Icom UHF IC-F60 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.
UHF TRANSCEIVER
iF60
VHF TRANSCEIVER
iF50

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SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION
W AR N IN G
Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy
during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and
classified as “Occupational Use Only”, meaning it must
be used only during the course of employment by indi-
viduals aware of the hazards, and the ways to minimize
such hazards. This radio is NOT intended for use by the
“General Population” in an uncontrolled environment.
This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC
RF exposure limits for “Occupational Use Only”. In addition, your Icom
radio complies with the following Standards and Guidelines with regard
to RF energy and electromagnetic energy levels and evaluation of such
levels for exposure to humans:
• FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 Supplement C, Evaluating
Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio
Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.
• American National Standards Institute (C95.1-1992), IEEE Standard
for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Fre-
quency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.
• American National Standards Institute (C95.3-1992), IEEE Recom-
mended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous
Electromagnetic Fields– RF and Microwave.
• The following accessories are authorized for use with this product.
Use of accessories other than those specified may result in RF
exposure levels exceeding the FCC requirements for wireless RF
exposure.; Belt Clip (MB-98), Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Pack
(BP-227), Alkaline Battery Case (BP-226) and Speaker-microphone
(HM-138/HM-169/HM-170GP).
C AU TIO N
To ensure that your expose to RF electromagnetic
energy is within the FCC allowable limits for occu-
pational use, always adhere to the following guide-
lines:

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SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION
• DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as
this may damaged the radio and may also cause you to exceed
FCC RF exposure limits. A proper antenna is the antenna supplied
with this radio by the manufacturer or antenna specifically author-
ized by the manufacturer for use with this radio.
•
DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (“50%
duty cycle”). Transmitting more than 50% of the time can cause FCC
RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded. The radio
is transmitting when the “TX indicator” lights red. You can cause the
radio to transmit by pressing the “PTT” switch.
•
ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from the
body when transmitting and only use the Icom belt-clip which is
listed on page vi when attaching the radio to your belt, etc., to en-
sure FCC RF exposure compliance requirements are not exceeded.
To provide the recipients of your transmission the best sound qual-
ity, hold the antenna at least 5 cm (2 inches) from your mouth, and
slightly off to one side.
The information listed above provides the user with the information
needed to make him or her aware of RF exposure, and what to do to
assure that this radio operates with the FCC RF exposure limits of this
radio.
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
During transmissions, your Icom radio generates RF energy that can
possibly cause interference with other devices or systems. To avoid such
interference, turn off the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so.
DO NOT operate the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electro-
magnetic radiation such as hospitals, aircraft, and blasting sites.
Occupational/Controlled Use
The radio transmitter is used in situations in which persons are exposed
as consequence of their employment provided those persons are fully
aware of the potential for exposure and can exercise control over their
exposure.

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FOREWORD
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before
using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— This instruction
manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-F50
vhf transceiver and IC-F60 uhf transceiver.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
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.
OPERATING NOTES
• When transmitting with a portable radio, hold the radio in a vertical
position with its microphone 5 to 10 centimeters (2 to 4 inches) away
from your mouth. Keep the antenna at least 2.5 centimeters (1 inch)
from your head and body.
• If you wear a portable two-way radio on your body, ensure that the
antenna is at least 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) from your body when
transmitting.
Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorpo-
rated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain,
Russia and/or other countries.

