Icom IC-F3230D, IC-F4230D Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVERS

iF3230D Series

UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVERS

iF4230D 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 (S type)

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-F3230DT, IC-F3230DS VHF DIGITAL TRANS-

CEIVERS and the IC-F4230DT, IC-F4230DS UHF DIGITAL
TRANSCEIVERS.

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

WORD DEFINITION

RDANGER!

RWARNING!

CAUTION

NOTE

Personal death, serious injury or an ex­plosion may occur.

Personal injury, fire hazard or electric
shock may occur.

Equipment damage may occur.
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk

of personal injury, fire or electric shock.

VOICE CODING TECHNOLOGY

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

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.

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#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.

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PRECAUTIONS

DANGER! NEVER short terminals of the battery

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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.

DANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom bat-

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tery 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.

WARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that

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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.

WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with

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a headset 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: MAKE SURE the flexible antenna, bat-

tery 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 operate the transceiver near unshielded electri-

cal blast ing caps or in an explosive atmosphere.

DO NOT push [PTT] when you do not actually intend to

transmit.

DO NOT operate or place the transceiver in direct sunlight

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

DO NOT modify the transceiver. The specifications may

change and then not comply with the requirements of a corre­sponded regulation. 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.

WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver while

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

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PRECAUTIONS (Continued)

FCC INFORMATION

BE CAREFUL!

operating it continuously for long periods of time.

The transceiver will become hot when

BE CAREFUL! The transceiver meet IP67* require-

ments for dust-tight and waterproof protection. However,
once the transceiver has been dropped, dust-tight and water­proof protection cannot be guaranteed because of possible
damage to the transceiver’s case or the waterproof seal.
* Only when the jack cover or the optional HM-168LWP is

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

connect ing the supplied/optional equipment.

to turn OFF the transceiver power before

• 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

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

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

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

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

1 ACCESSORIES ...........................................................1–2

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

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

2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ................................................3–7

■ Front panel ................................................................... 3

■ Function display ........................................................... 4

■ Programmable function keys ........................................5

3 BASIC OPERATION .................................................. 8–10

■ Turning power ON ........................................................8

■ Channel selection ........................................................ 9

■ User set mode .............................................................. 9

■ Priority A channel selection .......................................... 9

■ Receiving and transmitting .........................................10

4 BATTERY CHARGING ............................................11–16

■ Caution ....................................................................... 11

■ Battery chargers ......................................................... 13

5 BATTERY CASE ......................................................17–19

■ BP-240 optional battery case ..................................... 17

■ BP-261 optional battery case ..................................... 18

6 SPEAKER MICROPHONE ............................................20

■ Optional HM-168LWP description .............................. 20

■ Attaching .................................................................... 20

7 OPTIONAL SWIVEL BELT CLIP ............................21–22

■ MB-93 contents .......................................................... 21

■ Attaching .................................................................... 21

■ Detaching ................................................................... 22

8 OPTIONS ................................................................. 23–24

9 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION ....................... 25–26

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ACCESSORIES

■ Supplied accessories

NOTE: Some accessories are not supplied, depending on

the transceiver version.

Battery pack

Belt clip

Flexible antenna*

(This illustration is of the VHF type.)

*Not supplied, or the shape is different, depending on the trans-

ceiver version.

Battery charger*

Power adapter*

(for the battery charger)

D Battery pack

To attach the battery pack:

Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow (q) until
the battery release button makes a ‘click’ sound.

NOTE: Push on the bottom of the pack to make sure the
release button is firmly locked.

To release the battery pack:

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

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

■ 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 an antenna other
than those listed on page 24.

• Transmitting without an antenna may

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damage the transceiver.

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

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ACCESSORIES

Jack cover

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D Belt clip

To attach the belt clip:

q Remove the battery pack if it is attached.
w Slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the belt

clip is locked and makes a ‘click’ sound.

To detach the belt clip:

q Remove the battery pack if it is attached.
w Pinch the clip (q), and slide the belt clip in the direction of

the arrow (w).

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D Jack cover

To attach the jack cover:

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

[MIC/SP] jack

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CAUTION:

• Attach the jack cover when the optional equipment is not

used.

• Use only the supplied screws.

