Icom IC-F61-L Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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UHF TRANSCEIVER

iF61-L

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-F61-L

u h f t r a n s c e i v e r .

This instruction manual includes some functions which are
usable only when they are pre-programmed by your dealer. Ask
your dealer for details.

OPERATING NOTES

• When transmitting with a portable radio, hold the radio in a ver­tical position with its microphone 5 to 10 centimeters away from
your mouth. Keep the antenna at least 2.5 centimeters from your
head and body.

• If you wear a portable two-way radio on your body, ensure that

the antenna is at least 2.5 centimeters from your body when
transmitting.

Icom, Icom Inc. and Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated
(Japan) in Japan, the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain,

Russia and/or other countries.

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EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

WORD DEFINITION

RDANGER!

RWARNING!

CAUTION

NOTE

Personal death, serious injury or an explo-

sion may occur.

Personal injury, re hazard or electric shock

may occur.

Equipment damage may occur.

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

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INTRINSIC SAFETY

Versions of the IC-F61-L which display the “EX” mark­ing on the serial number seal.
The approval rating for these models are II 2G Ex ib
IIA T3 Gb and II 2D Ex tb IIIC T160°C Db IP67.

WARNING! NEVER charge the BP-227AXD (with/without the

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

When the transceiver is used in a hazardous area, the BP-227AXD

MUST be attached, either the jack cover or HM-138 MUST be at-

tached to the speaker-microphone connector.

KEEP the transceiver and the BP-227AXD clean to avoid any risk

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

Repair of Icom radios should only be carried out by authorized
Icom distributors. In particular, repair of ATEX approved radios can

ONLY be done by Icom to maintain the intrinsically safe rating.
NEVER attempt to repair an ATEX approved radio. Only Icom has

the repair expertise and procedures to maintain the ATEX approval.

Contact your Icom distributor or authorised dealer for details.

The equipment can be used without the microphone but with the

jack cover.

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BP-227AXD

The ATEX standard is described on the 94/9/EC sticker (Ex Mark­ing) and BP-227AXD as below.

* The following illustrations show

the IC-F61-L.

• DO NOT OPEN WHEN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE MAY

BE PRESENT.

• DO NOT CHARGE THE BATTERY IN HAZARDOUS LOCA­TION.

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PRECAUTIONS

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

R DANGER! Use and charge only specied 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, re, or cause the battery to burst.

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

tenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of the body, espe­cially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The transceiver will per-

form best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm away from the lips and
the transceiver is vertical.

R WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with a headset

or other audio accessories at high volume levels. 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: NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source

other than the BP-227AXD. Such a connection will ruin the trans­ceiver.

CAUTION: MAKE SURE the exible 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 push the PTT when not actually desiring to transmit.

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

with temperatures below –20°C or above +55°C.

The basic operations, transmission and reception of the trans­ceiver, are guaranteed within the specied operating tempera­ture range. However, the LCD display may be operate correctly, or
show an indication in the case of long hours of operation, or after
being placed in extremely cold areas.

DO NOT modify the transceiver. The transceiver warranty does

not cover any problems caused by unauthorized modication.

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.

BE CAREFUL! The transceiver meets IP67* requirements 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 battery pack and jack cover are attached.

Even when the transceiver power is OFF, a slight current still ows

in the circuits. Remove the battery pack or batteries from the trans-

ceiver 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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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

OPERATING NOTES............................................................................ i

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ..................................................................... ii

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

PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................... v

TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................................................vii

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES .............................................................. viii

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

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

2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ............................................................ 3–11

 ■ Front, top and side panels .......................................................... 3

 ■ Function display .......................................................................... 6

 ■ Programmable function keys ...................................................... 7

3 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ............................................. 12–18

 ■ Turning power ON ..................................................................... 12

 ■ Channel selection ..................................................................... 12

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

 ■ Receiving and transmitting .......................................................14

 ■ Scrambler function .................................................................... 17

 ■ User Set mode .......................................................................... 18

4 BIIS OPERATION .................................................................. 19–34

 ■ Default setting ........................................................................... 19

 ■ Receiving a call......................................................................... 20

 ■ Transmitting a call .....................................................................23

 ■ Receiving a message ...............................................................26

 ■ Transmitting a status ................................................................. 29

 ■ Transmitting an SDM .................................................................30

 ■ Position data transmission ........................................................ 31

 ■ Printer connection ..................................................................... 32

 ■ PC connection ..........................................................................32

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 ■ Digital ANI ................................................................................. 32

 ■ Auto emergency transmission ..................................................33

 ■ Stun function ............................................................................. 33

 ■ BIIS indication ........................................................................... 34

 ■ Priority A channel selection ......................................................34

5 BATTERY CHARGING ..........................................................35–44

 ■ Caution .....................................................................................35

 ■ Optional battery chargers .........................................................39

6 SPEAKER-MICROPHONE .................................................... 45–46

 ■ Optional HM-138 description .................................................... 45

 ■ Attachment................................................................................ 46

7 OPTIONS ...............................................................................47–48

8 ATEX CAUTIONS ...................................................................49–51

9 CE ................................................................................................ 52

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

The following accessories are supplied: Qty.