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PRECAUTION
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 vertical.
RWARNING! 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 connect the transceiver to a power source other
than the BP-226 or BP-227. Such a connection will ruin the transceiver.
CAUTION! NEVER use non-Icom battery packs/chargers to prevent
the loss of the transceiver’s good performance and warranty.
DO NOT push the 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).
DO NOT modify the transceiver for any reason.
MAKE SURE the flexible antenna and battery pack are securely at-
tached to the transceiver, and that the antenna and battery pack are dry
before attachment. Exposing the inside of the transceiver to water will
result in serious damage to the transceiver.
BE CAREFUL! The IC-F50/F60 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.
*Only when BP-227/FM is attached.
FCC caution:
Changes or modifications to this device, not expressly approved by
Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this transceiver under
FCC regulations.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION.................................................i–ii
FOREWORD .......................................................................................iii
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS.....................................................................iii
OPERATING NOTES...........................................................................iii
PRECAUTION .................................................................................... iv
TABLE OF CONTENTS....................................................................... v
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES............................................................... vi
1 ACCESSORIES ........................................................................... 1–2
  Accessory attachments ................................................................ 1
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION .............................................................. 3–11
  Front, top and side panels ............................................................ 3
  Function display............................................................................ 6
  Programmable function keys ........................................................ 7
3 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION............................................... 12–18
  Turning power ON....................................................................... 12
  Channel selection ....................................................................... 12
  Call procedure ............................................................................ 13
  Receiving and transmitting ......................................................... 14
  Scrambler function...................................................................... 17
  User set mode ........................................................................... 18
4 BIIS OPERATION .................................................................... 19–34
  Default setting............................................................................. 19
Receiving a call ..........................................................................20
  Transmitting a call ....................................................................... 23
  Receiving a message ................................................................. 26
  Transmitting a status................................................................... 29
  Transmitting an SDM .................................................................. 30
  Position data transmission.......................................................... 31
  Printer connection....................................................................... 32
  PC connection ............................................................................ 32
  BIIS ANI...................................................................................... 32
  Auto emergency transmission .................................................... 33
  Stun function............................................................................... 33
  BIIS indication............................................................................. 34
  Priority A channel selection ........................................................ 34

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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
The following accessories are supplied: Qty.
•Flexibleantenna.........................................1
•Batterypack............................................1
•Jackcover .............................................1
•Beltclip................................................1
• Function name stickers* (KEY-STICKER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
*There are no names on the programmable function keys since the func-
tions can be freely assigned to [P0] to [P3], [Red], [ ] and [ ]
keys.
Attach the supplied function name stickers above the appropriate keys
for easy recognition of that key’s assigned function.
Versions of the IC-F50/F60 which display the “FM AP-
PROVED” symbol as at left on the serial number seal, con-
form 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-227FM
The repair and maintenance of an FM approved transceiver can only be per-
formed 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.
5 BATTERY CHARGING ............................................................ 35–44
  Battery charging ......................................................................... 35
  Caution ....................................................................................... 36
  Optional battery chargers ........................................................... 37
  Optional battery case.................................................................. 43
6 SPEAKER-MICROPHONE ...................................................... 45–46
  Optional HM-169/170GP description.......................................... 45
  Attachment ................................................................................. 46
7 OPTIONS ................................................................................. 47–48

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1ACCESSORIES
Accessory attachments
DFlexible antenna
Connect the supplied flexible antenna
to the antenna connector.
CAUTION:
•
NEVER HOLD the antenna when
carrying the transceiver.
•
Transmitting without an antenna
may damage the transceiver.
DBattery pack
To attach the battery pack:
Slide the battery pack on the back of the transceiver 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:
Push the battery release button in the direction of the arrow (w) as
shown below. The battery pack is then released.
NEVER release or at-
tach the battery pack
when the transceiver
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 pack
Battery release button

DJack cover
Attach the jack cover when the optional speaker-microphone is not
used.
To attach the jack cover:
qInsert the jack cover into the
[SP MIC] connector.
wTighten the screw.
To detach the jack cover:
eUnscrew the screw with a
phillips screwdriver.
rDetach the jack cover for the
speaker-microphone con-
nection.
q
w
e
r
DBelt clip
Attach the belt clip to the back of the transceiver with the supplied
screws.
Supplied screws
2
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ACCESSORIES
1

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2PANEL DESCRIPTION
Front, top and side panels
q
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w
e
r
t
y
Microphone
Function display
(p. 6)
Speaker
(See the following
NOTE.)
NOTE: If the speaker netting (for dust proofing) becomes wet,
dry it with a hair drier (cool mode) etc. before operating the
transceiver. Otherwise the audio may be difficult to hear for loss
of the sound pressure.