To detach the jack cover:

q Unscrew the screws using a phillips

screwdriver. (q)

w Detach the jack cover to connect the

optional equipment. (w)

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

■ Front panel

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q ANTENNA CONNECTOR

Connects the supplied antenna.

w DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEY [Emer]

A desired function can be programmed by your dealer. (p. 5)

e DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEY [Side1]

A desired function can be programmed by your dealer. (p. 5)

r PTT SWITCH [PTT]

Hold down to transmit, release to receive.

t DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEYS [Side2]/[Side3]

Desired functions can be independently programmed by

your dealer.

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

Desired functions can be independently programmed by

your dealer.

u FUNCTION DISPLAY

Displays a variety of information such as an operating

channel number, channel name, User Set mode contents,
and so on.

i EXTERNAL MICROPHONE/SPEAKER JACK

Connect an optional equipment.

NOTE: Connect or disconnect the optional equipment
after the transceiver is turned OFF.

o VOLUME CONTROL [VOL]

Rotate to turn the power ON or OFF and to adjust the au-

dio level.

(p. 5)

(p. 4)

Jack cover
NOTE: Attach the jack

cover when optional
equipment is not used.
See (p. 2) for details.

PANEL DESCRIPTION

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Receive Signal level

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■ Function display

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q TRANSMIT ICON

Appears while transmitting.

w BUSY ICON

Appears while the channel is busy (receiving).

e SIGNAL STRENGTH ICON

Shows the relative receive signal strength level.

About “ ” icon for the Trunking mode

➥ Disappears while in a no service area.
➥ Blinks while registering to a repeater.
➥ Appears when registration is completed.

r LOW POWER ICON

Appears when low output power is selected.

• When the battery power decreases to a specified level,
low power is automatically selected.

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t AUDIBLE ICON

➥ In the analog mode, appears when the CTCSS (DTCS)

squelch mute is released while holding down [Monitor].

➥ In the digital mode, appears while holding down [Moni-

tor].

y ENCRYPTION ICON

In the digital mode, appears when the encryption function

is activated.

u BELL ICON

In the digital mode, appears/blinks when an SDM (Short

Data Message), Status Call or Call Alert is received, de­pending on the preprogramming.

i KEY LOCK ICON

Appears when the Key lock function is ON.

o BATTERY ICON

Appears or blinks when the battery power decreases to a

specified level.

!0 ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY

Displays an operating channel number, channel name,

User Set mode contents, and so on.

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

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■ Programmable function keys

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

function keys.
Consult your Icom dealer or system operator for details con­cerning your transceiver’s programming.

CH UP AND DOWN

As described in the following topics, after pushing a pro­grammed key, push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select an op­tion, setting, and so on.

ZONE

Push this key, then select the desired zone using [CH Up]/
[CH Down].

What is a “zone”?— Certain channels are grouped to-

gether and assigned to a zone, according to their intended
use. For example, ‘Staff A’ and ‘Staff B’ are assigned to a
“Business” zone, and ‘John’ and ‘Cindy’ are assigned to a
“Private” zone.

SCAN START/STOP

➥ Push to start and cancel a scan.

• When a scan is started with the Power ON Scan or Automatic
scan function, push this key to cancel it. The cancelled scan re­sumes after a preprogrammed time period.

➥ Hold down this key for 1 second to display the scan group,

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

SCAN ADD/DEL (TAG)

➥ Push to add the channel to, or delete it from, the current

scan group.

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

to select the desired one.

2. Push to add the channel to, or delete it from, the selected scan

group.

3. Hold down for 1 second to exit the scan list selection mode.

➥ While a scan is paused on a non-priority channel, push this

key to delete the selected channel from the scan group.

Depending on the setting, the cleared channel may be

automatically added to the scan group again after the
scan is cancelled.

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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.

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.

LIGHT

Push to turn ON the backlight for about 5 seconds, when the
backlight function is set to “OFF” in the User Set mode.

LOCK

➥ Hold down this key until “LOCK ON” is displayed to elec-

tronically lock all programmable keys except the following:

[Moni], [Lock], [Emergency]*, [Surveillance], [Siren], [Lone

Worker]*, [Light] and [Shift].

