Icom IC-F3, IC-F4, IC-F4S, IC-F3S User Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF TRANSCEIVER
iF3/S
UHF TRANSCEIVER
iF4/S
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the condition that this device does not
cause harmful interference.
IMPORTANT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before
using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL. This manual contains
important safety and operating instructions for the IC-F3,
IC-F3S,
IC-F4 and IC-F4S.
CAUTIONS
NEVER allow the antenna to come close to, or touch, ex-
posed body parts, especially the face or eyes while transmitting.
NEVER disassemble the transceiver. Incorrect reassembly
may result in a fire hazard or electric shock.
NEVER operate the transceiver near unshielded electrical
blasting caps or in an explosive area.
AVOID the use of chemical agents such as benzene or al-
cohol when cleaning—use a water-dampened cloth only.
For U.S.A. only
Caution: Changes or modifications to this transceiver, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to
operate this transceiver under FCC regulations.
Versions of the IC-F3/IC-F4 which display “CE” on the serial number seal, comply with the essential requirements of the 89/336/EEC
directive for Electromagnetic Compatibility.
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IMPORTANT ..........................................................................i
CAUTIONS ............................................................................i
TABLE OF CONTENTS.........................................................i
1 GETTING STARTED.........................................................1
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION .....................................................2
3 DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS .................3–6
‘ General........................................................................3
‘ Functions.....................................................................4
4 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION....................................7–8
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5 SmarTrunk II
6 OPTIONAL INSTALLATION............................................11
7 BATTERY PACKS.....................................................12–16
‘ Battery pack replacement..........................................12
‘ Cautions ....................................................................12
‘ Charging....................................................................14
8 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS.................................17
‘ Specifications ............................................................17
‘ Options ......................................................................17
SmarTrunk IITMis a trademark of SmarTrunk Systems,Inc.
OPERATION .....................................9–10
Attach the belt-clip
Release the belt-clip
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GETTING STARTED
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D UNPACKING
The transceiver comes supplied with
the following accessories*.
q Flexible antenna
w Belt clip
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*The BP-196 BATTERY PACK comes at-
tached to the transceiver.
D BELT CLIP
Attach the belt clip to the transceiver as illustrated below.
D ANTENNA
The antenna screws onto the transceiver as illustrated below.
D TURNING POWER ON
Rotate the volume control to the 12 o’clock
position.
•A power-up alert tone sounds for about
2 sec. and an opening message may
appear.
(Above functions depend on pre-setting.)
Then a channel number appears on the
display.
Channel number may differ from this.
NOTE: If the power-up alert tone does
not sound or a channel number does
not appear on the display, turn the
transceiver OFF, check the battery,
then turn the transceiver back ON.
If the power-up tone still does not
sound or a channel number does not
appear, charge the battery or replace
it.
NOTE: To increment or decrement the
displayed channel, push [Y] or [Z]
keys.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
IC-F3,IC-F4 IC-F3S,IC-F4S
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DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS
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q VOLUME CONTROL [OFF/VOL]
Turns power ON and adjusts the audio level.
w PTT SWITCH [PTT]
Push and hold to transmit; release to receive.
e UP/DOWN KEYS [Y]/[Z]
• Push to select the operating channel.
• Can be programmed as [
r DEALER-PROGRAMABLE KEYS
[P0]/[P1]/[P2]/[P3]/[A]/[B]/[C]/[D]/ [Ω]/[ ]/[––]
Can each be programmed for one of
several functions by your Icom Dealer (see right).
t KEYPAD
Used to enter DTMF codes, the operating channel, etc.
y ANTENNA CONNECTOR
Connects the supplied antenna.
u [SP]/[MIC] JACK
Connect optional speaker-microphone.
i ACTIVITY LED
Lights red while transmiting.
o FUNCTION DISPLAY
Displays the following the information:
• CH number.
• 5-tone indication.
• Low-battery indication.
• DTMF numbers.
• Low-power indication.
• Skip-ch indication.
• Audible indication.
NOTE: Above functions depend on presetting.
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]/[ # ]. (SmarTrunk mode only)
■ General
Consult your Icom Dealer or System operator for details concerning your transceiver’s programming. When available, programmed functions are assigned to [P0], [P1], [P2], [P3],
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[A]*
[B]*1, [C]*1, [D]*1, [ΩΩ]*1, [ ]*1, [ – ]*2and [YY]/[ZZ]*3.
*1: IC-F3/IC-F4 only.
*2: IC-F3S/IC-F4S only.
*3: SmarTrunk II mode when assigned [MM]/[ # ] functions only.
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Programmable key reference.
IC-F3/IC-F4
[ Y ]
[ Z ]
[ P0 ] [ A ]
[ P1 ] [ B ]
[ P2 ]
[ P3 ] [ D ]
IC-F3S/IC-F4S
[ Y ]
[ Z ]
[ – ] [ P2 ]
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[ Ω ]
[ C ]
[ P0 ]
[ P1 ]
[ P3 ]
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DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS
■ Functions
In the following explanations, programmable function names
are bracketed, the specific switch used to activate the function depends on programming.
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KEYPAD LOCK FUNCTION
This function locks access to all programmable switches (except the switch assigned the lock function).
To toggle the lock function ON and OFF:
Push and hold the [LOCK] switch for 1 sec.
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“”appears while the lock function is ON.
• This function may be inhibited on some channels.
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PRIORITY CHANNEL
This function is used to select a pre-programmed channel at
the push of a switch.
To select the priority channel:
Push the [PRIORITY] switch.
•“PRIO” appears briefly, then the priority channel is automatically se-
lected.
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SCAN FUNCTION
The scan function allows you to search a pre-programmed
group of channels for signals.
To start/stop scan:
Push the [SCAN] switch.
• Scan pauses on a channel when receiving a signal.
•Depending on programming, a message may appear while scan-
ning.
•“Lockout SCAN" (pre-programmed list SCAN) or “Priority SCAN”
can be pre-programmed.
•When the “Power-save function” is activated, the transceiver checks
all pre-programmed channels then returns to the “Power-save func-
tion” again.
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BEEP FUNCTION
This function provides confirmation beep tones when pushing switches.
To toggle the function ON and OFF:
Push the [BEEP] switch.
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