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
Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy
during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and clas-
sified as “Occupational Use Only”, meaning it must be
used only during the course of employment by individu-
als aware of the hazards, and the ways to minimize such
hazards. This radio is NOT intended for use by the “Gen-
eral Population” in an uncontrolled environment.
This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC RF exposure lim-
its 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 Com-
pliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Fre-
quency 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 Elec-
tromagnetic 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 ex-
posure levels exceeding the FCC requirements for wireless RF
ex-
posure. Supplied antenna (FA-S24V/FA-S59V/FA-S27U/FA-S56U/
FA-S74U), Belt Clip (MB-98), Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Pack (BP-
227FM)
and Speaker-microphone (HM-138).
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:
CAUTION
WARNING

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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 authorized 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 i when attaching the radio to your belt, etc., to ensure FCC
RF exposure compliance requirements are not exceeded. To provide
the recipients of your transmission the best sound quality, 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 pos-
sibly cause interference with other devices or systems. To avoid such in-
terference, turn off the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so. DO
NOT operate the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic
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.

iii
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
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.
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 cm (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 cm (1 inch) from your body when transmitting.
Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorpo-
rated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France,
Spain, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, and/or other countries.

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INTRINSIC SAFETY
Versions of the IC-F50 and IC-F60 which dis-
play the “ ” marking on the label.
The approval rating for these models are;
Intrinsically safe :
Class I, II, III, Division 1,
Groups C, D, E, F, G
Nonincendive : Class I, Division 2,
Groups A, B, C, D
WARNING! NEVER charge the BP-227FM (with/with-
out the transceiver) in an explosive atmosphere. The optional
battery chargers are not approved as Intrinsically Safe.
When the transceiver is used in a hazardous area, the BP-227FM
MUST be attached, either the jack cover or HM-138 MUST be
attached to the speaker-microphone connector.
KEEP the transceiver and the BP-227FM clean to avoid any
risk of ignition due to the build-up of electrostatic charges.
Repair of Icom radios should only be carried out by authorized
Icom distributors. In particular, repair of FM approved radios
can ONLY be done by Icom to maintain the intrinsically safe
rating. NEVER attempt to repair an FM approved radio. Only
Icom has the repair expertise and procedures to maintain the
FM approval. Contact your Icom distributor or authorised dealer
for details.

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PRECAUTIONS
RDANGER! NEVER short terminals of the battery pack. Also,
current may flow into nearby metal objects such as a key, so be careful
when placing the battery packs (or the transceiver) in handbags, etc.
Simply carrying with or placing near metal objects such as a key, etc.
may cause shorting. This may damage not only the battery pack, but
also the transceiver.
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 vertical.
RWARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with a headset or
other audio accessories at high volume levels. The continuous high vol-
ume operation may cause a ringing in your ears. If you experience the
ringing, reduce the volume level or discontinue use.
CAUTION: MAKE SURE the flexible antenna, battery pack and jack
cover are securely attached to the transceiver, and that the antenna and
battery pack are dry before attachment. Exposing the inside of the trans-
ceiver to dust or water will result in serious damage to the transceiver.
CAUTION: NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source other
than the specified battery pack or case. Such a connection will ruin the
transceiver.
DO NOT push [PTT] when you do not actually intend to transmit.
DO NOT operate or place the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas
with temperatures below –30°C (–22°F) or above +60°C (+140°F).