* For digital operation. See the operating guide for details

➥ To turn OFF the Key Lock function, hold down this key until

“LOCK OFF” is displayed.

HIGH/LOW

Push to select the transmit output power temporarily or per­manently, depending on the preprogramming.

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

TALK AROUND

Push to turn the Talk Around function ON or OFF.

• 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.

SURVEILLANCE

Push to turn the surveillance function ON or OFF.
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.

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■ Programmable function keys (Continued)

SIREN

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

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

USER SET MODE

➥ Hold down for 1 second to enter the User Set mode.

• While in the User Set mode, push this key to select an item*, and
change the value or setting by pushing [CH Up] or [CH Down].

* Selectable items may differ, depending on the preprogram-

ming.

➥ Hold down this key for 1 second again to exit the User Set

mode.

ANNOUNCE

Push to turn the Channel Announce function ON or OFF.
When this function is turned ON, the transceiver announces
the channel number when it is selected.

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 opera­tion in the digital mode.

SHIFT

Push to toggle the Normal mode key functions and the Shift
mode key functions.

• When the Shift mode is selected, the display briefly shows “SHIFT
ON.” When the Normal mode is selected, the display briefly shows
“SHIFT OFF.”

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BASIC OPERATION

[P0]/[P1]/
[P2]/[P3]

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■ 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. 12)

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

input the digit codes as directed by your dealer.

• The 10-keypad may be used for password input, depending on
the transceiver’s 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.

[VOL]

KEY

[Side3]

NUMBER

e When the “PASSWORD” indication does not clear after in-

putting 4 digits, the input code number may be incorrect.
Turn the power off and start over in this case.

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D Battery type selection

The battery type must be selected according to the attached
battery type when turning ON the transceiver.
Ask your dealer for details.

q Turn OFF the power.
w While pushing and holding [Emer] and [PTT], turn ON

the power by rotating [VOL] to toggle the attached battery
type.

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

• “DRY BATT” is displayed for about 3 seconds then “L” appears
when the battery case use is selected. In this case, the transmit
output power is low.

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

[VOL]

[Emer]

[PTT]

Appears

Dry battery mode

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■ Channel selection

Several types of channel selections are available. Methods
may differ, depending on your system set up.

NON-ZONE TYPE:

To select the desired operating channel:

➥ Push [CH Up] or [CH Down].
➥ Push one of [MR-CH 1] to [MR-CH 4].
➥ Push one of these keys, [Prio A], [Prio B], [Prio A (Re-

write)] or [Prio B (Rewrite)].

ZONE TYPE:

To select the desired operating channel:

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

VOTING OPERATION:

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

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 received.

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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 Hold down [User Set Mode] for 1 second 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 or condition.

• Selectable Set mode items are Backlight, Beep ON/OFF, Beep
Level, Ringer Level, SQL Level, AF Min Level, Mic Gain, Battery
Voltage, Signal Moni, Lone Worker and System Info.

e Hold down [User Set Mode] for 1 second again to exit the

User Set mode.

■ Priority A channel selection

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

• Turning ON the power

Priority A channel is selected each time the transceiver’s

power is turned ON.

• Auto Reset

Priority A channel is selected when the Auto Reset timer

ends.

• OFF hook

Priority A channel is selected when you take the micro-

phone OFF hook.

■ Receiving and transmitting

BASIC OPERATION

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CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage
the transceiver. See page 1 for accessory attachments.

Receiving:

q Rotate [VOL] to turn ON the power.
w Push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to sequentially select the con-

ventional system channel.

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

comfortable listening level.

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.

w Release [PTT] to return to receive.

IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability 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 at a normal voice level.

D Transmitting notes

• 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

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

• Time-out timer

If continuous transmission exceeds the preprogrammed

time-out timer limit, the transmission is cut off.

• Penalty timer

After the transmission is cut off by the time-out timer, trans-

mission is further inhibited for the preprogrammed penalty
timer period.

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■ Caution

BATTERY CHARGING

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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.

R DANGER! NEVER incinerate used battery packs since in-

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

R DANGER! NEVER solder the battery terminals or NEVER

modify the battery pack. This may cause heat generation, and
the battery may rupture, emit smoke or catch fire.

