Icom IC-F3161DT, IC-F3161DS, IC-F4161DS, IC-F4161DT Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VHF TRANSCEIVER

iF3161DT
iF3161DS

UHF TRANSCEIVER

iF4161DT
iF4161DS

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Op­eration is subject to the condition that this device does not
cause harmful interference.

The photo shows the
UHF transceiver.

IMPORTANT

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and com-

pletely before using the transceiver.

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL — This

instruction manual contains important oper ating instruc­tions for the IC-F3161DT/DS VHF TRANSCEIVERS and
IC-F4161DT/DS UHF TRANSCEIVERS.

See the operating guide for details of IDAS™, BIIS, MDC
and LTR

®

system operations. Ask your dealer for details.

WORD DEFINITION

RDANGER!

RWARNING!

CAUTION

NOTE

Personal death, serious injury or an explo­sion may occur.

Personal injury, fire hazard or electric
shock may occur.

Equipment damage may occur.

If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk
of personal injury, fire or electric shock.

VOICE CODING TECHNOLOGY

The AMBE+2™ voice coding Technology embodied in this
product is protected by intellectual property rights including
patent rights, copyrights and trade secrets of Digital Voice
Systems, Inc. This voice coding Technology is licensed solely
for use within this Communications Equipment. The user of

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.
IDAS is trademark of Icom Incorporated (Japan).
LTR is a registered trademark of the E.F.Johnson Technologies, INC. in the
United States.
All other products or brands are registered trademarks or trademarks of their
respective holders.

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this Technology is explicitly prohibited from attempting to ex­tract, remove, decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble
the Object Code, or in any other way convert the Object Code
into a human-readable form. U.S. Patent Nos.
#5,870,405, #5,826,222, #5,754,974, #5,701,390, #5,715,365,
#5,649,050, #5,630,011, #5,581,656, #5,517,511, #5,491,772,
#5,247,579, #5,226,084 and #5,195,166.

PRECAUTIONS

R DANGER! NEVER

tery pack.

R DANGER! In order to comply with the FM rating for

gas, use of this transceiver is permitted in only a gas group D
environment.

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 2 to 4 in. (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.

short the terminals of the bat-

DO NOT push [PTT] when not actually desiring to trans-

mit.

DO NOT use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight

or in areas with temperatures below –4°F (–20°C) or above
+104°F (+40°C).
The basic operations, transmission and reception of the
transceiver are guaranteed within the specified operating
temperature range. However, the LCD display may not oper­ate correctly, or show an indication in the case of long hours
of operation, or after being placed in extremely cold areas.

DO NOT modify the transceiver. The transceiver warranty

does not cover any problems caused by unauthorized modi­fication.

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CAUTION: NEVER use non-specified accessories

and options. Using them invalidates the transceivers FM ap­proval.

CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this transceiver,

not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your author­ity to operate this transceiver under FCC regulations.

KEEP the transceiver away from the heavy rain, and Never

immerse it in the water. The transceiver is water resistant,
not waterproof.

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FCC INFORMATION

INTRINSIC SAFETY

• FOR CLASS A UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide rea­sonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be re­quired to correct the interference at his own expense.

WARNING! NEVER charge the BP-232FM (with/with-

out the transceiver) in an explosive atmosphere. The optional
battery chargers are not approved as Intrinsically Safe.

When the transceiver is used in a hazardous area, the BP-232FM

Vers ions of the IC-F3161D T/DS and
IC-F4161DT/DS which display the “
marking on the label.

The approval rating for these models are;
Intrinsically safe :

Nonincendive : Class I, Division 2,

Class I, II, III, Division 1,
Groups D, E, F, G

Groups A, B, C, D

”

MUST be attached, either the jack cover or HM-169IS MUST

be attached to the speaker-microphone connector.

KEEP the transceiver and the BP-232FM clean to avoid any

risk of ignition due to the build-up of electrostatic charges.

Repair of Icom radios should only be carried out by autho­rized Icom distributors. In particular, repair of FM approved
radios can
cally safe rating.
radio. Only Icom has the repair expertise and procedures to
maintain the FM approval. Contact your Icom distributor or
authorised dealer for details.

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ONLY be done by Icom to maintain the intrinsi-

NEVER attempt to repair an FM approved

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT .......................................................................... i

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ....................................................... i

VOICE CODING TECHNOLOGY .......................................... i

PRECAUTIONS .................................................................... ii

FCC INFORMATION ........................................................... iii

INTRINSIC SAFETY ............................................................ iii

TABLE OF CONTENTS ....................................................... iv

1 ACCESSORIES ...........................................................1−3

 ■ Supplied accessories ...................................................1

 ■ Accessory attachments ................................................ 1

2 PANEL DESCRIPTION .............................................. 4−10

 ■ Front panel ................................................................... 4

 ■ Function display ...........................................................5

 ■ Programmable function keys ........................................6

3 BASIC OPERATION ................................................11−18

 ■ Turning power ON ......................................................11

 ■ Channel selection .......................................................11

 ■ Call procedure ............................................................13

 ■ Receiving and transmitting .........................................13

 ■ User set mode ............................................................16

 ■ Scrambler function .....................................................16

 ■ Stun function ..............................................................16

 ■ Emergency transmission ............................................17

 ■ Automatic Key Lock function ...................................... 18

 ■ Priority A channel selection ........................................18

4 BATTERY CHARGING ............................................19−23

 ■ Caution .......................................................................19

 ■ Optional battery chargers ...........................................21

5 SWIVEL BELT CLIP ................................................24−25

 ■ MB-93 contents .......................................................... 24

 ■ To attach ..................................................................... 24

 ■ To detach .................................................................... 25

6 SPEAKER MICROPHONE ............................................26

 ■ Optional HM-169IS description ..................................26

 ■ To attach ..................................................................... 26

7 OPTIONS ................................................................. 27−29

8 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION .......................30−32

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Battery pack Belt clip

Connector cover
(with screw)

Flexible antenna

(This illustration is

for the UHF type.)

ACCESSORIES

■ Supplied accessories

The following accessories are supplied.