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DO NOT modify the transceiver. The specifications may change and
then not comply with the requirements of a corresponded regulation. The
transceiver warranty does not cover any problems caused by unauthor-
ized modification.
DO NOT operate the transceiver near unshielded electrical blasting
caps.
DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine or alcohol when clean-
ing, as they will damage the transceiver surfaces.
BE CAREFUL! The transceiver meets IP67* requirements for dust-
tight and waterproof protection. However, once the transceiver has been
dropped, dust-tight and waterproof protection cannot be guaranteed be-
cause of possible damage to the transceiver’s case or the waterproof seal.
* Only when the battery pack and jack cover are attached.
BE CAREFUL! The transceiver will become hot when operating it
continuously for long periods of time.
MAKE SURE to turn OFF the transceiver power before connecting or
disconnecting the supplied/optional accessory.
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 bat-
teries will become exhausted, and will need to be recharged or replaced.
FCC CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device, not ex-
pressly 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
FOREWORD .............................................................................................. iii
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS............................................................................ iii
OPERATING NOTES.................................................................................. iii
INTRINSIC SAFETY...................................................................................iv
PRECAUTIONS...........................................................................................v
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES..................................................................... viii
1 ACCESSORIES ................................................................................ 1−2
■Accessory attachments ......................................................................1
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION................................................................... 3−11
■Front, top and side panels..................................................................3
■Function display .................................................................................5
■Programmable function keys..............................................................6
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 ......................................................................... 19−33
■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 ............................................................................31
■PC connection..................................................................................32
■BIIS ANI............................................................................................32
■Auto emergency transmission ..........................................................32
■Stun function ....................................................................................33
■BIIS indication ..................................................................................33
■Priority A channel selection ..............................................................33

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
The following accessories are supplied: Qty.
• Flexible antenna .........................................1
• Battery pack ............................................1
• Jack cover .............................................1
• Belt clip................................................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.
5 MDC 1200 OPERATION............................................................... 34−42
■MDC 1200 system operation............................................................34
■Transmitting a call.............................................................................35
■Receiving a call ................................................................................41
6 BATTERY CHARGING ................................................................. 43−52
■Caution.............................................................................................43
■Optional battery chargers .................................................................47
7 SPEAKER-MICROPHONE........................................................... 53−54
■Optional HM-138 description............................................................53
■Attachment .......................................................................................54
8 OPTIONS...................................................................................... 55−56

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1ACCESSORIES
■Accessory attachments
DFlexible antenna
Connect the supplied flexible antenna
to the antenna connector.
CAUTION:
• NEVER carry the transceiver by
holding only the antenna.
• DO NOT connect the anntena
other than listed on page 58.
•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 remove the battery pack:
Push the battery release button
in the direction of the arrow (w)
as shown to the right. The bat-
tery pack is then removed.
NOTE: Keep the battery ter-
minals clean. It’s a good idea
to occasionally clean them.
NEVER remove or attach 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

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ACCESSORIES
1
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:
eRemove 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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2PANEL DESCRIPTION
■Front, top and side panels
Microphone
Function display
(p. 6)
Speaker
(See the following
NOTE.)
q
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w
e
r
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y
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.
qVOLUME CONTROL [VOL]
Turns power ON and adjusts the audio level.
wRED BUTTON
The desired function can be assigned by your dealer.
eANTENNA CONNECTOR
Connects the supplied antenna.

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2
PANEL DESCRIPTION
2
rSPEAKER-MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [SP MIC]
Connects the optional speaker-microphone. (p. 56)
[SP MIC] jack cover
NOTE: KEEP the [SP MIC]
jack cover attached to the
transceiver when the speaker-
microphone is not used.
(See page 2 for details)
tDEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEYS [P0] to [P3]
The desired functions can be assigned independently by your
dealer.
yCH UP AND DOWN KEYS [ ]/[ ]
➥
During standby condition, push to select an operating channel.
➥After pushing [TX Code CH Select], push to select a TX code
channel.
➥
After pushing [DTMF Autodial], push to select a DTMF channel.
➥After pushing and holding [Scan A Start/Stop]/[Scan B Start/
Stop], push to select a scan group.
➥After pushing [Digital], push to select a BIIS code, status
number or SDM.
*Desired functions can be assigned independently by your dealer.
uTRANSMIT/BUSY INDICATOR
Lights red while transmitting; lights green while receiving a sig-
nal, or when the squelch is open.
iPTT SWITCH [PTT]
Push and hold to transmit; release to receive.

