Instruction Manual
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... ex- pletely before using the transceiver. Ask your dealer for the IC-F3230DT, IC-F3230DS VHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVERS and the IC-F4230DT, IC-F4230DS UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVERS. Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may occur. The user of this Communications Equipment. tract, remove, decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the Object Code, or in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, #5,649...
... ex- pletely before using the transceiver. Ask your dealer for the IC-F3230DT, IC-F3230DS VHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVERS and the IC-F4230DT, IC-F4230DS UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVERS. Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may occur. The user of this Communications Equipment. tract, remove, decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the Object Code, or in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, #5,649...
Instruction Manual
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...! NEVER operate the transceiver with Icom radios or Icom chargers. CAUTION: MAKE SURE the flexible antenna, bat- However, the LCD display may not be operate correctly, or show an indication in your full attention- R WARNING! The transceiver will damage the transceiver surfaces. ii Only Icom battery packs are dry before attachment. Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume operation. PRECAUTIONS R DANGER! DO NOT use with Icom radios or charged with temperatures...
...! NEVER operate the transceiver with Icom radios or Icom chargers. CAUTION: MAKE SURE the flexible antenna, bat- However, the LCD display may not be operate correctly, or show an indication in your full attention- R WARNING! The transceiver will damage the transceiver surfaces. ii Only Icom battery packs are dry before attachment. Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume operation. PRECAUTIONS R DANGER! DO NOT use with Icom radios or charged with temperatures...
Instruction Manual
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... the optional HM-168LWP is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to part 15 of this transceiver under FCC regulations. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a commercial environment. Even when the transceiver power is operated in accordance with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant...
... the optional HM-168LWP is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to part 15 of this transceiver under FCC regulations. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a commercial environment. Even when the transceiver power is operated in accordance with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant...
Instruction Manual
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... DESCRIPTION 3-7 ■■Front panel 3 ■■Function display 4 ■■Programmable function keys 5 3 BASIC OPERATION 8-11 ■■Turning power ON 8 ■■Channel selection 9 ■■Receiving and transmitting 10 ■■User set mode 11 ■■Priority A channel selection 11 4 BATTERY CHARGING 12-16 ■■ Caution 12 ■■Battery chargers 13 5 BATTERY CASE 17-19 ■■BP-240 optional...
... DESCRIPTION 3-7 ■■Front panel 3 ■■Function display 4 ■■Programmable function keys 5 3 BASIC OPERATION 8-11 ■■Turning power ON 8 ■■Channel selection 9 ■■Receiving and transmitting 10 ■■User set mode 11 ■■Priority A channel selection 11 4 BATTERY CHARGING 12-16 ■■ Caution 12 ■■Battery chargers 13 5 BATTERY CASE 17-19 ■■BP-240 optional...
Instruction Manual
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... the screws. (w) [MIC/SP] jack To detach the belt clip: qqRemove the battery pack if it is attached. DDJack cover To attach the jack cover: qqAttach the jack cover to connect the optional equipment. (w) q q w 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 2 wwSlide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the belt clip is locked and makes a 'click' sound. w q q w Jack cover CAUTION: • A ttach...
... the screws. (w) [MIC/SP] jack To detach the belt clip: qqRemove the battery pack if it is attached. DDJack cover To attach the jack cover: qqAttach the jack cover to connect the optional equipment. (w) q q w 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 2 wwSlide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the belt clip is locked and makes a 'click' sound. w q q w Jack cover CAUTION: • A ttach...
Instruction Manual
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... cover when optional equipment is turned OFF. See (p. 2) for details. w DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEY [Emer] A desired function can be programmed by your dealer. (p. 5) e DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEY [Side1] A desired function can be programmed by your dealer. (p. 5) r PTT SWITCH [PTT] Hold down to transmit, release to adjust the audio level. 3 o VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] Rotate to turn the power ON or OFF and to receive. q ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects the supplied antenna...
... cover when optional equipment is turned OFF. See (p. 2) for details. w DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEY [Emer] A desired function can be programmed by your dealer. (p. 5) e DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEY [Side1] A desired function can be programmed by your dealer. (p. 5) r PTT SWITCH [PTT] Hold down to transmit, release to adjust the audio level. 3 o VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] Rotate to turn the power ON or OFF and to receive. q ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects the supplied antenna...
Instruction Manual
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... the Key lock function is completed. Weak Receive Signal level Strong About " " icon for the Trunking mode ➥➥ Disappears while in a no service area. ➥➥ Blinks while registering to a specified level. !0 ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY Displays an operating channel number, channel name, User Set mode contents, and so on the preprogramming. t AUDIBLE ICON ➥➥ In the analog mode, appears when the CTCSS (DTCS) squelch mute is released...
... the Key lock function is completed. Weak Receive Signal level Strong About " " icon for the Trunking mode ➥➥ Disappears while in a no service area. ➥➥ Blinks while registering to a specified level. !0 ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY Displays an operating channel number, channel name, User Set mode contents, and so on the preprogramming. t AUDIBLE ICON ➥➥ In the analog mode, appears when the CTCSS (DTCS) squelch mute is released...