R DANGER! Use the battery only with the transceiver for

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

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

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

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 tempera-

ture 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.

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 +35˚C (–4˚F to +95˚F) (within three months)

BE SURE to replace the battery pack with a new one approxi­mately five years after purchasing, 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 charging and
discharging cycles is between 300 and 500, depending on the
type of operation. 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 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.

R WARNING! NEVER charge or leave the battery in the bat-
tery 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/BC-171

to +113˚F)
to +104˚F)
(+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.

. BC-119N/BC-121N/BC-197 (+10˚C to +40˚C; +50˚F
. Icom recommends charging the battery at +20˚C

(0˚C to +45˚C; +32˚F

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■ Battery chargers

D Rapid charging with the BC-160

The optional BC-160 rapidly charges the Li-ion battery pack.

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

(Not supplied with
some versions.)

pack

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 reverse the cable polarity

*

when connecting the OPC-515L to a power
source. This will ruin the battery charger.
White line: Black line

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TransceiverBattery

Tu rn OFF the power

D Regular charging with the BC-171

The optional BC-171 regularly charges the Li-ion battery
pack.

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

TransceiverBattery

Tu rn OFF the powe

wer adapter

ersions.)

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 reverse the cable polarity

*

when connecting the OPC-515L to a power
source. This will ruin the battery charger.
White line: Black line

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supplied

charger

AD-106

Transceiver

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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

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

Plugs

* This illustration is of the BC-119N.

charger adapter and the BC-119N/

Connectors

Screws
with the
adapter

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

The optional BC-119N rapidly charges the Li-ion battery
pack. The following items are additionally required.

• AD-106 charger adapter

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

Power adapter
(Not supplied with

some versions.)

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 reverse the cable polarity

*

when connecting the OPC-515L to a power
source. This will ruin the battery charger.
White line: Black line

Battery
pack

*

:

Tu rn OFF the power

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

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

The optional BC-121N can simultaneously charge up to 6
Li-ion battery packs. The following items are additionally re­quired.

• Six AD-106 charger adapters

•

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

Tu rn OFF the power

AD-106 charger
adapters are installed
in each slot.

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separately)

Battery
pack

OPC-656 *(DC power cable)

(Connect to a DC power supply;

12 to 16 V/at least 7 A)

CAUTION: NEVER reverse the cable polar

*

when connecting the OPC-656 to a po
source. This will ruin the battery charger.
Red line: Black line

D Rapid charging with the BC-197

The optional BC-197 can simultaneously charge up to 6 Li-ion
battery packs. The following items are additionally required.

•

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

Battery pack

Status indicator
(each indicator independently functions)

(not supplied with some versions)

Tu rn OFF the power

Transceiver

The charger adapters are in­stalled in each slot. The shape
of charger adapter depends
on the version of the BC-197.

Power adapter

(No power adapter is

supplied, depending
on the version.)

OPC-656 *(DC power cable)

(Connect to a DC power supply;

12 to 16 V/at least 7 A)

CAUTION: NEVER reverse the cable polar

*

when connecting the OPC-656 to a po
source. This will ruin the battery charger.
Red line: Black line

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BATTERY CHARGING

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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 of the BC-160.)

Tabs

Guide rail

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BATTERY CASE

■ BP-240 optional battery case

When using the BP-240 battery case, install six AAA (LR03)
size alkaline batteries, as illustrated to the right. The BP-240
is constructed to the IPX4 waterproof standard.

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

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

w Install six AAA (LR03) size alkaline batteries. (Fig.2)

• Install only alkaline batteries.

• Be sure to observe the correct polarity.
e Replace the cover in the direction of the arrow (e), then

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

CAUTION:

• When installing the 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 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.

NOTE: When the optional battery case is attached, the
battery type must be set to “DRY BATT” when turning ON
the transceiver. (p. 8)

Fig.2

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■ BP-261 optional battery case

D Alkaline batteries installation

Install six AA (LR6) size alkaline batteries as described below.
The BP-261 is constructed to the IPX4 waterproof standard.

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

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

w Install six AA (LR6) size alkaline batteries. (Fig.2)

• Install only alkaline batteries.

