Icom ic-F3161, ic- F3163, ic-F4161, ic-F4163 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VHF TRANSCEIVER

iF3161/iF3163

Series

UHF TRANSCEIVER

iF4161/iF4163

Series

iF4167DT

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-F3161T, IC-F3161S, IC-F3161DT, IC-F3161DS,

IC-F3163T and IC-F3163S VHF TRANSCEIVERS and
IC-F4161T, IC-F4161S, IC-F4161DT, IC-F4161DS, IC­F4163T, IC-F4163S and IC-F4167DT UHF TRANSCEIV­ERS.

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

This instruction manual includes some functions which are
usable only when they are preprogrammed by your dealer.
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, Australia, New Zealand 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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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.

PRECAUTIONS

R DANGER! NEVER short terminals of the battery pack.

Also, current may flow into nearby metal objects such as a key, so
be careful when placing the battery packs (or the transceiver) in
handbags, etc. Simply carrying with or placing near metal objects
such as a key, etc. may cause shorting. This may damage not only
the battery pack, but also the transceiver.

R DANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom battery packs

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

R WARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the an-

tenna 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 head-

set or other audio accessories at high volume levels. The continu­ous high volume operation may cause a ringing in your ears. If you
experience the ringing, reduce the volume level or discontinue use.

CAUTION: NEVER operate the transceiver while driving a ve-

hicle. Safe driving requires your full attention—anything less may
result in an accident.

CAUTION: MAKE SURE the flexible antenna, battery pack

and jack cover are securely attached to the transceiver, and that
the antenna and battery pack are dry before attachment. Expos­ing the inside of the transceiver to dust or water will result in
serious damage to the transceiver.

DO NOT push [PTT] when you do not actually intend to transmit.
DO NOT modify the transceiver. The specifications may change

and then not comply with the requirements of a corresponded regu
lation. The transceiver warranty does not cover any problems caused
by unauthorized modification.

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DO NOT operate or place the transceiver in direct sunlight or

in areas with temperatures below +22°F (–30°C) or above +140°F
(+60°C).

DO NOT operate the transceiver near unshielded electrical blast-

ing caps or in an explosive atmosphere.

DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine or alcohol when

cleaning, as they will damage the transceiver surfaces.

BE CAREFUL! The transceiver will become hot when operating

it continuously for long periods of time.

KEEP the transceiver away from the heavy rain, and Never im-

merse it in the water. The transceiver meets IP55* requirements for
dust-protection and water jet resistance.

However, once the transceiver has been dropped, dust-protection
and water jet resistance cannot be guaranteed due to the fact that
the transceiver may be cracked, or the waterproof seal damaged, etc.

* Only when the supplied battery pack, flexible antenna and con-

nector cover are attached.

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VOICE CODING TECHNOLOGY

FCC INFORMATION

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
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.

• 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.

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

VOICE CODING TECHNOLOGY ........................................ iii

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

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 ....................................................... 12

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

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

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

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

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

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

■ Man Down Emergency Call ........................................17

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

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

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

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

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

5 BATTERY CASE ............................................................24

■ Optional battery case (BP-240) .................................. 24

6 SWIVEL BELT CLIP ................................................ 25−26

■ MB-93 contents .......................................................... 25

■ To attach ..................................................................... 25

■ To detach .................................................................... 26

7 SPEAKER MICROPHONE ............................................27

■

Optional HM-169/HM-170GP description

■ To attach ..................................................................... 27

8 OPTIONS .................................................................28−31

9 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION .......................32−34

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ACCESSORIES

■ Supplied accessories

The following accessories are supplied.

Flexible antenna

(This illustration is

for the UHF type.)

Battery pack Belt clip

Connector cover
(with screw)

■ Accessory attachments

D Flexible antenna

Connect the supplied flexible antenna
to the antenna connector.

CAUTION:

• NEVER carry the transceiver by
holding only the antenna.

• DO NOT connect the antenna
other than listed on page 29.