Instruction Manual
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... option, setting, and so on. 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■■Programmable function keys The following topics, after a preprogrammed time period. ➥➥Hold down for 1 second to exit the scan list selection mode. ➥➥While a scan is paused on a non-priority channel, push this key for details concerning your Icom dealer or system operator for 1 second to display the scan group...
... option, setting, and so on. 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■■Programmable function keys The following topics, after a preprogrammed time period. ➥➥Hold down for 1 second to exit the scan list selection mode. ➥➥While a scan is paused on a non-priority channel, push this key for details concerning your Icom dealer or system operator for 1 second to display the scan group...
Instruction Manual
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... 1 second to assign the operating channel to Priority A or "LOCK OFF" is pushed. 6 See the operating guide for details ➥➥Hold down [Prio A (Rewrite)] or [Prio B (Rewrite)] for ➥➥To turn the CTCSS (DTCS) squelch mute ON or OFF. • The Talk Around function equalizes the transmit frequency to the receive frequency for details. HIGH/LOW MEMORY CHANNELS 1, 2, 3, 4 Push to -transceiver communication. manently, depending on...
... 1 second to assign the operating channel to Priority A or "LOCK OFF" is pushed. 6 See the operating guide for details ➥➥Hold down [Prio A (Rewrite)] or [Prio B (Rewrite)] for ➥➥To turn the CTCSS (DTCS) squelch mute ON or OFF. • The Talk Around function equalizes the transmit frequency to the receive frequency for details. HIGH/LOW MEMORY CHANNELS 1, 2, 3, 4 Push to -transceiver communication. manently, depending on...
Instruction Manual
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... change the value or setting by turning OFF the transceiver power. RESET ➥➥Push to return to the normal operating mode. ➥➥While in the digital mode. When the Normal mode is selected, the display briefly shows "SHIFT ON." ANNOUNCE Push to the inaudible mode. NOTE: See the operating guide for the [Reset] key operation in the audible mode, push to return to turn the Channel Announce...
... change the value or setting by turning OFF the transceiver power. RESET ➥➥Push to return to the normal operating mode. ➥➥While in the digital mode. When the Normal mode is selected, the display briefly shows "SHIFT ON." ANNOUNCE Push to the inaudible mode. NOTE: See the operating guide for the [Reset] key operation in the audible mode, push to return to turn the Channel Announce...
Instruction Manual
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... transmit output power is low. • "LI-ION" is displayed for optimum life and operation. (p. 12) qqRotate [VOL] to turn ON the power by your dealer for password input. • The transceiver detects numbers in the table below can be used for password input, depending on the transceiver's version: • The keys in the same block as directed by rotating [VOL] to the attached battery type when turning...
... transmit output power is low. • "LI-ION" is displayed for optimum life and operation. (p. 12) qqRotate [VOL] to turn ON the power by your dealer for password input. • The transceiver detects numbers in the table below can be used for password input, depending on the transceiver's version: • The keys in the same block as directed by rotating [VOL] to the attached battery type when turning...
Instruction Manual
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... of the repeater and automatically selects the strongest station. Scanning stops when a signal is selected. Methods may differ, depending on your system set up. VOTING OPERATION: The transceiver automatically starts scanning when a zone, specified for this type. AUTOMATIC SCAN TYPE: Channel setting is not necessary for the voting operation, is received. 9 3 BASIC OPERATION ■■Channel selection Several types of channel selections are available.
... of the repeater and automatically selects the strongest station. Scanning stops when a signal is selected. Methods may differ, depending on your system set up. VOTING OPERATION: The transceiver automatically starts scanning when a zone, specified for this type. AUTOMATIC SCAN TYPE: Channel setting is not necessary for the voting operation, is received. 9 3 BASIC OPERATION ■■Channel selection Several types of channel selections are available.
Instruction Manual
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... code*, or Individual or Talkgroup ID*. * Digital operation only Transmitting: - wwPush [CH Up] or [CH Down] to 4 inches) from your signal; 1. ventional system channel. mission is a 'receive only' channel. BASIC OPERATION 3 ■■Receiving and transmitting CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage DDTransmitting notes the transceiver. However, depending on the preprogrammed settings, you can transmit when the call , adjust the audio output level to receive. • Time...
... code*, or Individual or Talkgroup ID*. * Digital operation only Transmitting: - wwPush [CH Up] or [CH Down] to 4 inches) from your signal; 1. ventional system channel. mission is a 'receive only' channel. BASIC OPERATION 3 ■■Receiving and transmitting CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage DDTransmitting notes the transceiver. However, depending on the preprogrammed settings, you can transmit when the call , adjust the audio output level to receive. • Time...
Instruction Manual
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...;■User set mode The User Set mode allows you can "customize" the transceiver operation to suit your preferences and operating style. eeHold down [User Set Mode] for 1 second again to exit the User Set mode. ■■Priority A channel selection When one of the following operations is performed, the transceiver automatically selects Priority A channel. • Turning ON the power Priority A channel is selected each time the transceiver's power is turned ON. • Auto Reset Priority A channel...
