Icom IC-F3210D, IC-F4210D Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVERS

iF3210D

Series

UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVERS

iF4210D

Series

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 VHF transceiver.

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FOREWORD

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before

using the transceiver.

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— This instruction

manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-F3210D VHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER and the IC-F4210D UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER.

See the operating guide for details of IDAS (ICOM Digital Advanced System) system operations. Ask your dealer for details.

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

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.

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.

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FCC INFORMATION

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

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PRECAUTIONS

R DANGER! NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack.

R DANGER! Use and charge only speciﬁed Icom battery packs

with Icom radios or Icom chargers. Only Icom battery packs are tested and approved for use with Icom radios 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 antenna

is very close to, or touching exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) 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. Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume operation. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume level or discontinue use.

R WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver while driving a

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

CAUTION: MAKE SURE the ﬂexible antenna and battery pack

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

DO NOT operate the transceiver near unshielded electrical blast-

ing caps or in an explosive atmosphere.

DO NOT push [PTT] when not actually intending to transmit.

DO NOT use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas

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

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DO NOT modify the transceiver. The transceiver warranty does

not cover any problems caused by unauthorized modiﬁcation.

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 heavy rain, and never immerse

it in the water. The transceiver meets IP54* requirements for dustprotection and splash resistance. However, once the transceiver has been dropped, dust-protection and splash resistance cannot be guaranteed because of possible damage to the transceiver’s case or the waterproof seal. * Only when the battery pack/case and jack cover are attached.

Even when the transceiver power is OFF, a slight current still ﬂows in the circuits. Remove the battery pack or batteries from the transceiver when not using it for a long time. Otherwise, the installed battery pack or batteries will become exhausted, and will need to be recharged or replaced.

MAKE SURE to turn the transceiver power OFF before connect-

ing the supplied/optional equipment.

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VOICE CODING TECHNOLOGY

Flexible antenna (This illustration is for the VHF type.)

Battery pack*

Belt clip*

Jack cover (with screws)

Battery charger*AC adapter*

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.

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

The following accessories are supplied with the transceiver.

* Not supplied, or

the shape is different, depending on the version.

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FOREWORD .................................................................................. i

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

FCC INFORMATION ......................................................................ii

PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................iii

VOICE CODING TECHNOLOGY .................................................. v

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES .......................................................... v

TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................vi

1 ACCESSORIES .................................................................... 1–4

Accessory attachments

■

2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ......................................................5–11

Front, top and side panels

■

LED indicator

■

Programmable function keys

■

3 BASIC OPERATION .........................................................12–20

Turning power ON

■

Channel selection

■

Receiving and transmitting

■

Setting the microphone gain

■

Setting the squelch level

■

Setting the Beep level

■

Setting the Ringer level

■

Output power level selection

■

Priority A channel selection

■

4 BATTERY CHARGING ..................................................... 21–31

Caution (for the BP-264

■

Caution (for the BP-265

■

Battery chargers

■

5 BATTERY CASE ....................................................................32

Optional battery case (BP-263)

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6 OPTIONS .......................................................................... 33–38

VOX function

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7 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION ...............................39–40

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ni-m h b at t e r y ) .............................21

Li-ion

b a t t e r y ) .............................23

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ACCESSORIES

Accessory attachments ■

Flexible antenna D

Connect the 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 34.

• Transmitting without an antenna will

damage the transceiver.

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ACCESSORIES

Battery pack

Belt clip

Ta b

Belt clip D

To attach the belt clip:

Slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the belt clip ➥ locks in place, and makes a ‘click’ sound.

To detach the belt clip:

Remove the battery pack from the transceiver, if it is attached. q (p. 3) Lift the tab up ( w q), and slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow (w).

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ACCESSORIES

Latch

Battery pack/case

Battery pack or case D

To attach the battery pack or case:

Fit the battery pack/case in the direction of the arrow, then close q it. Hook the latch until it makes a ‘click’ sound. w

To remove the battery pack/case:

Be careful! The latch is tightly locked, so use caution when releasing it. DO NOT use your ﬁnger nail. Use the edge of a coin or screwdriver tip to carefully release it

q Unhook the latch. w Lift up the

battery pack/case

in the direction of the arrow.

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ACCESSORIES

NEVER remove or attach the battery pack/case when the transceiver is wet or soiled. This may result in water or dust getting into the transceiver, battery pack/case, and may result in them being damaged.

NOTE: Keep the battery terminals clean. It’s a good idea to occasionally clean them.

