ICOM orporated 272102 UHF-FM Trunked Radio Transceiver User Manual IC F43TR Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUALiF43TRUHF TRUNKED RADIO(LTR®/Passport version)This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.

iiCAUTION: MAKE SURE the ﬂexible antenna and bat-tery pack are securely attached 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.DO NOT operate the transceiver near unshielded electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere.DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine or alcohol when cleaning, as they will damage the transceiver surfaces.DO NOT push PTT when not actually intending to transmit.DO NOT use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas with temperatures below +22°F (–30°C) or above +140°F (+60°C).The basic operations, transmission and reception of the trans-ceiver are guaranteed within the speciﬁed operating temper-ature 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. The trans-ceiver warranty does not cover any problems caused by un-authorized modiﬁcation.BE CAREFUL! The transceiver will become hot when op-erating it continuously for long periods of time.KEEP the transceiver away from the heavy rain, and Never immerse it in the water. The transceiver construction is water resistant*, not waterproof.* Only when the supplied battery pack, ﬂexible antenna and jack cover are attached.MAKE SURE to turn the transceiver power OFF before connecting the supplied/optional equipment.For U.S.A. onlyCAUTION: Changes or modiﬁcations to this transceiver, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this transceiver under FCC regulations.PRECAUTIONS

iiiFCC INFORMATION• FOR CLASS B UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reason-able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in ac-cordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer-ence to radio communications. However, there is no guaran-tee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to cor-rect the interference by one or more of the following meas-ures: •Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna. •Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandre-ceiver. •Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdiffer-ent from that to which the receiver is connected. •Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechni-cian for help.

ivTABLE OF CONTENTSIMPORTANT .......................................................................... iEXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ....................................................... iPRECAUTIONS .................................................................... iiFCC INFORMATION ........................................................... iiiTABLE OF CONTENTS ....................................................... iv1 ACCESSORIES ...........................................................1–2 ■ Supplied accessories ...................................................1 ■ Accessory attachments ................................................12 PANEL DESCRIPTION ................................................3–7 ■ Front panel ...................................................................3 ■ Function display ...........................................................4 ■ Programmable function keys ........................................53 BASIC OPERATION ........................................................8 ■ Turning power ON ........................................................8 ■ Channel selection .........................................................8 ■ Call procedure ..............................................................84 PASSPORT OPERATION ..........................................9–11 ■ Receiving a call ............................................................9 ■ Transmitting a call .......................................................10 ■ Other functions ...........................................................115 LTR OPERATION ....................................................12–13 ■ Receiving a call ..........................................................12 ■ Transmitting a call .......................................................136 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ..............................14–16 ■ Receiving and transmitting .........................................14 ■ User set mode ............................................................15 ■ Emergency transmission ............................................16 ■ Scrambler function .....................................................16 ■ Stun function ..............................................................16 ■ Man Down transmission .............................................167 OPTIONAL UNIT INSTALLATION ..........................17–18 ■ UT-124 installation ......................................................17 ■ UT-108 installation ......................................................17 ■ UT-109 and UT-110 installation ....................................188 BATTERY CHARGING ............................................19–23 ■ Caution .......................................................................19 ■ Optional battery chargers ...........................................219 BATTERY CASE ............................................................24 ■ Optional battery case (BP-240) ..................................2410 SWIVEL BELT CLIP ................................................25–26 ■ MB-93 contents ..........................................................25 ■ To attach .....................................................................25 ■ To detach ....................................................................2611 OPTIONS .................................................................27–2812 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION .......................29–30

11ACCESSORIES■ Supplied accessoriesThe following accessories are supplied:Flexible antennaBattery packBelt clip Jack cover(with screws)■ Accessory attachmentsD Flexible antennaConnect the supplied ﬂexible an-tenna to the antenna connector.CAUTION:•NEVER carry the transceiver by holding only the antenna.•DO NOT connect the antenna other than listed on page 28.• Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver.D Battery packTo 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 remove the battery pack:Push the battery release button in the direction of the arrow (w) as shown below. The battery pack is then removed.NEVER remove 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.qwBattery packBattery releasebuttonNOTE:Keepthebatterypackterminalsclean.It’sagoodidea to occasionally clean them.