■ Accessory attachments

D Flexible antenna

Connect the supplied flexible antenna
to the antenna connector.

CAUTION:

• NEVER carr y the transceiver by

holding only the antenna.

• DO NOT conne ct the a nten na

other than listed on page 28.

• Transmitting without an antenna

may damage the transceiver.

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ACCESSORIES

q

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Battery release
button

Battery pack

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D 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’

To remove the battery pack:

Push the battery release button in the direction of the arrow
(w) as shown below. The battery pack is then removed.

sound.

NEVER remove or attach the battery pack when the trans-

ceiver is wet or soiled. This may result water or dust get­ting into the transceiver/battery pack and may result in the
transceiver being damaged.

D Belt clip

To attach the belt clip:

q Remove 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 Remove 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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NOTE: Keep the battery pack terminals clean. It’s a good

idea to occasionally clean them.

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ACCESSORIES

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Multi­connector

Connector
cover

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D Connector cover

To attach the connector cover:

q Insert the connector cover into the multi-connector.
w Tighten the screw.

CAUTION:
Attach the connector cover when the optional equipment

is not used. Otherwise the terminals of the multi-connec­tor may be shorted by metal object, etc., and this could
damage the transceiver.

To detach the connector cover:

q Remove the screw using a phillips screwdriver.
w Detach the connector cover for the optional equipment

connector.

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

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Microphone

Speaker

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■ Front panel

q ROTARY SELECTOR

Rotate to select the pre-programmed memory channels or

the operating zone. (Depending on the pre-setting)

w ANTENNA CONNECTOR
 Connects the supplied antenna. (p. 1)

e DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEY [EMR]
Desired function can be programmed by your dealer.
(p. 6)

r DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEY [Side1]
Desired function can be programmed by your dealer.
(p. 6)

t PTT SWITCH [PTT]
 Push and hold to transmit; release to receive.

y DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEYS [Side2]/[Side3]
Desired function can be programmed independently by

your dealer. (p. 6)

u 10-KEYPAD (Depending on version)
The keypad allows you to enter digits to:

• Select memory channels

• Select tone channels

• Select DTMF codes (during transmit)

• Set TX codes

• Start up with the password

i DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEYS [P0] to [P3]

Desired function can be programmed independently by

your dealer. (p. 6)

o FUNCTION DISPLAY (p. 5)
Displays a variety of information such as an operating

channel number/name, Set mode contents, DTMF code,
selected function, etc.

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Connector cover

NOTE: Attach the connec­tor cover when the optional
equipment is not used.
See page 3 for details.

SET

CALA TXCU

TXC

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

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!0 MULTI-CONNECTOR
 Connect an optional equipment.

!1 BUSY/TRANSMIT INDICATOR
 ➥Lights green while receiving a signal, or when the

squelch is open.

 ➥Lights red while transmitting.
!2 VOLUME CONTROL [VOL]

Rotate to turn the power ON/OFF and adjusts the audio

level.

■ Function display

q SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR

 Indicates relative signal strength level.

w LOW POWER INDICATOR

 Appears when low output power is selected.

e AUDIBLE INDICATOR

 ➥ Appears when the channel is in the ‘audible’ (unmute)

condition.

 ➥ Appears when the matched signal is received.

r COMPANDER INDICATOR

 Appears when the compander function is activated.

t SCRAMBLER INDICATOR

 Appears when the voice scrambler function is activated.

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

Indication

Full Middle

Charging

required

No batteryBattery level

blinks when the battery is exhausted.

blinks when the battery is over charged.

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y BELL INDICATOR

Appears/blinks when the matched signal is received, ac-

cording to the pre-programming.

u CALL CODE MEMORY INDICATOR

Appears when the call code memory is selected.

i BATTERY INDICATOR

Appears or blinks when the battery power decreases to a

specified level.

o ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY

 ➥ Displays an operating channel number, channel name,

Set mode contents, DTMF code, etc.

➥ The indication mode can be selected from 1 line or 2

lines. Ask your dealer for details.

• In this instruction manual, the LCD illustration is described

using the 2 lines indication mode.

!0 KEY INDICATOR

Indicate the programmed function of the front panel keys

([P0], [P1], [P2] and [P3]).

■ Programmable function keys

The following functions can be assigned to [EMR], [Side1],
[Side2], [Side3], [P0], [P1], [P2] and [P3] programmable

function keys.
Consult your Icom dealer or system operator for details con­cerning your transceivers programming.
If the programmable function names are bracketed in the fol­lowing explanations, the specific key is used to activate the
function depends on the programming.

CH UP AND DOWN KEYS “UP” “DOWN”
➥ Push to select an operating channel. When [Rotary selec-

tor] selects “operating channel,” this key is not available.

➥ Push to select a transmit code channel after pushing

[TX Code CH Select].

➥ Push to select a DTMF channel after pushing [DTMF Au-

todial].

➥ Push to select a scan group after pushing and holding

[Scan].

➥ Push to select the desired application type, individual/talk-

group ID, TX status message and SDM (Short Data Mes­sage) after pushing [Digital Button].

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ZONE KEY “ZONE”
Push this key, then push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select
the desired zone. When [Rotary selector] selects “operating
zone,” this key operation is not available.

What is “zone”?— Selected channels are assigned to a

zone according to how they are to be used in a group. For

example, ‘Staff A’ and ‘Staff B’ are assigned into a “Busi­ness” zone, and ‘John’ and ‘Cindy’ are assigned into a “Pri-

vate” zone.

ZONE UP AND DOWN KEYS “ZNUP” “ZNDN”
Push to select an operating zone. When [Rotary selector] se­lects “operating zone,” this key is not available.

SCAN KEY “SCAN”
➥ Push to start and cancel scanning operation.

• When Power ON Scan function is activated, push to pause the

scanning operation. And the paused scan restarts after the
specified time period has passed.

➥ Push and hold this key for 1 sec. to indicate the scan list,

then push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the desired list.

SCAN ADD/DEL (TAG) KEY “SCAD”
➥ Push to add channel to, or delete it from the current scan

group.