• Be sure to observe the correct polarity.

e Replace the cover in the direction of the arrow (e), then

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

CAUTION:

• When installing the 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 occa-

sionally 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.

NOTE: When the optional battery case is attached, the
battery type must be set to “DRY BATT” when turning ON
the transceiver. (p. 8)

BP-261

w

q

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■ BP-261 optional battery case (Continued)

D Attaching

Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until the
battery release button makes a ‘click’ sound.

D Detaching

Slide the battery case’s battery release button in the direction
of the arrow (q), and then push the release button in the di­rection of the arrow (w). The battery pack is then released.

w

q

NEVER release or attach the battery case when the trans­ceiver is wet or soiled. This may result water or dust getting
into the transceiver or battery case and may result in the
transceiver being damaged.

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■ Optional HM-168LWP description

Alligator type clip

To attach the speaker-mic.
to your shirt or collar, etc.

PTT switch

Transmits while pushed
Receives while released

Microphone

Speaker

Turn the transceiver power
OFF when connecting the
HM-168LWP.

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 as shown in the dia­gram above. To maximize the readability of your transmit­ted signal (voice), hold the microphone approximately 5 to
10 cm (2 to 4 inches) from your mouth, and speak in a
normal voice level.

■ Attaching

Attach the connector of the speaker-microphone into the [SP
MIC] jack on the transceiver and tighten the screws with your
fingers.

NOTE: Use only your fingers instead of tools to tighten the
screws.

CAUTION: Attach the con­nector snugly.
A loose connection will al­low water intrusion into the
connector.

Hand tighten

IMPORTANT: Keep the [SP MIC] jack cover attached to
the transceiver when the speaker-microphone is not in
use.

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OPTIONAL SWIVEL BELT CLIP

■ MB-93 contents

Qty.

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

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

q w

■ Attaching

q Release the battery pack if it is attached. (p. 1)
w Slide the base clip in the direction of the arrow until the

base clip locks and makes a ‘click’ sound.

r Clip the belt clip to a part of your belt. And insert the trans-

ceiver 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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e Attach the battery pack. (p. 1)

Once the transceiver is locked in place,

OPTIONAL SWIVEL BELT CLIP

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■ Detaching

q Turn the transceiver upside down in the direction of the

arrow and pull it out of the belt clip.

w Release the battery pack if it is attached. (p. 1)
e Pinch the clip (q), and slide the base clip in the direction

of the arrow (w).

q

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.

w

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OPTIONS

D BATTERY PACK

Battery pack Voltage Capacity Battery life*

BP-232WP 7.4 V

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

ods are calculated under the following ratio;

TX : RX : standby = 5 : 5 : 90

• BP-240/BP-261 battery case

BP-240: Battery case for 6 AAA (LR03) alkaline batteries
BP-261: Battery case for 6 AA (LR6) alkaline batteries
BP-240 and BP-261 have IPX4 waterproof protection. When

in use, the transceiver’s waterproof rating meets IPX4.

Operating period depends on the alkaline cells used.

2250 mAh (min.)

2300 mAh (typ.)

VHF 19 hrs.
UHF 17 hrs.

D CHARGERS

• BC-119N desktop charger + AD-106 charger adapter

+ BC-145S

For rapid charging of battery packs. A power adapter may

supplied with the charger, depending on the versions.

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

• BC-121N
+ BC-157S

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

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

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

ac adapter

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

ac adapter

• BC-160

For rapid charging of battery packs. A power adapter may

be supplied with the charger, depending on the versions.

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

• BC-171

A power adapter may supplied with the charger, depending

on the versions.

Charging time: Approximately 11.5 hours for the BP-232WP.

• BC-197

For rapid
power adapter may
on the version.

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

desktop charger + BC-123S ac adapter

desktop charger + BC-147S ac adapter

multi-charger

simultaneously

charging of up to six battery packs. A

be supplied with the charger, depending

D DC CABLES

• CP-23L cigarette lighter cable

Allows charging of the battery pack through a 12 V cigarette

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

• OPC-515L/OPC-656

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/BC-197

dc power cables

D BELT CLIPS

• MB-93 swivel belt clip

• MB-94/MB-94R belt clip

Exclusive alligator-type belt clip.