Jack cover D

Attach the jack cover when optional equipment is not used.

To attach the jack cover:

Attach the jack cover to the q [SP MIC] jack. Tighten the screws. w

To detach the jack cover:

q Remove the screws with a

phillips screwdriver.

w Detach the jack cover to con-

nect the optional equipment.

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Microphone

Speaker

LOWER KEY

UPPER KEY

PTT SWITCH

ANTENNA CONNECTOR

ROTARY SELECTOR

LED INDICATOR

VOLUME CONTROL

SPEAKERMICROPHONE JACK

PANEL DESCRIPTION

Front, top and side panels ■

q ROTARY SELECTOR

Rotate to select the preprogrammed memory channels or TX

Status list number*, depending on the preprogrammed.

*Digital operation only

w VOLUME CONTROL [VOL]

Rotate to turn the power ON or OFF, and adjust the audio level.

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

e LED INDICATOR (p. 7)

Lights red* while transmitting. ➥

* When the attached battery type is set to “Alkaline Dry,” the LED

indicator lights orange.

Lights green while receiving a signal, or when the squelch ➥ is open. Lights or blinks orange while receiving a status call, a SDM ➥ (Short Data Message) or a Call Alert call.

r SPEAKER-MICROPHONE JACK [SP MIC]

Connect the optional speaker-microphone or VOX adapter ca-

ble.

Jack cover

NOTE: Attach the jack cover when optional equipment is not used. (p. 4)

t LOWER KEY [Lower] y UPPER KEY [Upper]

A desired function can be assigned by your dealer. (p. 9)

u PTT SWITCH [PTT]

 Hold down to transmit; release to receive.

i ANTENNA CONNECTOR

Connect the antenna.

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

G G

G G G G

R* R*

R* R* R* R*

R O R O R O R O R O R O R O R O

O O O

LED indicator ■

The LED indicator indicates the status of various parameters of the transceiver as follows; (Reference: R=Red, G=Green, O=Orange)

• TX: Lights while transmitting a signal.

• RX: Lights while receiving a signal.

• Scan: Blinks when the scan is activated.

• Low Battery 1: You should charge the battery. (blinks slowly)

• Low Battery 2: You must charge the battery. (blinks fast)

• TX low Battery 1: Low Battery was detected during TX mode.

• TX low Battery 2: Very Low Battery was detected during TX mode.

• Channel Error: A non-programmed channel is selected.

• CH Access: Blinks while accessing a channel to make a call.

• Audible: Blinks slowly when a mute is released.

* When the attached battery type is set to “Alkaline Dry,” the LED indica-

tor lights (or blinks) orange.

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

O G

O R

R O GR O G

O O

R O O O

G O R G O R G O R G O R

• Call LED (ON): Turns ON while receiving a status call, a SDM

(Short Data Message) or a Call Alert call, depending on the preprogramming.

• Call LED (Blink): Blinks while receiving a status call, a SDM (Short

Data Message) or a Call Alert call, depending on the preprogramming.

• Success: Blinks slowly when your call is successful.

• Failure: Blinks slowly when your call fails, or it is refused.

• TX inhibit: While in the TX inhibit mode and the TOT or Lockout

function is activated.

• Power ON: Blinks at transceiver startup.

• Emergency/Siren: Blinks when an Emergency call is received or a

Siren is activated.

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

Programmable function keys ■

The following functions can be assigned to the [Upper] and [Lower] programmable function keys. Consult your Icom dealer or system operator for details concerning your transceiver’s programming.

NOTE: The function keys for the digital mode are described in the operating guide.

SCAN START/STOP

Push to start and cancel the scanning operation.

• When the scan started with the Power ON Scan or Auto Scan function, push to pause the scanning operation. The paused scan resumes after the speciﬁed time period has passed.

PRIORITY A CHANNEL, PRIORITY B CHANNEL

Push to select the Priority A or Priority B channel.

PRIORITY A CHANNEL (REWRITE), PRIORITY B CHANNEL (REWRITE)

Push to select the Priority A or Priority B channel. ➥ Hold down [Prio A (Rewrite)] or [Prio B (Rewrite)] for 1 second to ➥ assign the operating channel to Priority A or Priority B channel, respectively.

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

MEMORY CHANNELS 1, 2, 3, 4

Push to directly select memory channel 1, 2, 3 or 4, if programmed. Consult your dealer for details.

MONITOR

Push to turn the CTCSS (DTCS) squelch Mute ON or OFF.