1. Push to indicate the scan group, then push [CH Up] or
[CH Down] to select the desired group.

2. Push to add or delete the channel to/from the selected
scan group.

3. Push and hold for 1 sec. to exit the scan group selection
mode.

➥ Push this key while scan is paused (a signal is detected)

on a channel (except for priority channel,) the channel is
cleared from the scan group.

Depending on the setting, the cleared channel is added

to the scan group again after the scan is cancelled.
(Nuisance Delete function)

PRIORITY CHANNEL KEYS “PRA” “PRAR” “PRB” “PRBR”

➥ Push to select Priority A or Priority B channel.
➥ Push and hold [Prio A (Rewrite)] or [Prio B (Rewrite)] for

1 sec. to rewrite the Priority A or Priority B channel for the
operating channel.

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MEMORY CH 1/2/3/4 KEYS “CH1” “CH2” “CH3” “CH4”
Push to select the memory channels 1 to 4 directly.

MONI KEY “MON”
➥ Push to mute and release the CTCSS (DTCS) or 2-tone

squelch mute. Open any squelch/deactivate any mute
while pushing and holding this key. (LMR operation only)

➥ Activates one of (or two of) the following functions on each

channel independently: (PMR operation only)

• Push and hold to un-mute the channel (audio is emitted; ‘Audible’

condition).

• Push to mute the channel (sets to ‘Inaudible’ only).

• Push after the communication is nished to send a ‘reset code’.

(5-tone/BIIS operation only)

NOTE: The un-mute condition (‘Audible’ condition) may

automatically return to the mute condition (‘Inaudible‘

condition) after a specified period.

LIGHT KEY “LIGT”

Push to turn the transceiver’s backlight ON temporarily only

when the backlight function is turned OFF in user set mode.

LOCK KEY “LOCK”
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to electronically lock all program-

mable keys for preventing accidental frequency changes
and unnecessary function access except the following:

[PTT], [Call] (incl. Call A and Call B), [Moni(Audi)],

[Light], [Emergency], [Surveillance], [Lone Worker] and
[OPT 1/2/3].

➥

Push and hold for 1 sec. again to turn the lock function OFF.

LONE WORKER KEY “LONE”
Push to turn the Lone Worker function ON or OFF.

• If the Lone Worker function is activated, the Emergency function is

automatically turned ON after the specified time period has passed
with no operation is performed.

HIGH/LOW KEY “H/L”
Push to select the transmit output power temporarily or per­manently, depending on the pre-setting.

• Ask your dealer for the output power level for each selection.

TONE/RAN CH SELECT KEY “T SEL”

➥ While in analog mode operation, push to enter the continu-

ous tone channel selection mode. Then select the desired
tone frequency/code setting with [CH Up] or [CH Down].
After the selection, push this key again to set.

➥ While in digital mode operation, push to enter the RAN

channel selection mode. Then select the desired RAN set­ting with [CH Up] or [CH Down]. After the selection, push
this key again to set.

➥ While in mixed (digital and analog) mode operation, push

to enter the continuous tone channel selection mode. Then
select the desired tone frequency/code setting with [CH
Up] or [CH Down]. After the selection, push this key to set.
After that, the RAN channel selection screen appears. Se­lect the desired RAN setting with [CH Up] or [CH Down].
After the selection, push this key again to set.

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TALK AROUND KEY “TA”
Push to turn the talk around function ON and OFF.

• The talk around function equalizes the transmit frequency to the

receive frequency for transceiver-to-transceiver communication.

WIDE/NARROW KEY “W/N”
Push to toggle the IF bandwidth between wide and narrow.

DTMF AUTODIAL KEY “DTMA”
Push to enter the DTMF channel selection mode. Then select
the desired DTMF channel using [CH Up]/[CH Down]. After
selecting the DTMF channel, push again to transmit the
selected DTMF code.

RE-DIAL KEY “DTMR”
Push to transmit the last-transmitted DTMF code.

CALL KEYS “CALL” “CALA” “CALB”
Push to transmit a 2/5-tone or BIIS ID code.

• Call transmission is necessary before you call another station

depending on your signaling system.

• [Call A] and/or [Call B] may be available when your system employs
selective ‘Individual/Group’ calls. Ask your dealer which call is

assigned to each key.

EMERGENCY KEY “EMR”
Push and hold to transmit the emergency call.

• The emergency call transmits with beeps; the display does not

change.

• The transceiver can transmit the emergency call silently or with the

display changes depending on the pre-setting. Ask your dealer for
details.

• If you want to cancel the emergency call, push and hold the key

again before transmitting the call.

• The emergency call is transmitted one time only or repeatedly until

receiving a control code, depending on the pre-setting.

SURVEILLANCE KEY “SURV”
Push to turn the surveillance function ON or OFF.
When this function is turned ON, the beep is not emitted and
the LCD backlight does not light when a signal is received or
a key is pushed, etc.

TX CODE ENTER KEYS “TXCE”
Push to enter the ID code edit mode directly, for both 5­tone and MSK. Then set the desired digit using [CH Up]/[CH
Down]. (p. 15)

TX CODE CHANNEL SELECT KEY “TXC”
Push to enter the TX code channel selection mode. Then set
the desired channel using [CH Up]/[CH Down]. (pp. 14, 15)

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TX CODE CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS “TXCU” “TXCD”
Push to select a TX code channel directly.

ID-MEMORY SELECT KEY “IDMS”
➥ Recalls detected ID codes.

• Push this key, then select the ID code using [CH Up]/[CH

Down].

• Up to 5 ID’s are memorized.

➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to erase the selected ID’s.

SCRAMBLER/ENCRYPTION KEY “SCR”

➥ While in the analog mode operation, push to toggle the

voice scrambler function ON and OFF.

➥ While in the digital mode operation, push to toggle the

encryption transmission function ON and OFF.

COMPANDER KEY “COMP”
Push to toggle the compander function ON and OFF.
The compander function reduces noise components from the
transmitting audio to provide clear communication.

USER SET MODE KEY “SET”
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to enter user set mode.

• During user set mode, push this key to select an item that is

enabled by your dealer, and change the value or condition using
push [CH Up]/[CH Down].