• Flexible antenna …………………………………………………… 1

• Battery pack ……………………………………………………… 1

• Jack cover ……………………………………………………… 1 set

• Belt clip ………………………………………………………… 1 set

• Function name stickers* (KEY-STICKER) ……………………… 1

* There are no names on the programmable function keys since the func-

tions can be freely assigned to [P0] to [P3], [Red], [ ] and [ ] keys.

Attach the supplied function name stickers above the appropriate

keys for easy recognition of that key’s assigned function.

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ACCESSORIES

■ Accessory attachments

D Flexible antenna

Connect the supplied exible antenna to

the antenna connector.

CAUTION:

• NEVER carry the transceiver by
holding the antenna.

• DO NOT connect the antenna other
than listed on page 47.

• Transmitting without an antenna

may damage the transceiver.

ï Jack cover

Attach the jack cover when the optional speaker-microphone is not

used.

When the transceiver is used in a hazardous areas, either the jack
cover or HM-138 must be attached to the connector. Failure to do

this will make the radio ATEX non-compliant and may result in an

accident during use in hazardous areas.

To attach the jack cover:

q Insert the jack cover into the

[SP MIC] connector.

w Tighten the screw.

To detach the jack cover:

q Remove the screw with a

phillips screwdriver.

w Detach the jack cover for the

speaker-microphone con­nection.

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Battery pack

Battery release
button

Supplied screws

ACCESSORIES

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ï Battery pack

To attach the battery pack:

Slide the battery pack on the back of the transceiver in the direction
of the arrow (q), then lock it with the battery release button.

• Slide the battery pack until the battery release button makes a ‘click’

sound.

To remove the battery pack:

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

NEVER remove or attach the battery pack when the transceiver

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

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D Belt clip

Attach the belt clip to the back of the transceiver with the supplied
screws.

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Speaker
(See the following

NOTE.)

PANEL DESCRIPTION

■ Front, top and side panels

NOTE: If the speaker netting (for dust proong) becomes

wet, dry it with a hair drier (cool mode) etc. before operating
the transceiver. Otherwise the audio may be difcult to hear

for loss of the sound pressure.

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[SP MIC] jack cover

NOTE: KEEP the [SP MIC]
jack cover attached to the
transceiver when the speaker­microphone is not used.
(See page 1 for details)

PANEL DESCRIPTION

q VOLUME CONTROL [VOL]

Turns power ON and adjusts the audio level.

w RED BUTTON

The desired function can be assigned by your dealer.

e ANTENNA CONNECTOR

Connects the supplied antenna.

r SPEAKER-MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [SP MIC]

Connects the optional speaker-microphone. (p. 46)

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

The desired functions can be assigned independently by your
dealer.

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During standby condition, push to select an operating channel.

➥ After pushing [TX Code CH Select], push to select a TX code

channel.

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After pushing [DTMF Autodial], push to select a DTMF channel.

➥ After pushing and holding [Scan A Start/Stop]/[Scan B Start/

Stop], push to select a scan group.

➥ After pushing [Digital], push to select a BIIS code, status

number or SDM.

*Desired functions can be assigned independently by your dealer.

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■ Front, top and side panels (Continued)

u TRANSMIT/BUSY INDICATOR

Lights red while transmitting; lights green while receiving a sig-

nal, or when the squelch is open.

i PTT SWITCH [PTT]

Push and hold to transmit; release to receive.

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

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■ Function display

q OUTPUT POWER INDICATOR

Appears when Low 2 or Low 1 is selected.

w AUDIBLE INDICATOR

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

dition.

➥ Appears when the specied 5-tone/BIIS code is received.

e COMPANDER INDICATOR

Appears when the compander function is activated.

r KEY LOCK INDICATOR

Appears during the key lock function ON.

t SCRAMBLER INDICATOR

Appears when the voice scrambler function is activated.

y BELL INDICATOR

Appears/Blinks when the specic 5-tone/BIIS code is received,

according to the programming.

u BATTERY INDICATOR

Appears or blinks when the battery power decreases to a spec-

ied level.

i ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY

Displays the operating channel number, channel names, Set

mode contents, DTMF numbers, etc.

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

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■ Programmable function keys

The following functions can be assigned to [P0], [P1], [P2], [P3],
[Red], [

Consult your Icom dealer or system operator for details concerning
your transceivers programming.

CH UP AND DOWN KEYS

• Select an operating channel.

• Select a transmit code channel after pushing the [TX Code CH

Select] keys.

• Select a DTMF channel after pushing the [DTMF Autodial] key.

• Select a scan group after pushing and holding the [Scan A Start/

Stop]/[Scan B Start/Stop] keys.

• Select a BIIS code, status number or SDM after pushing the
[Digital] key.

BANK SELECT KEY

Push this key, then push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the de­sired bank.

SCAN START/STOP KEYS

➥ Push this key to start scanning; and push again to stop.
➥ Push and hold this key to indicate the scan group, then select

the desired scan group using [CH Up]/[CH Down].

SCAN TAG KEY

Adds or deletes the selected channel to the scan group.

] and [ ] programmable function keys.

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

PRIORITY CHANNEL KEYS

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

MR-CH 1/2/3/4 KEYS

Select an operating channel directly.

MONITOR KEY

Activates one of (or two of) the following functions on each chan­nel independently:

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

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

• Push to un-mute the channel (sets to ‘Audible’ only).

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

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

matically return to the mute condition (‘Inaudible’ condition) after
a specied period.

