
WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE! NEVER
WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE! NEVER
touch the antenna easily during transmission. 
This may result in an electrical shock or burn.
 re or damage the repeater.
 apply more than 16 V DC, such as a 
 using or placing the repeater in areas 
with temperatures below –30°C (–22°F) or above 
 putting anything on top of the repeater. 
This will obstruct heat dissipation.
The heatsink will become hot 
when operating the repeater continuously for long 
 series may damage the repeater.
This repeater is intended for use 
 The Icom America Systems logo is a trademark         
 The Icom America Systems logo is a trademark                 

Thank you for purchasing this Icom America 
With proper care, this product should provide 
you years of trouble-free operation.
20 W continuous full duty cycle operation
This repeater looks as good as it performs. 
Automatic battery backup system
A built-in backup system supports automatic 
V DC) if the AC power supply fails.
Multiple CTCSS & DTCS tone memories
The following accessories are supplied with 
 AC power cable (OPC-510) ….............……… 1
 Spare fuses (FGB 20A) ………..……….…… 1

 MICROPHONE/SPEAKER CONNECTOR 
This 8-pin modular jack accepts the optional 
Adjusts the audio output level.

The above functions depend on 
 connect non-speci ed microphones. 
The pin assignments may be different and 
the transceiver may be damaged.
 Lights red: while transmitting
 Blinks orange (green and red blink simultaneous-
 Green and red blink alternately: cloning error
ACTIVATED KEY INDICATOR (LP 0/1/2)
 battery voltage is not too high.
 Indicates the operating channel.
 Blinks when receiving a signal during 
All LEDs blink while entering the power 

Toggles to turn the repeater power ON or 
TRANSMIT ANTENNA CONNECTOR [TX/
When installing an optional internal
ACCESSORY CONNECTOR [ACC]
 RECEIVE ANTENNA CONNECTOR [RX]
When installing an internal duplexer 
  (supplied by third party), do not use this 
to prevent electric shocks, TVI, BCI and other 
 DC POWER INPUT TERMINALS [BATTERY
 short the (+) line of the 

TX and RX to the transmit frequency
 Go to LMR>Common>Expert, set RX EXO to ON 

Transmit Data Input, TX Unit
Transmit Data Input, RX Unit

After unpacking, immediately report any damage 
to the delivering carrier or dealer. Keep the 
transmission line should be a coaxial cable. 
A duplexer is separately required when only 
transmitting and receiving frequencies. Ask your 
To prevent electrical shock, television interference 
TYPE-N CONNECTOR INSTALLATION EXAMPLE
TYPE-N CONNECTOR INSTALLATION EXAMPLE
30 mm ≈ 9⁄8 in 10 mm ≈ 3⁄8 in 1–2 mm ≈ 1⁄16 in   

     INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS  2
for installing an internal

when connecting an AC power cable or a backup 
The CY-F121S/221S series can operate with an 
AC or DC power supply. If AC power is interrupted 
when operating the repeater with an AC power 
 If turning the repeater OFF using the 
turning it back ON. Otherwise, Logic circuits 
Voltages greater than 16 V DC 
will damage the repeater. Check the source 
voltage before connecting the power cable.
the repeater. Lead-acid batteries should be 
the connection and be sure both the positive 
When connecting to the battery, connect the 
the positive (red) terminal and negative 
     INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS  2

Turn the repeater upside down.

Take the microphone off hook.
Wait for the channel to become clear.
To maximize the readability of the transmitted 
the microphone at a normal voice level.

try to  nd the source of the problem, and replace 
the damaged fuse with a new, rated fuse.
the repeater. Otherwise, there is danger of 
The left fuse, as pictured, is for repeater TX
The right fuse is for repeater RX”

 300 Hz to 2550 Hz [Narrow]
4W typical at 10% distortion

300 Hz to 2550 Hz [Narrow]
3% typical at 1 kHz , 40% 
4W typical at 10% distortion