ICOM orporated 362000 VHF Transceivers User Manual 1
ICOM Incorporated VHF Transceivers 1
Contents
User Manual 1
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The illustration is for the 10-key type transceivers.
* Depending on the transceiver version
There are three types of transceivers in the IC-F1000
and IC-F2000 series.
IC-F1000/F2000: Non-Display Type
IC-F1000S/F2000S: Simple Type
[LCD + 4 keys (P0–P3)]
IC-F1000T/F2000T: 10-Key Type
[LCD + 4 keys + 10-Key Pad]
About the LED Indicator D
• Lights red while transmitting.
• Lights green while receiving a signal, or when the
squelch is open.
•
Lights or blinks orange when the matched 2-Tone or
5-Tone is received, depending on the presetting.
• You should charge the battery when the indicator
slowly blinks green.
• You must charge the battery when the indicator
blinks green fast.
About the Speaker microphone jack D
CAUTION:
Only when the jack cover
or the option-
al HM-168LWP is attached,
the transceiver meets
IP67 requirements for dust-tight and waterproof pro-
tection.
Thank you for purchasing the IC-F1000 series v h f
t r a n s c e i v e r s or IC-F2000 series u h f t r a n s c e i v -
e r s .
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and com-
pletely before using the transceiver.
INSTRUCTIONS
Rapid charging the supplied BC-213 D
The BC-213 d e s k t o p c h a r g e r rapidly charges the Li-
ion battery pack.
The BC-213 is used with an AC adapter or the CP-23L
c i g a r e t t e l i g h t e r c a b l e (purchase separately).
Charging time of the BP-279•
Approximately 2 to 3 hours
CAUTION: STOP charging, if the charge indicator
lights orange and green alternately.
NOTE: Charge the battery within the specified tem-
perature range of +10°C to +40°C (+50°F to +104°F).
Otherwise, the charging time will be longer, but the
battery will not reach a full charge. While charging,
at a point after the temperature goes out of the spec-
ified range, the charging will automatically stop.
BATTERY CHARGING
Battery
pack
Transceiver
Charge indicator
• Lights orange
while charging.
• Lights green when
charging is completed.
AC adapter
(A different type, or no
AC adapter is supplied,
depending on the trans-
ceiver version.)
BC-213
Tu rn OFF the Power
CP-23L
(for 12 V cigarette
lighter socket) can
be used instead of
the AC adapter.
[VOL]
[Emer]
Speaker
SPEAKER-
MICROPHONE
JACK
Microphone
FUNCTION DISPLAY
(LCD)*
[P0], [P1], [P2], [P3]*
(Dealer assignable)
10-KEY PAD*
[PTT]
LED INDICATOR
ANTENNA CONNECTOR
[UP]*
[Upper]*
(Dealer assignable)
[DOWN]*
[Lower]*
(Dealer assignable)
[ROTARY
SELECTOR]
PANEL DESCRIPTION
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q SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR
Displays the relative receive signal strength level.
w LOW POWER ICON
Appears when low output power is selected.
•Whenthebatterychargedecreasestoasetlevel,low
power is automatically selected.
e AUDIBLE ICON
Appears when the channel is in the ‘audible’ (un- ➥
muted) mode.
Appears when a matched 2-Tone or 5-Tone is re- ➥
ceived.
r COMPANDER ICON
Appears when the Compander function is ON.
t SCRAMBLER ICON
Appears when the Voice Scrambler function is ON.
y BELL ICON
Appears or blinks when a matched 2-Tone or 5-Tone
is received, depending on the presetting.
u SCAN ICON
Appears or blinks while scanning.
i KEY LOCK ICON
Appears when the Key Lock function is ON.
o BATTERY INDICATOR
Displays the remaining battery charge.
Blinks when the battery charge decreases to a set
level.
! 0 ALPHANUMERIC READOUT
Displays messages such as channel text.
FUNCTION DISPLAY
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
q Battery pack (BP-279)
w Battery charger (BC-213)
e Belt clip (MB-133)
r AC adapter* (for the battery charger)
t Flexible antenna*
* Not supplied, or the shape is different, depending on
the transceiver version.
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VHF TRANSCEIVERS
Iç-F2000 series
UHF TRANSCEIVERS
Iç-F1000 series
Rapid charging the BC-214 D
The BC-214 m u l t i c h a r g e r (purchase separately) can
simultaneously charge up to 6 Li-ion battery packs.
The BC-214 is used with BC-157S a c a d a p t e r (pur-
chase separately) or the OPC-656 d c p o w e r c a b l e
(purchase separately).