LOCK KEY

Push and hold to electronically lock all programmable keys except

the following:

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

OUTPUT POWER SELECTION KEY

Select the transmit output power temporarily or permanently, de­pending on the pre-setting.

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

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

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■ Programmable function keys (Continued)

C.TONE CHANNEL ENTER KEY

Select the continuous tone channel using [CH Up]/[CH Down] keys
to change the tone frequency/code setting after pushing this key for
permanent operation.

TALK AROUND KEY

Turn the talk around function ON and OFF.

• The talk around function equalizes the transmit frequency to the re­ceive frequency for transceiver-to-transceiver communication.

WIDE/NARROW KEY

Push to toggle the IF bandwidth between wide and narrow.

• The wide passband width can be selected from 25.0 or 20.0 kHz using

the CS-F50 c l o n i n g s o f t w a r e . Ask your dealer for details.

DTMF AUTODIAL KEY

➥ Push to enter the DTMF

channel selection mode. Then select

the desired DTMF channel using [CH Up]/[CH Down] keys.

➥ After selecting the desired DTMF channel, push this key to trans-

mit the DTMF code.

DTMF RE-DIAL KEY

Push to transmit the last-transmitted DTMF code.

CALL KEYS

Push to transmit a 5-tone/BIIS ID code.

• Call transmission is necessary before you call another station depend­ing on your signalling system.

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

is assigned to each key.

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

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EMERGENCY KEYS

➥ Push and hold to transmit an emergency call.
➥ When [Emergency Single (Silent)] or [Emergency Repeat (Si-

lent)] is pushed, an emergency call is transmitted without a beep

emission and LCD indication change.

• If you want to cancel the emergency call, push (or push and hold)

the key again before transmitting the call.

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

receiving a control code depending on the pre-setting.

TX CODE ENTER KEY

Push to enter the direct ID code edit mode, for both 5-tone and

MSK. Then set the desired digit using [CH Up]/[CH Down]/
[TX Code CH Up]/[TX Code CH Down]. (p. 16)

TX CODE CHANNEL SELECT KEY

➥ Push to enter the direct ID code channel selection mode. Then

set the desired channel using [CH Up]/[CH Down]/[TX Code CH
Up]/[TX Code CH Down]. (p. 15)

➥ While in ID code channel selection mode, push for 1 sec. to enter

the ID code edit mode. Then set the desired digit using [CH Up]/
[CH Down]/[TX Code CH Up]/[TX Code CH Down]. (p. 16)

TX CODE CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS

Push to select a TX code channel directly.

ID MEMORY READ KEY

➥ Recalls detected ID codes.

• Push this key, then push [CH Up]/[CH Down] for selection.

• Up to 5 ID’s are memorized.

➥ Push and hold to erase the selected memorized ID’s.

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

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■ Programmable function keys (Continued)

VOICE SCRAMBLER FUNCTION

Push to toggle the voice scrambler function ON and OFF.

COMPANDER KEY

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

USER SET MODE KEY

➥ Push and hold to enter the User Set mode.

• During the User Set mode, push this key to select an item that is

enabled by your dealer, and push [CH Up]/[CH Down] to change

the value or condition.

➥ Push and hold this key again to exit the User Set mode.

DIGITAL KEY (BIIS operation only)

➥ Push to select the call ID list, transmit message and standby

condition. Toggles between queue channel and received mes­sage record indication after queue channel is selected.

➥ Push and hold to select queue channel indication.

STATUS UP/DOWN KEYS (BIIS operation only)
➥ While in the standby condition, push to display the transmit sta-

tus indication and select a status number.

➥ When a received SDM is displayed, push to cancel the auto-

matic scroll and scroll the message manually.

➥ When an SDM that contains more than 8 characters is dis-

played, push to scroll the message manually.

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CONVENTIONAL OPERATION

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■ Turning power ON

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

digit codes as directed by your dealer.

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

• The transceiver detects numbers in the same block as identical.
Therefore “01234” and “56789” are the same.

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

ting 4 digits, the input code number may be incorrect. Turn the

power off and start over in this case.

■ Channel selection

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

NON-BANK TYPE:

Push [

quence; or, push one of the [MR-CH 1] to [MR-CH 4] keys to select

a channel directly.

BANK-TYPE:

Push [Bank], then push [

AUTOMATIC SCAN TYPE:

Channel setting is not necessary for this type. When turning the

power ON, the transceiver automatically starts scanning. Scanning

stops when receiving a call.

]/[ ] to select the desired operating channel, in se-

] or [ ] to select the desired bank.

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Selective calling

Non-selective calling

CONVENTIONAL OPERATION

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■ Call procedure

When your system employs tone signalling (excluding CTCSS and
DTCS), the call procedure may be necessary prior to voice trans-

mission. The tone signalling employed may be a selective calling

system which allows you to call specic station(s) only and prevent

unwanted stations from contacting you.

q Select the desired TX code channel or 5-tone code according to

your System Operator’s instructions.

• This may not be necessary depending on programming.

• Refer to pages 15 and 16 for selection.

w Push the call switch (assigned to one of the dealer programma-

ble switches: [P0], [P1], [P2], [P3], [Red], [

e After transmitting a 5-tone code, the remainder of your commu-

nication can be carried out in the normal fashion.

] and [ ]).