21ACCESSORIESD Belt clipTo attach the belt clip:q Remove the battery pack if it is attached.w Slide 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:q Remove the battery pack if it is attached.w Lift the clip (q), and slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow (w).D Jack cover Attach the jack cover when the optional speaker-microphone is not used.qwTo attach the jack cover:q Attach the jack cover on the [SP MIC] connector.w Tighten the screws.To detach the jack cover:q Remove the screw with a Phillips screwdriver.w Detach the jack cover for the speaker-microphone connection.qwqw

32PANEL DESCRIPTION■ Front panelq ROTARY SELECTORSelects the pre-programmed system channels or talk groups (Max. 16) on the LTR/Passport system. (Depending on the pre-setting)w VOLUME CONTROL [VOL]Turns power ON and adjusts the audio level.e EMERGENCY KEYPush to transmit the DTMF emergency call.r [SP]/[MIC] JACKConnect the optional speaker-microphone.  •Attachthejackcoverwhentheoptionalspeaker-microphoneisnot used. (p. 2)t FUNCTION DISPLAYDisplays a variety of information such as operating chan-nel name, DTMF encode channel, selected function, etc.y DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEYS [P0] to [P3]Desired functions can be programmed independently by your dealer.u 10-KEYPAD (Depending on version)Used to enter DTMF encode channel, phone number, etc.i UP/DOWN [∫]/[√] KEYS➥ Push to select the operating channel.➥ Push to select the talk group on the LTR or Passport system. (p. 9)o PTT SWITCH [PTT]Push and hold to transmit; release to receive.!0 MONITOR KEYPush to mute and release the CTCSS (DTCS) squelch mute. Open squelch/deactivate mute while pushing this key.!1 ANTENNA CONNECTORConnects the supplied antenna.itrqeuywo!0!110-keypad version

42PANEL DESCRIPTION■ Function displayq TRANSMIT INDICATOR Appears while transmitting.w BUSY INDICATORAppears while the channel is busy.e SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR ➥ Indicates relative signal strength level. ➥ Does not appear when the transceiver is out of the communication area on the PassPort system.r LOW POWER INDICATOR Appears when low output power is selected. •Whenthebatterypowerdecreasestoaspecifiedlevel,lowpower is selected automatically.t MONITOR INDICATOR  Appears when the monitor key is pushed.y COMPANDER INDICATOR Appears when the compander function is activated.u SCRAMBLER INDICATOR Appears when the voice scrambler function is activated.i BELL INDICATOR ➥ Appears when the DTMF select call function is acti-vated. ➥ Blinks when the DTMF select call is received.o PHONE INDICATOR ➥ Appears on the system channel/talk group in which a phone call is available. ➥ Blinks when the phone call is received.!0 KEY LOCK INDICATOR Appears during the key lock function ON.!1 BATTERY INDICATOR Appears or blinks when the battery power decreases to a speciﬁed level.!2 ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY Displays an operating channel name, DTMF encode channel, etc.q!0oiuytrew!1!2

52PANEL DESCRIPTION■ Programmable function keysThe following functions can be assigned to [P0], [P1], [P2], [P3], [Emergency], [Monitor], [M]* and [#]* programmable function keys. Consult your Icom dealer or system operator for details con-cerning your transceivers programming.If the programmable function names are bracketed in the following explanations, the speciﬁc key used to activate the function depends on programming.*Available on 10-keypad version only.SEND DTMF KEYPush to enter the DTMF encode channel selection mode.SELECT CALL KEY➥ Push to turn the DTMF select call mute function ON.➥ Push and hold to turn the DTMF select call mute function OFF.PRIORITY KEYPush to select the priority channel.EMERGENCY KEYPush to select the priority channel and automatically trans-mit a DTMF emergency call code.SCAN A KEY➥Thiskey’soperationdependsonthePowerONScanset-ting. When the power ON scan function is turned OFF; Push to start and cancel scanning operation. In case of transmission during scan, cancels scanning. When the power ON scan function is turned ON; Push to pause scanning. Scanning resumes after pass-ing a speciﬁed time period. In case of transmission during scan, pauses scanning. Scanning resumes after passing a speciﬁed time period speciﬁed. ➥ Push and hold this key for 1 sec. to indicate the scan group, then push to select the desired group.SCAN B KEY➥ Push to start and cancel scanning operation. In case of transmission during scan, pauses scanning. Scanning resumes after passing a speciﬁed time period. ➥ Push and hold this key for 1 sec. to indicate the scan group, then push to select the desired group.PRIORITY CHANNEL KEYS➥ Push to select Priority A or Priority B channel.➥ Push and hold [Prio A (Rewrite)] to rewrite the Prio A channel.

62PANEL DESCRIPTIONMONITOR KEYPush to mute and release the CTCSS (DTCS) squelch mute. Open squelch/deactivate mute while pushing this key.NUISANCE DELETE KEYPush to cancel the displayed channel from the scan list in the talk group.SCAN TYPE KEYPush to toggle the scan type from Individual or Block.SPEED DIAL KEYPush to send the most recently transmitted DTMF code se-lected with [Send DTMF].TALK AROUND KEYTurn the talk around function ON and OFF. This function equalizes the transmit frequency to the receive frequency for transceiver-to-transceiver communication.WIDE/NARROW KEYPushtotoggletheIFpassbandwidthfrom“Wide”or“Nar-row”channelspacingforbothtransmissionandreceptiontemporarily. Once the channel or bank has changed, the passband width returns to the original setting.TX POWER KEYPush to toggle the transmit output power level from the inde-pendent settings of each channel.RE-DIAL KEYPush to send the most recently transmitted DTMF code ed-ited with 10-keypad.RSSI KEYPush to display the RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indica-tor) level.MODE DISPLAY TYPE KEYPush to toggle the scan mode display type from Individual and Block.LOCK KEYPush and hold for 2 sec. to turn the lock function ON and OFF.PHONE REQUEST KEYPush to turn the phone call function ON and OFF in the op-erating channel.

