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Equipment damage may occur. FOREWORD READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL- RWARNING! If disregarded, inconvenience only. CAUTION NOTE DEFINITION Personal death, serious injury or an explosion may occur. Icom, Icom Inc. This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-F3001/ IC-F3003/IC-F3006/IC-F3008 VHF TRANSCEIVERS and the IC-F4001/IC-F4003/IC-F4006/IC-F4008 UHF TRANSCEIVERS. EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD RDANGER! Personal injury...
Equipment damage may occur. FOREWORD READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL- RWARNING! If disregarded, inconvenience only. CAUTION NOTE DEFINITION Personal death, serious injury or an explosion may occur. Icom, Icom Inc. This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-F3001/ IC-F3003/IC-F3006/IC-F3008 VHF TRANSCEIVERS and the IC-F4001/IC-F4003/IC-F4006/IC-F4008 UHF TRANSCEIVERS. EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD RDANGER! Personal injury...
Instruction Manual
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ii FCC INFORMATION • FOR CLASS A UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this equipment in a residential area is operated in a commercial environment. These limits are...
ii FCC INFORMATION • FOR CLASS A UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this equipment in a residential area is operated in a commercial environment. These limits are...
Instruction Manual
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... smoke, fire, or cause the battery to transmit. NEVER operate the transceiver while driving a vehicle. Safe driving requires your ears, reduce the volume level or discontinue use with Icom radios or charged with Icom radios or Icom chargers. CAUTION: MAKE SURE the flexible antenna and battery pack are securely attached to , or touching exposed parts of the battery pack. Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume operation. If you experience a ringing...
... smoke, fire, or cause the battery to transmit. NEVER operate the transceiver while driving a vehicle. Safe driving requires your ears, reduce the volume level or discontinue use with Icom radios or charged with Icom radios or Icom chargers. CAUTION: MAKE SURE the flexible antenna and battery pack are securely attached to , or touching exposed parts of the battery pack. Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume operation. If you experience a ringing...
Instruction Manual
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...°F). ing the supplied/optional equipment. MAKE SURE to the transceiver's case or the waterproof seal. * Only when the battery pack and jack cover are guaranteed within the specified operating temperature range. However, the LCD display may not be guaranteed because of the transceiver are attached. DO NOT use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight or in the water. The...
...°F). ing the supplied/optional equipment. MAKE SURE to the transceiver's case or the waterproof seal. * Only when the battery pack and jack cover are guaranteed within the specified operating temperature range. However, the LCD display may not be guaranteed because of the transceiver are attached. DO NOT use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight or in the water. The...
Instruction Manual
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...; LED indicator 7 ■ Programmable function keys 8 3 BASIC OPERATION 12-22 ■ Turning power ON 12 ■ Channel selection 13 ■ Call procedure 14 ■ Receiving and transmitting 15 ■ Setting the microphone gain 18 ■ Setting the squelch level 19 ■ Output power level selection 20 ■ Priority A channel selection 20 ■ MDC 1200 system operation 20 ■ Emergency Call 21 ■ Lone Worker...
...; LED indicator 7 ■ Programmable function keys 8 3 BASIC OPERATION 12-22 ■ Turning power ON 12 ■ Channel selection 13 ■ Call procedure 14 ■ Receiving and transmitting 15 ■ Setting the microphone gain 18 ■ Setting the squelch level 19 ■ Output power level selection 20 ■ Priority A channel selection 20 ■ MDC 1200 system operation 20 ■ Emergency Call 21 ■ Lone Worker...
Instruction Manual
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... optional battery case is attached, the LED indicator lights orange. 4 ➥ Lights green while receiving a signal, or when the squelch is open. 5 ➥ Lights/blinks orange when the matched 2/5-tone code is re- 6 ceived, depending on the pre-programming. 7 r SPEAKER-MICROPHONE JACK [SP MIC] Connect the optional speaker-microphone or VOX adapter 8 cable. 9 10 11 Jack cover 12 NOTE: Attach the jack cover 13 when the optional equipment is not used...