• Transmitting without an antenna
may damage the transceiver.

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ACCESSORIES

Batter

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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’
sound.

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.

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.

y pack

q

Battery release

w

button

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).

w

q

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

idea to occasionally clean them.

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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.

Multi­connector

q

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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Connector
cover

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.

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

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■ Front panel

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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)

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!1

Speaker

!0

Microphone

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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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PANEL DESCRIPTION

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!0 MULTI-CONNECTOR
Connect an optional equipment.

Connector cover

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

!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 t iuyrew

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CALA TXCU

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.

TXC

SET

!0

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

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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.

Indication

Full Middle

blinks when the battery is over charged.

blinks when the battery is exhausted.

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]).

Charging

required

No batteryBattery level

■ 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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PANEL DESCRIPTION

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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 “Pri­vate” 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 finished 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 the 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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C.TONE CH ENT KEY “TSEL”
Push to enter the continuous tone channel selection mode.
Then select the desired tone frequency/code setting with [CH
Up]/[CH Down]. The selected channel remains set as the
continuous tone channel until another channel is designated
as such.

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 5-Tone
and MSK. Then set the desired digit using [CH Up]/[CH
Down]. (p. 15)

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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)

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 the User Set mode.

• During the User Set mode, push this key to select an item, and
change the value or condition using push [CH Up]/[CH Down].

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

KEY

NUMBER

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.

P0

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P1

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P2

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P3

(Side1)

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D Battery type selection

The battery type must be selected according to the attaching
battery type when tuning the transceiver ON.

➥ While pushing and holding [Emer] and [PTT], rotate [VOL]

to toggle the attaching battery type.

• After the display appears, release [Emer] and [PTT].

• “DRY BATT” is displayed for about 3 sec. then “Lo” (low power
indicator) appears when the battery case operation is selected.

• “LI-ION” is displayed for about 3 sec. when the Lithium-ion bat­tery operation is selected.

• This operation may not be available depending on the pre-setting.

Ask your dealer for details.

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■ 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.

* 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.

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.

D Voting operation (for zone selection)

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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■ 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

according 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.

Selective calling

Non-selective calling

■ 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
specified 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 de­scribed 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; however, an optional rolling or non­rolling type is available as well.

➥ 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 specified 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 previously selected channel.

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.

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 period.*

• Auto RX function

After the emergency call transmission, the transceiver stands
by in the audible mode for the specified time period.*

■ Man Down Emergency Call

This function requires the optional UT-124R man down unit.
When the transceiver has been left in a horizontal position for
the specified time period*, the transceiver enters the emer­gency mode, and then the countdown starts.
After the specified time period* has passed, an emergency
call is automatically transmitted once, or repeatedly.

If the transceiver is placed in a vertical position before the first
transmission, the transceiver exits the emergency mode and
the emergency call is cancelled.

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

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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

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• 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.

• Prior to using the battery pack for the first time, or after

not using it for a long time, you must fully charge the pack.
Otherwise, the transceiver may not turn ON.

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 +60˚C (+140˚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, sea-
water, 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! KEEP battery packs away from fire. Fire or heat
may cause them to rupture or explode. Dispose of used bat­tery packs in accordance with local regulations.

R DANGER! NEVER solder the battery terminals or NEVER
modify the battery pack. This may cause heat generation, and
the battery may burst, 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.

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.

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CAUTION: Always use the battery within the specified tem­perature range for the transceiver (–30˚C to +60˚C; –22˚F
to +140˚F) and the battery itself (–20˚C to +60˚C; –4˚F to
+140˚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 +50˚C; +122˚F) for an extended
period of time. If the battery must be left unused for a long
time, it must be detached from the transceiver 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 +50˚C (–4˚F to +122˚F) (within a month)
–20˚C to +40˚C (–4˚F to +104˚F) (within three months)
–20˚C to +20˚C (–4˚F to +68˚F) (within a year)

BE SURE to replace the battery pack with a new one ap­proximately five years after manufacturing, even if it still holds
a charge. The inside battery material will become weak after
a period of time, even with little use. The estimated number
of times you can charge the battery is between 300 and 500.
Even when the battery appears to be fully charged, the oper­ating time of the transceiver may become short when:

• Approximately five years have passed since the battery was

manufactured.