LOCK

Hold down to electronically lock all programmable keys except [Moni], [Lock], [Emergency]*, [Surveillance], [Siren] and [Lone Worker]*.

* For digital operation. See the operating guide for details.

HIGH/LOW (p. 20) Push to select the transmit output power level temporarily or permanently, depending on the presetting.

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

TALK AROUND

Push to turn the Talk Around function OFF. ➥ Hold down to turn the Talk Around function ON. ➥

• The Talk Around function equalizes the transmit frequency to the

receive frequency for transceiver-to-transceiver communication.

WIDE/NARROW

Push to toggle the IF bandwidth between wide and narrow.

• When the wide bandwidth is selected, 3 beeps sound.

• When the narrow bandwidth is selected, 1 beep sounds.

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

Programmable function keys (Continued) ■

SURVEILLANCE

Push to turn OFF the Surveillance function. ➥ Hold down to turn ON the Surveillance function. ➥

• When this function is turned ON and a signal is received, the beep

is not heard and the LED does not light even if a key is pushed.

SIREN

Hold down for 1 second to emit a siren sound. This function can be used for situations other than an emergency alert, such as a security alarm for example.

• The siren can only be stopped by turning OFF the transceiver power.

ANNOUNCE

Push to turn the Channel Announce function ON or OFF.

• When this function is turned ON, the transceiver announces the posi-

tion of [ROTARY SELECTOR] between 1 and 16 when rotating [ROTARY SELECTOR] to a desired scale.

RESET

Push to return to the normal operating mode. ➥ While in the audible mode, push to return to the inaudible ➥ mode.

NOTE: See the operating guide for the [Reset] key operations in the digital mode.

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BASIC OPERATION

[VOL]

[PTT]

[ROTARY SELECTOR]

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. 21)

Rotate [VOL] to turn power ON. ➥

Battery type selection D

The battery type must be selected according to the battery pack or case when it is changed, but only the ﬁrst time it is used. Check the battery type before you begin the selection procedure. One to three beeps sound in sequence, so you must repeat the steps until the number of beeps matches your battery type. For example, if your battery type is a Li-ion battery pack, you must repeat the procedure until one beep is heard.

Rotate [VOL] to turn OFF the trans- q ceiver’s power. Set w

[ROTARY SELECTOR] to any

channel other than Channel 16. While holding down [PTT], rotate e [VOL] to turn ON the power.

• You should hold [PTT] until the battery type conﬁrmation beeps sound. (It takes approximately 5 seconds; while holding down [PTT], the count down beeps sound. After that, the conﬁrmation beeps sound.)

• One beep sounds when the Li-ion battery is selected.

• Two beeps sound when the Alkaline Dry battery is selected.

• Three beeps sound when the Ni-MH battery is selected.

After the beep sounds, release [PTT]. r Repeat steps t w to r until you select the attached battery type. NOTE: This operation may not be available, depending on the presetting. Ask your dealer for details.

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BASIC OPERATION

Channel selection ■

There are several ways to select channels, and they may differ, depending on your system set up.

To select a desired operating channel, do one of the following.

• Rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR].

• Push one of memory channel keys, [MR-CH 1] to [MR-CH 4].

• Push one of these keys, [Prio A], [Prio B], [Prio A (Rewrite)] and

[Prio B (Rewrite)].

AUTOMATIC SCAN TYPE:

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

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BASIC OPERATION

Receiving and transmitting ■

CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage the

transceiver. See page 1 for antenna attachment.

Receiving:

Rotate [VOL] to turn ON the power. q Rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR], or push one of the memory w channel keys, [MR-CH 1] to [MR-CH 4], to select a channel. When receiving a call, adjust the audio output to a comfortable e listening level.

Transmitting:

Wait for the channel to become clear to avoid interference.

While holding down [PTT], speak into the microphone at a nor- q mal voice level. Release [PTT] to return to receive. w

IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your signal:

1. Pause brieﬂy after pushing [PTT].

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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BASIC OPERATION

Receiving and transmitting (Continued) ■

Transmitting notes D

• Transmit inhibit function

The transceiver has several inhibit functions, which restrict transmission under the following conditions:

- The channel is busy. However, depending on the preprogrammed settings, you can transmit when the call includes an unmatching (or matching) CTCSS (DTCS), RAN code*, or Individual or Talkgroup ID*.

*Digital operation only

- A signal with the un-matched (or matched) CTCSS (or DTCS) tone is received.

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

• Time-out timer

After continuously transmitting longer than the preprogrammed time period, the time-out timer activates, and stops further transmitting.