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2PANEL DESCRIPTION
■Function display
ru
y
i
t
e
w
q
qOUTPUT POWER INDICATOR
Appears when Low 2 or Low 1 is selected.
wAUDIBLE INDICATOR
➥Appears when the channel is in the ‘audible’ (unmute) condi-
tion.
➥Appears when the specified 2/5-Tone/BIIS code is received.
eCOMPANDER INDICATOR
Appears when the compander function is activated.
rKEY LOCK INDICATOR
Appears during the key lock function ON.
tSCRAMBLER INDICATOR
Appears when the voice scrambler function is activated.
yBELL INDICATOR
Appears/blinks when the specific 2/5-Tone/BIIS code is re-
ceived, according to the programming.
uBATTERY INDICATOR
Appears or blinks when the battery power decreases to a speci-
fied level.
iALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY
Displays the operating channel number, channel names, Set
mode contents, DTMF numbers, etc.

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2
PANEL DESCRIPTION
2
■Programmable function keys
The following functions can be assigned to [P0], [P1], [P2], [P3],
[Red], []and [ ] programmable function keys.
Consult your Icom dealer or system operator for details concerning
your transceivers programming.
If the programmable function names are bracketed in the follow-
ing explanations, the specific switch used to activate the function
depends on programming.
CH UP AND DOWN KEYS
• Select an operating channel.
• Select a transmit code channel after pushing the [TX Code CH
Select] keys.
• Select a DTMF channel after pushing the [DTMF Autodial] key.
• Select a scan group after pushing and holding the [Scan A Start/
Stop]/[Scan B Start/Stop] keys.
• Select a BIIS code, status number or SDM after pushing the
[Digital] key.
• Push to select the MDC menu after pushing [MDC CALL].
• Push to select the desired transceiver alias or message chan-
nel while in the transceiver alias or message channel selection
mode.
BANK SELECT KEY
Push this key, then push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the de-
sired bank.
SCAN START/STOP KEYS
➥Push this key to start scanning; and push again to stop.
➥Push and hold this key to indicate the scan group, then select
the desired scan group using [CH Up]/[CH Down].
SCAN TAG KEY
Adds or deletes the selected channel to the scan group.

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2PANEL DESCRIPTION
PRIORITY CHANNEL KEYS
➥Push to select Priority A or Priority B channel.
➥Push and hold [Prio A (Rewrite)] to rewrite the Prio A channel.
MR-CH 1/2/3/4 KEYS
Select an operating channel directly.
MONITOR KEY
➥Mute and release the CTCSS (DTCS) or 2-Tone squelch mute.
Open any squelch/deactivate any mute while pushing this key.
(LMR operation only)
➥Activates one of (or two of) the following functions on each chan-
nel independently: (PMR or BIIS PMR operation only)
• Push and hold to un-mute the channel (audio is emitted; ‘Audible’
condition).
• Push to mute the channel (sets to ‘Inaudible’ only).
• Push to un-mute the channel (sets to ‘Audible’ only).
• Push after the communication is finished to send a ‘reset code’.
NOTE: The un-mute condition (‘Audible’ condition) may auto-
matically return to the mute condition (‘Inaudible‘ condition)
after a specified period.
LOCK KEY
Push and hold to electronically lock all programmable keys except
the following:
[Call] (incl. Call A and Call B), [Moni(Audi)] and [Emergency] keys.
OUTPUT POWER SELECTION KEY
Select the transmit output power temporarily or permanently, de-
pending on the pre-setting.
• Ask your dealer for the output power level for each selection.

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2
PANEL DESCRIPTION
2
C.TONE CHANNEL ENTER KEY
Select the continuous tone channel using [CH Up]/[CH Down] keys
to change the tone frequency/code setting after pushing this key for
permanent operation.
TALK AROUND KEY
Turn the talk around function ON and OFF.
• The talk around function equalizes the transmit frequency to the re-
ceive frequency for transceiver-to-transceiver communication.
WIDE/NARROW KEY
Push to toggle the IF bandwidth between wide and narrow.
• The wide passband width can be selected from 25.0 or 20.0 kHz using
the CS-F50 cloning software. (PMR or BIIS PMR operation only)
Ask your dealer for details.
DTMF AUTODIAL KEY
➥Push to enter the DTMF channel selection mode. Then select
the desired DTMF channel using [CH Up]/[CH Down] keys.
➥After selecting the desired DTMF channel, push this key to trans-
mit the DTMF code.
DTMF RE-DIAL KEY
Push to transmit the last-transmitted DTMF code.
CALL KEYS
Push to transmit a 2/5-Tone/BIIS ID code.
• Call transmission is necessary before you call another station depend-
ing on your signalling system.
• The [Call A] and/or [Call B] keys may be available when your system
employs selective ‘Individual/Group’ calls. Ask your dealer which call
is assigned to each key.