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■ Receiving and transmitting

NOTE: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the trans-

ceiver. See page 1 for antenna attachment.

Receiving:

q Rotate [VOL] to turn power ON.
w Push [
e When receiving a call, adjust the audio output level to a comfort-

able listening level.

Transmitting:

Wait for the channel to become clear to avoid interference.

q While pushing and holding [PTT], speak into the microphone at

a normal voice level.

• When a tone signalling system is used, the call procedure de­scribed at left may be necessary.

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 from your mouth, then speak

] or [ ] to select a channel.

into the microphone at a normal voice level.

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D Transmitting notes

• Transmit inhibit function

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

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

does not appear).

- Channel is busy.

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

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

• Time-out timer

After continuous transmission for the pre-programmed time period, the
time-out timer is activated, causing the transceiver to stop transmitting.

• Penalty timer

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

D TX code channel selection

If the transceiver has [TX Code CH Select] assigned to it, indication

can be toggled between the operating channel number (or name)
and TX code channel number (or name). When the TX code chan-

nel number (or name) is displayed, the [

TX code channel.

TO SELECT A TX CHANNEL:

q Push [TX Code CH Select]— a TX code channel appears.
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e Push [Call] (or [PTT] during MSK operation) to transmit the se-

lected TX code.

r Push [TX Code CH Select] again to return to the operating chan-

nel number indication.

FOR TX CODE CHANNEL TYPE:

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

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]/[ ] to select the desired TX code channel.

]/[ ] key selects the

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D TX code number edit

If the transceiver has [TX Code CH Select] or [TX Code Enter] as-

signed to it, TX code contents can be edited within the allowable

digits.

TO EDIT A TX CODE VIA [TX CODE CH SELECT] KEY:

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

tion mode.

• Select the desired channel using [ ]/[ ] if necessary.

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

mode.

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

ited.

r Set the desired digit using [

Code CH Down].

t Push [TX Code CH Select] to set the digit. The editable digit will

move to the right automatically.

y Repeat r and t to input all allowable digits.
u Push [Call] or [PTT] to transmit the selected TX code.

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TO EDIT A TX CODE VIA [TX CODE ENTER] KEY:

q Select the desired TX code channel via [TX Code CH Up]/[TX

Code CH Down].

w Push [TX Code Enter] to enter the TX code edit mode.
e Push [TX Code Enter] to select the desired digit to be edited.
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Code CH Down].

t Push [TX Code Enter] to set the digit. The editable digit will

move to the right automatically.

y Repeat r and t to input all allowable digits.
u Push [Call] or [PTT] to transmit the selected TX code.

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D DTMF transmission

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

are available.

TO SELECT A TX CODE:

q Push [DTMF Autodial]— a DTMF channel appears.
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e Push [DTMF Autodial] to transmit the DTMF code in the se-

lected DTMF channel.

]/[ ] to select the desired DTMF channel.

■ Scrambler function

The voice scrambler function provides private communication be­tween stations. The frequency inversion type is equipped to all

versions, and some versions have the Rolling or Non-rolling type

installed.

q Push [Scrambler] to turn the scrambler function ON.

• “

” appears.

w Push [Scrambler] again to turn the scrambler function OFF.

• “

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■ User Set mode

If the transceiver has [User Set Mode] assigned to it, you can “cus­tomize” transceiver operation to suit your preferences and operat-

ing style.

Entering the User Set mode:

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

mode.

w Push [User Set Mode] momentarily to select the appropriate

item.

Then push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to set the desired level/condi-

tion.

Available set mode functions:

• Backlight : ON, Auto or OFF

• Beep : ON or OFF

• SQL Level : 0 to 255

• AF Min level : ON or OFF

• Mic Gain : 1 to 5

• Battery Voltage : ON or OFF

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

Set mode.

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■ Default setting

The following functions are assigned to each programmable key as
the default. Ask your dealer for details.

[P0]; Call : Push to transmit a 5-tone/BIIS call when the

selected channel is a 5-tone or MSK channel,

respectively.

[P1]; Digital : Push to select the call list ID/transmit mes-

sage, or to display the receive message re­cord for selection.

[P3]; Moni(Audi) : Push this key after the communication to

send a “clear down” signal during MSK chan­nel operation.

[

]/[ ]; CH Down/Up

: While in the standby condition, selects the

operating channel.

After pushing [Digital] or [TX Code CH Se-

lect], push to select the call list or TX code
channel, respectively.

[P2]/[Red]; Null : No function is assigned.

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■ Receiving a call

D Individual call

q When an individual call is received;

• Beeps sound.

• “

• The programmed text message (e.g. “

• “

w Push and hold [PTT], then speak into the microphone at a nor-

• Transmit/Busy indicator lights red.

e Release [PTT] to return to receive.

• Transmit/Busy indicator lights green while receiving a signal.

r To nish the conversation, push [P3] (Moni(Audi)) to send the

• Either station can send a clear down signal.

• “

• “

” appears and the mute is released.

”) and the calling
station ID (or text) is displayed alternately, depending on the set­ting.

” appears or blinks depending on the setting.

mal voice level.

“Clear down” signal.

” is displayed for 2 sec. (approx.).

” disappears and the transceiver returns to the standby condi-

tion.

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■ Receiving a call (Continued)

D Group call

q When a group call is received;

• Beeps sound.