... optional battery case is attached, the LED indicator lights orange. 4 ➥ Lights green while receiving a signal, or when the squelch is open. 5 ➥ Lights/blinks orange when the matched 2/5-tone code is re- 6 ceived, depending on the pre-programming. 7 r SPEAKER-MICROPHONE JACK [SP MIC] Connect the optional speaker-microphone or VOX adapter 8 cable. 9 10 11 Jack cover 12 NOTE: Attach the jack cover 13 when the optional equipment is not used...
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... LED (ON): Turns ON while receiving a matched 2/5-tone. w BATT 1 R* R* • TX low Battery 2: Very Low Battery was detected during TX mode. ED ON O • Call LED (Blink): Blinks while receiving a matched 2/5-tone. R=Red, G=Green, O=Orange) • TX: Lights Red while transmitting a signal. ED Blink O O • Fast/Slow scan: Blinks when the Fast/Slow scan is attached. 7 can G G • Low Battery 1: You should charge the battery. (blinks slowly) B AT T1 G G • Low Battery 2: You must charge the battery. (blinks fast) B AT...
... LED (ON): Turns ON while receiving a matched 2/5-tone. w BATT 1 R* R* • TX low Battery 2: Very Low Battery was detected during TX mode. ED ON O • Call LED (Blink): Blinks while receiving a matched 2/5-tone. R=Red, G=Green, O=Orange) • TX: Lights Red while transmitting a signal. ED Blink O O • Fast/Slow scan: Blinks when the Fast/Slow scan is attached. 7 can G G • Low Battery 1: You should charge the battery. (blinks slowly) B AT T1 G G • Low Battery 2: You must charge the battery. (blinks fast) B AT...
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... output power level for each channel. - cancels a scan. LOCK Push and hold to un-mute the channel (Audible mode). - Push to send a 'reset code' after the communication is automatically turned ON. HIGH/LOW (p. 20) Select the transmit output power level temporarily or permanently, depending on the presetting. • Ask your dealer for 1 sec. tions, or deactivate any squelch func- Push and hold to turn the CTCSS (DTCS) or 2/5-tone squelch Mute...
... output power level for each channel. - cancels a scan. LOCK Push and hold to un-mute the channel (Audible mode). - Push to send a 'reset code' after the communication is automatically turned ON. HIGH/LOW (p. 20) Select the transmit output power level temporarily or permanently, depending on the presetting. • Ask your dealer for 1 sec. tions, or deactivate any squelch func- Push and hold to turn the CTCSS (DTCS) or 2/5-tone squelch Mute...
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... EMERGENCY Push and hold for specified time period to transmit an emergency call. • The emergency call transmits with beeps, and the LED indicator lights red. • The transceiver can transmit an emergency call is transmitted one time only, or repeatedly until re- The transceiver emits the siren sound until the power is turned OFF. When a matched 5-tone code signal is turned OFF. 11 to cancel the...
... EMERGENCY Push and hold for specified time period to transmit an emergency call. • The emergency call transmits with beeps, and the LED indicator lights red. • The transceiver can transmit an emergency call is transmitted one time only, or repeatedly until re- The transceiver emits the siren sound until the power is turned OFF. When a matched 5-tone code signal is turned OFF. 11 to cancel the...
Instruction Manual
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... battery type is a Li-ion battery pack, you select the attached battery type. 20 NOTE: This operation may not be fully charged for details. 12 3 BASIC OPERATION ■ Turning power ON 1 Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be available, depending on the presetting. er power OFF. 13 e W hile pushing and holding down 16 [PTT], the count down beeps sound...
... battery type is a Li-ion battery pack, you select the attached battery type. 20 NOTE: This operation may not be fully charged for details. 12 3 BASIC OPERATION ■ Turning power ON 1 Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be available, depending on the presetting. er power OFF. 13 e W hile pushing and holding down 16 [PTT], the count down beeps sound...
