Icom IC-F25, IC-F15 User Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF TRANSCEIVER
iF15/S
UHF TRANSCEIVER
iF25/S
FOREWORD
WORD DEFINITION
RWARNING
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock
may occur.
NOTE
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk
of personal injury, fire or electric shock.
CAUTION
Equipment damage may occur.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before
using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— This instruction
manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-F15/
VHF TRANSCEIVER
F15S
and IC-F25/F25S
UHF TRANSCEIVER
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
OPERATING NOTES
• When transmitting with a portable radio, hold the radio in a vertical
position with its microphone 5 to 10 centimeters away from your
mouth. Keep the antenna at least 2.5 centimeters from your head
and body.
• If you wear a portable two-way radio on your body, ensure that the
antenna is at least 2.5 centimeters from your body when transmitting.
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PRECAUTION
R WARNING! 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 5 to 10 cm away from the lips and the
transceiver is vertical.
R WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with a headset
or other audio accessories at high volume levels.
CAUTION! NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack.
NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source other than the
BP-230, BP-231 or BP-232. Such a connection will ruin the transceiver.
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 –25°C or above +55°C.
DO NOT modify the transceiver for any reason.
MAKE SURE the flexible antenna and battery pack are securely
attached to the transceiver, and that the antenna and battery pack
are dry before attachment. Exposing the inside of the transceiver
to water will result in serious damage to the transceiver.
The use of non-Icom battery packs/chargers may impair transceiver
performance and invalidate the warranty.
Icom, Icom Inc. and the logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain,
Russia and/or other countries.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD ……………………………………………………………… i
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ………………………………………………… i
OPERATING NOTES……………………………………………………… i
PRECAUTION …………………………………………………………… ii
TABLE OF CONTENTS ………………………………………………… iii
1 ACCESSORIES ……………………………………………………… 1–5
‘ Supplied accessories………………………………………………… 1
‘ Accessory attachments……………………………………………… 2
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION …………………………………………… 6–11
‘ Front, top and side panels ………………………………………… 6
‘ LED indicator ………………………………………………………… 8
‘ Programmable function keys ……………………………………… 9
3 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ………………………………… 12–18
‘ Turning power ON ………………………………………………… 12
‘ Channel selection ………………………………………………… 12
‘ Call procedure ……………………………………………………… 13
‘ Receiving and transmitting ……………………………………… 14
‘ Scrambler function ………………………………………………… 16
‘ Setting the squelch level ………………………………………… 16
‘ Man Down Emergency Call ……………………………………… 17
4 OPTIONAL UNIT INSTALLATION……………………………… 18–19
‘ Optional unit installation …………………………………………… 18
‘ Scrambler unit installation ………………………………………… 19
5 BATTERY CHARGING ………………………………………… 20–25
‘ Battery charging …………………………………………………… 20
‘ Caution ……………………………………………………………… 21
‘ Optional battery chargers ………………………………………… 22
6 SWIVEL BELT CLIP……………………………………………… 26–29
‘ MB-93 contents …………………………………………………… 26
‘ To attach …………………………………………………………… 26
‘ To detach …………………………………………………………… 28
7 OPTIONS ………………………………………………………… 30–31
8 DOC………………………………………………………………… 32–33
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ACCESSORIES
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■ Supplied accessories
The following accessories are supplied: Qty.
q Flexible antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
w Battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
e Belt clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
r Unit cover (double-sided tape)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
t Jack cover (with screws) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 set
* Use the unit cover as a spare. Ask your dealer for details.
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ACCESSORIES
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■ Accessory attachments
D Flexible antenna
Connect the supplied flexible antenna to the antenna connector.
CAUTION:
• NEVER HOLD by the antenna
when carrying the transceiver.
• Transmitting without an antenna
may damage the transceiver.
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ACCESSORIES
q
w
ï Battery pack
To attach the battery pack:
Slide the battery pack on the back of the transceiver in the direction of the arrow (q), then lock it with the battery release button.
• Slide the battery pack until the battery release button makes a ‘click’
sound.
To release the battery pack:
Push the battery release button in the direction of the arrow (w) as
shown below. The battery pack is then released.
NEVER release or attach the battery pack when the transceiver
is wet or soiled. This may result in water or dust getting into the
transceiver/battery pack and may result in the transceiver being
damaged.
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ACCESSORIES
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ï Jack cover
Attach the jack cover when the optional speaker-microphone is not
used.
To attach the jack cover:
q Attach the jack cover to the
[SP MIC] connector.
w Tighten the screws.
To detach the jack cover:
q Unscrew the screws with a
phillips screwdriver.
w Detach the jack cover for the
speaker-microphone connection.
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ACCESSORIES
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D Belt clip
To attach the belt clip:
q Release the battery pack if it is attached.
w Slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the belt clip is
locked and makes a ‘click’ sound.
To detach the belt clip:
q Release the battery pack if it is attached.
w Pinch the clip (q), and slide the belt clip in the direction of the
arrow (w).
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Microphone
Speaker
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IC-F15S/F25S IC-F15/F25
PANEL DESCRIPTION
■ Front, top and side panels
q CHANNEL SW/SELECTOR
• IC-F15S/F25S: Toggle the channel switch to select the pre-programmed channel 1 or 2.
• IC-F15/F25 : Rotate the channel selector to select the preprogrammed memory channels.
w VOLUME CONTROL [VOL]
Rotate to turn the power ON/OFF and adjust the audio level.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
Upper
Lower
[SP MIC] jack cover
NOTE: Attach the [SP MIC] jack
cover when the optional speaker-microphone is not used. (p. 4)
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e LED INDICATOR (p. 8)
➥ Lights red while transmitting.
➥ Lights green while receiving a signal, or when the squelch is
open.
➥ Lights/blinks orange when the matched 2/5-tone code is re-
ceived, according to the pre-programming.
r SPEAKER-MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [SP MIC]
Connects the optional speaker-microphone. (p. 31)
t DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEY [Lower]
The desired function can be assigned by your dealer. (p. 9)
y PTT SWITCH [PTT]
Push and hold to transmit; release to receive.
u DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEY [Upper]
The desired function can be assigned by your dealer. (p. 9)
i ANTENNA CONNECTOR
Connects the supplied antenna.
DD
Programmable key reference
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
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O O
O O
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G G
R O R O R O R O R O R O R O R O
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LED indicator
The LED indicator indicates several information as follows;
(Ref.; R=Red, G=Green, O=Orange)
• TX: Turns Red while transmitting a signal.
• RX: Turns Green while receiving a signal.
• Call LED (ON): When receiving a matched 2/5-tone.
• Call LED (Blink): When receiving a matched 2/5-tone.
• Fast/Slow scan: Blinks while Fast/Slow scan is activated.
• Low BATT1: You should charge the battery. (blinks slowly)
• Low BATT2: You must charge the battery. (blinks fast)
• TX low BATT2: Low BATT2 was detected during TX mode.
• CH err: Non-programmed channel is selected.
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