• Penalty timer

Once the time-out timer activates, transmitting is further inhibited for a time period determined by the penalty timer.

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BASIC OPERATION

[Upper]

[VOL]

[ROTARY SELECTOR]

[Lower]

Setting the microphone gain ■

Adjusts the microphone gain.

Rotate [VOL] to turn the trans- q ceiver power OFF. Set [ROTARY SELECTOR] to w Channel 16. While holding down [Upper], ro- e tate [VOL] to turn ON the power and enter the microphone gain adjustment mode. Push [Upper] to increase, or r push [Lower] to decrease the microphone gain.

• The adjustable range is 1 (minimum) to 4 (maximum).

• A beep sounds after pushing

[Upper] or [Lower].

An error beep sounds if you try

to decrease less than 1 or try to increase more than 4.

Therefore, you can determine the current level setting by the type

of beep that sounds.

Rotate [VOL] to turn the power OFF, then ON again to exit the t microphone gain adjustment mode.

NOTE:

• This operation may not be available, depending on the presetting. Ask your dealer for details.

• When using the VOX function, we recommend setting the microphone gain to 3. However, you can adjust it to suit your operating environment (including your headset performance).

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BASIC OPERATION

[Upper]

[VOL]

[ROTARY SELECTOR]

[Lower]

Setting the squelch level ■

The squelch circuit mutes the received audio signal, depending on the signal strength.

Rotate [VOL] to turn the trans- q ceiver power OFF. Set [ROTARY SELECTOR] to w any channel other than Channel 16. While holding down [Upper], ro- e tate [VOL] to turn ON the power and enter the squelch level adjustment mode. Push [Upper] to increase the r squelch level (tight squelch), or push [Lower] to decrease the squelch level (loose squelch).

• The adjustable range is 0 (loose

squelch) to 9 (tight squelch).

• A beep sounds after pushing

[Upper] or [Lower].

An error beep sounds if you try

to decrease less than 0 or try to increase more than 9.

Therefore, you can determine the current level setting by the type

of beep that sounds.

Rotate [VOL] to turn the power OFF, then ON again to exit the t squelch level adjustment mode.

NOTE: This operation may not be available, depending on the presetting. Ask your dealer for details.

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BASIC OPERATION

[Upper]

[VOL]

[ROTARY SELECTOR]

[Lower]

Setting the Beep level ■

The beep function can be turned ON or OFF, and its level can be adjusted between 1 and 5, or 1 (linked) and 5 (linked). When a Linked option is selected, the beep level is adjusted with [VOL].

Rotate [VOL] to turn the trans- q ceiver power OFF. Set [ROTARY SELECTOR] to w any channel other than Channel 16. While holding down [Lower], ro- e tate [VOL] to turn ON the power and enter the beep level adjustment mode. Push [Upper] to change the r beep level, or push [Lower] to turn the beep function ON or OFF.

• The adjustable range is 1 to 5 or

1 (Linked) to 5 (Linked).

• If the level is set on 1 to 4 or 1

(Linked) to 4 (Linked), pushing [Upper] increases the level.

If the level is 5 or 5 (Linked), 1 (Linked) or 1 is selected after push-

ing [Upper], respectively.

• A beep sounds after pushing [Upper]. Therefore, you can determine the current level setting by the type of beep that sounds.

• One beep sounds when the beep function is turned ON after pushing [Lower].

Rotate [VOL] to turn the power OFF, then ON again to exit the t beep level adjustment mode.

NOTE: This operation may not be available, depending on the presetting. Ask your dealer for details.

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BASIC OPERATION

[Upper]

[VOL]

[ROTARY SELECTOR]

[Lower]

Setting the Ringer level ■

The Ringer level can be adjusted between 1 and 5, or 1 (Linked) and 5 (Linked). When a Linked option is selected, the Ringer level is adjusted with [VOL].

Rotate [VOL] to turn the trans- q ceiver power OFF. Set [ROTARY SELECTOR] to w Channel 16. While holding down [Lower], ro- e tate [VOL] to turn ON the power and enter the Ringer level adjustment mode. Push [Upper] to increase, or r push [Lower] to decrease the Ringer level.

• The adjustable range is 1 to 5 or

1 (Linked) to 5 (Linked).

• If the level is set on 5 or 5

(Linked), pushing [Upper] selects 1 (Linked) or 1, respectively. If the level is 1 or 1 (Linked), pushing [Lower] selects 5 (Linked) or 5, respectively.