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... listening level. e When receiving a call, adjust the audio output to receive. q While pushing and holding [PTT], speak into the microphone at a normal voice level. Receiving: q Rotate [VOL] to 4 inches) from the microphone is automatically transmitted for the channel to become clear to select a channel. NOTE: When a matched RX code signal is received, audio from your signal; 1. 3 BASIC OPERATION ■ Receiving and transmitting CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage the transceiver.
... listening level. e When receiving a call, adjust the audio output to receive. q While pushing and holding [PTT], speak into the microphone at a normal voice level. Receiving: q Rotate [VOL] to 4 inches) from the microphone is automatically transmitted for the channel to become clear to select a channel. NOTE: When a matched RX code signal is received, audio from your signal; 1. 3 BASIC OPERATION ■ Receiving and transmitting CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage the transceiver.
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... your op- However, you can adjust it to turn the transceiver power OFF. erating environment (including your dealer for details. 19 • When using the VOX function, we recommend setting the mi- 20 crophone gain to turn the 7 power ON and enter the micro- 8 phone gain adjustment mode. Ask your headset performance). 18 3 BASIC OPERATION ■ Setting the microphone gain 1 Adjusts the microphone gain. 2 q R otate [VOL] to...
... your op- However, you can adjust it to turn the transceiver power OFF. erating environment (including your dealer for details. 19 • When using the VOX function, we recommend setting the mi- 20 crophone gain to turn the 7 power ON and enter the micro- 8 phone gain adjustment mode. Ask your headset performance). 18 3 BASIC OPERATION ■ Setting the microphone gain 1 Adjusts the microphone gain. 2 q R otate [VOL] to...
Instruction Manual
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... setting by the type of beep that sounds. 3 BASIC OPERATION ■ Setting the squelch level The squelch circuit mutes the received audio signal, depending on the presetting. e While pushing and holding [PTT] and [Lower], rotate [VOL] to turn the trans- [ROTARY SELECTOR] ceiver power OFF. Ask your dealer for details. 19 q R otate [VOL] to exit the squelch level adjustment mode. nel 16. t Rotate [VOL] to turn the power...
... setting by the type of beep that sounds. 3 BASIC OPERATION ■ Setting the squelch level The squelch circuit mutes the received audio signal, depending on the presetting. e While pushing and holding [PTT] and [Lower], rotate [VOL] to turn the trans- [ROTARY SELECTOR] ceiver power OFF. Ask your dealer for details. 19 q R otate [VOL] to exit the squelch level adjustment mode. nel 16. t Rotate [VOL] to turn the power...
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... is "Low Battery 2," the output power automatically switches to 5 "Low 1." (pp. 7, 12) ➥ Push [High/Low] to it receives the acknowledgement signal. 20 The emergency call can be transmitted without a beep sound de- It allows PTT ID* and Emergency signaling. *When [PTT] is selected as the battery type, or the bat- pending on the presetting, the Priority A channel is selected each time the transceiver power is programmed. Ask your...
... is "Low Battery 2," the output power automatically switches to 5 "Low 1." (pp. 7, 12) ➥ Push [High/Low] to it receives the acknowledgement signal. 20 The emergency call can be transmitted without a beep sound de- It allows PTT ID* and Emergency signaling. *When [PTT] is selected as the battery type, or the bat- pending on the presetting, the Priority A channel is selected each time the transceiver power is programmed. Ask your...
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... your transceiver is programmed for Silent operation, you turn the transceiver power OFF. IMPORTANT: It is recommended to set an emergency channel individually to cancel the emergency call, push and hold [Emergency] again before transmitting the call operation. Ask your dealer for details. • Auto TX function After the emergency call transmission, audio from the microphone is automatically transmitted for the specified time period...
... your transceiver is programmed for Silent operation, you turn the transceiver power OFF. IMPORTANT: It is recommended to set an emergency channel individually to cancel the emergency call, push and hold [Emergency] again before transmitting the call operation. Ask your dealer for details. • Auto TX function After the emergency call transmission, audio from the microphone is automatically transmitted for the specified time period...
