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INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF DIGITAL REPEATER |FR5300 UHF DIGITAL REPEATER |FR6300
INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF DIGITAL REPEATER |FR5300 UHF DIGITAL REPEATER |FR6300
Instruction Manual
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... of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in 5-Tone decoder, DTMF encoder & decoder Multiple signaling systems are fully compatible with Icom Fseries radios. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for the IC-FR5300/IC-FR6300 vhf/uhf digital repeaters. FEATURES m U p to operate the re- m DTMF remote control capability You can install a channel extension module (optional UR-FR5300/UR-FR6300) into a repeater. EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD R WARNING! Icom, Icom Inc. i AMBE+2 is installed in...
... of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in 5-Tone decoder, DTMF encoder & decoder Multiple signaling systems are fully compatible with Icom Fseries radios. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for the IC-FR5300/IC-FR6300 vhf/uhf digital repeaters. FEATURES m U p to operate the re- m DTMF remote control capability You can install a channel extension module (optional UR-FR5300/UR-FR6300) into a repeater. EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD R WARNING! Icom, Icom Inc. i AMBE+2 is installed in...
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.... Immediately turn OFF the power and/or remove the DC power cable. They could cause an electrical shock or burn. Be aware that person easily touch the antenna while transmitting. CAUTION: DO NOT place or leave the repeater in areas with wet hands. CAUTION: DO NOT use non-Icom microphones. BE CAREFUL! ii NEVER touch an antenna or antenna connector while transmitting. NEVER...
.... Immediately turn OFF the power and/or remove the DC power cable. They could cause an electrical shock or burn. Be aware that person easily touch the antenna while transmitting. CAUTION: DO NOT place or leave the repeater in areas with wet hands. CAUTION: DO NOT use non-Icom microphones. BE CAREFUL! ii NEVER touch an antenna or antenna connector while transmitting. NEVER...
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... part 15 of the FCC Rules. Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility During transmissions, your authority to operate this repeater under FCC regulations. However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more than 50% of the time can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used only during transmit mode. CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio...
... part 15 of the FCC Rules. Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility During transmissions, your authority to operate this repeater under FCC regulations. However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more than 50% of the time can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used only during transmit mode. CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio...
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...;■Receiving and transmitting 8 DDRepeater operation 8 DDBase station operation 8 4. Handles For handle attachment Spacers Screws DC power cable (OPC-1784) DC power cable for details. PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 ■■Front panel 1 DDFunction display 2 ■■Rear panel 2 DDAccessory connector 3 2. MAINTENANCE 9 ■■Troubleshooting 9 5. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 4 ■■Unpacking 4 ■■Selecting a location 4 ■■Antenna connection 4 ■■Power supply connection 4 ■■Replacing fuse 4 DDLine...
...;■Receiving and transmitting 8 DDRepeater operation 8 DDBase station operation 8 4. Handles For handle attachment Spacers Screws DC power cable (OPC-1784) DC power cable for details. PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 ■■Front panel 1 DDFunction display 2 ■■Rear panel 2 DDAccessory connector 3 2. MAINTENANCE 9 ■■Troubleshooting 9 5. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 4 ■■Unpacking 4 ■■Selecting a location 4 ■■Antenna connection 4 ■■Power supply connection 4 ■■Replacing fuse 4 DDLine...
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... an extended module. e SELECTOR DIAL [SELECT] Adjusts the squelch threshold level, or selects the operating channel, depending on the presetting. t TRANSMIT INDICATOR [TX] Lights red while transmitting. y BUSY INDICATOR [BUSY] Lights green while receiving a signal, or when the noise squelch is ON. 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■■Front panel r Function t q w display e y P0 P1 P2 P3 P4 q INTERNAL SPEAKER Outputs the received audio. zzHold down for the following indications...
... an extended module. e SELECTOR DIAL [SELECT] Adjusts the squelch threshold level, or selects the operating channel, depending on the presetting. t TRANSMIT INDICATOR [TX] Lights red while transmitting. y BUSY INDICATOR [BUSY] Lights green while receiving a signal, or when the noise squelch is ON. 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■■Front panel r Function t q w display e y P0 P1 P2 P3 P4 q INTERNAL SPEAKER Outputs the received audio. zzHold down for the following indications...
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... assigned as [Lock] or [Tx Disable] and it is established. This indicator can be deactivated using programing software. e RECEIVE ANTENNA CONNECTOR [RX] Connects to the optional speaker SP-35. See page 5 for details. Ask your dealer for the accessory connector information. y TRANSMIT ANTENNA CONNECTOR [TX] Connects to an external DC power source using the supplied OPC-1784 DC power cable. w LOW POWER INDICATOR Displayed when low output power is in the...