• “

• The programmed text message (e.g. “ ”) and the calling sta-

• “ ” appears or blinks depending on the setting.

w Push and hold [PTT], then speak into the microphone at a nor-

• Transmit/Busy indicator lights red.

e Release [PTT] to return to receive.

• Transmit/Busy indicator lights green while receiving a signal.

r To nish the conversation, push [P3] (Moni(Audi)) to send the

• Either station can send a clear down signal.

• “ ” is displayed for 2 sec. (approx.)

• “

” appears and the mute is released.

tion ID (or text) is displayed alternately, depending on the setting.

mal voice level.

NOTE: Only one station is permitted to speak.

“Clear down” signal.

” disappears and the transceiver returns to the standby condi-

tion.

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D Displaying the received call record

— Queue indication

The transceiver memorizes the calling station IDs for record. Up
to 3 calls can be memorized, and the oldest call record is erased
when a 4th call is received. However, once the transceiver is pow­ered OFF, the all records are cleared.

q Push [P1] (Digital) for 1 sec.

• Displays following indication.

When a record is available

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w Push [ ]/[ ] to select the desired call.
e Push [P1] (Digital) for 1 sec. again to return to the standby con-

dition.

• When no operation is performed for 30 sec., the transceiver re­turns to the standby condition automatically.

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Call code text is displayed.

BIIS OPERATION

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■ Transmitting a call

Total of a 3 ways for code selection are available—selecting the

call code from memory, entering the call code from the keypad and

calling back from the queue channel record.

D Using call memory

q While in the standby condition, push [P1] (Digital) to enter the

call code memory channel selection mode.

w Push [ ]/[ ] to select the desired call code.
e Push [P0] (Call) or [PTT]* to call.

* PTT call can be made only when PTT call capability is permitted.

NOTE: When no answer back is received, the transceiver re-

peats the call 3 times (default) automatically, and
displayed during each call. However, an error beep sounds

and

“ ” is displayed when no answer back is received

after the calls.

r Push [PTT] to transmit; release to receive.
t Push [P3] (Moni(Audi)) to send the “Clear down” signal.

“ ” is

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D Calling back from the queue channel

q While in the standby condition, push [P1] (Digital) for 1 sec. to

enter queue memory channel selection mode.

w Push [

]/[ ] to select the desired record.

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e Push [P0] (Call) or [PTT]* to call.

*PTT call can be made only when PTT call capability is permitted.

NOTE: When no answer back is received, the transceiver re-

peats the call 3 times (default) automatically, and
displayed during each call. However, an error beep sounds

and

“ ” is displayed when no answer back is received

after the calls.

r Push [PTT] to transmit; release to receive.
t Push [P3] (Moni(Audi)) to send the “Clear down” signal.

“ ” is

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■ Transmitting a call (Continued)

D Direct code entry

q While in the standby condition, push [TX Code Enter] to enter

the TX code edit mode.

• Editable code digit blinks.

w Push [TX Code Enter] to select the desired digit to be edited.

• Editable digit differs according to the setting.

e Set the desired digit using [ ]/[ ]/[TX Code CH Up]/[TX

Code CH Down].

r Push [TX Code Enter] to set the digit. The editable digit will

move to the right automatically.

t Repeat e and r to input all allowable digits.
y Push [P0] (Call) or [PTT]* to call.

* PTT call can be made only when PTT call capability is permitted.

NOTE: When no answer back is received, the transceiver re-

peats the call 3 times (default) automatically, and
displayed during each call. However, an error beep sounds

and

“ ” is displayed when no answer back is received

after the calls.

u Push [PTT] to transmit; release to receive.
i Push [P3] (Moni(Audi)) to send the “Clear down” signal.

“ ” is

For your information

When the “UpDate” setting for the call code is enabled, the set

code is overwritten into the call code memory.

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■ Receiving a message

D Receiving a status message

q When a status message is received;

• Beeps sound.

• The calling station ID (or text) and the status message is displayed

alternately, depending on the setting.

w Push [P3] (Moni(Audi)) to return to the standby condition.

NOTE: Only the calling station ID (or text) is displayed (no

message is displayed alternately) when the scroll timer is set
to “OFF”. In this case, push [Status Up]/[Status Down] to dis­play the status message manually.

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■ Receiving a message (Continued)

D Receiving an SDM

q When an SDM is received;

• Beeps sound.

• The calling station ID (or text) and the SDM is displayed alter­nately, depending on the setting.

w When the received SDM includes more than 8 characters, the

message scrolls automatically, when the automatic scroll func-

tion is activated.

• Push [Status Up]/[Status Down] to scroll the message manually.

e Push [P3] (Moni(Audi)) to return to the standby condition.

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D Received message selection

The transceiver memorizes the received messages for record. Up
to 6 messages for status and SDM, or 95 character SDM’s can
be memorized. The oldest message is erased when the 7th mes­sage is received. However, once the transceiver is powered OFF,

all messages are cleared.

q Push [P1] (Digital) for 1 sec.

• Displays queue memory.

w Push [P1] (Digital) momentarily.

• Displays message memory.

When a message is available

When no message is available

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e Push [ ]/[ ] to select the desired message.

• When selecting the SDM that includes more than 8 characters, the
message scrolls automatically, when the automatic scroll function

is activated.