• A beep sounds after pushing [Upper] or [Lower]. Therefore, you

can determine the current level setting by the type of beep that sounds.

Rotate [VOL] to turn the power OFF, then ON again to exit the t beep level adjustment mode.

NOTE: This operation may not be available, depending on the presetting. Ask your dealer for details.

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BASIC OPERATION

Output power level selection ■

If the transceiver has [High/Low] assigned to it, the transmit output power level can be selected. When the battery case is selected as the battery type, or the battery voltage drops to a low power level and the LED indicator status is “Low Battery 2,” the output power automatically switches to “Low 1.” (pp. 7, 12)

Push [High/Low] to select the transmit output power level. ➥

• One beep sounds when “Low 1” is selected.

• Two beeps sound when “Low 2” is selected.

• Three beeps sound when “High” is selected.

Priority A channel selection ■

When either operation is performed, the transceiver automatically selects the Priority A channel.

• Turning the power ON

The Priority A channel is selected each time the transceiver power

is turned ON.

• Auto reset

The Priority A channel is selected when the Auto Reset timer

ends.

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BATTERY CHARGING

Caution ■ (for the BP-264 ni-m h b a t t e r y )

R DANGER! NEVER short terminals (or charging terminals) of the battery pack. Also, current may ﬂow into nearby metal objects such as a necklace, so be careful when placing battery packs (or the transceiver) in handbags, etc. Simply carrying with or placing near metal objects such as a necklace, etc. may cause shorting. This may damage not only the battery pack, but also the transceiver. R DANGER! NEVER incinerate used battery packs. Internal bat- tery gas may cause an explosion. R DANGER! NEVER immerse the battery pack in water. If the bat- tery pack becomes wet, be sure to wipe it dry BEFORE attaching it to the transceiver. CAUTION: Always use the battery within the speciﬁed temperature range, –5˚C to +60˚C (+23˚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 completely discharged, or in an excessive temperature environment (above +55˚C; +131˚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 charging. Keep it safely in a cool dry place at the following temperature range: –20˚C to +45˚C (–4˚F to +113˚F) (up to a month) –20˚C to +35˚C (–4˚F to +95˚F) (up to six months) –20˚C to +25˚C (–4˚F to +77˚F) (up to a year*)

* We recommend charging the battery pack every 6 months.

Clean the battery terminals to avoid rust or misscontact. Keep the battery terminals clean. It’s a good idea to occasionally clean them.

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BATTERY CHARGING

If your Ni-MH battery pack seems to have no capacity, even after being charged, completely discharge it by leaving the power ON overnight. Then, fully charge the battery pack again. If the battery pack still does not retain a charge (or only very little charge), a new battery pack must be purchased. (p. 33) Prior to using the transceiver for the ﬁrst time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation.

• Recommended temperature range for charging:

between +10°C and +40°C (rapid charge: with BC-191) or between 0°C and +45°C (regular charge: with BC-192)

• Use the supplied charger or optional charger (BC-191 for rapid

charging, BC-192 for regular charging) only. NEVER use other manufacturers’ chargers.

The battery pack contains a rechargable battery. Charge the battery pack before ﬁrst operating the transceiver, or when the battery pack becomes exhausted. If you want to prolong the battery life, the following points should be observed:

• Avoid over charging. The charging time by the BC-192 should be

less than 48 hours.

• Use the battery pack until it becomes almost completely exhaust-

ed, under normal conditions. We recommend battery charging after transmitting becomes impossible.

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BATTERY CHARGING

Caution ■ (for the BP-265 Li-ion b a t t e r y )

Misuse of Li-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.

Battery caution D

R DANGER! DO NOT hammer or otherwise impact the battery. 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, seawater, or any other liquids. Do not charge or use a wet battery. If the battery gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before using. The battery is not waterproof.

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BATTERY CHARGING

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 mod- ify 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, blind- ness can result. Rinse your eyes with clean water, without rubbing them, and see a doctor immediately.

WARNING! Immediately stop using the battery if it emits an ab-

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

WARNING! Immediately wash, using clean water, any part of

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

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 temperature range, –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.

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BATTERY CHARGING

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 radio after discharging. You may use the battery until the remaining capacity is about half, then keep it safely in a cool dry place within the temperature range as shown below: –20˚C to +50˚C (–4˚F to +122˚F) (up to a month) –20˚C to +35˚C (–4˚F to +95˚F) (up to three months) –20˚C to +20˚C (–4˚F to +68˚F) (up to a year)

Charging caution D

R DANGER! NEVER charge the battery pack in areas with ex-

tremely 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.

