
Down] to select the desired Individual ID.
• Push [PTT] to transmit a Page call.
• If no operation is performed for about 30 sec., the transceiver
returns to normal operation.
➥Push and hold for 1 sec. to cancel and return to normal
operation.
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DIGITAL STATUS KEY “STAT” (p. 29)
➥Push to enter the Status Message selection mode.
After selecting the desired Status Message, push again to
enter the destination Individual ID selection mode to send
a Status Message.
• If no operation is performed for about 30 sec., the transceiver
returns to normal operation.
• While in the Trunking mode, the Individual ID selection mode
does not appear.
➥Push and hold for 1 sec. to cancel and return to normal
operation.
DIGITAL MESSAGE KEY “MSG” (p. 31)
➥Push to enter the Short Message selection mode.
After selecting the Short Message, push again to enter the
destination Individual ID selection mode to send a Short
Message.
• If no operation is performed for about 30 sec., the transceiver
returns to normal operation.
• While in the Trunking mode, the Individual ID selection mode
does not appear.
➥Push and hold for 1 sec. to cancel and return to normal
operation.
PHONE KEY “PHON” (p. 35)
➥Push to enter the phone number selection mode for a
Phone call. Then push [CH Up]/[CH Down] or rotate [CH
Up/Down] to select the desired phone number.
• Push [PTT] to transmit the Phone call.
• If no operation is performed for about 30 sec., the transceiver
returns to normal operation.
➥Push and hold for 1 sec. to cancel and return to normal
operation.
INDIVIDUAL KEY “INDV” (p. 15)
Push to directly enter the Individual ID selection mode. Then
select the desired Individual ID code using [CH Up]/[CH
Down] or [CH Up/Down].
• The Individual ID can be edited with the 10-keypad*. (Depending
on the pre-setting.)
*10-key types only.
• While in the Individual ID selection mode, push to cancel and
return to normal operation.
TALKGROUP KEY “TGID” (p. 17)
Push to directly enter the Talkgroup ID selection mode. Then
select the desired Talkgroup ID code using [CH Up]/[CH
Down] or [CH Up/Down].
• During the Talkgroup ID selection, push to cancel and return to
normal operation.
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