... assigned as [Lock] or [Tx Disable] and it is established. This indicator can be deactivated using programing software. e RECEIVE ANTENNA CONNECTOR [RX] Connects to the optional speaker SP-35. See page 5 for details. Ask your dealer for the accessory connector information. y TRANSMIT ANTENNA CONNECTOR [TX] Connects to an external DC power source using the supplied OPC-1784 DC power cable. w LOW POWER INDICATOR Displayed when low output power is in the...
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... NC TXD RXD RTS CTS NC GND MOD IN DISC OUT EXT. Output terminal for clear-to -send data. Output terminal. A desired function can be assigned.*1 (Default: Mic Mute Output) A desired function can be assigned.*1 (Default: Null) A desired function can be assigned using the optional programming software CS-FR5300. No connection Serial/digital signal ground Modulation input from the AF detector circuit...
... NC TXD RXD RTS CTS NC GND MOD IN DISC OUT EXT. Output terminal for clear-to -send data. Output terminal. A desired function can be assigned.*1 (Default: Mic Mute Output) A desired function can be assigned.*1 (Default: Null) A desired function can be assigned using the optional programming software CS-FR5300. No connection Serial/digital signal ground Modulation input from the AF detector circuit...
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... a critical 9 component, along with the repeater, see 'SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES' on page vi of the problem, repair it, and then replace the damaged fuse with the DC power cable connected to prevent electric shock and/ or equipment damage. ■■Selecting a location DDLine fuse replacement Select a location for the desired band. 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■■Unpacking After unpacking, immediately report any...
... a critical 9 component, along with the repeater, see 'SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES' on page vi of the problem, repair it, and then replace the damaged fuse with the DC power cable connected to prevent electric shock and/ or equipment damage. ■■Selecting a location DDLine fuse replacement Select a location for the desired band. 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■■Unpacking After unpacking, immediately report any...
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... CONNECTOR (p. 3) Used for PC programming CAUTION: DO NOT short pin 1 to ground as this can damage the internal 8 V regulator. NEVER remove the fuse holder from the DC power receptacle or cable. 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■■Front panel connection P0 P1 P2 P3 P4 HM-152 HAND MICROPHONE (optional) SM-26 DESKTOP MICROPHONE (optional) MICROPHONE CONNECTOR (Front panel view) q +8 V DC output (Max...
... CONNECTOR (p. 3) Used for PC programming CAUTION: DO NOT short pin 1 to ground as this can damage the internal 8 V regulator. NEVER remove the fuse holder from the DC power receptacle or cable. 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■■Front panel connection P0 P1 P2 P3 P4 HM-152 HAND MICROPHONE (optional) SM-26 DESKTOP MICROPHONE (optional) MICROPHONE CONNECTOR (Front panel view) q +8 V DC output (Max...
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... seal 1 2. Install the channel extension module using the 2 supplied screws (Tapping screws: M3 × 8 mm, Set screws: M3 × 6 mm), as shown below. 3 Set screws 4 Channel extension module Tapping screws 5 Channel module (original) 6 7 8 9 • Connect the control cable 10 1. Connect the supplied control cable to both sides of the repeater, then slide off the top cover in the direction of the channel extension module...
... seal 1 2. Install the channel extension module using the 2 supplied screws (Tapping screws: M3 × 8 mm, Set screws: M3 × 6 mm), as shown below. 3 Set screws 4 Channel extension module Tapping screws 5 Channel module (original) 6 7 8 9 • Connect the control cable 10 1. Connect the supplied control cable to both sides of the repeater, then slide off the top cover in the direction of the channel extension module...
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... P2 P3 P4 Shorter cable (lower side) 3. Return the front panel, top cover, and screws to the channel modules. Holes Rubber seal Projections 2. Connect the control cables to their original positions. 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS DD Assemble the unit 1. Replace the rubber seal and shielding plate on the front panel, then tighten the 6 screws. ••Make sure the rubber seal...
... P2 P3 P4 Shorter cable (lower side) 3. Return the front panel, top cover, and screws to the channel modules. Holes Rubber seal Projections 2. Connect the control cables to their original positions. 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS DD Assemble the unit 1. Replace the rubber seal and shielding plate on the front panel, then tighten the 6 screws. ••Make sure the rubber seal...
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... operation Receiving 1. Push [POWER] to adjust the audio output level. Release [PTT] to 4 inch) 11 from the speaker. ••Further adjustment of transmitting, to reduce the 3. Push [CH Up]*2 or [CH Down]*2 to select the desired channel. ••When receiving a signal, the [BUSY] indicator lights green, and audio is assigned to transmit, then speak into the microphone at your dealer for the channel to become open...