• The battery has been repeatedly charged.

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 vehicle, or in direct sunlight. In such en­vironments, the safety/protection circuit in the battery will ac­tivate, causing the battery to stop charging.

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 at­tached 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 speci­fied temperature range: BC-160 (0˚C to +40˚C; +32˚F to
+104˚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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Power adapter

ransceiver

Power adapter

ransceiver

Optional
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■ Optional battery chargers

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D Rapid charging with the BC-160

The optional BC-160 provides rapid charging of the Li-ion
battery pack.
Charging time: Approximately 3.5 hours (with BP-232H)

The following items are additionally required:

• A power adapter (may be supplied with BC-160 depending
on version) or the DC power cable (OPC-515L/CP-23L).

(A different type, or no power adapter is

Optional OPC-515L* (for

13.8 V power source) or
CP-23L (for 12 V cigarette
lighter socket) can be used
instead of the power adapter.

*

supplied, depending on the version.)

CAUTION: NEVER
connect the OPC­515L to a power
source using reverse
polarity. This will ruin
the battery charger
White line:
Black line

:

Battery
pack

T

Tu rn OFF
the power

D Regular charging with the BC-171

The optional BC-171 provides regular charging of the Li-ion
battery pack.
Charging time: Approximately 4 hours (with BP-230N)

The following items are additionally required:

• A power adapter (may be supplied with BC-171 depending
on version) or the DC power cable (OPC-515L/CP-23L).

(A different type, or no power adapter is

supplied, depending on the version.)

OPC-515L* (for 13.8

power source) or CP-23L

or 12 V cigarette lighter

cket) can be used instead

wer adapter.

*

CAUTION: NEVER

connect the OPC­515L to a power
source using reverse
polarity. This will ruin
the battery charger
White line:

:

Black line

Battery
pack

T

Tu rn OFF
the power

BATTERY CHARGING

supplied

charger

AD-106

This illustration sho
the BC-119N.

installed

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D AD-106 installation

The AD-106 charger adapter must be installed into the BC­119N or BC-121N before battery charging.

➥ Connect the AD-106 charger adapter and the BC-119N/

BC-121N as below, then install the AD-106 into the holder
space of the BC-119N or BC-121N with the supplied
screws.

Connectors

Screws
with the
adapter

Sockets

ws

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

The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of the Li-ion
battery pack.
Charging time: Approximately 3.5 hours (with BP-232H)

The following items are additionally required.

• AD-106

• A power adapter (may be supplied with BC-119N depend­ing on version) or the DC power cable (OPC-515L/CP-23L).

power adapter
(A different type, or no

power adapter is supplied,
depending on the version.)

charger adapter (purchase separately)

Tu rn OFF

Battery
pack

the power

Transceiver

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AD-106 charger
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Optional OPC-515L* (for 13.8
V power source) or CP-23L
(for 12 V cigarette lighter
socket) can be used instead
of the power adapter.

CAUTION: NEVER connect the OPC-

*

515L to a power source using reverse
polarity. This will ruin the battery charger
White line: Black line

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BATTERY CHARGING

adapters are installed

Po
(Purchased

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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 time: Approximately 3.5 hours (with BP-232H)

The following items are additionally required.

• Six AD-106

• A power adapter or the DC power cable (OPC-656)

wer adapter

separately)

charger adapters (purchase separately)

Tu rn OFF the power

Battery
pack

DC power cable (OPC-656*)

(Connect with a DC power supply;

13.8 V/at least 7 A)
*About the OPC-656

Red line : Black line :

Transceiver

AD-106 charger

in each slot.

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.)