• Push [Status Up]/[Status Down] to scroll the message manually.

r Push [P1] (Digital) for 1 sec. again to return to the standby con-

dition.

• When no operation is performed for 30 sec., the transceiver re­turns to the standby condition automatically.

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Status message is displayed.

BIIS OPERATION

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■ Transmitting a status

D General

The status message can be selected with the programmed text,
and the message text is also displayed on the function display of

the called station.
Up to 24 status types (1 to 24) are available, and the status mes­sages 22 and 24 have designated meanings.

Status 22: Emergency*
Status 24: GPS request

* The status 22 can also be used as a normal status message by dis-

abling the designated meaning. However, the status 24 is xed.

The status call can be sent with both individual and group calls.

D Transmitting a status

q While in the standby condition, push [P1] (Digital), then push

[

]/[ ] to select the desired station/group code.

w Push [P1] (Digital) again, then push [

sired status message.

Or, you can select the desired status message using [Status

Up]/[Status Down] key directly.

]/[ ] to select the de-

e Push [P0] (Call) or [PTT]* to transmit the status message to the

selected station/group.

*PTT call can be made only when PTT call capability is permitted.

• 2 beeps will sound and the transceiver returns to the standby con-

dition automatically when the transmission is successful.

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BIIS OPERATION

4

■ Transmitting an SDM

D General

The short data message, SDM, can be sent to an individual station
or group stations. Also, 8 SDM memory channels are available and

the messages can be edited via PC programming.

D Transmitting an SDM

q While in the standby condition, push [P1] (Digital), then push

[

]/[ ] to select the desired station/group code.

w Push [P1] (Digital) again, then push [

sired SDM.

Or, you can select the desired SDM using [Status Up]/[Status

Down] key directly.

e Push [P0] (Call) or [PTT]* to transmit the SDM to the selected

station/group.

*PTT call can be made only when PTT call capability is permitted.

• 2 beeps will sound and the transceiver returns to the standby con-

dition automatically when the transmission is successful.

]/[ ] to select the de-

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■ Position data transmission

When the optional OPC-966 i n t e r f a c e c a b l e and a GPS receiver

is connected to the transceiver, the position (longitude and latitude)

data can be transmitted automatically.
Ask your dealer or system operator for connection details.

The position data is transmitted when;

• Status 24 message is received

*When the status 24 message, GPS request, is received.

• Fully automatic
When automatic position transmission is enabled, send the po-

sition data according to ‘Time Marker’ and ‘Interval Timer’ set-

tings.

• PTT is released
When ‘Send with Logoff’ is enabled.

- Set the “Log-In/Off” item as “L-OFF”.

• After sending a status message
When ‘Send with Status’ is enabled.

• After sending an SDM
When ‘Send with SDM’ is enabled.

• After sending status 22 (Emergency)
When ‘Send with Emergency’ is enabled.

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■ Printer connection

When the optional OPC-966 i n t e r f a c e c a b l e is connected to the

transceiver, a printer can be connected to print out the received

SDM content and the ID of the station who sent the message.
Ask your dealer or system operator for connection details.

■ PC connection

When the optional OPC-966 i n t e r f a c e c a b l e is connected to the

transceiver, a PC can be connected to provide remote control, data
reception, etc.

Ask your dealer or system operator for connection details.

■ Digital ANI

The own ID can be transmitted each time the PTT is pushed (log­in) or released (log-off) during individual or group call communica­tions.

By receiving the ANI, the communication log can be recorded when

using a PC dispatch application.

In addition, when using the ANI with log-in, the PTT side tone func­tion can be used to inform you that the ID is sent and voice com­munication can be performed.

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■ Auto emergency transmission

When [Emergency Single (Silent)] or [Emergency Repeat (Silent)]

is pushed, an emergency signal is automatically transmitted for the
specied time period.

The status 22 (Emergency) is sent to the selected ID station, and

the position data is transmitted after the emergency signal when a
GPS receiver is connected to the transceiver.

The emergency transmission is performed on the emergency chan-

nel, however, when no emergency channel is specied, the signal

is transmitted on the previously selected channel.

There is no change in the function display or beep emission during
automatic emergency transmission.

■ Stun function

When the specied ID, set as a killer ID, is received, the stun func­tion is activated.

When the killer ID is received, the transceiver switches to the pass­code required condition. Entering of the passcode via the keypad is
necessary to operate the transceiver again in this case.

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■ BIIS indication

The following indications are available for the BIIS operation on an
MSK channel.

: Individual/group call is successful.

: Message (status or SDM) transmission is successful.

: No answer back is received.

: Appears during retry of the call (2nd call).

: End the communication.

: Operating channel is in the busy condition.

■ Priority A channel selection

When one of the following operations is performed, the transceiver

selects the Priority A channel automatically.

Priority A is selected when;

• Clear down signal is received/transmitted

- Set the “Move to PrioA CH” item as “Clear Down”.

• Turning the power ON

The Priority A channel is selected each time the transceiver

power is turned ON.

• Status call

The Priority A channel is selected when transmitting a status

call.

- Enable the “Send Status on PrioA CH” item in the MSK cong­uration.

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BATTERY CHARGING

■ Caution

Misuse of Lithium-ion batteries may result in the following haz­ards: smoke, re, or the battery may rupture. Misuse can also

cause damage to the battery or degradation of battery perfor­mance.