WARNING! DO NOT 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.

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: DO NOT charge the battery outside of the speciﬁed temperature range: BC-193 (+10˚C to +40˚C; +50˚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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BATTERY CHARGING

Status indicator

• Lights orange: While charging.

• Lights green: Charging is completed.

AC adapter

(A different type,

or no AC adapter is supplied, depending on the version.)

Cable polarity White line: Black line

CAUTION: NEVER connect the OPC-515L to a power source using reverse polarity. This will ruin the battery charger.

Battery packTransceiver

Tu rn power OFF

Battery chargers ■

Using the BC-191 to rapid charge the BP-264 D

The BC-191 provides rapid charging of the Ni-MH battery pack (BP-264 only). Never use it for any other battery pack. Charging time: Approximately 2 hours (for the BP-264) The following item is additionally required:

• An AC adapter (not supplied with some versions) or the DC power

cable (OPC-515L/CP-23L).

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

Screws* ( Self tapping screw:

M3.5 × at least 30 mm) *Purchase separately. Using screws is recom-

mended to secure the charger.

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BATTERY CHARGING

AC adapter

(A different type,

or no AC adapter is supplied, depending on the version.)

Charging time period differs depending on the input voltage. 12 V:

13.8 V: 16 V:

Approx. 36 hours Approx. 21 hours Approx. 16 hours

Cable polarity White line: Black line

CAUTION: NEVER connect the OPC-515L to a power source using reverse polarity. This will ruin the battery charger.

Battery packTransceiver

Tu rn power OFF

Using the BC-192 to regular charge the BP-264 D

The BC-192 provides regular charging of the Ni-MH battery pack (BP-264 only). Never use it for any other battery pack. Charging time (with BC-147S): Approximately 16 hours

(for the BP-264)

The following item is additionally required:

• An AC adapter (not supplied with some versions) or the DC power

cable (OPC-515L).

Optional OPC-515L* (for power source) can be used instead of the AC adapter.

Screws* ( Self tapping screw:

M3.5 × at least 30 mm) *Purchase separately. Using screws is recom-

mended to secure the charger.

Status indicator

Lights green while charging.

NOTE:

The status indicator will not go out even after a battery pack is fully charged.

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BATTERY CHARGING

Status indicator

• Lights orange: While charging.

• Lights green: Charging is completed.

AC adapter

(A different type,

or no AC adapter is supplied, depending on the version.)

Cable polarity White line: Black line

CAUTION: NEVER connect the OPC-515L to a power source using reverse polarity. This will ruin the battery charger.

Battery packTransceiver

Tu rn power OFF

Using the BC-193 to rapid charge the BP-265 D

The BC-193 provides rapid charging of the Li-ion battery pack (BP-265 only). Never use it for any other battery pack. Charging time: Approximately 2.5 hours (for the BP-265)

The following item is additionally required:

• An AC adapter (not supplied with some versions) or the DC power

cable (OPC-515L/CP-23L).

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

Screws* ( Self tapping screw:

M3.5 × at least 30 mm) *Purchase separately. Using screws is recom-

mended to secure the charger.

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BATTERY CHARGING

(An AC adapter is

not supplied with some versions.)

AC adapter

(Connect to a DC power supply; 12 to 16 V/at least 7 A)

Red line : + Black line : _

Transceiver

Battery pack

Tu rn OFF the power

Status indicator (each indicator independently functions)

Charger adapters* are installed in each slot.

The shape of charger adapter depends on the version of the BC-197.

DC power cable (OPC-656)

Using the BC-197 to rapid charge the BP-264 or D BP-265

The BC-197 rapidly charges up to six battery packs. Charging time for the BP-264: Approximately 2 hours Charging time for the BP-265: Approximately 2.5 hours

The following additional item is required:

• An AC adapter (not supplied with some versions) or the DC power cable (OPC-656)

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BATTERY CHARGING

There are two types of BC-197 chargers for the IC-F3210D series or IC-F4210D series transceivers. One is for Ni-MH batteries, and the other is for Li-ion batteries. Before you purchase a BC-197, check the type of battery you are using, and then be sure to choose the suitable charger.

BC-197 Charger Type Chargeable Battery

With AD-120* charger adapters BP-264 Ni-MH battery

With AD-121* charger adapters BP-265 Li-ion battery

* The type of the charger adapter, AD-120 or AD-121 is printed on the

inside bottom of the charger adapter, and the type of battery it holds is printed on the top right corner of the adapter.