Tabs

Guide rail

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.
OPC-656 : Red line: +, Black line: _

BATTERY CASE

Fig.1

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■ Optional battery case (BP-240)

When using the optional battery case attached to the trans­ceiver, install 6 × AAA (LR03) size alkaline batteries as illus­trated at right.

q Unhook the battery cover release hook (q), and open the

cover in the direction of the arrow (w). (Fig.1)

w Then, install 6 × AAA (LR03) size alkaline batteries.

(Fig.2)

• Install the alkaline batteries only.

• Be sure to observe the correct polarity.

e Fit the cover in the direction of the arrow (e), then close

(r). And hook the battery cover release hook until it
makes a ‘click’ sound (t). (Fig.3)

CAUTION:

• When installing batteries, make sure they are all the
same brand, type and capacity. Also, do not mix new
and old batteries together.

• Keep battery terminals clean. It’s a good idea to clean
battery terminals once a week.

• Never incinerate used battery cells since internal battery
gas may cause them to rupture.

•

Never expose a detached battery case to water. If the bat­tery case gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before using it.

NOTE: When the optional battery case is attached, the

battery type must be selected to “DRY BATT” when turn­ing the transceiver ON. (p. 11)

Fig.2

Fig.3

w

r

BP-240

q

t

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SWIVEL BELT CLIP

■ MB-93 contents

Qty.

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

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

q w

■ 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 insert the

transceiver into the belt clip until the base clip inserted
fully into the groove.

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

trated below.

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

e Attach the battery pack. (p. 2)

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).

q

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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TOP KEY

This illustration is desicribed with HM-170GP.

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SPEAKER MICROPHONE

■ Optional HM-169/HM-170GP description

(for HM-170GP only)
Desired functions can
be programmed by
your dealer.

PTT SWITCH

Push and hold to
transmit;
release to receive.

Tu rn the transceiver power

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OFF when attaching or
detaching the microphone.

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 approx. 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches)
from your mouth, and speak in a normal voice level.

GPS ANTENNA
(for HM-170GP only)

Microphone

Speaker

Belt clip

■ To attach

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

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.

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.

OPTIONS

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D BATTERY PACKS

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2

Battery pack Voltage Capacity Battery life*

BP-230N 7.4 V

BP-232N 7.4 V

BP-232H 7.4 V

BP-240

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*

When the power save function is turned ON, and the operating

periods are calculated under the following conditions;
TX : RX : standby = 5 : 5 : 90
*2 Operating period depends on the alkaline cells used.

Battery case for AAA

950 mAh (min.)

980 mAh (typ.)

1900 mAh (min.)

2000 mAh (typ.)

2250 mAh (min.)

2300 mAh (typ.)

(LR03) × 6 alkaline

7.35 hrs.

12 hrs.

14 hrs.

D CHARGERS

• BC-119N desktop charger + AD-106 charger adapter
+ BC-145S ac adapter

For rapid charging of battery pack. A power adapter is sup-

plied with the charger depending on versions.

Charging time: Approximately 3.5 hours for the BP-232H.

•

BC-121N multi-charger + AD-106 charger adapter (6 pcs.)

+ BC-157S ac adapter

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

required) simultaneously. A power adapter should be pur­chased separately.

Charging time: Approximately 3.5 hours for the BP-232H.

• BC-160

For rapid charging of battery pack. A power adapter is sup-

plied with the charger depending on versions.

Charging time: Approximately 3.5 hours for the BP-232H.

• BC-171

For regular charging of battery packs. A power adapter is

supplied with the charger depending on versions.
Charging time:
Approximately 4 hours for the BP-230N.

desktop charger + BC-123S ac adapter

desktop charger + BC-147S ac adapter

Approximately 11.5 hours for the BP-232H.

D BELT CLIPS

• MB-93 swivel belt clip

• MB-94 belt clip

Exclusive alligator-type belt clip.