R WARNING! NEVER charge the battery (with/without the

transceiver) in an explosive atmosphere. The optional battery

chargers are not approved as Intrinsically Safe.

R DANGER! Use and charge only specied Icom battery packs

with Icom radios or Icom charger. Only Icom battery packs are
tested and approved for use and charge with Icom radios or Icom
charger. Using third-party or counterfeit battery packs or charger

may cause smoke, re, or cause the battery to burst.

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D Battery caution

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 dam-

age may not be visible on the outside of the case. Even if the sur-

face of the battery does not show cracks or any other damage, the
cells inside the battery may rupture or catch re.

R DANGER! NEVER use or leave battery packs in areas with tem-

peratures above +60˚C. High temperature buildup in the battery,
such as could occur near res or stoves, inside a sun heated car,
or in direct sunlight may cause the battery to rupture or catch re.
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.

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 re.

R DANGER! Use the battery only with the transceiver for which it

is specied. Never use a battery with any other equipment, or for
any purpose that is not specied in this instruction manual.

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■ Caution

D Battery caution (Continued)
R DANGER! If uid 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.

R 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.

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 re, overheating, or cause the battery to rupture.

CAUTION: Always use the battery within the specied temperature

range for the transceiver (–20˚C to +55˚C) and the battery itself

(–10˚C to +60˚C). Using the battery out of its specied temperature

range will reduce the battery’s performance and battery life. Please

note that the specied temperature range of the battery may ex­ceed that of the transceiver. In such cases, the transceiver may not

work properly because it is out of its operating temperature range.

CAUTION: Shorter battery life could occur if the battery is left fully

charged, completely discharged, or in an excessive temperature
environment (above +45˚C) for an extended period of time. If the
battery must be left unused for a long time, it must be detached

from the radio after discharging.

You may use the battery until the remaining capacity is about half, then

keep it safely in a cool dry place with the temperature range as below:
–20˚C to +45˚C (within a month)
–20˚C to +40˚C (within six months)
–20˚C to +35˚C (within a year)

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D Charging caution

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

tremely high temperatures, such as near res 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 bat-

tery to stop charging.
R WARNING! DO NOT charge or leave the battery in the battery

charger beyond the specied time for charging. If the battery is not
completely charged by the specied time, stop charging and re-

move the battery from the battery charger. Continuing to charge

the battery beyond the specied time limit may cause a re, 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: DO NOT charge the battery outside of the specied

temperature range: BC-152N (0˚C to +45˚C). Icom recommends
charging the battery at +20˚C. The battery may heat up or rupture
if charged out of the specied temperature range. Additionally, bat­tery performance or battery life may be reduced.

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AC adapter
(purchase separately)

Supplied screws

Battery pack

Transceiver

Charge
indicator lights
green while
charging.

Tu rn power OFF

BC-152N

BATTERY CHARGING

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■ Optional battery chargers

ï Regular charging with the BC-152N

q Attach the BC-152N to a at surface, such as a desk, if de-

sired.

w Connect the AC adapter as shown below.
e Insert the battery pack with/without the transceiver into the char-

ger.

• The charge indicator lights green.

r Charge the battery pack approximately 10 hours, depending on

the remaining power condition.

• The charge indicator goes off when charging is complete.

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❍ Charging indicator:

• Lights orange while charging.

• Lights green when charging is completed.

• Blinks orange or green, or does not light when a problems is de-

tected.

SOLUTIONS:

• Remove the battery pack, and reinsert it.

• Remove the battery pack, clean the battery terminals, then

reinsert it.

• If the battery pack temperature is high, remove and let it cool
down, then reinsert it.

If you are unable to solve the problem through the use of these

solutions, the battery pack or the charger may be damaged, or
the battery life may be over. In that case, contact your nearest

Icom Dealer or Service Center.

NOTE:

After charging is completed, the BC-152N will automatically re­charge the battery pack when the battery voltage decreases. If

the battery pack is often left in the charger for long periods, the

battery life cycle will be shorter.

D For your convenience

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Eyelet

USE a rubber
band to secure
the transceiver

while charging,

if desired.

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AD-100

Plugs

Sockets

Screws supplied
with the charger
adapter

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■ Optional battery chargers (Continued)

ï AD-100 installation

The AD-100 c h a r g e r a d a p t e r must be installed into the BC-119N
or BC-121N before battery charging.

q Attach the plugs from the BC-119N/BC-121N to the AD-100

c h a r g e r a d a p t e r .

w Secure the AD-100 into the holder space of the BC-119N/BC-

121N with the supplied screws.

This illustration is
described with the
BC-119N.

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AC adapter
(Not supplied with
some versions.)

AD-100 charger
adapter is installed
in BC-119N.

Battery pack

Transceiver

Tu rn power OFF

Optional OPC-515L* (for

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

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

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D Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-100

The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of Li-ion battery
pack.
The following are additionally required:

• One AD-100

• An AC adapter (may be supplied with BC-119N depending on

version) or the DC power cable (OPC-515L/CP-23L).

(purchase separately)

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AC adapter
(Purchase

separately)

MULTI-CHARGER

AD-100 charger
adapters are installed
in each slot.