72PANEL DESCRIPTIONROAM REQUEST KEY➥ Push to return to the home site.➥ Push and hold to start roaming.SITE LOCK KEYPush to turn the Site Lock function ON and OFF. This function inhibits automatic roaming, and can be useful when the transceiver is out of the communication area such as on a subway or in an elevator.EMERGENCY KEYPush and hold for the specified time period to select the emergency channel and automatically send a DTMF emer-gency signal once or repeatedly.SCRAMBLER KEYPush to toggle the scrambler function ON or OFF.COMPANDER KEYPush to turn the compander function ON and OFF.The compander function reduces noise components from the transmitted audio to provide clear communication.USER SET MODE KEYPush for 1 sec. to enter the User set mode.The User set mode allows you to set seldom-changed set-tings.Push this key momentarily in the User set mode to select the function, and push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to change the setting.SIREN KEYPush to emit a siren. This function can be used for situations such as a security alarm for example.SELECT MODE KEY (available for Passport/LTR only)Push to select the operating mode from System or Talk Group.• System channel and talk group selectionq Push [Select Mode] to select the operating mode from System or Talk Group.w Then push [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired system channel or talk group, in sequence.

83BASIC OPERATION■ Turning power ONq Rotate [VOL] to turn the power ON.w If the transceiver is programmed for a start up passcode, input the digit codes as directed by your dealer. •Thekeysinthetablebelowcanbeusedforpasswordinput: •Thetransceiverdetectsnumbersinthesameblockasidentical.Therefore“01234”and“56789”arethesame.eWhenthe“PASSWORD”indicationdoesnotclearafterin-putting 4 digits, the input code number may be incorrect. Turn the power off and start over in this case.■ Channel selectionPush [UP] or [DOWN], or rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR] to select the desired system channel or talk group, in se-quence.•Upto16pre-programmedchannelscanbeselectedvia[ROTARY SELECTOR].■ Call procedureWhen your system employs tone signalling (excludingCTCSS and DTCS), the call procedure may be necessary prior to voice transmission. The tone signalling employed may be a selective calling system which allows you to call speciﬁc station(s) only and prevent unwanted stations from contact-ing you.q Select the desired DTMF encode channel according to yourSystemOperator’sinstructions. •Thismaynotbenecessarydependingonprogramming. •Refertopages10,13or15forselection.w Push the [PTT].e After transmitting a DTMF code, the remainder of your communication can be carried out in the normal fashion.Selective calling Non-selective callingKEYNUMBER 0549382716UP

94PASSPORT OPERATION■ Receiving a callD Group callq Push [UP] or [DOWN], or rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR] to select the Passport system channel or talk group.wWhenacallisreceived; •“ ”andthecallingstationname/IDappear.e Push and hold [PTT], then speak into the microphone at a normal voice level.r Release [PTT] to return to receive.D Individual callq Push [UP] or [DOWN], or rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR] to select the Passport system channel or talk group.wWhenacallisreceived; •“ ”andthecallingstationname/IDappear.e Push and hold [PTT], then speak into the microphone at a normal voice level.r Release [PTT] to return to receive.t To finish the conversation, push [DOWN] to send the “ClearDown”signal.D Selective call (DTMF call) —Optional UT-108 is required—q Push [UP] or [DOWN], or rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR] to select the Passport system channel or talk group.w Push [Select call] to mute the channel. •“ ”appears.AppearseWhenreceivingacall,thecallingstationnameappearsand a beep is emitted. Then the mute is released. •“ ”disappears.D Phone callq Push [UP] or [DOWN], or rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR] to select the Passport system channel or talk group.wWhenaphonecallisreceived(transceiverrings),pushand hold [PTT], then speak into the microphone at a nor-mal voice level. •“ ”blinksandcallingstationname/IDappearsfor1sec.Blinkse Release [PTT] to return to receive.r Push [#] while pushing [PTT] to ﬁnish the communication.