• MB-96N/MB-96F

leather belt hanger

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D OTHER OPTIONS

• HM-158LA/HM-159LA/

Combination speaker-microphone that provides convenient

operation while hanging the transceiver on your belt.

• HM-166LA

Ideal for hands-free operation: clip the HM-166LA (with inte-

grated PTT switch) to your lapel or breast pocket.

Allows you to operate in rainy conditions.

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

FA-SC63V/FA-SC03U

FA-SC25V: 136–150 MHz FA-SC55V: 150–174 MHz
FA-SC25U: 400–430 MHz FA-SC57U: 430–470 MHz
FA-SC72U: 470–520 MHz FA-SC62V: 150–160 MHz
FA-SC63V: 155–165 MHz FA-SC03U: 380–430 MHz

• FA-SC56VS/FA-SC57VS/FA-SC73US

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

• FA-SC61VC/FA-SC61UC

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

• MB-130

Mounts the BC-160 desktop charger onto variety of plac-

es in a vehicle.

earphone-microphone

vehicle charger bracket

HM-168LWP

antennas

cut antennas

speaker-microphone

stubby antennas

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

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.

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SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION

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our 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

WARNING

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 prod-

uct. 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/R and MB­96N/F), Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Pack (BP-232WP) and
Speaker-microphone (HM-158LA/HM-159LA/HM-168LWP).

CAUTION

by individuals aware of the hazards, and the ways to
minimize such hazards. This radio is NOT intended for

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 attached, 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
ed. The radio is transmitting when the TX indicator lights red. You
can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the “PTT” switch.

• ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from
the body when transmitting and only use the Icom belt-clips
listed on page 23 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.

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.

RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceed-

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 me

sures visant à minimiser ces dangers. Elle N’EST PAS conçue pour une
«utilisation grand public», dans un environnement non contrôlé.
Cet appareil a été évalué et jugé conforme, aux limites d’exposition aux
RF de la FCC et d’IC, pour une «utilisation grand public». En outre, votre
radio Icom satisfait les normes et directives qui suivent en matière de
niveaux d'énergie et d
de tels niveaux en ce qui concerne l

• Supplément C, édition 97-01, du Bulletin OET n° 65 de la FCC,
«Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure
to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields».

• Norme de l’American National Standards Institute (ANSI): IEEE
C95.1-1992 sur les niveaux de sécurité compatibles avec l
humaine aux champs électromagnétiques de radiofréquences (3 kHz
à 300 GHz).

• Norme de l’ANSI: IEEE C95.3-1992 sur la méthode d’évaluation re­commandée du champ magnétique potentiellement dangereux des
radiofréquences et des micro-ondes.

•

Les accessoires illustrés à la p. 23-24 sont approuvés pour une utilisa­tion avec ce produit. L’utilisation d’accessoires autres que ceux précisés
peut entraîner des niveaux d’exposition aux RF supérieures aux limites
établies par la FCC et d’IC en matière d’exposition aux RF sans fil.

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énergie électromagnétique de RF et d’évaluation

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exposition humaine:

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exposition

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

FCC et d’IC

SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION

•

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
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.

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• NE PAS émettre pendant plus de 50 % du temps total d’utilisation 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’utilisation peut causer une exposi-

tion aux RF supérieure aux limites établies par la
le voyant DEL rouge 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’émettre et utiliser uniquement l’attache pour ceinture Icom
illustrée à la p. 23, lorsque vous attachez la radio à votre ceinture, ou à
autre chose, de façon à vous assurer de ne pas provoquer une exposi-

tion aux RF supérieure aux limites fixées par la
à vos interlocuteurs la meilleure qualité de transmission possible, tenez
l’antenne à au moins 5 cm de votre bouche et légèrement de côté.

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 limites d’exposition aux RF établies

par la

FCC et d’IC

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 hôpi
taux, les aéronefs et les sites de dynamitage.

Usage professionnel/contrôlé

Ce radio émetteur est utilisé dans des cas où des personnes sont exposées
en raison de leur travail, pourvu qu’elles soient conscientes du risque d’ex
position et qu’elles puissent exercer un contrôle sur cette exposition.

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FCC et d’IC

. L’antenne appropriée

FCC et d’IC

FCC et d’IC

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