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iiUSE the supplied microphone only. Other microphoneshave different pin assignments and may damage the trans-ceiver.DO NOT use or place the transceiver in areas with tempera-tures below –22°F (–30°C) or above +140°F (+60°C), or in areassubject to direct sunlight, such as the dashboard of a vehicle.AVOID operating the transceiver without running the vehi-cle’s engine. The vehicle’s battery will quickly run out if thetransceiver is in transmission while the vehicle’s engine OFF.AVOID placing the transceiver in excessively dusty envi-ronments.AVOID placing the transceiver against walls. This willobstruct heat dissipation.AVOID the use of chemical agents such as benzine or alco-hol when cleaning, as they damage the transceiver surfaces.For U.S.A. onlyCAUTION: Changes or modifications to this transceiver, not ex-pressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operatethis transceiver under FCC regulations.TABLE OF CONTENTSIMPORTANT .................................................................................... iEXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ................................................................. iPRECAUTION .................................................................................. iTABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................. ii1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ........................................................... 1–5■Front panel ............................................................................... 1■Function LED ........................................................................... 2■Programmable function keys .................................................... 32 OPERATION ............................................................................ 6–8■Turning power ON .................................................................... 6■Channel selection ..................................................................... 6■Receiving and transmitting ....................................................... 7DTransmitting notes ................................................................. 7DScrambler function ................................................................ 8DUser set mode ....................................................................... 83 CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE .................................. 9–13■Rear panel and connection ...................................................... 9■Supplied Accessories ............................................................. 10■Mounting the transceiver ......................................................... 11■Optional UT-108 installation ................................................... 11■Optional UT-109/UT-110 installation ...................................... 12■Optional OPC-617 installation................................................. 12■Antenna................................................................................... 13■Fuse replacement .................................................................. 13■Cleaning ................................................................................. 134 OPTIONS ................................................................................... 145 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION ........................................ 15IC-F111S/F121S_F211S/F221S 02.9.6 0:58 PM Page ii (1,1)

11PANEL DESCRIPTIONTX/RX1234qwerFunction LED (p. 2)■Front panelqAF VOLUME CONTROL KNOB➥Rotate the knob to adjust the audio output level.• Minimum audio level is pre-programmed.wMICROPHONE CONNECTOR➥Connect the supplied microphone or optional DTMF micro-phone.NEVER connect non-specified microphones. The pinassignments may be different and the transceiver maybe damaged.eDEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEYS [P0] to [P3]➥Desired functions can be programmed independently byyour Dealer.rPOWER SWITCH [POWER]➥Push to turn the power ON and OFF.• The following functions are available at power ON as options:- Automatic scan start- Password prompt- Set modeIC-F111S/F121S_F211S/F221S 02.9.6 0:58 PM Page 1 (1,1)

21PANEL DESCRIPTION■Function LEDqCHANNEL INDICATORS➥Indicates the operating channel.➥Blinks when receiving a signal during scanning opera-tion.➥All LEDs blink while entering the power ON password.wTX/RX INDICATOR➥Lights red: while transmitting➥Lights green: while the channel is busy➥Blinks orange (green and red blink simultaneously):when the speciﬁed 2-tone, 5-tone call is received.➥Green and red blink alternately: cloning erroreACTIVATED KEY INDICATOR (LP 0/1/2)➥Appears when a pre-programmed key function is acti-vated.NOTE: When all function LEDs blink, check the DC batteryvoltage is not too high.DDMICROPHONE➥The supplied microphone has a PTT switch and a hangerhook.• The following functions are available when the microphone is onor off hook:- Automatic scan start when hook on.- Automatic priority channel selection when hook off.- Sets to ‘Inaudible’condition (mute condition) when hook on.- Sets to ‘Audible’condition (unmute condition) when hook off.1234TX/RXqweIC-F111S/F121S_F211S/F221S 02.9.6 0:58 PM Page 2 (1,1)