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BATTERY CHARGING

Guide rail

Tabs

BC-191, BC-192, BC-193

IMPORTANT:

Ensure the tabs on the battery pack are correctly aligned with the guide rails inside the charger.

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BATTERY CASE

Optional battery case (BP-263) ■

When using the optional battery case, install 6 AA (LR6) size alkaline batteries, as illustrated below.

Remove the battery case, if it is attached. (pp. 3, 4) q Install 6 AA (LR6) size alkaline batteries. w

• Install only alkaline batteries.

• Be sure to observe the correct polarity.

Be careful! The negative terminals of the battery case protrude from the body, so pay attention not to injure your ﬁngers when inserting the batteries.

Attach the battery case. (pp. 3, 4) e

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 the battery terminals clean. It’s a good idea to occasionally clean them.

• 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.

• Never use batteries whose insulated cover is damaged.

NOTE: When the optional battery case is attached, the battery type must be selected as “Battery case operation” when turning the transceiver ON. Ask your dealer for details. (p. 12)

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OPTIONS

BATTERY PACK D

—*

Battery pack Voltage Capacity Battery life*

BP-263

BP-264 7.2 V 1400 mAh (typ.)

BP-265 7.4 V

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

is calculated under the following conditions: TX : RX : standby = 5 : 5 : 90 *2 The average operating time depends on the alkaline cells used.

Battery case for

6 AA (LR6) alkaline

1900 mAh (min.)

2000 mAh (typ.)

VHF 12 hrs.

UHF 11 hrs.

VHF 17.5 hrs.

UHF 16 hrs.

BELT CLIPS D

• MB-124 b e Lt c L i p

Exclusive alligator-type belt clip.

CHARGERS D

• BC-191 d e s k t o p c h a r g e r + BC-123S a c a d a p t e r

For rapid charging of the Ni-MH battery pack. An AC adapter may

be supplied with the charger, depending on the charger version.

Charging time: Approximately 2 hours for the BP-264.

• BC-192

For regular charging of the Ni-MH battery pack. An AC adapter may

be supplied with the charger, depending on the charger version.

Charging time: Approximately 16 hours for the BP-264.

• BC-193

For rapid charging of the Li-ion battery pack. An AC adapter may

be supplied with the charger, depending on the charger version.

Charging time: Approximately 2.5 hours for the BP-265.

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

d e s k t o p c h a r g e r + BC-123S a c a d a p t e r

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OPTIONS

• BC-197 m u L t i -c h a r g e r

For rapid adapter may ger version. F3210D/IC-F4210D series.

BC-197 Charger Type Chargeable Battery Charging time

* Either the AD-120 or AD-121 charger adapters are installed in the

BC-197, depending on the chargeable battery pack.

simultaneous

be supplied with the charger, depending on the char-

There are two types of BC-197 chargers for the IC-

With AD-120* BP-264 Ni-MH battery Approx. 2 hrs. With AD-121* BP-265 Li-ion battery Approx. 2.5 hrs.

charging of up to six battery packs. An AC

DC POWER CABLES D

• CP-23L c i g a r e t t e L i g h t e r c a b L e

Allows charging of the battery pack through a 12 V cigarette light-

er socket. (For BC-191/BC-193)

• OPC-515L/OPC-656 For charging of the battery packs using a 12 V DC power source

instead of the AC adapter. (OPC-515L for BC-191/BC-192/BC-193: OPC-656 for BC-197)

d c p o w e r c a b L e

ANTENNAS D

• FA-SC73US/FA-SC56VS/FA-SC57VS s t u b b y a n t e n n a s

FA-SC73US: 450–490 MHz FA-SC56VS: 150–162 MHz FA-SC57VS: 160–174 MHz

• FA-SC03U/FA-SC25U/FA-SC57U/FA-SC72U/ FA-SC25V/FA-SC55V/FA-SC62V/FA-SC63V

FA-SC03U: 380–430 MHz FA-SC25U: 400–430 MHz FA-SC57U: 430–470 MHz FA-SC72U: 470–520 MHz FA-SC25V: 136–155 MHz FA-SC55V: 146–174 MHz FA-SC62V: 155 MHz FA-SC63V: 160 MHz

• FA-SC61VC/FA-SC61UC

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

c u t a n t e n n a s

a n t e n n a s

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OPTIONS

OTHER OPTIONS D

• AD-98FSC a n t e n n a c o n n e c t o r c o n v e r t e r

Allows you to connect an external antenna with a BNC connector.

