Icom IC-F11BR, IC-F21BR Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VHF BRS TRANSCEIVER

iF11BR

UHF BRS TRANSCEIVER

iF21BR

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION

Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classified as “Occupational Use Only”, meaning it must be used only during the course of employment by individuals aware of the hazards, and the ways to minimize such hazards.

This radio is NOT intended for use by the “General Population” in an uncontrolled environment.

This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC RF exposure limits for “Occupational Use Only”. In addition, your Icom radio complies with the following Standards and Guidelines with regard to RF energy and electromagnetic energy levels and evaluation of such levels for exposure to humans:

•FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 Supplement C, Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.

•American National Standards Institute (C95.1 – 1992), IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.

•American National Standards Institute (C95.3 – 1992), IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields – RF and Microwave.

To ensure that your exposure to RF electromagnetic energy is within the FCC allowable limits for occupational use, always adhere to the following

C AU TIO N guidelines:

•DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as this may damage the radio and may also cause you to exceed FCC

RF exposure limits. A proper antenna is the antenna supplied with

this radio by the manufacturer or an antenna speciﬁcally authorized by the manufacturer for use with this radio.

•DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (“50% duty cycle”). Transmitting more than 50% of the time can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded. The radio is transmitting when the “TX indicator” lights red. You can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the “PTT” switch.

•ALWAYS use Icom authorized accessories (antennas, batteries, belt clips, speaker/mics, etc). Use of unauthorized accessories can cause the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded.

•ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from the body when transmitting and only use the Icom belt-clips, listed in p. 22, when attaching the radio to your belt, etc., to ensure FCC RF exposure compliance requirements are not exceeded. To provide the recipients of your transmission the best sound quality, hold the antenna at least 5 cm (2 inches) from your mouth, and slightly off to one side.

The information listed above provides the user with the information needed to make him or her aware of RF exposure, and what to do to assure that this radio operates within the FCC RF exposure limits of this radio.

Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility

During transmissions, your Icom radio generates RF energy that can possibly cause interference with other devices or systems. To avoid such interference, turn off the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so. DO NOT operate the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation such as hospitals, aircraft, and blasting sites.

Your Icom IC-F21BR (UHF) operates on GMRS (Plus 7 frequencies shared with FRS) and BRS frequencies. Select the frequencies you desire from the Frequency Table and assign them to channel 1 or channel 2.

GENERAL MOBILE RADIO SERVICE (GMRS);

Frequency Table Numbers 3 -17

GMRS is a two-way personal radio service available to an individual (one man or one woman) to facilitate the activities of the individual's immediate family members. GMRS is not authorized for business uses.

Users must cooperate in the selection and use of channels to make the most effective use of them and reduce the possibility of interference. 7 channels are compatible with FRS channels. You can communicate with any FRS radios on these 7 channels. FRS is a UHF two-way voice communication service for family, friends and associates to communicate among themselves within their neighbourhood and while on group outings. Eight GMRS channels are authorized for repeater operation*.

You must obtain a license for a GMRS system. Application is made on FCC Form 605 or on line at http://www.fcc.gov/wtb/uls. As of January, 2001, the license fee is $85 for a 5-year term. Schedule F of the form permits immediate temporary operation during the application process. Form 605 and Form 159 fee remittance advice, are available for downloading at http://www.fcc.gov/formpage.html.

Applications may also be mailed to Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Bureau Applications, PO Box 358245, Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5245

Call 1-800-418 FORM to have the forms mailed to you, or call 1- 202-418-0177 from your fax machine to have them faxed to you on the FCC Fax-On-Demand system. For assistance completing the forms call 1-800-CALL-FCC.

*Repeater use may require a subscription.

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BUSINESS RADIO SERVICE (BRS); Frequency Table Numbers;

IC-F21BR (UHF): 1, 2, 18-36, IC-F11BR (VHF); 1-36

BRS frequencies are a part of the FCC's Industrial/Business Pool for the operation of a commercial activity, or the operation of educational, philanthropic, ecclesiastical institutions or clergy activities, or the operation of hospitals, clinics, or medical associations.

The itinerant BRS frequencies in the IC-F11/F21BR are not designated for permanent use and need not be processed by a frequency coordinator. No protection is provided from interference from other itinerant operations.

You must obtain a license for a BRS system. Application for a BRS license is made on FCC Form 601 or on line at http://www.fcc.gov/wtb/uls/ Universal Licensing System. As of January, 2001, the license fee is $120 for a 10-year term. Forms 601 and 159 are available for downloading from the FCC's Internet homepage on the World Wide Web at http://www.fcc.gov/formpage.html.

Applications for BRS may be mailed to Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Bureau Applications, P.O. Box 358130, Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5130.

Before filling out your FCC Form 601 application Technical Data section, you must decide which frequency (or frequencies) you will operate on. See the frequency charts on pgs. 14 and 16.

Call 1-800-418 FORM to have the forms mailed to you, or call 1- 202-418-0177 from your fax machine to have them faxed to you on the FCC Fax-On-Demand system.

FOREWORD

Thank you for purchasing the IC-F11/F21BR FM transceiver. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver.

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL–This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the transceiver.

IMPORTANT

RCAUTION! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the antenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 2 to 4 in. (5 to 10 cm) away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical.

RCAUTION! NEVER operate the transceiver with a headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels.

RCAUTION! NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack.

DO NOT push the PTT when not actually desiring to transmit.

AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas with temperatures below –22°F (–30°C) or above +140°F (+60°C).

DO NOT modify the transceiver for any reason.

KEEP the transceiver from the heavy rain, and Never immerse it in water. The transceiver construction is water resistant, not waterproof.

The use of non-Icom battery packs/chargers may impair transceiver performance and invalidate the warranty.

FCC caution: Changes or modiﬁcations to this transceiver, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this transceiver under FCC regulations.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i-ii ABOUT GMRS and BRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii-iv FOREWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v IMPORTANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vi

1 PANEL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–3

‘ Switches, controls, keys and connectors . . . . . . . . . . . .1–2 ‘ LED indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

2 ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 3 BATTERY PACKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–11

‘ Battery pack replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . .5
‘ Battery cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . .6
‘ Battery charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .7-9
‘ Charging NOTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .10
‘ Battery case (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .11
4 SET MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	12-20
‘ Set mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .12
D Set the operation Frq. for IC-F11BR . . . . . . . . . .	. . .13
D Set the operation Frq. for IC-F21BR . . . . . . . . . .	. . .15
5 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	21-23
‘ Receiving and transmitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .21
‘ Setting squelch level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .23

‘ Wide/Narrow selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

6 OPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-25

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1 PANEL DESCRIPTION

‘Switches, controls, keys and connectors

q CH1↔CH2

y w

Speaker

MIC SP

• HM-75A (OPTION)

Mic A Mic UP

Mic B

Mic Down

PANEL DESCRIPTION	1
q CHANNEL SELECTOR/SW [CH]
Toggle the CH switch to select CH1 or CH2.
w VOLUME CONTROL [OFF/VOL]	1

Turns power ON and adjusts the audio level. e MONITOR (Audi) key [MONI] (p. 22)

• Push and hold to open the noise/tone squelch.

•Push to turn the noise/tone squelch ON. r PTT SWITCH [PTT]

Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. t WIDE/NARROW KEY [W/N] (p. 23)

•Push to select Wide deviation.

•Push and hold to select Narrow deviation. y ANTENNA CONNECTOR

Connects the supplied antenna. u TX/RX INDICATOR LED (p. 3)

•Lights red while transmitting.

•Lights green while receiving a signal, or squelch is open. i [SP]/[MIC] JACK

Connects optional speaker-microphone.

D HM-75A key reference (OPTION)*

Mic Up	Same as [MONI(Audi)] key (p. 22)

Mic Down	Same as [W/N] key (p. 23)

Mic A	Push to select CH 1

Mic B	Push to select CH 2

*These functions are available when the optional Speaker/Mic. is connected.

1 PANEL DESCRIPTION

‘ LED indicator

The TX/RX indicator LED indicates informations several ways as follows;

(Ref.; R=Red, G=Green)

• TX: Turns Red while transmitting a signal.

• RX: Turns Green while receiving a signal.

• Low BATT1: You should charge the battery. (blinks slowly)

R R

• Low BATT2: You must charge the battery. (blinks fast)

• TX low BATT1: Low BATT1 was detected during TX mode.

• TX low BATT2: Low BATT2 was detected during TX mode.

CAUTION:

• Low BATT3: If you did not charge the battery after Low BATT2 warning has appeared, the Low BATT3 warning beep emits for 15 sec. then the power turns OFF automatically.

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