31PANEL DESCRIPTION■Programmable function keysThe following functions can be assigned to [P0], [P1], [P2]and [P3] programmable function keys.Consult your Icom Dealer or System operator for details con-cerning your transceiver’s programming.In the following explanations, programmable function namesare bracketed. The speciﬁc switch used to activate the func-tion depends on programming.¡¡CH UP AND DOWN KEYSSelect an operating channel.¡¡BANK KEYSelect and determine a bank number.¡¡SCAN START/STOP KEYPush this key to start scanning; and push againto stop.NOTE: Place the microphone on hook to startscanning.Take the microphone off hook to stop scanning.CH UPCH DNBANK¡¡SCAN TAG KEYAdds or deletes the selected channel to the scangroup.¡¡PRIORITY CHANNEL KEYSPush these keys to select priority A or priority Bchannel, respectively.¡¡OPERATING CHANNEL KEYSSelect an operating channel directly.¡¡LOCK KEYPush this key for 1 sec. to lock all programmablekeys except the following:• [CALL](incl. [CAL A] and [CAL B]), [MONI]and [EMER]keys.PRI APRI BCH1CH2CH3CH4TAGSCAN ASCAN BLOCKIC-F111S/F121S_F211S/F221S 02.9.6 0:58 PM Page 3 (1,1)

41PANEL DESCRIPTION¡¡TALK AROUND KEYTurns the talk around function ON and OFF.• The talk around function equalizes the transmitfrequency to the receive frequency for mobile-to-mobile communication.¡¡WIDE/NARROW KEYPush this key to toggle the bandwidth betweenwide or narrow.¡¡DTMF AUTODIAL KEYPush this key to transmit a speciﬁed DTMF code.¡¡CALL KEYTransmit a 2-tone, 5-tone code.• Call transmission is necessary before you callanother station depending on your signaling sys-tem.• The [CAL A] and/or [CAL B] keys may be avail-able when your system employs selective‘Individual/Group’calls. Ask your Dealer whichcall is assigned to each key.¡¡MONITOR KEYActivates one of (or two of) the following functionson each channel independently:• Push and hold the key to unmute the channel (audiois emitted; ‘Audible’condition).• Push the key to toggle the mute and unmute condi-tions (toggles ‘Audible’and ‘Inaudible’).• Push the key to mute the channel (sets to ‘Inaudible’only).• Push the key to unmute the channel (sets to ‘Audible’only).• Push the key after communication is ﬁnished to send a‘reset code’.NOTE: The unmute condition (‘Audible’condi-tion) may automatically return to the mute con-dition (‘Inaudible‘ condition) after a specifiedperiod depending on the pre-setting.¡¡OUTPUT POWER SELECTION KEYSSelect the transmit output power temporarily, orpermanently, depending on the pre-setting.• Ask your Dealer or System Operator for the out-put power level for each selection.MONITAW/NDTMFH/LCALLCAL ACAL BIC-F111S/F121S_F211S/F221S 02.9.6 0:58 PM Page 4 (1,1)

51PANEL DESCRIPTION¡¡EMERGENCY KEYPush and hold the key to transmit an emergency call.• If you want to cancel the emergency call, pushand hold (or push) the key again before trans-mitting the call.• Depending on the pre-setting, the emergencycall is transmitted one time only, or repeatedly,until receiving a control code.¡¡Hook ScanSeveral functions are available for the hangerfunction when taking the microphone from itshanger (hanger-off) and/or returning it to thehanger (hanger-on).¡¡USER SET MODE KEYChanges the contents of the items in the User Setmode. Please refer to p. 8.•Push and hold this key for 1 sec. to enter setmode. Push this key again momentarily to selectthe desired item. Push [P2] and [P3] to set thedesired level/condition.Push and hold this key again to exit set mode.•User set mode also available via the ‘Power ONfunction’.¡¡SCRAMBLER KEY• Push and hold to turn the voice scrambler func-tion ON.• Push this key to turn the voice scrambler func-tion OFF.NOTE:• The optional UT-109 (#02) or UT-110 (#02)VOICE SCRAMBLER UNIT is required.– UT-109: Non-rolling type. 32 codes are available.– UT-110: Rolling type. Provides higher communi-cation security. 1020 (4 groups ×255) codes areavailable.• This transceiver requires version #02 ofthese units. Do not install version #01, asthey are not compatible.• Some PC board modifications are requiredwhen installing UT-109 and UT-110. Pleaserefer to ‘Optional UT-109/UT-110 installation’.(p.12)• Please contact your Dealer for details.EMERSCRMHOOKSETIC-F111S/F121S_F211S/F221S 02.9.6 0:58 PM Page 5 (1,1)

