ICOM orporated IC-F621-2 IC-F621-2 User Manual IC F510F520 F610F620

ICOM Incorporated IC-F621-2 IC F510F520 F610F620

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iEXPLICIT DEFINITIONSRWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to anAC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electricshock.NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source of morethan 16 V DC such as a 24 V battery. This connection will ruinthe transceiver.NEVER cut the DC power cable between the DC plug andfuse holder. If an incorrect connection is made after cutting,the transceiver might be damaged.NEVER place the transceiver where normal operation ofthe vehicle may be hindered or where it could cause bodilyinjury.NEVER allow children to touch the transceiver.NEVER expose the transceiver to rain, snow or any liquids.USE supplied microphone only. Other microphones havedifferent pin assignments and may damage the transceiver.DO NOT use or place the transceiver in areas with tem-CAUTIONSWORD DEFINITIONRWARNING Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shockmay occur.CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.NOTE If disregarded, inconvenience only. No riskof personal injury, fire or electric shock.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and complete-ly before using the transceiver.SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— Thisinstruction manual contains important operating instructions forthe IC-F521 VHF TRANSCEIVERand IC-F621 UHF TRANSCEIVER.IMPORTANTIC-F510F520_F610F620.qxd 02.1.21 10:03 AM Page b (1,1)
iiperatures below –22°F (–30°C) or above +140°F (+60°C) or,in areas subject to direct sunlight, such as the dashboard.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 oralcohol when cleaning, as they damage the transceiver sur-faces.BE CAREFUL! The transceiver will become hot whenoperating continuously for long periods.For U.S.A. onlyCAUTION: Changes or modifications to this transceiver, notexpressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority tooperate this transceiver under FCC regulations.TABLE OF CONTENTSIMPORTANT .................................................................................... iEXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ................................................................. iCAUTIONS ....................................................................................... iTABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................. ii1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ........................................................ 1–6■Front panel ............................................................................ 1■Function display .................................................................... 2■Programmable function keys ................................................ 32 OPERATION ...................................................................... 7–10■Turning power ON ................................................................ 7■Channel selection ................................................................. 7■Receiving and transmitting ................................................... 8DTransmitting notes .......................................................... 8DTx code channel selection .............................................. 9DTx code number selection .............................................. 9DDTMF transmission ........................................................ 9DScrambler function ......................................................... 9DUser set mode .............................................................. 103 OPTIONAL SmarTrunk II™ OPERATION ....................... 11–12■SmarTrunk II™ and conventional modes ............................ 11■SmarTrunk II™ operation .................................................... 114 CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE ............................. 13–18■Rear panel and connection ................................................. 13■Supplied Accessories ......................................................... 14■Mounting the transceiver ..................................................... 15DInverting the Front panel .............................................. 15DMounting the Transceiver ............................................. 16■Optional UT-105/UT-108 installation ................................... 17■Optional UT-109/UT-110 installation ................................... 17■Optional OPC-617 installation ............................................. 18■Antenna ............................................................................... 18■Fuse replacement ............................................................... 18■Cleaning ............................................................................. 185 OPTIONS ............................................................................... 19IC-F510F520_F610F620.qxd 02.1.21 10:03 AM Page c (1,1)
11PANEL DESCRIPTIONuytrewq■Front panelqAF VOLUME CONTROL KNOB➥Rotate the knob to adjust the audio output level.• Minimum audio level is pre-programmed.wLEFT UP/DOWN [∫∫]/[√√] KEYS➥One of several functions can be programmed by yourDealer. (Same as [P0] to [P4] keys)eFUNCTION DISPLAY➥Displays variety of information, such as an operating chan-nel number/name, 2/5tone code, DTMF numbers and audi-ble condition, etc.NOTE: The above functions depend on pre-programming.rRIGHT UP/DOWN [ ]/[ ] KEYS➥Push to select the operating channel.➥Can be programmed for one of several functions by yourDealer. (Same as [P0] to [P4] keys)IC-F510F520_F610F620.qxd 02.1.21 10:03 AM Page d (1,1)
21PANEL DESCRIPTIONtDEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEYS [P0] to [P4]➥Desired functions can be programmed independently byyour Dealer.yPOWER SWITCH [POWER]➥Push to turns the power ON and OFF.• The following functions are available at power ON as options:-Automatic scan start-Password prompt-Set modeuMICROPHONE CONNECTOR➥Connect the supplied microphone or optional DTMF micro-phone for SmarTrunk II™ operation here.NEVER connect non-specified microphones. The pinassignments may be different and the transceiver may bedamaged.MICROPHONE➥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 hung on.- Automatic priority channel selection when hung off.- Sets to ‘Inaudible’ condition (mute condition) when hung on.- Sets to ‘Audible’ condition (un-mute condition) when hung off.■Function displayqTRANSMIT INDICATOR➥Appears while transmitting or sending a 2/5tone code.wBUSY INDICATOR➥Appears while the channel is in busy.eSIGNAL STRENGTH METER➥Indicates relative signal strength level.rLOW POWER INDICATOR➥Appears when low output power is selected.tAUDIBLE INDICATOR➥Appears when the channel is in the ‘Audible’ condition(unmute condition).yCOMPANDER INDICATOR➥Appears when compander function is activated.q w e r t y u i oIC-F510F520_F610F620.qxd 02.1.21 10:03 AM Page e (1,1)
31PANEL DESCRIPTIONuSCRAMBLER INDICATOR➥Appears when scrambler function is activated. (Optional UT-109 (#02)/UT110 (#02) SCRAMBLER UNIT is required.)i2/5TONE INDICATOR➥Appears when specified 2/5tone call is received.oALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY➥Displays the CH number, 2/5tone indication, DTMF num-bers, Audible indication, etc.■Programmable function keysThe following functions can be assigned to [P0], [P1], [P2],[P3], [P4], [∫∫], [√√], [ ] and [] programmable functionkeys.Consult your Icom Dealer or System operator for details con-cerning your transceivers 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 KEYS • Select an operating channel.• Select a transmit code channel after pushingthe [TX CH] key.• Select a DTMF channel after pushing the[DTMF] key.• Select a scan group wile pushing and holdingthe [SCAN] key.OPERATING CHANNEL KEYSSelect an operating channel directly.PRIORITY CHANNEL KEYSSelect priority A or priority B channel with eachpush.[CH UP][CH DN][CH1][CH2][CH3][CH4][PRI A][PRI B]IC-F510F520_F610F620.qxd 02.1.21 10:03 AM Page f (1,1)
41PANEL DESCRIPTIONMONITOR KEYActivates one of (or two of) the following func-tions on 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 the communication is finished tosend a ‘reset code’.NOTE: The unmute condition (‘Audible’ condi-tion) may automatically return to the mute condi-tion (‘Inaudible‘ condition) after a specified peri-od.WIDE/NARROW KEYPush [W/N] to toggle bandwidth between wide ornarrow.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.[MONI][W/N][H/L]BANK KEYSelect and determine a bank number.• When the optional UT-105 is installed, push [BANK]then push [CH UP]/[CH DN] to select operating banknumber, and then push [BANK] to determine thebank 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.Push and hold this key to indicate the scangroup, then push to select the desired group.SCAN TAG KEYAdds or deletes the selected channel to the scangroup.LOCK KEYElectronically locks all programmable keysexcept the following:•[CALL](incl. [CAL A] and [CAL B]), [MONI]and[EMER]keys.[BANK][SCAN A][SCAN B][TAG][LOCK]IC-F510F520_F610F620.qxd 02.1.21 10:03 AM Page g (1,1)
51PANEL DESCRIPTIONTALK AROUND KEYTurns the talk around function ON and OFF.• The talk around function equalises the transmitfrequency to the receive frequency for mobile-to-mobile communication.CALL KEYSTransmit a 5-tone code.• Call transmission is necessary before you callanother station depending on your signalingsystem.• The [CAL A] and/or [CAL B] keys may beavailable when your system employs selective‘Individual/Group’ calls. Ask your Dealer whichcall is assigned to each key.EMERGENCY KEYPush and hold the key to transmit an emergency call.• If you want to cancel the emergency call, push(or push and hold) the key again before trans-mitting the call.• The emergency call is transmitted one time onlyor repeatedly until receiving a control codedepending on the pre-setting.[ T A ][CALL][CAL A][CAL B][EMER]TX CODE KEYSelect a transmit 5-tone code (station code)channel.TX CODE CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYPush to selects a TX code channel directory.DTMF CHANNEL SELECT KEYPush this key to select a DTMF channel.• Push this key, then select the desired DTMFchannel using the [ ]/[ ] keys.Push the key to transmit the selected DTMFcode.C. TONE CHANNEL ENTER KEYPush this key then input a continuous tone mem-ory channel number using [ ]/[ ] keys tochange the tone frequency.[TX CH][CODE][DTMF][TONE]IC-F510F520_F610F620.qxd 02.1.21 10:03 AM Page h (1,1)

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