➥ Push and hold this key for 1 sec. again to exit user set

mode.

OPT OUT KEYS “OP1” “OP2” “OP3”
Push to control the output signal level from the optional unit
connector.

OPT MOMENTARY KEYS “O1M” “O2M” “O3M”
Push to control the output signal level from the optional unit
connector.

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KEY

NUMBER

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(Side1)

P0

P1

P2

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BASIC OPERATION

■ Turning power ON

Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery

pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation.
(p. 19)

q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power ON.
w If the transceiver is programmed for a start up password,

input the digit codes as directed by your dealer.

• 10-keypad can be used for password input depending on

version.

• The keys in the table below can be used for password input.

• The transceiver detects numbers in the same block as identical.

Therefore “01234” and “56789” are the same.

e When the “PASSWORD” indication does not clear after

inputting 6 digits, the input code number may be incorrect.
Turn the power off and start over in this case.

■ Channel selection

Several types of channel selections are available. Methods
may differ according to your system set up.

NON-ZONE TYPE:

To select the desired operating channel:

• Push [CH Up] or [CH Down].

• Rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR]*.

- Up to pre-programmed 16 channels can be selected.

• Push one of [MR-CH 1] to [MR-CH 4].

ZONE TYPE:

To select the desired zone:

• Push [Zone], then push [CH Up] or [CH Down].

• Push [Zone Up] or [Zone Down].

• Rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR]*.

- Up to pre-programmed 16 zones can be selected.

D Voting operation

The transceiver automatically starts scanning when a zone,
specified for the voting operation, is selected.
The voting scan detects the S-meter of the repeater and
automatically selects the strongest station.

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AUTOMATIC SCAN TYPE:

Channel setting is not necessary for this type. When turning
power ON, the transceiver automatically starts scanning.
Scanning stops when receiving a call.

* Depending on the pre-setting.

When [Rotary selector] selects “Operating channel,” [CH Up]/[CH

Down] are not available.

When [Rotary selector] selects “Operating zone,” [Zone]/[Zone Up]/

[Zone Down] are not available.

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Selective calling

Non-selective calling

BASIC OPERATION

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■ Call procedure

When your system employs tone signalling (excluding CTCSS
and DTCS), this call procedure may be necessary prior to voice
transmission. The tone signalling employed may be a selective
calling system which allows you to call specific station(s) only
and prevent unwanted stations from contacting you.

q Select the desired TX code channel or 2/5-tone code ac-

cording to your System Operator’s instructions.

• This may not be necessary depending on programming.

• Refer to pages 14 or 15 for selection.

w Push [Call] (assigned to one of the dealer programmable

keys)

e After transmitting, the remainder of your communication

can be carried out in the normal fashion.

■ Receiving and transmitting

CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage

the transceiver. See page 1 for accessory attachments.

Receiving:

q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power ON.
w Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate [ROTARY SELEC-

TOR]* to select the conventional system channel, in se­quence.

*Depending on the pre-setting.

e When receiving a call, adjust the audio output level to a

comfortable listening level.

NOTE: When a matched RX code signal is received, audio
from the microphone is automatically transmitted for a

specied time period.*

* Depending on the presetting. Ask your dealer for details.

Transmitting:

Wait for the channel to become clear to avoid interference.
q While pushing and holding [PTT], speak into the micro-

phone at a normal voice level.

• When a tone signalling system is used, the call procedure de-

scribed at the previous page may be necessary.

w Release [PTT] to return to receive.

IMPORTANT: To maximize the audio quality of your signal;

1. Pause briefly after pushing [PTT].

2. Hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) from
your mouth, then speak into the microphone at a normal
voice level.

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D Transmitting notes

• Transmit inhibit function

The transceiver has several inhibit functions which restrict

transmission under the following conditions:

- The channel is in mute condition (‘Inaudible’ condition;

“ ” (Audible indicator) does not appear.)

- The channel is busy.

- Un-matched (or matched) CTCSS is received.

(Depending on the pre-setting.)

- The selected channel is a ‘receive only’ channel.

• Time-out timer

After continuous transmission for the pre-programmed time

period, the time-out timer starts, causing the transceiver to
stop transmitting.

• Penalty timer

Once the time-out timer starts, transmission is further inhib-

ited for a period determined by the penalty timer.

D TX code channel selection

If the transceiver has [TX Code CH Select] assigned to it,
the indication can be toggled between the operating channel
number (or name) and TX code channel number (or name).
When the TX code channel number (or name) is displayed,
[CH Up] or [CH Down] selects the TX code channel.

USING [TX CODE CH SELECT] KEY:

q Push [TX Code CH Select]— a TX code channel number

(or name) appears.

w Push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the desired TX code

channel.

e After selecting, push [TX Code CH Select] to set.

• Return to the stand-by mode.

r Push [Call] to transmit the selected TX code.

USING [TX CODE CH UP]/[TX CODE CH DOWN] KEY:

If the transceiver has a [TX Code CH Up] or [TX Code CH
Down] key assignment, the programmed TX code channel
can be selected directly when pushed.

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D TX code number edit

If the transceiver has [TX Code CH Select] or [TX Code
Enter] assigned to it, TX code contents can be edited within
the allowable digits.

USING [TX CODE CH SELECT] KEY:

q Push [TX Code CH Select] to enter the TX code channel

selection mode.

• Select the desired operating channel before entering the TX

code channel selection mode if necessary.

w Push [TX Code CH Select] for 1 sec. to enter the TX code

edit mode.

• The digit to be edited blinks.

e Push [TX Code CH Select] to select the desired digit to be

edited.

r Push [CH Up]/[CH Down] to select the desired digit.
t Push [TX Code CH Select] to set. The digit to the right will

blink automatically.

y Repeat r and t to edit all allowable digits.
u After editing, push [TX Code CH Select] to set.

• Return to the stand-by mode.

i Push [Call] to transmit.

(PMR operation only)

USING [TX CODE ENTER] KEY:

q After pushing [TX Code CH Select], push [CH Up] or [CH

Down], or push [TX Code CH Up] or [TX Code CH Down]
to select the desired TX code channel.

w Push [TX Code Enter] to enter the TX code edit mode.

