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.../IC-F9523T UHF P25 TRUNKING MOBILE TRANSCEIVERS. AES encryption products including this software fall under the control of Analog, MDC and P25 Trunking/Conventional system operations. IC-F9511S/IC-F9521S/IC-F9523S : "Simple type" IC-F9511T/IC-F9521T/IC-F9523T : "10-key type" Icom, Icom Inc. CAUTION NOTE DEFINITION Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may occur. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL - and the Icom logo are used...
.../IC-F9523T UHF P25 TRUNKING MOBILE TRANSCEIVERS. AES encryption products including this software fall under the control of Analog, MDC and P25 Trunking/Conventional system operations. IC-F9511S/IC-F9521S/IC-F9523S : "Simple type" IC-F9511T/IC-F9521T/IC-F9523T : "10-key type" Icom, Icom Inc. CAUTION NOTE DEFINITION Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may occur. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL - and the Icom logo are used...
Instruction Manual
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... equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is licensed solely for use within this Technology is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in any other way convert the Object Code into an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to extract, remove, decompile, reverse engineer, or...
... equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is licensed solely for use within this Technology is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in any other way convert the Object Code into an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to extract, remove, decompile, reverse engineer, or...
Instruction Manual
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... or damage the transceiver. The transceiver will damage the transceiver's RWARNING! During mobile operation, DO NOT operate the transceiver RWARNING! without running the vehicle's engine. Place the transceiver in direct sunlight. IP54 requirements for long periods of the microphone is BE CAREFUL! PRECAUTIONS RWARNING! clean the transceiver, as a 24 V DC. NEVER reverse the DC power cable polarity when connecting to these cases or...
... or damage the transceiver. The transceiver will damage the transceiver's RWARNING! During mobile operation, DO NOT operate the transceiver RWARNING! without running the vehicle's engine. Place the transceiver in direct sunlight. IP54 requirements for long periods of the microphone is BE CAREFUL! PRECAUTIONS RWARNING! clean the transceiver, as a 24 V DC. NEVER reverse the DC power cable polarity when connecting to these cases or...
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... CODING TECHNOLOGY ii n Mounting the transceiver 15 n Antenna 15 5 PRECAUTIONS iii n Fuse replacement 15 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS iv n Cleaning 15 7 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1-6 n Front panel 1 n Function display 3 4 OPTIONS 16 5 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION 17-18 8 9 n Programmable function keys 4 10 2 BASIC OPERATION 7-12 n Turning power ON 7 11 n Channel selection 7 12 n Receiving and transmitting 8 n Clock function 9 13 n Wake up function 10 14 n Sleep function 11 n User set mode...
... CODING TECHNOLOGY ii n Mounting the transceiver 15 n Antenna 15 5 PRECAUTIONS iii n Fuse replacement 15 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS iv n Cleaning 15 7 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1-6 n Front panel 1 n Function display 3 4 OPTIONS 16 5 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION 17-18 8 9 n Programmable function keys 4 10 2 BASIC OPERATION 7-12 n Turning power ON 7 11 n Channel selection 7 12 n Receiving and transmitting 8 n Clock function 9 13 n Wake up function 10 14 n Sleep function 11 n User set mode...
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... function can be assigned by your dealer. (p. 4) 1 w FUNCTION DISPLAY (p. 3) Displays a variety of information, such as an operating channel number/name, DTMF numbers and audible condition, etc. e DIAL or UP/DOWN KEYS • Simple type: DIAL Rotate to select an operating channel, etc. • 10-key type: UP/DOWN Keys Push to adjust the audio output level. • M inimum audio level is pre-programmed.
... function can be assigned by your dealer. (p. 4) 1 w FUNCTION DISPLAY (p. 3) Displays a variety of information, such as an operating channel number/name, DTMF numbers and audible condition, etc. e DIAL or UP/DOWN KEYS • Simple type: DIAL Rotate to select an operating channel, etc. • 10-key type: UP/DOWN Keys Push to adjust the audio output level. • M inimum audio level is pre-programmed.
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... code channel selection mode) • Start up with a password • Input the Individual ID code for digital operation. (Depending on the setting): - Automatic priority channel selection is available when it is off hook (depending on the pre-setting) t BUSY INDICATOR Lights green while receiving a signal, or when the squelch is open. Set mode u TRANSMIT INDICATOR Lights red while transmitting. The pin assignments may be different and the transceiver may be damaged. Sets...
... code channel selection mode) • Start up with a password • Input the Individual ID code for digital operation. (Depending on the setting): - Automatic priority channel selection is available when it is off hook (depending on the pre-setting) t BUSY INDICATOR Lights green while receiving a signal, or when the squelch is open. Set mode u TRANSMIT INDICATOR Lights red while transmitting. The pin assignments may be different and the transceiver may be damaged. Sets...
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... when a phone call* is received. * P25 operation only i SHORT MESSAGE INDICATOR Appears when an Status message or Short message is selected, no indicator appears. Consult your transceiver's programming. 3 e AUDIBLE INDICATOR Appears when the channel is activated. o ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY Displays an operating channel number, channel name, Set mode contents, DTMF code, etc. !0 ACTIVATED KEY INDICATOR Appears above the key assigned as [Scan Add/Del (Tag)] key...
... when a phone call* is received. * P25 operation only i SHORT MESSAGE INDICATOR Appears when an Status message or Short message is selected, no indicator appears. Consult your transceiver's programming. 3 e AUDIBLE INDICATOR Appears when the channel is activated. o ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY Displays an operating channel number, channel name, Set mode contents, DTMF code, etc. !0 ACTIVATED KEY INDICATOR Appears above the key assigned as [Scan Add/Del (Tag)] key...
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... according to select an operating channel. The canceled scan resumes 8 ✩ CH UP AND DOWN KEYS ➥ Push (or Rotate)* to the intended use for grouping. 3 tion keys. PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 n Programmable function keys 1 2 The following explanations, the specific key is used to activate the SCAN KEY 6 function depends on the pre-setting.) 11 and holding [Scan]. *Rotate when this...
... according to select an operating channel. The canceled scan resumes 8 ✩ CH UP AND DOWN KEYS ➥ Push (or Rotate)* to the intended use for grouping. 3 tion keys. PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 n Programmable function keys 1 2 The following explanations, the specific key is used to activate the SCAN KEY 6 function depends on the pre-setting.) 11 and holding [Scan]. *Rotate when this...
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... on the setting, the deleted channel is available when the external unit, such as an audio amplifier, speaker, etc. selection mode. ➥➥Push this key for 1 second to exit the scan list TALK AROUND KEY (Conventional operation only) Turn the talk around function ON or OFF. • T he talk around function equalizes the transmit frequency to the receive frequency for 1 sec. 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION SCAN ADD/DEL...
... on the setting, the deleted channel is available when the external unit, such as an audio amplifier, speaker, etc. selection mode. ➥➥Push this key for 1 second to exit the scan list TALK AROUND KEY (Conventional operation only) Turn the talk around function ON or OFF. • T he talk around function equalizes the transmit frequency to the receive frequency for 1 sec. 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION SCAN ADD/DEL...
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... additionally connected. (p. 14) • T his function is useful when you are out of the vehicle. • T he audio output level is activated, push this key to stop scanning temporarily. when the backlight function is turned OFF in the user set mode. When this function is turned ON, the beep is not emitted and the LCD backlight does not light when a signal is received or...
... additionally connected. (p. 14) • T his function is useful when you are out of the vehicle. • T he audio output level is activated, push this key to stop scanning temporarily. when the backlight function is turned OFF in the user set mode. When this function is turned ON, the beep is not emitted and the LCD backlight does not light when a signal is received or...
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...]/[P3]/[P4]. P0 P1 P2 P3 P4 *In this instruction manual, these keys are the same. When turning power ON, the transceiver automatically starts scanning. Scanning stops when receiving a call. *Simple type only e W hen the "PASSWORD" indication does not clear after turning the power ON. KEY P0 P1 P2 P3 P4 NUMBER 0 5 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 AUTOMATIC SCAN TYPE: Channel setting is programmed for a start over in the same block as...
...]/[P3]/[P4]. P0 P1 P2 P3 P4 *In this instruction manual, these keys are the same. When turning power ON, the transceiver automatically starts scanning. Scanning stops when receiving a call. *Simple type only e W hen the "PASSWORD" indication does not clear after turning the power ON. KEY P0 P1 P2 P3 P4 NUMBER 0 5 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 AUTOMATIC SCAN TYPE: Channel setting is programmed for a start over in the same block as...
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.... 16 2. Hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to a - period, the time-out timer is selected and BUSY indicator lights green. - BASIC OPERATION 2 n Receiving and transmitting 1 2 Receiving: D Transmitting notes q Push [ ] to turn the power ON. • Transmit inhibit function 3 w P ush [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate [CH Up/Down]* to The transceiver has several inhibit functions which restrict 4 select a channel, in mute condition ('Inaudible' condition...
.... 16 2. Hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to a - period, the time-out timer is selected and BUSY indicator lights green. - BASIC OPERATION 2 n Receiving and transmitting 1 2 Receiving: D Transmitting notes q Push [ ] to turn the power ON. • Transmit inhibit function 3 w P ush [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate [CH Up/Down]* to The transceiver has several inhibit functions which restrict 4 select a channel, in mute condition ('Inaudible' condition...
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.... D Time and date settings q P ush [Clock] to be changed. If the time and date are not correct, reset them. (p.10) D Time and date indication q P ush [Clock] to indicate the current time and date on the LCD. 12HR 12:00PM YMD 08-04-01 w P ush and hold [Clock] for a long time, make sure to the stand-by mode after turning the power ON.
.... D Time and date settings q P ush [Clock] to be changed. If the time and date are not correct, reset them. (p.10) D Time and date indication q P ush [Clock] to indicate the current time and date on the LCD. 12HR 12:00PM YMD 08-04-01 w P ush and hold [Clock] for a long time, make sure to the stand-by mode after turning the power ON.
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... cally turned ON according to the wake up function allows the transceiver to be automati- to enter the clock set 4 mode. 5 • "WAKE UP" is indicated. 6 y Repeat steps e to t to set items. WAKE UP 7 u After setting, push and hold [Clock] for 1 sec. OFF 8 • Return to program. w... P ush [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate [CH Up/Down]* to 9 turn the wake up time edit mode. • The 'hour' data blinks. 15 WAKE UP TIME 16 07:25AM 10 BASIC OPERATION 2 t P ush [Clock] to set. • T he next item blinks. 12HR 03:00PM YMD...
... cally turned ON according to the wake up function allows the transceiver to be automati- to enter the clock set 4 mode. 5 • "WAKE UP" is indicated. 6 y Repeat steps e to t to set items. WAKE UP 7 u After setting, push and hold [Clock] for 1 sec. OFF 8 • Return to program. w... P ush [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate [CH Up/Down]* to 9 turn the wake up time edit mode. • The 'hour' data blinks. 15 WAKE UP TIME 16 07:25AM 10 BASIC OPERATION 2 t P ush [Clock] to set. • T he next item blinks. 12HR 03:00PM YMD...
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...allows the transceiver to be automatically turned OFF at the sleep time. to enter the clock set . • The 'minutes' data blinks. However, during the emergency mode, the sleep function will be automatically turned OFF according to the sleep time setting. After inputting, push [Clock] to set , and select "SLEEP TIME." SLEEP TIME 05:35PM..." or "ON EXCPT EMR" to turn the sleep function ON. • W hen "ON EXCPT EMER" is indicated. 2 BASIC OPERATION t P ush [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate [CH Up/Down]* to input the 'hour' data for wake up time. WAKE UP TIME 09:25AM y P ush [CH ...