... operation Receiving 1. Push [POWER] to adjust the audio output level. Release [PTT] to 4 inch) 11 from the speaker. ••Further adjustment of transmitting, to reduce the 3. Push [CH Up]*2 or [CH Down]*2 to select the desired channel. ••When receiving a signal, the [BUSY] indicator lights green, and audio is assigned to transmit, then speak into the microphone at your dealer for the channel to become open...
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... audio mute function is activated. • A selective call or squelch function is activated, such as 5-Tone call or tone squelch. • The front speaker is set to OFF. • Rotate [VOLUME] clockwise to obtain a suitable listening level. • While in the Simplex mode. 9 are unable to select - If you correct problems that are not equipment malfunctions. tional programming software CS-FR5300. p. 5 sary), the antenna...
... audio mute function is activated. • A selective call or squelch function is activated, such as 5-Tone call or tone squelch. • The front speaker is set to OFF. • Rotate [VOLUME] clockwise to obtain a suitable listening level. • While in the Simplex mode. 9 are unable to select - If you correct problems that are not equipment malfunctions. tional programming software CS-FR5300. p. 5 sary), the antenna...
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... and electronic The user of this Technology is licensed solely for use of the Radio Equipment Directive, nology is explicitly prohibited equipment Directive, 2011/65/EU. hazardous substances in the European Union, 4 all electrical and electronic products, batteries, and accumulators 5 (rechargeable batteries) must be taken to extract, remove, decompile, re- U.S. requirements of certain cations Equipment. This voice coding Tech- 5 INFORMATION ■■...
... and electronic The user of this Technology is licensed solely for use of the Radio Equipment Directive, nology is explicitly prohibited equipment Directive, 2011/65/EU. hazardous substances in the European Union, 4 all electrical and electronic products, batteries, and accumulators 5 (rechargeable batteries) must be taken to extract, remove, decompile, re- U.S. requirements of certain cations Equipment. This voice coding Tech- 5 INFORMATION ■■...
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... an average height of 1.8 m for a person in the installation. The figures assume the worst case emission of the antenna the clearance distances can cause reflections which the EM field radiated by 'worst case' numerical analysis. RF power Clearance heights by frequency band Watts 10-2 m 70 cm 23 cm 13 cm and above 1...point directly in front of unity has been assumed. This is necessary to determine the 'Compliance Boundary,' that members of the antenna used , any additional RF amplifiers used as well as possible for maximum efficiency and minimum EM field at VHF-UHF You need ...
... an average height of 1.8 m for a person in the installation. The figures assume the worst case emission of the antenna the clearance distances can cause reflections which the EM field radiated by 'worst case' numerical analysis. RF power Clearance heights by frequency band Watts 10-2 m 70 cm 23 cm 13 cm and above 1...point directly in front of unity has been assumed. This is necessary to determine the 'Compliance Boundary,' that members of the antenna used , any additional RF amplifiers used as well as possible for maximum efficiency and minimum EM field at VHF-UHF You need ...
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... 6 lowest part of the antenna is at the antenna input will be 3 dB loss for VHF/UHF vertical 4 antennas, this gives a front clearance distance of approx. 1.5 m and a height clearance of 3 m. 5 The antenna installation needs to ensure that they cannot pass within 1.5 m in both vertical and horizontal planes. 18 19 20 21 12 The specification of the RG-213 cable gives a loss...
... 6 lowest part of the antenna is at the antenna input will be 3 dB loss for VHF/UHF vertical 4 antennas, this gives a front clearance distance of approx. 1.5 m and a height clearance of 3 m. 5 The antenna installation needs to ensure that they cannot pass within 1.5 m in both vertical and horizontal planes. 18 19 20 21 12 The specification of the RG-213 cable gives a loss...
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...; IC-FR5300 VHF Digital Repeater Version Frequency Range Output Power USA EXP-01/EXP-03 CAN AUS 136 - 174 MHz 50 W EXP-02 EUR 25 W • Channel spacing USA: 7.5 kHz, 15 kHz EXP-01/03, CAN, AUS: 6.25 kHz, 12.5 kHz, 25 kHz EXP-02, EUR: 6.25 kHz, 12.5 kHz, 20 kHz, 25 kHz • IC-FR6300 UHF Digital Repeater Version Frequency Range Output Power...
...; IC-FR5300 VHF Digital Repeater Version Frequency Range Output Power USA EXP-01/EXP-03 CAN AUS 136 - 174 MHz 50 W EXP-02 EUR 25 W • Channel spacing USA: 7.5 kHz, 15 kHz EXP-01/03, CAN, AUS: 6.25 kHz, 12.5 kHz, 25 kHz EXP-02, EUR: 6.25 kHz, 12.5 kHz, 20 kHz, 25 kHz • IC-FR6300 UHF Digital Repeater Version Frequency Range Output Power...