• The digit to be edited blinks.

e Push [TX Code Enter] to select the desired digit to be ed-

ited.

r Push [CH Up]/[CH Down] to select the desired digit.
t Push [TX Code Enter] to set. The digit to the right will blink

automatically.

y Repeat r and t to edit all allowable digits.
u After editing, push [TX Code Enter] to set.

• Return to the stand-by mode.

i Push [Call] to transmit.

D DTMF transmission

If the transceiver has [DTMF Autodial] assigned to it, the
automatic DTMF transmission function is available. Up to 8
DTMF channels are available.

q Push [DTMF Autodial]— a DTMF channel appears.
w Push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the desired DTMF

channel.

e Push [DTMF Autodial] to transmit the DTMF code.

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■ User set mode

The User Set mode allows you to set seldom-changed set­tings. If the transceiver has [User Set Mode] assigned to it,
you can “customize” the transceiver operation to suit your
preferences and operating style.

Entering the user set mode:

q Push and hold [User Set Mode] to enter the User Set

mode.

w Push [User Set Mode] several times to select the appro-

priate item. Then push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to set the
desired level/condition.

• In the User Set mode, the selectable items are preset by your

dealer. The presetable items are Backlight, LCD contrast,
Beep, Beep Level, Ringer Level, SQL Level, AF Min Level,
Mic Gain, VOX Gain*, VOX Delay*, Battery Voltage, Signal
Moni, Lone Worker and System Info.

* Appears only when the external VOX unit is connected.

e Push and hold [User Set Mode] again to exit the User Set

mode.

■ Scrambler function

The voice scrambler function provides private communication
between stations. All versions have a built-in frequency inver­sion type scrambler.

➥ Push [Scrambler] to toggle the scrambler function ON or

OFF.

• “ ” (Scrambler indicator) appears when the function is ON.

■ Stun function

When the specified ID, set as a stun ID or kill ID, is received,
the stun function is activated.
When the stun ID is received, the transceiver becomes unus­able. Entering of the password (p. 11) or receiving a specified
ID, set as a revive ID, is necessary to operate the transceiver
again in this case.
When the kill ID is received, the transceiver switches to the
cloning required condition. Cloning the transceiver is neces­sary to operate the transceiver again in this case.

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■ Emergency transmission

When [Emergency] is pushed for the specied time period*,

the emergency signal is transmitted once, or repeatedly, on
the specified emergency channel.

A repeat emergency signal is automatically transmitted until
the transceiver receives an acknowledgement signal, or you
turn the transceiver power OFF.
When no emergency channel is specified, the signal is trans­mitted on the

If you want to cancel the emergency call, push and hold
[Emergency] again before transmitting the call.

If your transceiver is programmed for Silent operation, you
can transmit an Emergency call without the beep sounding
and the LED indicator lighting.

IMPORTANT: It is recommended to set an emergency
channel individually to provide the certain emergency call
operation.

*

Depending on the presetting. Ask your dealer for details.

operating

channel.

D NOTES

Depending on the presetting, the following functions are auto­matically activated. Ask your dealer for details.

• Auto TX function

After the emergency call transmission, audio from the micro­phone is automatically transmitted for a specified time pe-

riod.*

• Auto RX function

After the emergency call transmission, the transceiver stands

by in the audible mode for the specied time period.*

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■ Automatic Key Lock function

When [Lock] is assigned to any key and the Automatic Key Lock

timer is pre-programmed* by your dealer, the key lock function

can be automatically turned ON after the specified time period
has passed without operation during standby condition.

While the lock function is ON, push and hold [Lock] for 1 sec.
to turn the function OFF.

*When “0” is programmed, this function is not available.

■ Priority A channel selection

When one of the following operations is performed, the trans­ceiver selects the Priority A channel automatically.

• Turning the power ON

The Priority A channel is selected each time the trans-

ceiver power is turned ON.

• Status call

The Priority A channel is selected when transmitting a

status call. (BIIS operation only)

• Clear down

The Priority A channel is selected after the clear down

signal is transmitted.

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BATTERY CHARGING

■ Caution

Misuse of Lithium-ion batteries may result in the following
hazards: smoke, fire, or the battery may rupture. Misuse
can also cause damage to the battery or degradation of
battery performance.

• R DANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom battery

packs with Icom radios or Icom charger. Only Icom battery
packs are tested and approved for use and charge with
Icom radios or Icom charger. Using third-party or counterfeit
battery packs or charger may cause smoke, fire, or cause
the battery to burst.

D Battery caution

• R DANGER! DO NOT hammer or otherwise impact the bat-

tery. Do not use the battery if it has been severely impacted
or dropped, or if the battery has been subjected to heavy
pressure. Battery damage may not be visible on the outside
of the case. Even if the surface of the battery does not show
cracks or any other damage, the cells inside the battery may
rupture or catch fire.

• R DANGER! NEVER use or leave battery packs in areas

with temperatures above +40˚C (+104˚F). High tempera­ture buildup in the battery, such as could occur near fires
or stoves, inside a sun heated car, or in direct sunlight may
cause the battery to rupture or catch fire. Excessive tem­peratures may also degrade battery performance or shorten
battery life.

• R DANGER! DO NOT expose the battery to rain, snow,

seawater, or any other liquids. Never charge or use a wet
battery. If the battery gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before
using. The battery is not waterproof.

• R DANGER! NEVER incinerate used battery packs since

internal battery gas may cause them to rupture, or may
cause an explosion.

• R DANGER! NEVER solder the battery terminals or

NEVER modify the battery pack. This may cause heat gen­eration, and the battery may rupture, emit smoke or catch
fire.

• R DANGER! Use the battery only with the transceiver for

which it is specified. Never use a battery with any other
equipment, or for any purpose that is not specified in this
instruction manual.

• R DANGER! If fluid from inside the battery gets in your

eyes, blindness can result. Rinse your eyes with clean water,
without rubbing them, and see a doctor immediately.

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• R WARNING! Immediately stop using the battery if it emits

an abnormal odor, heats up, or is discolored or deformed. If
any of these conditions occur, contact your Icom dealer or
distributor.

• R WARNING! Immediately wash, using clean water, any

part of the body that comes into contact with fluid from in­side the battery.

• R WARNING! NEVER put the battery in a microwave oven,

high-pressure container, or in an induction heating cooker.
This could cause a fire, overheating, or cause the battery
to rupture.

• CAUTION: Always use the battery within the specified tem-

perature range (–20˚C to +40˚C; –4˚F to +104˚F). Using the
battery out of its specified temperature range will reduce the

battery’s performance and battery life.

• CAUTION: Shorter battery life could occur if the battery is

left fully charged, completely discharged, or in an exces­sive temperature environment (above +40˚C; +104˚F) for an
extended period of time. If the battery must be left unused
for a long time, it must be detached from the radio after dis­charging. You may use the battery until the remaining ca­pacity is about half, then keep it safely in a cool dry place

with the temperature range as below:
–20˚C to +40˚C (–4˚F to +104˚F) (within a month)
–20˚C to +35˚C (–4˚F to +95˚F) (within three months)
–20˚C to +20˚C (–4˚F to +68˚F) (within a year)

D Charging caution

• R DANGER! NEVER charge the battery pack in areas with

extremely high temperatures, such as near fires or stoves,
inside a sun heated car, or in direct sunlight. In such en­vironments, the safety/protection circuit in the battery will
activate, causing the battery to stop charging.

• R DANGER! NEVER charge the battery pack in areas with

explosive atmospheres.

• R WARNING! NEVER charge or leave the battery in the

battery charger beyond the specified time for charging. If
the battery is not completely charged by the specified time,
stop charging and remove the battery from the battery char­ger. Continuing to charge the battery beyond the specified
time limit may cause a fire, overheating, or the battery may
rupture.

• R WARNING! NEVER insert the transceiver (battery at-

tached to the transceiver) into the charger if it is wet or
soiled. This could corrode the battery charger terminals or
damage the charger. The charger is not waterproof.

• CAUTION: NEVER charge the battery outside of the speci-

fied temperature range with BC-160 (0˚C to +45˚C; +32˚F
to +113˚F)

Icom recommends charging the battery at +20˚C (+68˚F).

The battery may heat up or rupture if charged out of the
specified temperature range. Additionally, battery perfor­mance or battery life may be reduced.

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BATTERY CHARGING

Transceiver

Battery
pack

AC adapter
(A different type, or no AC

adapter is supplied, de­pending on the version.)

Tu rn power OFF

Transceiver

Battery
pack

AC adapter
(A different type, or no AC

adapter is supplied, de­pending on the version.)

Tu rn power OFF

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■ Optional battery chargers

D Rapid charging with the BC-160

The optional BC-160 provides rapid charging of the Li-ion
battery pack.
Charging period: Approximately 3 hours (with BP-232FM)

D Regular charging with the BC-171

The optional BC-171 provides regular charging of the Li-ion
battery pack.
Charging period: Approximately 10 hours (with BP-232FM)

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BATTERY CHARGING

Screws supplied
with the charger
adapter

AD-106

Plugs

Sockets

This illustration shows
the BC-119N.

AD-106 charger
adapter is installed
in BC-119N.

Transceiver

Battery
pack

Tu rn power OFF

AC adapter
(A different type, or no AC

adapter is supplied, de­pending on the version.)

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D AD-106 installation

The AD-106 c h a r g e r a d a p t e r must be installed into the
BC-119N or BC-121N before battery charging.

q Connect the AD-106

BC-121N.

w Install the AD-106 into the holder space of the BC-119N/

BC-121N with the supplied screws.

c h a r g e r a d a p t e r and the BC-119N/

D Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-106

The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of the Li-ion
battery pack.
Charging period: Approximately 3 hours (with BP-232FM)

The following item is additionally required.

• AD-106

c h a r g e r a d a p t e r (purchase separately)

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Transceiver

Battery
pack

AD-106 charger
adapters are installed
in each slot.

DC power cable (OPC-656)
(Connect with the DC power supply;

13.8 V/at least 7 A)

AC adapter
(Purchased

separately)

Tu rn power OFF

Guide rail

Tabs

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D Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-106

The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be
charged simultaneously.
Charging period: Approximately 3 hours (with BP-232FM)

The following items are additionally required.

• Six AD-106

•

An AC adapter or the DC power cable (OPC-656)

c h a r g e r a d a p t e r s (purchase separately)

IMPORTANT: Battery charging caution
Ensure the guide tabs on the battery pack are correctly

aligned with the guide rails inside the charger adapter.
(This illustration is described with the BC-160.)

CAUTION:
When using the OPC-656 DC power cable

NEVER reverse the polarity when connecting the OPC-

656 to a power source. This will ruin the battery charger.

Red line: +, Black line: _

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SWIVEL BELT CLIP

q w

Once the transceiver is locked in place,
it will swivel 360 degrees.

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■ MB-93 contents

Qty.

q Belt clip ............................................................................1

w Base clip ..........................................................................1

■ To attach

q Remove the battery pack if it is attached. (p. 2)
w Slide the base clip in the direction of the arrow until the

base clip is locked and makes a ‘click’ sound.

r Clip the belt clip to a part of your belt. And inser t the

transceiver into the belt clip until the base clip inser ted
fully into the groove.

t Once the transceiver is locked in place, it swivels as illus-

trated below.

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SWIVEL BELT CLIP

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■ To detach

q Turn the transceiver upside down in the direction of the

arrow and pull out from the belt clip.

w Remove the battery pack if it is attached. (p. 2)
e Pinch the clip (q), and slide the base clip in the direction

of the arrow (w).

CAUTION:
HOLD THE TRANSCEIVER TIGHTLY, WHEN HANGING
OR DETACHING THE TRANSCEIVER FROM THE BELT
CLIP.

Otherwise the transceiver may not be attached to the
holder or swivel properly if the transceiver is accidentally
dropped and the base clip is scratched or damaged.

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SPEAKER MICROPHONE

Speaker

Belt clip

Microphone

PTT SWITCH

Push and hold to
transmit;
release to receive.

Tu rn the transceiver
power OFF when
attaching or detach­ing the microphone.

CAUTION: Attach the
multi connector snugly, but
do not overtighten.
A loose connection will al­low water intrusion into the
connector; an overtight­ened connector will dam­age the connector pins in
the transceiver.

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■ Optional HM-169IS description

NEVER immerse the connector in water. If the connector

becomes wet, be sure to dry it BEFORE attaching it to the
transceiver.

NOTE: The microphone is located at the top of the
speaker-microphone, as shown in the diagram above. To
maximize the readability of your transmitted signal (voice),
hold the microphone approximately 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4
inches) from your mouth, and speak in a normal voice
level.

■ To attach

Attach the connector of the speaker-microphone into the multi
connector on the transceiver and tighten the screw.

IMPORTANT: KEEP the connector cover attached to the
transceiver when the speaker-microphone is not in use.
(p. 3)
Water will not get into the transceiver even if the cover is
not attached, however, the terminals (pins) will become
rusty, or the transceiver will function abnormally if the con­nector becomes wet.

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OPTIONS

D BATTERY PACKS

Battery pack Voltage Capacity Battery life*

BP-232FM 7.4 V

* When the power save function is turned ON, and the operating pe-

riods are calculated under the following conditions;

TX : RX : standby = 5 : 5 : 90

1900 mAh (min.)

2000 mAh (typ.)

12 hrs.

D CHARGERS

• BC-119N d e s k t o p c h a r g e r + AD-106 c h a r g e r a d a p t e r
+ BC-145SA a c a d a p t e r

For rapid charging of battery pack. An AC adapter is sup-

plied with the charger.

Charging time: Approximately 3 hours

•

BC-121N m u l t i -c h a r g e r + AD-106 c h a r g e r a d a p t e r (6 pcs.)

+ BC-157S a c a d a p t e r

For rapid charging of up to 6 battery packs (six AD-106s

are required) simultaneously. An AC adapter should be pur­chased separately.

Charging time: Approximately 3 hours

• BC-160

For rapid charging of battery pack. An AC adapter is sup-

plied with the charger.

Charging time: Approximately 3 hours

• BC-171

For regular charging of battery packs. An AC adapter is sup-

plied with the charger.

Charging time:

d e s k t o p c h a r g e r + BC-145SA a c a d a p t e r

d e s k t o p c h a r g e r + BC-147SA a c a d a p t e r

Approximately 10 hours

D BELT CLIPS

• MB-93 s w i v e l b e lt c l i p

• MB-94 b e lt c l i p

Exclusive alligator-type belt clip.

• MB-96N/96F

l e at h e r b e l t h a n g e r

D OTHER OPTIONS

• OPC-656 d c p o w e r c a b l e

Allows the BC-121N charging of the battery pack using a

13.8 V power source instead of the AC adapter.

• HM-169IS

Rugged type speaker-microphone.

• VS-1SC

VS-1SC :
HS-94 : Ear-hook type
HS-95 : Neck-arm type
HS-97 : Throat microphone

• MB-130

Vehicle mounting bracket for the BC-160 battery charger.

s p e a k e r -m i c r o p h o n e

v o x /p t t c a s e + HS-94/HS-95/HS-97 h e a d s e t

VOX/PTT switch box for hands-free operation, etc.

v e h i c l e c h a r g e r b r a c k e t

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OPTIONS

VS-1SC

Water protection cover

PTT switch

MIC/VOX gain
adjusting pot

VOX/PTT select switch

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D ANTENNAS

• FA-SC25V/FA-SC55V
FA-SC25U/FA-SC57U/FA-SC72U

VHF or UHF antennas.
FA-SC25V: Frequency range 136–150 MHz
FA-SC55V: Frequency range 150–174 MHz
FA-SC25U: Frequency range 400–430 MHz
FA-SC57U: Frequency range 430–470 MHz
FA-SC72U: Frequency range 470–520 MHz

• FA-SC61VC/FA-SC61UC

FA-SC61VC: Frequency range 136–174 MHz
FA-SC61UC: Frequency range 380–520 MHz

The BP-232FM and HM-169IS conform to the intrinsically safe
ratings of the FM Approvals. Any other options, except the
antenna, VOX/PTT case, headset, belt clip and belt hanger,
cannot be used in explosive atmosphere areas.

Approved Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal
performance when used with an Icom transceiver.
Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to an
Icom transceiver in the event the Icom transceiver is used
with equipment that is not manufactured or approved by
Icom.

c u t a n t e n n a s

f l e x i b l e a n t e n n a s

D About VS-1SC v o x /p t t c a s e

The VS-1SC is a VOX/PTT unit for Icom handheld transceiv­ers, and allows you hands-free operation.
An optional headset (HS-94/HS-95/HS-97) is required for op­eration.

• The VOX (Voice Operated Transmission) function starts transmission

without pushing PTT switch when you speak into the microphone;
then, automatically returns to receive when you stop speaking.

Features

➥ 9-pin Spring-plug type head SP/MIC plug is equipped
➥ Water resistant construction
➥ Durable construction
➥ Equipped with a PTT switch and revolving clip

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OPTIONS

VOX function is OFF

CALA

SET

TXCU

TXC

CALA

SET

TXCU

TXC

VOX OFF VOX GAIN 3

VOX gain level 3

(default)

[Side2]

Push

[Side3]

0.5 sec (min.)
(default)

CALA

SET

TXCU

TXC

CALA

SET

TXCU

TXC

VOX DLY0.5 VOX DLY3.0

3.0 sec (max.)

[Side2]

Push

[Side3]

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VOX gain and delay adjustment

q Attach the connector of the VS-1SC into the multi-connec-

tor on the transceiver and tighten the screw.

• Toggle the VOX/PTT select switch to [VOX].

w Enter user set mode. (p. 16)
e Push [P0] several times to select the “VOX Gain” or “VOX

Delay” items. Then, push [Side2] or [Side3] to set the de­sired level/condition.

r Rotate [VOL] to turn the power OFF to exit user set mode.