...;■User set mode The User Set mode allows you can "customize" the transceiver operation to suit your preferences and operating style. eeHold down [User Set Mode] for 1 second again to exit the User Set mode. ■■Priority A channel selection When one of the following operations is performed, the transceiver automatically selects Priority A channel. • Turning ON the power Priority A channel is selected each time the transceiver's power is turned ON. • Auto Reset Priority A channel...
Instruction Manual
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..., fire, or the battery may cause an explosion. High temperature buildup in this instruction manual. Immediately wash, using clean water, any other liquids. DO NOT expose the battery to rain, snow, seawater...battery does not show cracks or any part of its specified temperature range will reduce the battery's performance and battery life. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 12 R DANGER! R DANGER! R DANGER! Immediately stop using . CAUTION: Always use a battery with any other equipment, or for use or leave battery packs in areas with Icom radios or Icom charger...
..., fire, or the battery may cause an explosion. High temperature buildup in this instruction manual. Immediately wash, using clean water, any other liquids. DO NOT expose the battery to rain, snow, seawater...battery does not show cracks or any part of its specified temperature range will reduce the battery's performance and battery life. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 12 R DANGER! R DANGER! R DANGER! Immediately stop using . CAUTION: Always use a battery with any other equipment, or for use or leave battery packs in areas with Icom radios or Icom charger...
Instruction Manual
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... the DC power cable (OPC-515L/CP-23L) is additionally required. Battery Transceiver pack Turn power OFF AC adapter (Not supplied with the BC-160 The optional BC-160 rapidly charges the Li-ion battery pack. • An AC adapter (may use the battery until the remaining capacity is not waterproof. You may be used instead of time. R WARNING! Additionally, battery performance or battery life may be...
... the DC power cable (OPC-515L/CP-23L) is additionally required. Battery Transceiver pack Turn power OFF AC adapter (Not supplied with the BC-160 The optional BC-160 rapidly charges the Li-ion battery pack. • An AC adapter (may use the battery until the remaining capacity is not waterproof. You may be used instead of time. R WARNING! Additionally, battery performance or battery life may be...
Instruction Manual
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...-119N rapidly charges the Li-ion battery pack. AD-106 charger adapter is installed in each slot. The following items are additionally required. • Six AD-106 charger adapters • A n optional AC adapter or the DC power cable (OPC-656) Transceiver Battery pack Turn power OFF AC adapter (Purchased separately) AD-106 charger adapters are additionally required. • AD-106 charger adapter • An AC adapter (may be used instead of...
...-119N rapidly charges the Li-ion battery pack. AD-106 charger adapter is installed in each slot. The following items are additionally required. • Six AD-106 charger adapters • A n optional AC adapter or the DC power cable (OPC-656) Transceiver Battery pack Turn power OFF AC adapter (Purchased separately) AD-106 charger adapters are additionally required. • AD-106 charger adapter • An AC adapter (may be used instead of...
Instruction Manual
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... is constructed to wipe it dry before using the BP-240 battery case, install six AAA (LR03) size alkaline batteries, as illustrated to "DRY BATT" when turning ON the transceiver. (p. 8) 17 Fig.1 Fig.2 Fig.3 w BP-240 q e r t 5 BATTERY CASE ■■BP-240 optional battery case When using it makes a 'click' sound (t). (Fig.3) CAUTION: • When installing the batteries, make sure they are all the same...
... is constructed to wipe it dry before using the BP-240 battery case, install six AAA (LR03) size alkaline batteries, as illustrated to "DRY BATT" when turning ON the transceiver. (p. 8) 17 Fig.1 Fig.2 Fig.3 w BP-240 q e r t 5 BATTERY CASE ■■BP-240 optional battery case When using it makes a 'click' sound (t). (Fig.3) CAUTION: • When installing the batteries, make sure they are all the same...
Instruction Manual
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eeReplace the cover in the direction of the arrow (e), then close (r). Also, do not mix new and old batteries together. • Keep battery terminals clean. It's a good idea to occasionally clean them. • Never incinerate used battery cells since internal battery gas may cause them to rupture. • N ever expose a detached battery case to "DRY BATT" when turning ON the transceiver. (p. 8) BATTERY CASE...
eeReplace the cover in the direction of the arrow (e), then close (r). Also, do not mix new and old batteries together. • Keep battery terminals clean. It's a good idea to occasionally clean them. • Never incinerate used battery cells since internal battery gas may cause them to rupture. • N ever expose a detached battery case to "DRY BATT" when turning ON the transceiver. (p. 8) BATTERY CASE...
Instruction Manual
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... radio is NOT intended for use time ("50% duty cycle"). Use of accessories other devices or systems. To avoid such interference, turn off to one side. You can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the "PTT" switch. • ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 5 cm (2 inches) from the body when transmitting and only use the Icom belt-clips listed on page 23 when attaching the radio to your Icom radio...
... radio is NOT intended for use time ("50% duty cycle"). Use of accessories other devices or systems. To avoid such interference, turn off to one side. You can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the "PTT" switch. • ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 5 cm (2 inches) from the body when transmitting and only use the Icom belt-clips listed on page 23 when attaching the radio to your Icom radio...