104PASSPORT OPERATION■ Transmitting a callD Group callq Push [UP] or [DOWN], or rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR] to select the Passport system channel or talk group in which the group ID is pre-programmed.wWhilepushingandholding[PTT], speak into the micro-phone at a normal voice level after a beep is emitted. •Ifanerrorbeepisemitted,release[PTT]. After a while, repeat step w again. •ThebeepcanbeturnedOFFinUsersetmode. •Whenthetransceiverisoutofthecommunicationarea,“ ”disappears,and“NOSVC”messageappears.D Individual callq Push [UP] or [DOWN], or rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR] to select the Passport system channel or talk group in which the MID (Mobile ID) is pre-programmed.wWhilepushingandholding[PTT], speak into the micro-phone at a normal voice level after a beep is emitted. •Ifanerrorbeepisemitted,release[PTT]. After a while, repeat step w again. •ThebeepcanbeturnedOFFinUsersetmode. •Whenthetransceiverisoutofthecommunicationarea,“ ”disappears,and“NOSVC”messageappears.e To finish the conversation, push [DOWN] to send the “ClearDown”signal.D Selective call (DTMF call) —Optional UT-108 is required—q Push [UP] or [DOWN], or rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR] to select the Passport system channel or talk group.w Push [Send DTMF]— a DTMF encode channel appears.e Push [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired DTMF en-code channel.r Push [PTT] to transmit the selected DTMF code in the selected DTMF channel. •Push[P0] to cancel the DTMF transmission.D Phone call (Available for 10-keypad version only)q Push [UP] or [DOWN], or rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR] to select the Passport system channel or talk group.w Push [Phone request] to enable the phone call. •“ ”appears.Appearse Push [PTT] to connect the phone line. •Theproceedtoneisemittedafterconnectiontothephoneline.r Whilepushingandholding[PTT], enter the phone number via the 10-keypad to make the call. Then release [PTT].t Push [PTT] to transmit; release to receive.y Push [#] while pushing [PTT] to ﬁnish the communication.

114PASSPORT OPERATION■ Other functionsD Manual roaming start function If the transceiver has [Roam Request] assigned to it, you can start roaming manually to search for another site.q Push [UP] or [DOWN], or rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR] to select the Passport system channel or talk group.w Push and hold [Roam Request] to start roaming. •“ROAMSITE”isdisplayed. •When“INVALID”isdisplayed,thehomerepeatermaynothavea neighbour site. After a while, repeat step w.e Push [Roam Request] to cancel roaming.D Site lock functionIf the transceiver has [Site Lock] assigned to it, automatic roaming can be inhibited. This function is useful when the transceiver is out of the communication area such as on a subway or in an elevator.q Push [UP] or [DOWN], or rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR] to select the Passport system channel or talk group.w Push [Site Lock] to turn the site lock function ON and OFF. •“SITELOCK”isdisplayed.

125LTR OPERATION■ Receiving a callD Group callq Push [UP] or [DOWN], or rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR] to select the LTR system channel or talk group.wWhenacallisreceived; •“ ”andthecallingstationname/IDappear.e Push and hold [PTT], then speak into the microphone at a normal voice level.r Release [PTT] to return to receive.D Selective call (DTMF call) —Optional UT-108 is required—q Push [UP] or [DOWN], or rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR] to select the LTR system channel or talk group.w Push [Select call] to mute the channel. •“ ”appears.AppearseWhenreceivingacall,thecallingstationnameappearsand a beep is emitted. Then the mute is released. •“ ”disappears.D Phone callq Push [UP] or [DOWN], or rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR] to select the LTR system channel or talk group.wWhenaphonecallisreceived(transceiverrings),pushand hold [PTT], then speak into the microphone at a normal voice level. •“ ”blinksandcallingstationname/IDappearsfor1sec.Blinkse Release [PTT] to return to receive.r Push [#] while pushing [PTT] to ﬁnish the communication.

135LTR OPERATION■ Transmitting a callD Group callq Push [UP] or [DOWN], or rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR] to select the LTR system channel or talk group.wWhilepushingandholding[PTT], speak into the micro-phone at a normal voice level after a beep is emitted. •Ifanerrorbeepisemitted,release[PTT]. After a while, repeat step w. •ThebeepcanbeturnedOFFinUsersetmode.D Selective call (DTMF call) —Optional UT-108 is required—q Push [UP] or [DOWN], or rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR] to select the LTR system channel or talk group.w Push [Send DTMF]— a DTMF encode channel appears.e Push [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired DTMF en-code channel.r Push [PTT] to transmit the selected DTMF code in the selected DTMF channel. •Push[Send DTMF] to cancel the DTMF transmission.

146CONVENTIONAL OPERATION■ Receiving and transmitting NOTE: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. See page 1 for antenna attachment.Receiving:q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power ON.w Push [UP] or [DOWN], or rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR] to select the conventional system channel, in sequence.eWhenreceivingacall,adjusttheaudiooutputleveltoacomfortable listening level.Transmitting:Waitforthechanneltobecomecleartoavoidinterference.qWhilepushingandholding[PTT], speak into the micro-phone at a normal voice level.w Release [PTT] to return to receive. IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your signal; 1. Pause brieﬂy after pushing [PTT]. 2. Hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) from your mouth, then speak into the microphone at a nor-mal voice level.D Transmitting notes• Transmit inhibit functionThe transceiver has several inhibit functions which restrict transmission under the following conditions:- Channel is busy.- Un-matched (or matched) CTCSS is received.-Theselectedchannelisa‘receiveonly’channel.• Time-out timerAfter continuous transmission for the pre-programmed time period, the time-out timer is activated, causing the trans-ceiver to stop transmitting.• Penalty timerOnce the time-out timer is activated, transmission is further inhibited for a period determined by the penalty timer.