• HM-158L/HM-159L s p e a k e r -m i c r o p h o n e

Combination speaker-microphone that provides convenient op-

eration while the transceiver is on your belt.

• HM-171GP

GPS speaker-microphone for the digital mode operation.

• HS-94/HS-95/HS-97

HS-94: Ear hook type HS-95: Neck-arm type HS-97: Throat microphone OPC-2004: Allows you to connect the HS-94/HS-95/HS-97 to the

• SP-27

Provides clear audio in noisy environments.

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.

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

h e a d s e t + OPC-2004 p L u g a d a p t e r c a b L e

transceiver. After connection, the VOX function can be used.

t u b e e a r p h o n e

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OPTIONS

HS-94

OPC-2004

[VOL]

VOX function ■

The transceiver has a VOX function, which allows hands-free operation. An optional headset (HS-94/HS-95/HS-97) and a plug adapter cable (OPC-2004) are additionally required.

• The VOX (voice operated transmission) function starts transmitting

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

Optional unit connection D

Rotate [VOL] to turn the transceiver power OFF. q Remove the jack cover. (p. 4) w e Connect the optional headset (HS-94, HS-95 or HS-97) and OPC-2004 as described below.

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OPTIONS

[VOL]

[Upper]

[PTT]

[ROTARY SELECTOR]

Turning the VOX function ON or OFF D

The VOX function can be turned ON or OFF when turning the transceiver power ON.

Rotate [VOL] to turn the trans- q ceiver power OFF. Set [ROTARY SELECTOR] to w any channel other than Channel 16. While holding down [PTT] and e [Upper], rotate [VOL] to turn ON the power to switch the VOX function ON or OFF.

• One beep sounds when the

VOX function is turned OFF.

• Two beeps sound when the

VOX function is turned ON.

NOTE: This operation may not be available, depending on the presetting. Ask your dealer for details.

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OPTIONS

[VOL]

[Upper]

[PTT]

[ROTARY SELECTOR]

[Lower]

Setting the VOX gain D

The VOX sensitivity level can be adjusted from 1 (minimum) to 10 (maximum).

Connect the q optional headset

(HS-94, HS-95 or HS-97)

OPC-2004.

Rotate [VOL] to t w

(p. 36)

urn the trans-

ceiver power OFF.

Set [ROTARY SELECTOR] to e Channel 16. While holding down [PTT] and r [Upper], rotate [VOL] to turn ON the power and enter the VOX gain adjustment mode. Push [Upper] to increase, or t push [Lower] to decrease the VOX gain while speaking into the optional headset.

• The adjustable range is 1 (mini-

mum) to 10 (maximum).

• A beep sounds after pushing [Upper] or [Lower].

If the level is set on 1 or 10, an error beep sounds after pushing. Therefore, you can determine the current level setting by the type

of beep that sounds.

Rotate [VOL] to turn the power OFF, then ON to exit the VOX y gain adjustment mode.

NOTE:

• This operation may not be available, depending on the presetting. Ask your dealer for details.

• Set the microphone gain before setting the VOX gain. (p. 16)

and

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WARNING

CAUTION

This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC 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-

• American National Standards Institute (C95.1-1992), IEEE

• American National Standards Institute (C95.3-1992), IEEE

• The accessories (antennas, batteries, belt clips, speaker-

SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION

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 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 Population” in an uncontrolled environment.

ing Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.

Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.

Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields– RF and Microwave.

microphone, etc. that is listed on pages 33–35) are authorized for use with this product. Use of accessories other than those speciﬁed may result in RF exposure levels exceeding the FCC requirements for wireless RF exposure.

To ensure that your expose to RF electromagnetic

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

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SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION

• 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 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”). “50% duty cycle” is also applicable to VOX/PTT mode. Transmitting more than 50% of the time can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded. The radio is transmitting when the “LED indicator” lights red. You can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the “PTT” switch or VOX function.

• ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from the body when transmitting and only use the Icom beltclip which is listed on page 33 when attaching the radio to your belt, etc., to ensure FCC 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 RF exposure limits of this radio.

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.

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A-7081D-1EXPrinted in Japan

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1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan

Icom IC-F3210D, IC-F4210D Instruction Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

FOREWORD

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

FCC INFORMATION

PRECAUTIONS

VOICE CODING TECHNOLOGY

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACCESSORIES

PANEL DESCRIPTION

BASIC OPERATION

BATTERY CHARGING

BATTERY CASE

OPTIONS

SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION