OPTIONS
D BATTERY PACKS
• BP-278/BP-279/BP-280 battery pack
Battery pack Voltage Capacity Battery life*
1130 mAh
BP-278 7.2 V
BP-279 7.2 V
BP-280 7.2 V
* When the power save function is turned ON, and the
operating periods are calculated under the following
conditions.
TX : RX : standby = 5 : 5 : 90
(minimum)
1190 mAh
(typical)
1485 mAh
(minimum)
1570 mAh
(typical)
2280 mAh
(minimum)
2400 mhA
(typical)
VHF 10 hours
UHF 10 hours
VHF 14 hours
UHF 14 hours
VHF 20 hours
UHF 20 hours
D CHARGERS
• BC-213 desktop charger + BC-123S ac adapter
To rapid charge a single battery pack.
• BC-214
To rapid charge up to 6 battery packs.
multi charger + BC-157S ac adapter
D DC CABLES
• CP-23L cigarette lighter cable
Use when charging the battery pack from a 12 V cigarette
lighter socket. (Use with the BC-213)
• OPC-656
Use with a 13.8 V power source instead of the power
adapter. (Use with the BC-214)
dc power cable
D ANTENNAS
• FA-SC25V/FA-SC55V/FA-SC62V/FA-SC63V
vhf antennas
FA-SC25V: 136 ~ 150 MHz
FA-SC55V: 150 ~ 174 MHz
FA-SC62V: 150 ~ 160 MHz
FA-SC63V: 155 ~ 165 MHz
• FA-SC26VS/FA-SC27VS/FA-SC56VS/FA-SC57VS
vhf stubby antennas
FA-SC26VS: 136 ~ 144 MHz
FA-SC27VS: 142 ~ 150 MHz
FA-SC56VS: 150 ~ 162 MHz
FA-SC57VS: 160 ~ 174 MHz
• FA-SC61VC
FA-SC61VC: 136 ~ 174 MHz
• FA-SC25U/FA-SC57U/FA-SC72U/FA-SC73US
uhf antennas
FA-SC25U: 400 ~ 430 MHz
FA-SC57U: 430 ~ 470 MHz
FA-SC72U: 470 ~ 520 MHz
FA-SC73US: 450 ~ 490 MHz
• FA-SC26US
FA-SC26US: 400 ~ 450 MHz
vhf cut antenna
uhf stubby antenna
• FA-SC01U/FA-SC02U
FA-SC01U: 350 ~ 400 MHz
FA-SC02U: 330 ~ 380 MHz
• FA-SC61UC
FA-SC61UC: 380 ~ 520 MHz
uhf cut antenna
uhf antenna
D OTHERS
• MB-130 mobile bracket
Mounts the BC-213 desktop charger on a variety of
places in a vehicle.
• MB-133
• HM-158LA/HM-159LA/HM-168LWP
speaker microphone
Combination speaker-microphone that provides convenient
operation while the transceiver is hanging on your belt.
• HM-153LA/HM-166LA earphone-microphone
Ideal for hands-free operation. Clip the HM-153LA or
HM-166LA (with integrated PTT switch) to your lapel or
breast pocket.
• HS-94/HS-95/HS-97 headset
+ VS-4LA
/OPC-2004LA adapter cable
HS-94: Ear-hook type
HS-95: Neck-arm type
HS-97: Throat microphone
VS-4LA: To connect to headsets
OPC-2004LA: To connect to headsets for VOX operation
• HS-94LWP/HS-95LWP headset
HS-94LWP: Ear-hook type
HS-95LWP: Neck-arm type
Some options may not be available in some countries. Ask
your dealer for details.
Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks
of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the
United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia, and/or other
countries.
All other products or brands are registered trademarks or
trademarks of their respective holders.
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belt clip
L Adjust the microphone gain before use.
L Adjust the microphone gain before use.
ptt switch cable
L Adjust the both microphone and VOX gain before use.
L Adjust the both microphone and VOX gain before use.
INSTRUCTIONS
VHF TRANSCEIVER
Iç-F1000 series
UHF TRANSCEIVER
Iç-F2000 series
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
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ANTENNA CONNECTOR
LED INDICATOR
[PTT]
[UP]*
[Upper]*
(Dealer assignable)
[DOWN]*
[Lower]*
(Dealer assignable)
The illustration is for the 10-key type transceivers.
* Depending on the transceiver version.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
[ ROTARY
SELECTOR]
[VOL]
[Emer]
Speaker
SPEAKERMICROPHONE
JACK
Microphone
FUNCTION
DISPLAY (LCD)*
[P0], [P1], [P2], [P3]*
(Dealer assignable)
10-KEY PAD*
Thank you for choosing this Icom product.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely
before using this product.
1Battery pack
2Battery charger
3Belt clip
4Power adapter (for the battery charger)
5Flexible antenna
NOTE: Not supplied, or the shape is different depending
on the transceiver version.
There are 3 types of transceivers in the IC-F1000 and
IC-F2000 series.
IC-F1000/F2000: Non-display type (Basic type)
IC-F1000S/F2000S: Simple type (4-key type)
[LCD + 4 keys (P0 ~ P3)]
IC-F1000T/F2000T: 10-key type
[LCD + 4 keys + 10-key Pad]
D About the LED Indicator
• Lights red while transmitting.
• Lights green while receiving a signal, or when the squelch
is open.
• Lights or blinks orange when the matching 2-Tone or
5-Tone is received, depending on the presetting.
• You should charge the battery when the indicator slowly
blinks green.
• You must charge the battery when the indicator blinks
green fast.
D About the Speaker microphone jack
CAUTION: Only when the jack cover or the optional
HM-168LWP, HS-94LWP, or HS-95LWP is attached, the
transceiver meets IP67 requirements for dust-tight and
waterproof protection.
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A7122H-2EX-6 Printed in Japan
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FUNCTION DISPLAY
BASIC OPERATION
1SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR
Displays the relative receive signal strength level.
2LOW POWER ICON
Displayed when low output power is selected.
L When the battery charge decreases to a set level, low power
is automatically selected.
3AUDIBLE ICON
Displayed when the channel is in the Audible (unmuted)
mode.
Displayed when a matching 2-Tone or 5-Tone is received.
4COMPANDER ICON
Displayed when the Compander function is ON.
5SCRAMBLER ICON
Displayed when the Voice Scrambler function is ON.
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6BELL ICON
Displayed or blinks when a matching 2-Tone or 5-Tone is
received, depending on the presetting.
7SCAN ICON
Displayed or blinks while scanning.
8KEY LOCK ICON
Displayed when the Key Lock function is ON.
9BATTERY INDICATOR
Displays the remaining battery charge.
Blinks when the battery charge decreases to a set level.
ALPHANUMERIC READOUT
Displays messages such as channel text.
D Turning ON the transceiver
NOTE: Before using the transceiver for the rst time, the
battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and
operation. See the instructions on page 2.
Rotate [VOL] to turn ON the transceiver.
[V
D Receiving and Transmitting
CAUTION: DO NOT transmit before attaching an antenna.
Transmitting without an antenna may damage the
transceiver.
Receiving:
1. Rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR], or push one of the
memory channel keys, [MR-CH 1] ~ [MR-CH 4], to
select a channel.
2. When receiving a call, adjust the audio output level to a
comfortable listening level.
Transmitting:
1. Wait until the channel is clear to avoid interference.
2. While holding down [PTT], speak at your normal voice
level.
3. Release [PTT] to receive.
IMPORTANT:
To maximize the readability of your signal:
1. After pushing [PTT], pause briefly before you start
speaking.
2. Hold the microphone 5 ~ 10 cm (2 ~ 4 inches) from
your mouth, then speak at your normal voice level.
D Rapid charging the supplied BC-213
The BC-213 desktop charger rapidly charges the Li-ion
battery pack.
The BC-213 is used with a power adapter or the CP-23L
cigarette lighter cable (purchase separately).
• Charging time of the BP-279
Approximately 2 to 3 hours
CAUTION: STOP charging, if the charge indicator lights
orange and green alternately.
NOTE: Charge the battery within the specied
temperature range of +10°C ~ +40°C (+50°F ~ +104°F).
Otherwise, the charging time will be longer, but the
battery will not reach a full charge. While charging, at
a point after the temperature goes out of the specied
range, the charging will automatically stop.
D Rapid charging the BC-214
The BC-214 multi charger (purchase separately) can
simultaneously charge up to 6 Li-ion battery packs.
The BC-214 is used with BC-157S
separately) or the OPC-656
separately).
ac adapter (purchase
dc power cable (purchase
Power adapter*
CP-23L
(for 12 V cigarette
lighter socket) can
be used instead of
the power adapter.
BC-213*
* Not supplied, or the shape is different,
depending on the transceiver version.
Transceiver
+ Battery pack
Battery pack
Turn OFF
Battery pack
Charge indicator
• Lights orange
while charging.
• Lights green when
charging is completed.
Turn OFF
Transceiver
+ Battery pack
• Charging time of the BP-279
Approximately 2 to 3 hours
TIP: For more information about Icom accessories,
please read the “OPTIONS” printed on the reverse
side of this instruction sheet.
OPC-656
Connect to a
DC power supply:
12 to 16 V, at least 7 A
Red line: +
Black line: _
BC-157S
BC-214
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