156CONVENTIONALOPERATIOND DTMF receiving and transmitting —Optional UT-108 is required—If the transceiver has [Send DTMF] assigned to it, a DTMF encode channel is displayed when pushed, and as-signed DTMF encode channels can be selected via [UP] or [DOWN].Receiving:q Push [UP] or [DOWN], or rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR] to select the conventional system channel, in sequence.w Push [Select call] to mute the channel. (“ ”appears)eWhenreceivingacall,abeepisemittedandmuteisre-leased. (“ ”disappears)Transmitting:q Push [UP] or [DOWN], or rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR] to select the conventional system channel, in sequence.w Push [Send DTMF]— a DTMF encode channel appears.e Push [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired DTMF en-code channel.r Push [PTT] to transmit the selected DTMF code in the selected DTMF channel. •Push[P0] to cancel the DTMF transmission.■ User set modeIf the transceiver has [User Set Mode] assigned to it, you can“customize”thetransceiveroperationtosuityourprefer-ences and operating style.Entering the user set mode:q Push and hold [User Set Mode] to enter user set mode. Push [User Set Mode] momentarily to select the item. Then push [UP] or [DOWN] to set the desired level/condi-tion. Available set mode functions: •Backlight :ON,AutoorOFF •Ringer :ONorOFF •Beep :ONorOFF •SQLLevel :0to255 •MicGain :1to5 •BatteryVoltage :ONorOFF •SystemInformation :ONorOFF •Run-Time :Thetransceiver’srunningtimeisdisplayed.w Push and hold [User Set Mode] to exit user set mode.

166CONVENTIONALOPERATION■ Emergency transmissionWhen[Emergency] is pushed and held for the specified time period, the DTMF emergency signal is automatically transmitted once or repeatedly on the emergency channel.However, when no emergency channel is speciﬁed, the sig-nal is transmitted on the previously selected channel.If you want to cancel the emergency call, push and hold the key again before transmitting the call.■ Scrambler functionThe voice scrambler function provides private communi-cation between stations. The frequency inversion type is equipped to all versions, moreover, the optional Rolling or Non-rolling type can be available.q Push [Scrambler] to turn the scrambler function ON. •“ ”appears.w Push [Scrambler] again to turn the scrambler function OFF. •“ ”disappears.■ Stun functionWhenthespecifiedcode,setasastuncode,isreceived,thestunfunctionwillbeactivated.Whenthestuncodeisreceived,“STUNNED”appearsonthedisplayandthetrans-ceiver cannot be used. To use the transceiver, the stun re-lease code must be received.Also,ifthetransceiver’srunningtimeexceedsthepresetrunning time limit, the transceiver cannot be used. To use the transceiver, extend the running time limit or turn the Run Time Limit function OFF using the CS-F43TR c l o n i n g s o f t -w a r e .■ Man Down transmissionWhentheoptionalUT-124man d o w n unit is installed, the Man Down function can be used. The Man Down function transmits a man down emergency call after the specified time period has passed with the transceiver in a horizontal position.

177OPTIONAL UNIT INSTALLATION■ UT-124 installationInstall the optional UT-124 m a n d o w n u n i t as follows:q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power OFF, and remove the bat-tery pack. (p. 1)w Remove the unit cover. NOTE: Use a ﬂat head screw driver or a similar ﬂat instrument, and insert into the hollow of the chassis, then lift and take away the unit cover. (The removed cover cannot be used again.)e Install the unit as shown below.r Replace the unit cover and the battery pack, then rotate [VOL] to turn the power ON.■ UT-108 installationInstall the optional UT-108 d t m f d e c o d e r u n i t as follows:q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power OFF, and remove the bat-tery pack. (p. 1)w Remove the unit cover as shown at left.e Cut and solder the pattern on the PCB at the RX AF cir-cuit as shown below.r Install the UT-108 d t m f d e c o d e r u n i t the same way as de-scribed in the optional UT-124 installation as shown at left.t Replace the unit cover and the battery pack, then rotate [VOL] to turn the power ON. NOTE: Be sure to un-solder A and B, and re-solder B and C, otherwise no AF output is available when you remove the DTMF decoder unit.ABC

187OPTIONAL UNIT INSTALLATION■ UT-109 and UT-110 installationInstall the optional UT-109/UT-110 scrambler units as fol-lows:q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power OFF, and remove the bat-tery pack. (p. 1)w Remove the unit cover as shown on page 17 (UT-124 in-stallation).e Cut the pattern on the PCB at the TX mic circuit (C) and RX AF circuit (F) as shown below.r Install the UT-109/UT-110 s c r a m b l e r u n i t s as described in the optional UT-124 installation. (p. 17)t Replace the unit cover and the battery pack, then rotate [VOL] to turn the power ON. NOTE: Be sure to re-solder the disconnected points at left, otherwise no TX modulation or AF output is available when you remove the scrambler units.