Charging time of the BP-279•
Approximately 2 to 3 hours
Transceiver
Tu rn OFF
the power
OPC-656
Connect to a DC
power supply:
12 to 16 V, at least 7 A
Red line: +
Black line: _
BC-214
BC-157S
Battery
pack
For more information about Icom accessories,
please read the “OPTIONS” printed on the reverse
side of this instruction sheet.
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FA-SC25U/FA-SC57U/•
FA-SC72U/FA-SC73US u h f a n t e n n a s
FA-SC25U: 400–430 MHz
FA-SC57U: 430–470 MHz
FA-SC72U: 470–520 MHz
FA-SC73US: 450–490 MHz
FA-SC61UC • u h f c u t a n t e n n a
FA-SC61UC: 380–520 MHz
OTHERS D
MB-130 • m o b i l e b r a c k e t
Mounts the BC-213 d e s k t o p c h a r g e r on a variety of
places in a vehicle.
MB-133 • b e l t c l i p
HM-158LA/HM-159LA/HM-168LWP •
s p e a k e r m i c r o p h o n e
Combination speaker-microphone that provides con-
venient operation while the transceiver is hanging on
your belt.
HM-153LA/HM-166LA • e a r p h o n e -m i c r o p h o n e
Ideal for hands-free operation. Clip the HM-153LA or
HM-166LA (with integrated ptt s w i t c h ) to your lapel
or breast pocket.
HS-94/HS-95/HS-97• h e a d s e t
+ VS-4LA p t t s w i t c h c a b l e
HS-94 : Ear-hook type
HS-95 : Neck-arm type
HS-97 : Throat microphone
VS-4LA: To connect to headsets
Some options may not be available in some countries.
Ask your dealer for details.
Approved Icom optional equipment is designed for
optimal performance when used with an Icom trans-
ceiver. Icom is not responsible for the destruction or
damage to an Icom transceiver in the event the Icom
transceiver is used with equipment that is not manu-
factured or approved by Icom.
BATTERY PACKS D
BP-278/BP-279• b a t t e r y p a c k
Battery pack Voltage Capacity Battery life*
BP-278 7.2 V
1130 mAh
(minimum)
1190 mAh
(typical)
VHF 10 hours
UHF 10 hours
BP-279 7.2 V
1485 mAh
(minimum)
1570 mAh
(typical)
VHF 14 hours
UHF 14 hours
* When the power save function is turned ON, and the op-
erating periods are calculated under the following condi-
tions.
TX : RX : standby = 5 : 5 : 90
CHARGERS D
BC-213 • d e s k t o p c h a r g e r + BC-123S a c a d a p t e r
To rapid charge a single battery pack.
BC-214 • m u l t i c h a r g e r + BC-157S a c a d a p t e r
To rapid charge up to 6 battery packs.
DC CABLES D
CP-23L• c i g a r e t t e l i g h t e r c a b l e
Use when charging the battery pack from a 12 V cig-
arette lighter socket. (Use with the BC-213)
OPC-656 • d c p o w e r c a b l e
Use with a 13.8 V power source instead of the AC
adapter. (Use with the BC-214
)
ANTENNAS D
FA-SC25V/FA-SC55V/•
FA-SC62V/FA-SC63V v h f a n t e n n a s
FA-SC25V: 136–150 MHz
FA-SC55V: 150–174 MHz
FA-SC62V: 150–160 MHz
FA-SC63V: 155–165 MHz
FA-SC56VS/FA-SC57VS • v h f s t u b b y a n t e n n a s
FA-SC56VS: 150–162 MHz
FA-SC57VS: 160–174 MHz
FA-SC61VC • v h f c u t a n t e n n a
FA-SC61VC: 136–174 MHz
Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trade-
marks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the Unit-
ed 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.
Turning power ON D
Before using the transceiver for the first time, the
battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life
and operation. See the instructions on page 2.
Rotate [VOL] to turn ON the power.
Receiving and Transmitting D
CAUTION:
Attach an antenna before transmitting.
Transmitting without an antenna may damage the
transceiver.
Receiving:
Rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR], or push one of the q
memory channel keys, [MR-CH 1] to [MR-CH 4], to
select a channel.
wWhen receiving a call, adjust the audio output level
to a comfortable listening level.
Transmitting:
Wait until the channel is clear to avoid interference.
While holding down [PTT], speak at a normal voice q
level.
Release [PTT] to receive. w
IMPORTANT:
To maximize the readability of your signal:
1. After pushing [PTT], pause briefly before you
start speaking.
2. Hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches)
from your mouth, then speak at a normal voice
level.
[VOL]
BASIC OPERATION
OPTIONS
OPTIONS (Continued)