62OPERATION■Turning power ONqPush [ ] to turn the power ON.wIf 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 same.eWhen all channel indicator LEDs still blink after inputting 4digits, the input code number is incorrect. Turn the poweroff and start over in this case.■Channel selectionSeveral types of channel selection are available. The meth-ods may differ according to your system setup.NON-BANK TYPE:Push [CH UP]/[CH DN] to select the desired operating chan-nel, in sequence; or, push one of the [CH 1] to [CH 4] keys toselect a channel directly.BANK-TYPE: Push [BANK] to toggle between bank 1 and 2.AUTOMATIC SCAN TYPE:Channel setting is not necessary for this type. When turningthe power ON, the transceiver automatically starts scanning.Scanning stops when receiving a call or when taking themicrophone off hook.KEYNUMBER 0123456789IC-F111S/F121S_F211S/F221S 02.9.6 0:58 PM Page 6 (1,1)

72OPERATION■Receiving and transmittingRECEIVING:qPush [POWER] to turn the power ON.wPush [CH UP] or [CH DN] to select a channel.eWhen receiving a call, adjust the audio output level to acomfortable listening level.TRANSMITTING:rTake the microphone off hook.• The channel is busy when TX/RX indicator turns green.- According to the trasceiver’s setting;• 2-tone, 5-tone mute may be released. (The ‘audible’condition isselected)• A priority channel may be selected automatically.tWait for the channel to become clear.yPush the [CALL] key when initiating a call from your side.- According to the trasceiver’s setting;• Coded audio may be heard from the transceiver, then TX/RXindicator turns green.• This operation may not be necessary depending on your signal-ing system. Ask your Dealer.uWhile pushing and holding [PTT], speak into the micro-phone at your normal voice level.iRelease [PTT] to receive.IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your signal: (1) Pause brieﬂy after pushing [PTT] (2) Hold the microphone 2 to 5 cm from your mouth, thenspeak into the microphone at a normal voice level.DTransmitting notes• Transmit inhibit functionThe transceiver has several inhibit functions which restricttransmission under the following conditions:• The channel is in mute condition.• Channel is busy.• A matched/non-matched CTCSS code is received.• The selected channel is a ‘receive only’channel.• Time-out timerAfter continuous transmission for a pre-programmed period,the time-out timer is activated causing the transceiver to stoptransmitting and automatically select receive.• Penalty timerOnce the time-out timer is activated, transmission is furtherinhibited for a period determined by the penalty timer.IC-F111S/F121S_F211S/F221S 02.9.6 0:58 PM Page 7 (1,1)