198BATTERY CHARGING■ CautionMisuse of Lithium-ion batteries may result in the following hazards: smoke, ﬁre, or the battery may rupture. Misuse can also cause damage to the battery or degradation of battery performance.•R DANGER! Use and charge only speciﬁed Icom battery packs with Icom radios or Icom charger. Only Icom battery packs are tested and approved for use and charge with Icom radios or Icom charger. Using third-party or coun-terfeit battery packs or charger may cause smoke, ﬁre, or cause the battery to burst.D Battery caution•R DANGER! DO NOT hammer or otherwise impact the battery. Do not use the battery if it has been severely im-pacted or dropped, or if the battery has been subjected to heavy pressure. Battery damage may not be visible on the outside of the case. Even if the surface of the battery does not show cracks or any other damage, the cells inside the battery may rupture or catch ﬁre.•R DANGER! NEVER use or leave battery packs in areas with temperatures above +60˚C (+140˚F). High tempera-ture buildup in the battery, such as could occur near fires or stoves, inside a sun heated car, or in direct sunlight may cause the battery to rupture or catch fire. Excessive temperatures may also degrade battery performance or shorten battery life.•R DANGER! DO NOT expose the battery to rain, snow, seawater, or any other liquids. Never charge or use a wet battery. If the battery gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before using. The battery is not waterproof.•R DANGER! NEVER incinerate used battery packs since internal battery gas may cause them to rupture, or may cause an explosion.•R DANGER! NEVER solder the battery terminals or NEVERmodifythebatterypack.Thismaycauseheatgen-eration, and the battery may rupture, emit smoke or catch ﬁre.•R DANGER! Use the battery only with the transceiver for which it is specified. Never use a battery with any other equipment, or for any purpose that is not specified in this instruction manual.•R DANGER! If fluid from inside the battery gets in your eyes, blindness can result. Rinse your eyes with clean water, without rubbing them, and see a doctor immediately.

208BATTERY CHARGING•WARNING! Immediately stop using the battery if it emits an abnormal odor, heats up, or is discolored or deformed. If any of these conditions occur, contact your Icom dealer or distributor.•WARNING! Immediately wash, using clean water, any part of the body that comes into contact with fluid from inside the battery.•WARNING! NEVER put the battery in a microwave oven, high-pressure container, or in an induction heating cooker. This could cause a ﬁre, overheating, or cause the battery to rupture.•CAUTION: Always use the battery within the speciﬁed tem-perature range for the transceiver (–30˚C to +60˚C; –22˚F to +140˚F) and the battery itself (–20˚C to +60˚C; –4˚F to +140˚F). Using the battery out of its speciﬁed temperature rangewillreducethebattery’sperformanceandbatterylife.•CAUTION: Shorter battery life could occur if the battery is left fully charged, completely discharged, or in an ex-cessive temperature environment (above +50˚C; +122˚F) for an extended period of time. If the battery must be left unused for a long time, it must be detached from the radio after discharging. You may use the battery until the remain-ing capacity is about half, then keep it safely in a cool dry place with the temperature range as below: –20˚C to +50˚C (–4˚F to +122˚F) (within a month) –20˚C to +40˚C (–4˚F to +95˚F) (within three months) –20˚C to +20˚C (–4˚F to +68˚F) (within a year)D Charging caution•R DANGER! NEVER charge the battery pack in areas with extremely high temperatures, such as near ﬁres or stoves, inside a sun heated car, or in direct sunlight. In such en-vironments, the safety/protection circuit in the battery will activate, causing the battery to stop charging.•WARNING! NEVER charge or leave the battery in the bat-tery charger beyond the speciﬁed time for charging. If the battery is not completely charged by the specified time, stop charging and remove the battery from the battery charger. Continuing to charge the battery beyond the speci-ﬁed time limit may cause a ﬁre, overheating, or the battery may rupture.•WARNING! NEVER insert the transceiver (battery attached to the transceiver) into the charger if it is wet or soiled. This could corrode the battery charger terminals or damage the charger. The charger is not waterproof.•CAUTION: NEVER charge the battery outside of the speci-fied temperature range: BC-160 (0˚C to +40˚C; +32˚F to +104˚F). Icom recommends charging the battery at +20˚C (+68˚F). The battery may heat up or rupture if charged out of the speciﬁed temperature range. Additionally, battery per-formance or battery life may be reduced.

218BATTERY CHARGING■ Optional battery chargersD Rapid charging with the BC-160The optional BC-160 provides rapid charging of the Li-ion battery pack.Charging period: Approximately 3 hours (with BP-232H)The following items are additionally required:•AnACadapter(maybesuppliedwithBC-160dependingon version) or the DC power cable (OPC-515L/CP-23L)AC adapter(A different type, or no AC adapter is supplied, de-pending on the version.)About OPC-515LWhite line:Black line :*Optional OPC-515L* (for power source) or CP-23L (for 12 V ciga-rette lighter socket) can be used instead of the AC adapter.BATTERYPACKTRANSCEIVERTu rn power OFFD Regular charging with the BC-171The optional BC-171 provides regular charging of the Li-ion battery pack.Charging period: Approximately 11 hours (with BP-232H)The following items are additionally required:•AnACadapter(maybesuppliedwithBC-171dependingon version) or the DC power cable (OPC-515L/CP-23L).BATTERYPACKTRANSCEIVERTu rn power OFFAC adapter(A different type, or no AC adapter is supplied, de-pending on the version.)About OPC-515LWhite line:Black line :*Optional OPC-515L* (for power source) or CP-23L (for 12 V ciga-rette lighter socket) can be used instead of the AC adapter.

228BATTERY CHARGINGD AD-106 installationThe AD-106 charger adapter must be installed into the BC-119N or BC-121N before battery charging.q Attach the plugs from the BC-119N/BC-121N to the AD-106 c h a r g e r a d a p t e r .w Secure the AD-106 into the holder space of the BC-119N/BC-121N with the supplied screws.D Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-106The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of battery packs. Charging period: Approximately 3 hours (with BP-232H)The following items are additionally required:•AD-106c h a r g e r a d a p t e r (purchase separately)•AnACadapter(maybesuppliedwithBC-119Ndependingon version) or the DC power cable (OPC-515L/CP-23L).AD-106 charger adapter is installed in BC-119N.AC adapter(A different type, or no AC adapter is supplied, de-pending on the version.)About OPC-515LWhite line: Black line :*Optional OPC-515L* (for power source) or CP-23L (for 12 V ciga-rette lighter socket) can be used instead of the AC adapter.TransceiverBatterypackTu rn power OFFScrews supplied with the charger adapterDesktop charger adapterPlugsSockets* This illustration shows the BC-119N.

238BATTERY CHARGINGD Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-106The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged simultaneously. Charging period: Approximately 3 hours (with BP-232H)The following items are additionally required:•SixAD-106chargeradapters(purchaseseparately)•AnACadapterortheDCpowercable(OPC-656)IMPORTANT: Battery chargingEnsure the guide Tabs on the battery pack are correctly aligned with the guide rails inside the charger adapter.(This illustration shows the BC-119N.)AD-106 chargeradapters are installedin each slot.AC adapter(Purchase separately)TransceiverBatterypackTu rn power OFFDC power cable (OPC-656*)(Connect with a DC power supply; 13.8 V/at least 7 A)*About the OPC-656Red line: Black line: CAUTION: When using the OPC-515L/OPC-656 DC power cable NEVER reverse the polarity when connecting the OPC-515L/OPC-656 to a power source. This will ruin the battery charger.OPC-515L:Whiteline:+, Black line: _ OPC-656 : Red line: +, Black line: _TabsGuide rail

2510 SWIVEL BELT CLIP■ MB-93 contents Qty.q Belt clip .......................................................................... 1w Base clip ........................................................................ 1■ To attachq Remove the battery pack if it is attached. (p. 1)w Slide the base clip in the direction of the arrow until the baseclipislockedandmakesa‘click’sound.e Attach the battery pack. (p. 1)r Clip the belt clip to a part of your belt. And insert the transceiver into the belt clip until the base clip inserted fully into the groove.t Once the transceiver is locked in place, it swivels as illus-trated below.q wOnce the transceiver is locked in place, it will swivel 360 degrees.

2610SWIVELBELTCLIP■ To detachq Turn the transceiver upside down in the direction of the arrow and pull out from the belt clip.w Remove the battery pack if it is attached. (p. 1)e Pinch the clip (q), and slide the base clip in the direction of the arrow (w).CAUTION:HOLD THE TRANSCEIVER TIGHTLY, WHEN HANGING OR DETACHING THE TRANSCEIVER FROM THE BELT CLIP.Otherwise the transceiver may not be attached to the holder or swivel properly if the transceiver is accidentally dropped and the base clip is scratched or damaged.qw