• MB-96N/MB-96F

leather belt hanger

D OPTIONAL UNITS

• UT-96R 2/5 tone unit

• UT-109R/UT-110R scrambler units

Non-rolling type (UT-109R)/Rolling type (UT-110R) voice

scrambler unit provides higher communication security.

• UT-126H

Provides 6.25 kHz digital mode operation.

• UT-124R

Provides a measure of safety when working in a hazardous

environment, etc.

digital modulator/demodulator unit

man down unit

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D DC CABLES

• CP-23L cigarette lighter cable

Allows charging of the battery pack through a 12 V cigarette

lighter socket. (For BC-119N/BC-160/BC-171)

• OPC-515L/OPC-656

dc power cables

Allows charging of the battery pack using a 13.8 V power

source instead of the power adapter.
OPC-515L : For BC-119N/BC-160/BC-171
OPC-656 : For BC-121N

D OTHER OPTIONS

• SP-13 earphone

Provides clear receive audio in noisy environment.

• AD-52

Provides clear receive audio in noisy environment.

• HM-131SC/HM-159SC

Combination speaker-microphone that provides convenient

• HM-169

Rugged type speaker-microphone.

• HM-170GP

GPS speaker-microphone for BIIS and Digital modes opera-

• 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.

earphone adapter

speaker-microphone

operation while hanging the transceiver from your belt.

speaker-microphone

speaker-microphone

tion.

vox/ptt case + HS-94/HS-95/HS-97 headset

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

vehicle charger bracket

D ANTENNAS

• FA-SC56VS/FA-SC57VS/FA-SC73US stubby antennas

Shorter VHF or UHF antennas.
FA-SC56VS: Frequency range 150–162 MHz
FA-SC57VS: Frequency range 160–174 MHz
FA-SC73US: Frequency range 450–490 MHz

• FA-SC25V/FA-SC55V/FA-SC03U/
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-SC03U: Frequency range 380–430 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

cut antennas

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

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.

Some options may not be available in some countries. Please ask
your dealer for details.

flexible antennas

OPTIONS

MIC/VOX gain

(default)

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D About VS-1SC vox/ptt case

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

adjusting pot

Water protection cover

VOX/PTT select switch

VS-1SC

PTT switch

VOX gain and delay adjustment

NOTE: To adjust the VOX gain and VOX delay, these items
must be preset to “enable” by your dealer.

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 Push and hold [User Set Mode] for 1 sec. to enter the User

Set mode.

e Push [User Set Mode] several times to select “VOX Gain”

or “VOX Delay.” Then, push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to set
the desired level/condition.

r Push and hold [User Set Mode] for 1 sec. to exit the User

Set mode.

• VOX Gain

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

[Side2]

VOX OFF VOX GAIN 3

Push

[Side3]

SET

TXCU

VOX function is OFF

TXC

CALA

SET

TXCU

TXC

VOX gain level 3

CALA

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OPTIONS

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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.

[Side2]

VOX DLY0.5 VOX DLY3.0

Push

[Side3]

SET

TXCU

0.5 sec (min.)
(default)

TXC

CALA

SET

TXCU

3.0 sec (max.)

TXC

CALA

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

pot using a thin screw driver.

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SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION

CAUTION

9

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

WARNING

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 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, 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.

• 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,
MB-94, MB-96N and MB-96F), Rechargeable Li-ion Bat­tery Pack (BP-230N/BP-232N/BP-232H), Alkalies Battery
Case (BP-240) and Speaker-microphone (HM-131SC, HM­159SC, HM-169 and HM-170GP).

course of employment by individuals aware of the
hazards, and the ways to minimize such hazards.

To ensure that your expose to RF electromag­netic 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 belt­clips listed on page 28 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 pu
blic», 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-

•

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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. 28–29 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 fil.

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évaluation de tels niveaux en ce qui

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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’endommager la radio et cau­ser 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. 28, 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

. Lorsque le voyant DEL rouge

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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 aéro
nefs 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 conscien

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sur cette exposition.

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