82OPERATIONDScrambler functionThe UT-109 (#02) or UT-110 (#02) optional voice scramblerunit provides high performance private communicationbetween stations with the same scrambler codes.qPush and hold [SCRM] to turn the scrambler function ON.wPush [SCRM] to turn the function OFF.DUser set modeUser set mode is accessed at power ON and allows you toset seldom-changed settings. In this case you can “cus-tomize” transceiver operation to suit your preferences andoperating style.Entering the user set mode:qWhile pushing and holding [P1] and [P2], push [POWER] toenter user set mode at power ON.wPush and hold [P0] to enter user set mode. Push [P0]again momentarily to select the item. The channel indicatorlights respectively to indicate the function is selected.Available set mode functions;•Backlight ( lights) : OFF, Dim, Auto or ON•Beep ( lights) : OFF or ON•SQL Level ( lights) : 0 to 255•AF Min level ( lights) : 0 to 255eThen push [P2] and [P3] to set the desired level/condition.rPush [POWER] (or push and hold [P0]) again to exit setmode.User set mode is also available via a programmable key.Please refer to p. 5 [SET] section.4321IC-F111S/F121S_F211S/F221S 02.9.6 0:58 PM Page 8 (1,1)

93CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCEOptional cable (OPC-617)q AntennaNEVER connect toa 24 V battery.+red:black:12VBatterySolderCrimpNOTE: Use the terminals as shown below for the cable connections.R CAUTION! NEVER re-move the fuse-holder from the DC power cable.ertwTo the antenna connectorOptional speaker (SP-22)■Rear panel and connectionIC-F111S/F121S_F211S/F221S 02.9.6 0:58 PM Page 9 (1,1)

103CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCEqANTENNA CONNECTORConnects to an antenna. Ask your Dealer about antennaselection and placement.wMICROPHONE HANGERConnect the supplied microphone hanger to the vehicle’sground for microphone on/off hook functions. (See p. 1)eDC POWER RECEPTACLEConnects to a 12 V DC battery. Pay attention to polarities.NEVER connect to a 24 V battery. This could damage thetransceiver.rOPTIONAL CABLE (OPC-617)Connect an external modem unit, Dimmer control, etc.tEXTERNAL SPEAKER JACKConnect a 4–8 Ωexternal speaker, if desired.■Supplied AccessoriesqMicrophone ...................... 1wMicrophone hanger and screw set ..................... 1 seteMicrophone hanger cable . 1rDC power cable (OPC-1132)............................................1tFunction name stickers*(KEY STICKER) ....................1yMounting bracket .............. 1uBracket bolts ..................... 4iMounting screws (M5×12) . 4oSelf-tapping screws (M5×20)........................................... 4!0 Flat washers ...................... 4!1 Spring washers ................. 4!2 Nuts ................................... 4*Function name stickersThere are no names on the programmable function keys since thefunctions can be freely assigned to these keys.Attach the supplied function name stickers above the appropriatekeys for easy recognition of that key’s assigned function.qw eryuio!0 !1 !2tKEY-STICKERICOMIC-F111S/F121S_F211S/F221S 02.9.6 0:58 PM Page 10 (1,1)

113CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE■Mounting the transceiverThe universal mounting bracket supplied with your transceiv-er allows overhead mounting.•Mount the transceiver securely with the 4 supplied screwsto a thick surface which can support more than 1.5 kg.Flat washerSpring washerWhen usingself-tapping screws■Optional UT-108 installationInstall the optional UT-108 DTMF decoder unit as follows:qTurn the power OFF, then disconnect the DC power cable.wUnscrew the 4 screws, then remove the bottom cover.eInstall the unit as shown in the diagram below.rReplace the bottom cover and screws, then re-connect theDC power cable.UT-108Front panelIC-F111S/F121S_F211S/F221S 02.9.6 0:58 PM Page 11 (1,1)

123CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE■Optional UT-109 /UT-110installationqTurn the power OFF, then disconnect the DC power cable.wUnscrew the 4 screws, then remove the bottom cover.eCut the pattern on the PCB at the TX mic circuit (MIC) andRX AF circuit (DISC) as shown below.rInstall the scrambler unit as described in optional UT-108installation in the page at left.tReturn the bottom cover and screws to the original posi-tion.NOTE: Be sure to re-solder theabove disconnected points whenyou remove the scrambler units.Otherwise no TX modulation orAF output is available.MICDISCFront panelqDimmer cont. IN or IGSW cont. INwAF OUTeDet. AF OUT rMod. INtPTT control IN oryHorn drive cont. OUTuAF GNDiDet. AF GNDoMod. GNDOPTIONAL CABLE PIN ASSIGNMENT t r e w q o i u yFTSW control INOPC-617Cut off the bushing as in the illustra-tion, when you install the optional OPC-617.■Optional OPC-617 installationInstall the OPC-617 as shown below.IC-F111S/F121S_F211S/F221S 02.9.6 0:58 PM Page 12 (1,1)

133CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE■AntennaA key element in the performance of any communication sys-tem is an antenna. Ask your Dealer about antennas and thebest places to mount them.■Fuse replacementA fuse is installed in the supplied DC power cable. If a fuseblows or the transceiver stops functioning, track down thesource of the problem, if possible, and replace the damagedfuse with a new rated one.❑Fuse rating: 20 A, IC-F520/F620: 20 A■CleaningIf the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it clean with asoft, dry cloth.AVOID the use of solvents such as benzene oralcohol, as they may damage the transceiver sur-faces.IC-F111S/F121S_F211S/F221S 02.9.6 0:58 PM Page 13 (1,1)

144OPTIONSSP-22 EXTERNAL SPEAKERCompact and easy-to-install.Input impedance : 4 ΩMax. input power : 5 WHM-100TNDTMF microphone.SM-25Desktop microphone.UT-108 DTMF DECODER UNITProvides pager and code squelch capabilities.UT-109/UT-110 (#02) VOICE SCRAMBLER UNIT• UT-109 : Non-rolling type (max. 32 codes)• UT-110 : Rolling type (max. 1020 codes)OPC-617 ACC CABLEAllows you to connect to an external terminal.IC-F111S/F121S_F211S/F221S 02.9.6 0:58 PM Page 14 (1,1)

Your Icom radio generates RF electromag-netic energy during transmit mode. Thisradio is designed for and classified as“Occupational Use Only”, meaning it mustbe used only during the course of employ-ment by individuals aware of the hazards,and the ways to minimize such hazards. This radio isNOT intended for use by the “General Population” in anuncontrolled environment.• For compliance with FCC and Industry Canada RFExposure Requirements, the transmitter antenna installationshall comply with the following two conditions:1. The transmitter antenna gain shall not exceed 0 dBi.2. IC-F121S:The transmitter antenna is required to be located outsideof a vehicle and kept at a separation distance of 65 cen-timeters or more between the transmitter antenna of thisdevice and persons during operation.3. IC-F221S:The transmitter antenna is required to be located outsideof a vehicle and kept at a separation distance of 52 cen-timeters or more between the transmitter antenna of thisdevice and persons during operation.To ensure that your exposure to RF elec-tromagnetic energy is within the FCCallowable limits for occupational use,always adhere to the following guidelines:•DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antennaattached, as this may damage the radio and may also causeyou to exceed FCC RF exposure limits. A proper antenna isthe antenna supplied with this radio by the manufacturer oran antenna speciﬁcally authorized by the manufacturer foruse with this radio.•DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time(“50% duty cycle”). Transmitting more than 50% of the timecan cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements tobe exceeded. The radio is transmitting when the “TX indica-tor” lights red. You can cause the radio to transmit by press-ing the “PTT” switch.Electromagnetic Interference/CompatibilityDuring transmissions, your Icom radio generates RF energythat can possibly cause interference with other devices orsystems. To avoid such interference, turn off the radio inareas where signs are posted to do so. DO NOT operate thetransmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic radi-ation such as hospitals, aircraft, and blasting sites.WARNINGCAUTION5SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION15IC-F111S/F121S_F211S/F221S 02.9.6 0:58 PM Page 15 (1,1)

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Count on us!1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003 JapanA-6199H-1EXPrinted in Japan© 2002 Icom Inc.IC-F111S/F121S_F211S/F221S 02.9.6 0:58 PM Page Z (1,1)