2711 OPTIONSD BATTERY PACKBattery pack Voltage Capacity Battery life*1BP-230N 7.4V 950 mAh (min.)980 mAh (typ.) 7.35 hrs.BP-232N 7.4V 1900 mAh (min.)2000 mAh (typ.) 15 hrs.BP-232H 7.4V 2250 mAh (min.)2300 mAh (typ.) 17.5 hrs. BP-240 Battery case for AAA (LR03) × 6 alkaline —*2*1 WhenthepowersavefunctionisturnedON,andtheoperatingperiods are calculated under the following ratios; TX : RX : standby = 5 : 5 : 90*2 Operating period depends on the alkaline cells used.D CHARGERS• BC-119N d e s k t o p c h a r g e r + AD-106 c h a r g e r a d a p t e r + BC-145S a c a d a p t e r For rapid charging of battery packs. An AC adapter is sup-plied with the charger depending on versions. Charging period: Approximately 3 hours when BP-232H is attached.• BC-121N m u l t i -c h a r g e r + AD-106 c h a r g e r a d a p t e r (6 pcs.) + BC-157 a c a d a p t e r Forrapidchargingofupto6batterypacks(sixAD-106’sare required) simultaneously. An AC adapter should be pur-chased separately. Charging period: Approximately 3 hours when BP-232H is attached.• BC-160 d e s k t o p c h a r g e r + BC-145S a c a d a p t e r For rapid charging of battery pack. An AC adapter is sup-plied with the charger depending on versions. Charging period: Approximately 3 hours when BP-232H is attached.• BC-171 d e s k t o p c h a r g e r + BC-147S a c a d a p t e r Forregularchargingofbatterypacks.Werecommendthatthe BP-230N charging. An AC adapter is supplied with the charger depending on versions. Charging period: Approximately 11 hours when BP-232H is attached. Approximately 4 hours when BP-230N is attached.D DC CABLES• CP-23L c i g a r e t t e l i g h t e r c a b l e Allowschargingofthebatterypackthrougha12Vcigarettelighter socket. (For BC-119N/BC-160/BC-171)• OPC-515L/OPC-656 d c p o w e r c a b l e s Allowschargingofthebatterypackusinga13.8Vpowersource instead of the AC adapter. OPC-515L: For BC-119N/BC-160/BC-171 OPC-656 : For BC-121ND BELT CLIPS• MB-94 b e lt c l i p Exclusive alligator-type belt clip.• MB-93 s w i v e l b e lt c l i p• MB-96*/96F l e at h e r b e lt h a n g e r *MB-93’sbaseclipisrequired.

2811OPTIONSD OPTIONAL UNITS• UT-108 d t m f d e c o d e r u n i t Provides pager and code squelch capabilities.• UT-109 (#02)/UT-110 (#02) s c r a m b l e r u n i t s Non-rolling type (UT-109)/Rolling type (UT-110) voice scram-bler unit provides higher communication security. • UT-124 m a n d o w n u n i t Provides a measure of safety when working in a hazardous environment, etc.D ANTENNAS• FA-SC73US s t u b b y a n t e n n a s FA-SC73US : 450–490 MHz• FA-SC25U/FA-SC57U/FA-SC72U f l e x i b l e a n t e n n a s FA-SC25U : 400–430 MHz FA-SC57U : 430–470 MHz FA-SC72U : 470–520 MHz• FA-SC61UC c u t a n t e n n a FA-SC61UC : 380–520 MHzD OTHER OPTIONS• SP-13 e a r p h o n e Provides clear receive audio in noisy environment.• HM-131L s p e a k e r -m i c r o p h o n e Combination speaker-microphone that provides convenient operation while hanging the transceiver from your belt.• HS-94/HS-95/HS-97 h e a d s e t + VS-1L v o x /p t t c a s e HS-94 : Ear-piece type HS-95 : Neck-arm type HS-97 : Throat microphone VS-1L :VOX/PTTswitchboxforhands-freeoperation,etc.•MB-130 v e h i c l e c h a r g e r b r a c k e t VehiclemountingbracketfortheBC-160batterycharger.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 transceiver in the event the Icom transceiver is used with equipment that is not manufactured or approved by Icom.Some options may not available in some countries. Please ask your dealer for details.

2912 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATIONYour Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is de-signed for and classified as “Occupational Use Only”,meaningitmustbeusedonlyduringthecourse of employment by individuals 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 ex-posure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,Evaluat-ing 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 Expo-sure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz. •AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(C95.3-1992),IEEERecommended 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 re-quirements for wireless RF exposure.; Belt Clip (MB-94), Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Pack (BP-230N/BP-232H) and Speaker-microphone (HM-131L).To ensure that your expose to RF electromag-netic energy is within the FCC allowable limits for occupational use, always adhere to the fol-lowing guidelines: •DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna at-tached, 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 indica-tor lights. 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-clips listed on page 27 when attaching the radio to your belt, etc., to ensure FCC RF exposure compliance requirements are not exceeded. To provide the recipients of your trans-mission 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 infor-mation 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.CAUTIONWARNING

3012SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATIONElectromagnetic Interference/CompatibilityDuring 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 electromagnetic radiation such as hospitals, aircraft, and blasting sites.Occupational/Controlled UseThe 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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