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2PANEL DESCRIPTION
EMERGENCY KEYS
➥Push and hold to transmit an emergency call.
➥When [Emergency Single (Silent)] or [Emergency Repeat (Si-
lent)] is pushed, an emergency call is transmitted without a beep
emission and LCD indication change.
• If you want to cancel the emergency call, push (or push and hold)
the key again before transmitting the call.
• The emergency call is transmitted one time only or repeatedly until
receiving a control code depending on the pre-setting.
TX CODE ENTER KEY (PMR or BIIS PMR operation only)
Push to enter the direct ID code edit mode, for both 5-Tone and
MSK. Then set the desired digit using [CH Up]/[CH Down]/
[TX Code CH Up]/[TX Code CH Down]. (p. 16)
TX CODE CHANNEL SELECT KEY
➥Push to enter the direct ID code channel selection mode. Then
set the desired channel using [CH Up]/[CH Down]/[TX Code CH
Up]/[TX Code CH Down]. (p. 15)
➥While in ID code channel selection mode, push for 1 sec. to
enter the ID code edit mode for 5-Tone and MSK. Then set the
desired digit using [CH Up]/[CH Down]/[TX Code CH Up]/[TX
Code CH Down]. (p. 16)
TX CODE CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS
Push to select a TX code channel directly.
ID MEMORY READ KEY (PMR or BIIS PMR operation only)
➥Recalls detected ID codes.
• Push this key, then push [CH Up]/[CH Down] for selection.
• Up to 5 ID’s are memorized.
➥Push and hold to erase the selected memorized ID’s.

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2
PANEL DESCRIPTION
2
VOICE SCRAMBLER FUNCTION
Push to toggle the voice scrambler function ON and OFF.
COMPANDER KEY
Push to toggle the compander function ON and OFF.
The compander function reduces noise components from the trans-
mitting audio to provide clear communication.
USER SET MODE KEY
➥Push and hold to enter the User Set mode.
• During the User Set mode, push this key to select an item, and
push [CH Up]/[CH Down] to change the value or condition.
➥Push and hold this key again to exit the User Set mode.
DIGITAL KEY (BIIS operation only)
➥Push to select the call ID list, transmit message and standby
condition. Toggles between queue channel and received mes-
sage record indication after queue channel is selected.
➥Push and hold to select queue channel indication.
STATUS UP/DOWN KEYS (BIIS operation only)
➥While in the standby condition, push to display the transmit sta-
tus indication and select a status number.
➥When a received SDM is displayed, push to cancel the automatic
scroll and scroll the message manually.
➥When an SDM that contains more than 8 characters is displayed,
push to scroll the message manually.

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2PANEL DESCRIPTION
MDC CALL KEY (MDC operation only)
➥Push to enter the MDC menu selection mode. Then select
the desired MDC menu from “SELCALL,” “MSG,” “STATUS,”
“RADIOCHK” and “CALALERT” using [CH Up]/[CH Down]/
[MDC Up]/[MDC Down].
After selection, push this key again to enter the transceiver
alias or message channel selection mode.
➥While in the transceiver alias or message channel selection
mode, push to return to the MDC menu selection mode.
MDC UP AND DOWN KEYS (MDC operation only)
➥Push to select the MDC menu after pushing [MDC CALL].
➥Push to select the desired transceiver alias or message chan-
nel while in the transceiver alias or message channel selec-
tion mode.
MDC SELCALL KEY (MDC operation only)
Push to enter the transceiver alias selection mode.
• After the desired alias selection, push [PTT] to transmit a selective call.
MDC CALLALERT KEY (MDC operation only)
Push to enter the transceiver alias selection mode.
• After the desired alias selection, push [PTT] to transmit a call alert.