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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

UHF FM REPEATER

iFR6000

IMPORTANT

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL

CAREFULLY before attempting to operate the re-

peater.

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL– This

manual contains important safety and operating in-

structions for the IC-FR6000 uhf fm repeater.

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

R WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE! NEVER at-

tach an antenna or internal antenna connector during

transmission. This may result in an electrical shock or

burn.

R WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE! NEVER in-

stall the antenna at any place that person touch the

antenna easily during transmission. This may result in

an electrical shock or burn.

R WARNING! NEVER apply AC to the DC

power receptacle on the repeater rear panel. This

could cause a ﬁre or damage the repeater.

R WARNING! NEVER apply more than 16 V DC,

such as a 24 V battery, to the DC power receptacle

on the repeater rear panel. This could cause a ﬁre or

damage the repeater.

R CAUTION! NEVER let metal, wire or other ob-

jects touch any internal part or connectors on the rear

panel of the repeater. This may result in an electric

shock.

R CAUTION! NEVER expose the repeater to

rain, snow or any liquids.

DO NOT use or place the repeater in areas with

temperatures below –30°C (–22°F) or above

+60°C (+140°F). Be aware that temperatures can ex-

ceed 80°C (+176°F), resulting in permanent damage

to the repeater if left there for extended periods.

DO NOT place the repeater in excessively dusty envi-

ronments or in direct sunlight.

DO NOT put anything on top of the repeater. This will

obstruct heat dissipation.

Place the repeater in a secure place to avoid inadver-

tent use by children.

BE CAREFUL! The heatsink will become hot when

operating the repeater continuously for long periods.

BE CAREFUL! If a linear ampliﬁer is connected, set

the repeater’s RF output power to less than the linear

ampliﬁer’s maximum input level, otherwise, the linear

ampliﬁer will be damaged.

Use Icom microphones only (optional). Other manu-

facturer’s microphones have different pin assign-

ments, and connection to the repeater may damage

the repeater.

Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal per-

formance when used with this repeater. We are not

responsible for the repeater being damaged or any

accident caused when using non-Icom optional equip-

ment.

For U.S.A. only

CAUTION: Changes or modiﬁcations to this repeater,

not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your

authority to operate this repeater under FCC regula-

tions.

PRECAUTIONS

WORD

WARNING

CAUTION

NOTE

DEFINITION

Personal injury, fire hazard or electric

shock may occur.

Equipment damage may occur.

If disregarded, inconvenience only.

No risk of personal injury, fire or

electric shock.

Icom, Icom Inc. and the logo are registered trademarks

of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United States, the United

Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other

countries.

SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION

W AR N IN G

Your Icom radio generates RF electro-

magnetic 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 individu-

als aware of the hazards, and the ways

to minimize such hazards.

This radio is NOT intended for use by

the “General Population” in an uncon-

trolled environment.

C AU TIO N

To ensure that your exposure to RF

electromagnetic energy is within the

FCC allowable limits for occupational

use, always adhere to the following

guidelines:

• DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna

attached, as this may damage 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 an antenna speciﬁcally

authorized by the manufacturer for use with this ra-

dio.

• 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 com-

pliance 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.

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 electromagnetic radiation such as hospi-

tals, aircraft, and blasting sites.

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

reasonable 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 accordance with the instructions, may cause harm-

ful interference to radio communications. However, there is

no guarantee 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 turn-

ing the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try

to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

• 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.

iii

FORWARD

Thank you for purchasing this Icom repeater. The

IC-FR6000 uhf fm repeater is designed and built

with Icom’s state of the art technology and craftsman-

ship. With proper care, this product should provide

you with years of trouble-free operation.

We want to take a couple of moments of your time to

thank you for making the IC-FR6000 your repeater of

choice, and hope you agree with Icom’s philosophy of

“technology ﬁrst.” Many hours of research and devel-

opment went into the design of your IC-FR6000.

D FEATURES

m Up to 2 channels operation

You can install a channel extension module (op-

tional UR-FR6000) into a repeater. 2 channels can

be operated as the repeater when a channel ex-

tension module is installed.

m Built-in 5-Tone, DTMF encoder & decoder

Multiple signaling systems are equipped as stan-

dard. These systems are fully compatible with

Icom F-series radios.

m DTMF remote control capability

You can control the repeater from a remote loca-

tion over the air or over a phone line with DTMF.

m D-Sub 25 pin ACC port equipped

You can use the optional equipment via the D-sub

25 pin ACC port equipped on the repeater’s rear

panel.

m Other features

- Wide frequency coverage (400 to 470, 450 to

520 MHz)

- PC programmable

- 19 inch rack mount

- Optional Voice Scrambler Unit (UT-109R/

UT-110R) for base operating mode

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

The following accessories are supplied.

