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INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF DIGITAL REPEATER |FR5300 UHF DIGITAL REPEATER |FR6300
INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF DIGITAL REPEATER |FR5300 UHF DIGITAL REPEATER |FR6300
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... Icom Fseries radios. m Other features • Wide frequency coverage IC-FR5300 (VHF): 136 to 174 MHz IC-FR6300 (UHF): 330 to 400 MHz, 400 to 470 MHz, 450 to 512 MHz, 450 to , fires, earthquakes, storms, floods, lightning, other natural disasters, disturbances, riots, war, or radioactive contamination. • The use optional equipment through the D-sub 25 pin ACC port on the same repeater when a channel...
... Icom Fseries radios. m Other features • Wide frequency coverage IC-FR5300 (VHF): 136 to 174 MHz IC-FR6300 (UHF): 330 to 400 MHz, 400 to 470 MHz, 450 to 512 MHz, 450 to , fires, earthquakes, storms, floods, lightning, other natural disasters, disturbances, riots, war, or radioactive contamination. • The use optional equipment through the D-sub 25 pin ACC port on the same repeater when a channel...
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...'s microphones may suddenly move or fall. ii R WARNING! Excessive current caused by unauthorized persons. R WARNING! CAUTION: DO NOT expose the repeater to the DC power receptacle on top of time. This could damage the repeater. NEVER reverse the DC power cable polarity. Contact your Icom dealer or distributor for long periods of the repeater, or make incorrect...
...'s microphones may suddenly move or fall. ii R WARNING! Excessive current caused by unauthorized persons. R WARNING! CAUTION: DO NOT expose the repeater to the DC power receptacle on top of time. This could damage the repeater. NEVER reverse the DC power cable polarity. Contact your Icom dealer or distributor for long periods of the repeater, or make incorrect...
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... radio use by pressing the "PTT" switch. This equipment generates, uses and can cause FCC and IC RF exposure compliance requirements to be used in a residential installation. The radio is designed for more than 50% of the time can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used only during transmit mode. This separation distance will not occur in the applicable RF exposure compliance standards. Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility...
... radio use by pressing the "PTT" switch. This equipment generates, uses and can cause FCC and IC RF exposure compliance requirements to be used in a residential installation. The radio is designed for more than 50% of the time can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used only during transmit mode. This separation distance will not occur in the applicable RF exposure compliance standards. Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility...
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... connector 3 2. OPERATION 8 ■■Receiving and transmitting 8 DDRepeater operation 8 DDBase station operation 8 4. SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES The following accessories are supplied. MAINTENANCE 9 ■■Troubleshooting 9 5. Handles For handle attachment Spacers Screws DC power cable (OPC-1784) DC power cable for details. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 4 ■■Unpacking 4 ■■Selecting a location 4 ■■Antenna connection 4 ■■Power supply connection 4 ■■Replacing fuse 4 DDLine fuse replacement 4 ■■...
... connector 3 2. OPERATION 8 ■■Receiving and transmitting 8 DDRepeater operation 8 DDBase station operation 8 4. SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES The following accessories are supplied. MAINTENANCE 9 ■■Troubleshooting 9 5. Handles For handle attachment Spacers Screws DC power cable (OPC-1784) DC power cable for details. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 4 ■■Unpacking 4 ■■Selecting a location 4 ■■Antenna connection 4 ■■Power supply connection 4 ■■Replacing fuse 4 DDLine fuse replacement 4 ■■...
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... repeater is ON. e SELECTOR DIAL [SELECT] Adjusts the squelch threshold level, or selects the operating channel, depending on the presetting. 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. y BUSY INDICATOR [BUSY] Lights green while receiving a signal, or when the noise squelch is ON, push one or two times to select the desired module to...
... repeater is ON. e SELECTOR DIAL [SELECT] Adjusts the squelch threshold level, or selects the operating channel, depending on the presetting. 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. y BUSY INDICATOR [BUSY] Lights green while receiving a signal, or when the noise squelch is ON, push one or two times to select the desired module to...
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... level. e RECEIVE ANTENNA CONNECTOR [RX] Connects to an external DC power source using programing software. r A CCESSORY CONNECTOR [ACC] Connects to the optional speaker SP-35. w LOW POWER INDICATOR Displayed when low output power is in the 'audible' (un- t DC POWER RECEPTACLE Connects to a receive antenna (impedance: 50 ø). The repeater rear panel may be deactivated using the supplied OPC-1784 DC power cable. r GNSS INDICATOR Displayed when a UC-FR5300 is installed, and the...
... level. e RECEIVE ANTENNA CONNECTOR [RX] Connects to an external DC power source using programing software. r A CCESSORY CONNECTOR [ACC] Connects to the optional speaker SP-35. w LOW POWER INDICATOR Displayed when low output power is in the 'audible' (un- t DC POWER RECEPTACLE Connects to a receive antenna (impedance: 50 ø). The repeater rear panel may be deactivated using the supplied OPC-1784 DC power cable. r GNSS INDICATOR Displayed when a UC-FR5300 is installed, and the...
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....6 V DC output*2 No connection No connection Ground A desired function can be assigned.*1 (Default: Null) A desired function can be assigned.*1 (Default: P0 Monitor Output) A desired function can be assigned.*1 (Default: Busy Output) A desired function can be assigned.*1 (Default: Null) A desired function can be assigned.*1 (Default: Null) No connection A desired function can be assigned using the optional programming software CS-FR5300. Output terminal for serial communication data. Output terminal. Output terminal...
....6 V DC output*2 No connection No connection Ground A desired function can be assigned.*1 (Default: Null) A desired function can be assigned.*1 (Default: P0 Monitor Output) A desired function can be assigned.*1 (Default: Busy Output) A desired function can be assigned.*1 (Default: Null) A desired function can be assigned.*1 (Default: Null) No connection A desired function can be assigned using the optional programming software CS-FR5300. Output terminal for serial communication data. Output terminal. Output terminal...
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... place that allows adequate air circulation, free from 1. Attach the supplied handles to the DC power receptacle on page vi of the problem, repair it, and then replace the damaged fuse with your local dealer for the desired band. For a description and a diagram of accessory equipment included with the repeater, see 'SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES' on the repeater rear panel. Keep...
... place that allows adequate air circulation, free from 1. Attach the supplied handles to the DC power receptacle on page vi of the problem, repair it, and then replace the damaged fuse with your local dealer for the desired band. For a description and a diagram of accessory equipment included with the repeater, see 'SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES' on the repeater rear panel. Keep...
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.... 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. 15 mA) w Output port for PC programming q i e NC r M PTT (Input port for TX control) t Microphone ground y Microphone input u Ground i Input port for microphone operation...
.... 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. 15 mA) w Output port for PC programming q i e NC r M PTT (Input port for TX control) t Microphone ground y Microphone input u Ground i Input port for microphone operation...
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... 19 20 21 6 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■■Installing the Channel extension module DD Opening Case 1. Shielding plate Rubber 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 the front...
... 19 20 21 6 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■■Installing the Channel extension module DD Opening Case 1. Shielding plate Rubber 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 the front...
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... P2 P3 P4 Channel extention module Channel module (original) Longer cable (upper side) P0 P1 P2 P3 P4 Shorter cable (lower side) 3. Return the front panel, top cover, and screws to the channel modules. 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...
... P2 P3 P4 Channel extention module Channel module (original) Longer cable (upper side) P0 P1 P2 P3 P4 Shorter cable (lower side) 3. Return the front panel, top cover, and screws to the channel modules. 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...
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... desired channel. ••When receiving a signal, the [BUSY] indicator lights green, and audio is ON, the [PWR] indicator lights green. (p. 1) zzThe [TX] or [BUSY] indicator lights simultaneously while transmitting/receiving a signal. ••The [TX] indicator lights red. ••The [BUSY] indicator lights green. 2. zzRotate [VOLUME] to transmit, then speak into the microphone at this point. 3 cooled down [PTT] to adjust the audio output level. The output power will...
... desired channel. ••When receiving a signal, the [BUSY] indicator lights green, and audio is ON, the [PWR] indicator lights green. (p. 1) zzThe [TX] or [BUSY] indicator lights simultaneously while transmitting/receiving a signal. ••The [TX] indicator lights red. ••The [BUSY] indicator lights green. 2. zzRotate [VOLUME] to transmit, then speak into the microphone at this point. 3 cooled down [PTT] to adjust the audio output level. The output power will...
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...; Output power is set to the Full- • Set the operation mode to locate the cause of this chart, contact your dealer for details. activated. duplex mode. (Base station operation) mode, if the other station is low, and • A ntenna feedline or the antenna con- pp. 4, 5 p. 4 No sound comes from the speaker. • The volume level is too low. • The squelch is closed. • The audio mute...
...; Output power is set to the Full- • Set the operation mode to locate the cause of this chart, contact your dealer for details. activated. duplex mode. (Base station operation) mode, if the other station is low, and • A ntenna feedline or the antenna con- pp. 4, 5 p. 4 No sound comes from the speaker. • The volume level is too low. • The squelch is closed. • The audio mute...
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... the use of their working life. Dispose of them according to designated collection locations at the verse engineer, or disassemble the Object Code, or in your product, literature, or packaging reminds you that the The AMBE+2™ voice coding Technology embodied in electrical and electronic The user of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. requirements of the Radio Equipment Directive...
... the use of their working life. Dispose of them according to designated collection locations at the verse engineer, or disassemble the Object Code, or in your product, literature, or packaging reminds you that the The AMBE+2™ voice coding Technology embodied in electrical and electronic The user of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. requirements of the Radio Equipment Directive...
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...used as well as possible for the general public and are any objects or structures larger than the antenna within the vicinity. • Installation with a vertical type antenna at VHF-UHF You need to consider the distances between the antenna and any point where persons may have a typical height of 1.8 m. The RF output power...height above any loss in the antenna feeder cable and the gain of the antenna used in the installation. the distance in the vicinity of the antenna the clearance distances can cause reflections which the EM field radiated by frequency band 10-2 m 70 cm 23...
...used as well as possible for the general public and are any objects or structures larger than the antenna within the vicinity. • Installation with a vertical type antenna at VHF-UHF You need to consider the distances between the antenna and any point where persons may have a typical height of 1.8 m. The RF output power...height above any loss in the antenna feeder cable and the gain of the antenna used in the installation. the distance in the vicinity of the antenna the clearance distances can cause reflections which the EM field radiated by frequency band 10-2 m 70 cm 23...
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... be used . minute period is reduced, then the installation will 16 have to fulfil all these recommendations. 13 If for the 20 m Therefore if the total transmit time during any point where the general public may gain access and 7 that they cannot pass within the recommended limits. 1 The RF power at least 3 m above for VHF/UHF vertical 4 antennas...
... be used . minute period is reduced, then the installation will 16 have to fulfil all these recommendations. 13 If for the 20 m Therefore if the total transmit time during any point where the general public may gain access and 7 that they cannot pass within the recommended limits. 1 The RF power at least 3 m above for VHF/UHF vertical 4 antennas...
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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...