Battery pack

Transceiver

Tu rn power OFF

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

13.8 V/at least 7 A)

CAUTION: NEVER connect the OPC­656 to a power source using reverse po­larity. This will ruin the battery charger.
Red line: Black line

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BATTERY CHARGING

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■ Optional battery chargers (Continued)

D Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-100

The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged
simultaneously. The following are additionally required.

• Six AD-100

• An AC adapter (BC-157) or the DC power cable (OPC-656)

(purchase separately)

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Tabs

Guide rails

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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 shows the BC-152N.)

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Alligator type clip

To attach the speaker-mic.

to your shirt or collar, etc.

PTT switch

Transmits while pushed
Receives while released

Microphone

Speaker

SPEAKER-MICROPHONE

■ Optional HM-138 description

NEVER immerse the connector in water. If the connector becomes

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

NOTE: The microphone is located at the top of the speaker-mi-

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

a normal voice level.

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CAUTION: Attach the
speaker-microphone’s
connector securely to
prevent accidental
dropping, or water
intrusion in the connector.

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■ Attachment

Attach the connector of the speaker-microphone into the [SP MIC]
connector on the transceiver and tighten the screw.

IMPORTANT: KEEP the [SP MIC] jack cover attached (trans-

ceiver) when the speaker-microphone is not in use. Water will

not get into the transceiver even if the cover is not attached,
however, the terminals (pins) will become rusty, or the trans-

ceiver will function abnormally if the connector becomes wet.

CAUTION: For ATEX compliance in hazardous areas, the jack
cover just also be attached when the HM-138 is not being used.

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• BP-227AXD li-ion b a t t e r y p a c k

7.4 V/1850 mAh/14 Wh Li-ion battery pack. The same as supplied

with the transceiver. BP-227AXD must be charged with the op-

tional BC-152N, BC-119N or BC-121N.

• BC-152N

Used for regular charging of the battery pack. The AC adapter,

BC-147S, must be purchased separately.

Charging time: approximately 10 hours

• BC-119N

+ BC-145S

For rapid charging of battery packs. An AC adapter is not sup-

plied with some versions.

Charging time: approximately 2 to 2.5 hours

• BC-121N

+ BC-157S

For rapid charging of up to 6 battery packs (six AD-100’s are re-

quired) simultaneously. An AC adapter should be purchased sep­arately.

Charging time: approximately 2 to 2.5 hours

• HM-138

Full-sized speaker-microphone including alligator type clip to at-

tach to your shirt or collar, etc.

• MB-98

• MB-86 s w i v e l b e l t c l i p

• MB-96F l e a t h e r b e l t h a n g e r

• FA-S06US s t u b b y a n t e n n a

350–400 MHz

OPTIONS

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 + AD-100 c h a r g e r a d a p t e r

a c a d a p t e r

m u l t i -c h a r g e r + AD-100 c h a r g e r a d a p t e r (6 pcs.)

a c a d a p t e r

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

b e l t c l i p

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OPTIONS

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 it 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.

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ATEX CAUTIONS

D Special conditions for safe use

The equipment is an intrinsically safe equipment. It can be used in

a potentially explosive atmosphere.

The equipment must be powered only by the battery Icom type
BP-227AXD.

When the transceiver is used in a hazardous areas, either the jack
cover or HM-138 must be attached to the connector. Failure to do

this will make the radio ATEX non-compliant and may result in an

accident during use in hazardous areas.
The battery shall be charged only in non hazardous areas.
The battery shall be changed only in non hazardous areas.

Ambient operating temperature: –20°C to +55°C

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D Meaning of ATEX marking codes

Equipment conforms to types
of protection standardized by
CENELEC (European standards)

Intrinsic safety
according EN60079-0

Marking temperatures
(see Fig. 1)

IP Code

Dust Group

Max surface
temperature

Protection
by enclosures

Ambient temperature

Explosion protection
marking

CE conformity marking

Type of Explosive atmosphere:
G (for gas, vapors and mist), D (for dusts)

Gas/Equipment
Protection Level (EPL)

Identification number of notified body
(where appropriate) (LCIE: 0081)

Equipment category:
1 (for Zone 0 or 20), 2 (for Zone 1 or 21),
3 (for Zone 2 or 22)

(for mines), (for other than mines)

Equipment group:

Gas Group (see Fig. 1)

Intrinsic safety
according
EN60079-0
EN60079-31

Dust/Equipment
Protection Level (EPL)

ATEX CAUTIONS

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ATEX CAUTIONS

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Max. Temperature

Gas Group

T1: 450°C T2: 300°C T3: 200°C T4: 135°C T5: 100°C T6: 85°C

Methane —————

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Ethyl alcohol

I-amyl acetate

n-butane

n-butyl alcohol

Ethylene

Acetylene

Acetalde hyde

Ethyl ether

Benzine

Diesel fuel

Aircraft fuel

Heating oil

n-hexane

Acetone

Ethane

Ethyl acetate

Ammonia

Benzene (pure)

Acetic acid

Carbon Monoxide

Methanol

Propane

Toluene

Hydrogen

Town Gas

(Coal Gas)

Carbon disulphide

Ethyl nitrate

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(Fig. 1)

CE

The following explanations are about the symbols on the attached

Declaration of Conformity.

CE versions of the IC-F61-L which display the “CE”

symbol on the serial number label, comply with the es­sential requirements of the ATEX Directive 94/9/EC.

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