Handles For handles attachment

Spacers

Screws

DC power cable Function name stickers*

KEY SEAL

* Used for labelling the program-

mable function keys according

to their assinged functions.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT ............................................................... i

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ............................................ i

PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... i

SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION ........................ ii

FOR CLASS B UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS ...... ii

FORWARD ............................................................... iii

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES..................................... iii

TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................... iv

1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ............................. 1–3

 n Front panel ........................................................ 1

D Function display ............................................ 2

 n Rear panel ......................................................... 2

D Accessory connector .................................... 3

2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS .... 4–6

 n Unpacking ......................................................... 4

 n Selecting a location ........................................... 4

 n Antenna connection .......................................... 4

 n Front panel connection ...................................... 5

 n Rear panel connection ...................................... 5

 n Power supply connection .................................. 6

 n Mounting the repeater ....................................... 6

D Using the supplied handle ............................. 6

3 OPERATION ................................................. 7

 n Receiving and transmitting ................................ 7

D Repeater operation ....................................... 7

D Base station operation .................................. 7

4 MAINTENANCE ............................................ 8

 n Troubleshooting ................................................. 8

 n Fuse replacement ............................................. 8

D Line fuse replacement ................................... 8

5 OPTIONS ...................................................... 9

ABOUT VOICE CODING TECHNOLOGY

.... 10

1PANEL DESCRIPTION

2001 NEW

q INTERNAL SPEAKER

Monitors received signals.

w VOLUME CONTROL [VOLUME] (p. 7)

Adjusts the audio output level.

e SELECTOR DIAL [SELECT]

Rotate to adjust the squelch threshold level, select

the operating channel. (Depending on the pre-

programmed condition.)

r POWER INDICATOR [POWER]

➥ Lights green at ‘A’ module's indicator while the

repeater power is turned ON.

When a channel extension module is installed:

➥ Lights green at the selected module indicator

(‘A’ or ‘B’) while the repeater power is turned

ON.

➥ Lights orange at the un-selected module indica-

tor (‘A’ or ‘B’) while the repeater power is turned

ON.

t TRANSMIT INDICATOR [TX]

Lights red while transmitting.

y BUSY INDICATOR [BUSY]

Lights green while receiving a signal or when the

noise squelch is open.

About [PWR], [TX] and [BUSY] indicators:

‘A’ and ‘B’ modules indicators are available for

these indications. ‘A’ module's indicator correspond

to the original module, and ‘B’ module's indicator

correspond to an extended module.

MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [MIC]

This 8-pin modular jack accepts the optional micro-

phone.

KEEP the [MIC] connector cover attached to the

repeater when the optional microphone is not

used.

q +8 V DC output (Max. 15 mA)

w Output port for PC programming

e NC

r M PTT (Input port for TX control)

t Microphone ground

y Microphone input

u Ground

i Input port for PC programming

i POWER SWITCH [POWER]

➥ Push to turn the repeater power ON.

➥ Push and hold for 3 sec. to turn the repeater

power OFF.

When a channel extension module is installed:

➥ While the repeater power is turned ON, push

to select the desired module to operate the re-

peater as the base station.

• The power indicator of the selected module unit

lights green.

o DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEYS

 

Desired functions can be programmed indepen-

dently by your dealer.

Ask your dealer for details.

• Because these keys are programmable, the functions

of these keys are unique to each unit.

q w e

i uo

Function

display

n Front panel

EXTERNAL SPEAKER CONNECTOR [SP]

Connect the optional SP-22.

w RECEIVE ANTENNA CONNECTOR [RX]

Connects a receive antenna (impedance: 50 ˘)

and inputs receiving signals.

e ACCESSORY CONNECTOR [ACC]

Connects to the accessory connector.

• See pgs. 3 for accessory connector information.

r DC POWER RECEPTACLE

Connects the supplied DC power cable from this

connector to an external 13.6 V DC power supply.

t TRANSMIT ANTENNA CONNECTOR [TX]

Connects a transmit antenna (impedance: 50 ˘)

and outputs transmit signals.

q w e tr

The optional channel extention module can be installed.

Ask your dealer for details.

q SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR

Indicates relative signal strength level.

w LOW POWER INDICATOR

Appears when low output power is selected.

e AUDIBLE INDICATOR

Appears when the channel is in the ‘audible’ (un-

mute) condition.

r COMPANDER INDICATOR

Appears when the compander function is activated.

t SCRAMBLER/ENCRYPTION INDICATOR

Appears when the voice scrambler/encryption

function is activated.

y ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY

Shows a variety of text or code information.

n Rear panel

PANEL DESCRIPTION

D Function display

I C O M I n c.

q w e r t

1PANEL DESCRIPTION

D Accessory connector

q !3

!4 @5

Specification

Description

Pin NamePin No.

TXD

RXD

RTS

CTS

GND

MOD IN

DISC OUT

EXT. D/A

VCC

EXT. A/D

GND

EXT.I/O 15

EXT.I/O 16

EXT.I/O 17

EXT.I/O 18

EXT.I/O 19

DATA IN

EXT.I/O 21

AF OUT

EXT.I/O 23

EXT.I/O 24

EXT.I/O 25

No connection

Output terminal for serial communication data.

Input terminal for serial communication data.

Output terminal for request-to-send data.

Input terminal for clear-to-send data.

No connection

Serial/digital signal ground

Modulator input from an external terminal unit.

Output terminal for AF signals from the AF detector circuit.

Output level is fixed, regardless of [AF] control.