• VOX Gain

The VOX sensitivity level can be adjusted from OFF or 1 to 6
(more sensitive).

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• VOX Delay

The VOX delay time can be set from 0.5 to 3.0 sec. (0.5 sec.
step) for a convenient interval before returning to receive.

NOTE: MIC/VOX gain can be adjusted via the Adjusting

pot using a thin screw driver.

SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION

WARNING

CAUTION

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Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic en-

ergy 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 Popula-

tion” in an uncontrolled environment.
This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC and IC
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, Evaluat-

ing 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.

• The following accessories are authorized for use with this

product. Use of accessories other than those specified may
result in RF exposure levels exceeding the FCC and IC re­quirements for wireless RF exposure; Belt Clip (MB-93, MB­94, MB-96N and MB-96F), Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Pack
(BP-232FM) and Speaker-microphone (HM-169IS).

To ensure that your expose to RF electromag-

netic energy is within the FCC and IC allow­able limits for occupational use, always adhere
to the following guidelines:

• DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna at-

tached, as this may damaged the radio and may also cause
you to exceed FCC and IC RF exposure limits. A proper an­tenna is the antenna supplied with this radio by the manufac­turer or 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 and IC 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 keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away

from the body when transmitting and only use the Icom
belt-clips listed on page 27 when attaching the radio to your
belt, etc., to ensure FCC and IC 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 with the FCC and IC RF
exposure limits of this radio.

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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.

Occupational/Controlled Use

The radio transmitter is used in situations in which persons are
exposed as consequence of their employment provided those
persons are fully aware of the potential for exposure and can
exercise control over their exposure.

Votre radio Icom produit une énergie électroma­gnétique de radiofréquences (RF), en mode de
transmission. Cette radio est conçue pour un
«usage professionnel seulement» et classée

comme tel, ce qui signifie qu’elle doit être utilisée

uniquement dans le cadre d'un travail par des personnes
conscientes des dangers et des mesures visant à minimiser ces
dangers. Elle N’EST PAS conçue pour une «utilisation grand pu­blic», dans un environnement non contrôlé.

Cet appareil a été évalué et jugé conforme, aux limites d’expo­sition aux RF de la FCC et d’IC, pour une «utilisation grand pu­blic». En outre, votre radio Icom satisfait les normes et directives
qui suivent en matière de niveaux d'énergie et d
tromagnétique de RF et d
concerne l

• Supplément C, édition 97-01, du Bulletin OET n° 65 de la

• Norme de l’American National Standards Institute (ANSI):

• Norme de l’ANSI: IEEE C95.3-1992 sur la méthode d’éva-

•

’

exposition humaine:

FCC, «Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for
Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic
Fields».

IEEE C95.1-1992 sur les niveaux de sécurité compatibles
avec l

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exposition humaine aux champs électromagnétiques

de radiofréquences (3 kHz à 300 GHz).

luation recommandée du champ magnétique potentiellement
dangereux des radiofréquences et des micro-ondes.

Les accessoires illustrés à la p. 27–28 sont approuvés pour

une utilisation avec ce produit. L’utilisation d’accessoires
autres que ceux précisés peut entraîner des niveaux d’expo-

sition aux RF supérieures aux limites établies par la FCC

d’IC

en matière d’exposition aux RF sans l.

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évaluation de tels niveaux en ce qui

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énergie élec-

et

SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION

8

Afin de vous assurer que votre exposition à
une énergie électromagnétique de RF se
situe dans les limites permises par la FCC
et d’IC pour une utilisation grand public,
veuillez en tout temps respecter les directi­ves suivantes:

•

NE PAS faire fonctionner la radio sans qu’une antenne appro­priée y soit fixée, car ceci risque d
ser une exposition supérieure aux limites établies par la FCC

d’IC

. L’antenne appropriée est celle qui est fournie avec cette

radio par le fabricant ou une antenne spécialement autorisée par

le fabricant pour être utilisée avec cette radio.

• NE PAS émettre pendant plus de 50 % du temps total d’utili-
sation de l’appareil («50 % du facteur d'utilisation»). La notion
«50% du facteur d’utilisation» s’applique également au mode
VOX/PTT. Émettre pendant plus de 50 % du temps total d’utili-

sation peut causer une exposition aux RF supérieure aux limi­tes établies par la FCC

s’allume, cette radio est en train d’émettre. La radio émettra si

vous appuyez sur le bouton du microphone.

• TOUJOURS tenir l’antenne éloignée d’au moins 2,5 cm de
votre corps au moment d
tache pour ceinture Icom illustrée à la p. 27, lorsque vous at­tachez la radio à votre ceinture, ou à autre chose, de façon
à vous assurer de ne pas provoquer une exposition aux RF
supérieure aux limites fixées par la FCC
vos interlocuteurs la meilleure qualité de transmission possible,
tenez l

’

antenne à au moins 5 cm de votre bouche et légère-

ment de côté.

et d’IC

’

endommager la radio et cau-

. Lorsque le voyant DEL rouge

’

émettre et utiliser uniquement l’at-

et d’IC

. Pour offrir à

et

Les renseignements ci-dessus fournissent à l’utilisateur toute l’in­formation nécessaire sur l’exposition aux RF et sur ce qu’il faut

faire pour assurer que cette radio fonctionne en respectant les limi-

tes d’exposition aux RF établies par la FCC

Interférence électromagnétique et compatibilité

En mode de transmission, votre radio Icom produit de l’énergie de
RF qui peut provoquer des interférences avec d’autres appareils

ou systèmes. Pour éviter de telles interférences, mettez la radio

hors tension dans les secteurs où une signalisation l’exige. NE
PAS faire fonctionner l’émetteur dans des secteurs sensibles au

rayonnement électromagnétique tels que les hôpitaux, les aéro­nefs et les sites de dynamitage.

Usage professionnel/contrôlé

Ce radio émetteur est utilisé dans des cas où des personnes sont

exposées en raison de leur travail, pourvu qu’elles soient conscien­tes du risque d’exposition et qu’elles puissent exercer un contrôle

sur cette exposition.

et d’IC

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