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... charge), a new 4 battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. 6 • Recommended temperature range for charging: between +10°C and +40°C (rapid charge: with BC-191) or 7 between 0°C and +45°C (regular charge: with BC-192) 8 • Use the supplied charger or optional charger (BC-191 for rapid charging, BC-192 for regular charging) only. The charging time period by leaving the power...
... charge), a new 4 battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. 6 • Recommended temperature range for charging: between +10°C and +40°C (rapid charge: with BC-191) or 7 between 0°C and +45°C (regular charge: with BC-192) 8 • Use the supplied charger or optional charger (BC-191 for rapid charging, BC-192 for regular charging) only. The charging time period by leaving the power...
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... hazards: smoke, fire, or the battery may rupture or catch fire. Battery damage may cause the battery to burst. Even if the surface of battery performance. 4 BATTERY CHARGING ■ Caution (for use with Icom radios or charged with Icom radios or Icom chargers. DO NOT hammer or otherwise impact the battery. Excessive temperatures may cause smoke, fire, or cause the battery to rupture or catch fire.
... hazards: smoke, fire, or the battery may rupture or catch fire. Battery damage may cause the battery to burst. Even if the surface of battery performance. 4 BATTERY CHARGING ■ Caution (for use with Icom radios or charged with Icom radios or Icom chargers. DO NOT hammer or otherwise impact the battery. Excessive temperatures may cause smoke, fire, or cause the battery to rupture or catch fire.
Instruction Manual
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... to receive when you speak into the microphone, without needing to turn the transceiver power OFF. 8 w Remove the jack cover. (p. 4) 9 e C onnect the optional headset (HS-94, HS-95 or HS-97) and OPC-2004 as described below. 10 OPC-2004 11 [VOL] HS-94 12 13 14 w 15 16 e 17 q 18 19 20 38 6 OPTIONS ■ VOX function 1 The transceiver has a VOX...
... to receive when you speak into the microphone, without needing to turn the transceiver power OFF. 8 w Remove the jack cover. (p. 4) 9 e C onnect the optional headset (HS-94, HS-95 or HS-97) and OPC-2004 as described below. 10 OPC-2004 11 [VOL] HS-94 12 13 14 w 15 16 e 17 q 18 19 20 38 6 OPTIONS ■ VOX function 1 The transceiver has a VOX...
Instruction Manual
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... power OFF. 6 e Set [ROTARY SELECTOR] to Channel 16. [PTT] 7 r While pushing and holding 8 [PTT] and [Upper], rotate [VOL] to turn the power ON and enter the VOX gain adjustment mode. [Upper] [Lower] 9 10 t Push [Upper] to increase, or 11 push [Lower] to decrease the VOX gain while speaking into 12 the optional headset. 13 • The adjustable range is 1 (minimum) to 10 (maximum). • A beep sounds...
... power OFF. 6 e Set [ROTARY SELECTOR] to Channel 16. [PTT] 7 r While pushing and holding 8 [PTT] and [Upper], rotate [VOL] to turn the power ON and enter the VOX gain adjustment mode. [Upper] [Lower] 9 10 t Push [Upper] to increase, or 11 push [Lower] to decrease the VOX gain while speaking into 12 the optional headset. 13 • The adjustable range is 1 (minimum) to 10 (maximum). • A beep sounds...
Instruction Manual
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... the information needed to make him or her aware of RF exposure, and what to do so. mitting when the "LED indicator" lights red. 7 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION • DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as - 12 sure that this radio operates with the FCC RF exposure limits of this radio. 13 Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility 14 During transmissions, your Icom radio generates RF...
... the information needed to make him or her aware of RF exposure, and what to do so. mitting when the "LED indicator" lights red. 7 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION • DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as - 12 sure that this radio operates with the FCC RF exposure limits of this radio. 13 Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility 14 During transmissions, your Icom radio generates RF...