...allows the transceiver to be automatically turned OFF at the sleep time. to enter the clock set . • The 'minutes' data blinks. However, during the emergency mode, the sleep function will be automatically turned OFF according to the sleep time setting. After inputting, push [Clock] to set , and select "SLEEP TIME." SLEEP TIME 05:35PM..." or "ON EXCPT EMR" to turn the sleep function ON. • W hen "ON EXCPT EMER" is indicated. 2 BASIC OPERATION t P ush [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate [CH Up/Down]* to input the 'hour' data for wake up time. WAKE UP TIME 09:25AM y P ush [CH ...
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... transceiver operation to Input the 'minutes' data for 1 sec. to exit the clock set mode. • Return to set the desired value or option. • Available set mode functions are Backlight, LCD Contrast, Beep, Beep Level, Ringer Level, SQL Level, AF Min. Then, push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to the stand-by mode. *Simple type only n User set . Level, Mic Gain, Horn, Battery...
... transceiver operation to Input the 'minutes' data for 1 sec. to exit the clock set mode. • Return to set the desired value or option. • Available set mode functions are Backlight, LCD Contrast, Beep, Beep Level, Ringer Level, SQL Level, AF Min. Then, push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to the stand-by mode. *Simple type only n User set . Level, Mic Gain, Horn, Battery...
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... POWER RECEPTACLE Connects to polarities. e EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK Connect a 4-8 ø external speaker. Contact your dealer about antenna selection and placement. Simple types have a built-in speaker.) r MICROPHONE HANGER The supplied self ground microphone can be used for the cable connections. 3 CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE n Rear panel connection Antenna q ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects to a 24 V battery. w D-SUB 25-PIN Connect an external unit. NEVER remove the fuse-holder from the t DC power cable...
... POWER RECEPTACLE Connects to polarities. e EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK Connect a 4-8 ø external speaker. Contact your dealer about antenna selection and placement. Simple types have a built-in speaker.) r MICROPHONE HANGER The supplied self ground microphone can be used for the cable connections. 3 CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE n Rear panel connection Antenna q ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects to a 24 V battery. w D-SUB 25-PIN Connect an external unit. NEVER remove the fuse-holder from the t DC power cable...
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... 16 14 n Supplied Accessories Microphone Microphone hanger Speaker*1 and screw set DC power cable Key caps Function name stickers*2 KEY-STICKER Mounting bracket Flat washers Spring washers Nuts *1 10-key type only *2 Used for easy recognition of that key's assigned function. Bracket bolts Mounting screws (M5×12) Self-tapping screws (M5×16) 3 CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE •...
... 16 14 n Supplied Accessories Microphone Microphone hanger Speaker*1 and screw set DC power cable Key caps Function name stickers*2 KEY-STICKER Mounting bracket Flat washers Spring washers Nuts *1 10-key type only *2 Used for easy recognition of that key's assigned function. Bracket bolts Mounting screws (M5×12) Self-tapping screws (M5×16) 3 CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE •...
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... effects. 15 n Cleaning If the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it repaired, and replace the damaged fuse with a new rated one. Nut Flat washer Felt* Spring washer n Antenna A key element in the performance of any communication system is installed in the supplied DC power cable. q Fuse rating: 20 A USE a 20 A fuse of the problem, have it clean with a soft...
... effects. 15 n Cleaning If the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it repaired, and replace the damaged fuse with a new rated one. Nut Flat washer Felt* Spring washer n Antenna A key element in the performance of any communication system is installed in the supplied DC power cable. q Fuse rating: 20 A USE a 20 A fuse of the problem, have it clean with a soft...
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...; DO NOT transmit for more between the transmitting antenna of total radio use time ("50% duty cycle"). Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility During transmissions, your exposure to RF electromagnetic energy is within the FCC allowable limits for use with this device and any place on the roof top at least the recom- This separation distance will ensure that your Icom radio generates RF energy...
...; DO NOT transmit for more between the transmitting antenna of total radio use time ("50% duty cycle"). Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility During transmissions, your exposure to RF electromagnetic energy is within the FCC allowable limits for use with this device and any place on the roof top at least the recom- This separation distance will ensure that your Icom radio generates RF energy...