Icom IC-F9511T, IC-F9511HT, IC-F9523S, IC-F9521S, IC-F9523T User Manual

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FOREWORD and DISCLAIMER

Foreword

Disclaimer

This handbook provides detailed information about the IC-F9510 series VHF and UHF MOBILE TRANSCEIVERS
based on the latest firmware Rev.1.50.

The information in this document has been carefully checked, and is believed to be correct and accurate. However,
Icom assumes no responsibility for inaccuracies or mistakes. Furthermore, Icom reserves the right to make changes
to any of the products described in this handbook without notice or obligation. The systems and applications
described herein are for information and reference purposes only.

■Handbook Revisions
Icom reserves the right to make changes to the content of this handbook at any time without notice or obligation.

■

IPR and Copyrights

The Icom products described in this handbook may include Icom Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and/or copyrighted
Icom computer programs stored in radio memories or other media/devices. Such IPR and copyrighted computer
programs are protected by laws in Japan, the United States and other countries. Any Icom IPR and/or copyrighted
Icom computer programs contained in the Icom products described in this manual may not be copied, reproduced,
modified, reverse-engineered, or distributed in any way. Furthermore, the purchase of Icom products shall not be
deemed to grant any license either directly or by implication, except for the normal non-exclusive license to use the
product that is specified by law in the sale of a product.

This device is made under license under one or more of the following U.S. Patents: #4,590,473; #4,636,791;
#5,148,482; #5,185,796; #5,271,017; #5,377,229; #4,716,407; #4,972,460; #5,502,767; #5,146,497;
#5,164,986; #5,185,795; #5,164,986, #5,185,795, and #5,146,497. IPR means ‘Intellectual Property Rights.’

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mechanical, shall only be allowed with the express permission of Icom.

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Trad

emarks
Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United States, the
United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries. AMBE+2™ is a trademark and property of
Digital Voice Systems Inc. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective holders.

Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
the United States and/or other countries. This product when used with certain options, utilizes vocoding technology
that is the property of Digital Voice Systems Inc.
Motorola and Astro are registered trademark of Motorola Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

The AMBE+2™ voice coding technology embodied in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including
patent rights, copyrights and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. This voice coding technology is licensed
solely for use within this Communications Equipment. The user of this technology is explicitly prohibited from
attempting to extract, remove, decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the Object Code, or in any other way
convert the Object Code into a human-readable form. U.S. Patent Nos. #5,870,405, #5,826,222, #5,754,974,
#5,701,390, #5,715,365, #5,649,050, #5,630,011, #5,581,656, #5,517,511, #5,491,772, #5,247,579,
#5,226,084 and #5,195,166.

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All other products or brands are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.

© 2008-2009 Icom Inc

Table Of Contents

1 Introduction

1-1 CompanyProfile ·································································· 4

2OverView

2-1 ProductLineUp ···································································· 5

Table Of Contents

2-2

C

ommonFeatures ······

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2-3 IPClassificationCodes ···························································· 9
2-4 Project25 ·········································································· 10
2-5 FunctionandSpecificationsComparison ········································ 11

3 Accessories

3-1 Supplied Accessories Connection

3-1-1 IC-F9511S, IC-F9511T · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 13
3-1-2 IC-F9511HT · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 15

3-2

Mobile Radio Installation

· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·

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3-3 D-Sub 25 pin Configuration · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 20
3-4 Additional Function Keys · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 21
3-5 Optional Accessories · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 22
3-6 Self-grounding Microphones HM-148G/HM-148T · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 23
3-7 Optional Internal Unit Installation · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 24
3-8 Maintenance · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 25

4 Operation and Function

4-1

Operation and Function

4-1-1 Operation and Function IC-F9511S, IC-F9511T · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 26
4-1-2 Function Display IC-F9511S, IC-F9511T · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 27
4-1-3 Programmable Functions Keys IC-F9511S, IC-F9511T · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 28
4-1-4 Operation and Function IC-F9511HT · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 30
4-1-5 Function Display IC-F9511HT · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 31
4-1-6 Programmable Functions Keys IC-F9511HT · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 32
4-1-7 PreparationforOperation ··················································· 34

4-1-8

Basic

Operation

······························································38

4-1-9 AnalogModeOperation ····················································· 42
4-1-10 APCOP25ModeOperation ················································· 43
4-1-11 TacticalGroupFunction······················································ 57
4-1-12 APCOP25TrunkingandConventionalBasicFunctions ··················· 59

4-2 Cloning Software CS-F9510/F9510

4-2-1 BasicSetupofCloningSoftware ············································ 62
4-2-2 CloningItems ································································ 65

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423

APCO

P25Trunking

Cloning

Software

Setup

68

4-2-4 OTAR–CloningSoftwareSetup ············································ 73
4-3 APCOP25AccessCodeTypes ··················································· 76
4-4 Scan · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 77
4-5 DisplayText ········································································· 80
4-6 Voice Scrambling / Encryption

4-6-1 VoiceScrambling/Encryption ·············································· 81

4-6-2 EncryptionSetup ····························································· 82

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47OTAR

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4-8 APCOP25DVSIAMBE+2™Vocoder ············································· 84

Appendix

A-1 Promotional Materials · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 85
A-2 Useful Information on Icom America’s Web site · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 86
A-3

Other Materials · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 87

3

1 Introduction
1-1 Company Profile

Company ProfileCompany Profile

Icom, the wireless communication experts

Icom Inc. is a company located in Osaka, Japan, and is a manufacturer of wireless
communication products. Since Icom’s establishment in 1954, we have had a long
record as a trusted manufacturer of land mobile radio

,

amateur radio, marine radio,

,,,

navigation products, aviation radio and communications receivers.

Quality & ReliabilityQuality & Reliability

Icom quality and Icom reliability

Over 50 years of engineering and production excellence is a part of every Icom
product. Using the latest equipment, Icom radios are tested to pass rigorous in­house tests as well as environmental tests to the US Military standard 810
specifications. Icom Inc holds ISO9001:2008 certification.

ProductionProduction

Made in Japan quality

Icom is a rare example of an electronics manufacturer that has not shifted

production to lower cost countries, but kept its production base 100% in Japan.

The Wakayama Icom plant has an advanced production system to produce
small volume/multi-model wireless communication products.

Icom brandIcom brand

Icom, world brand name

Icom is today recognized as a reliable 2

way radio brand name around the world.

Our land mobile radios are used by many professional organizations all over the
world, like the United States Department of Defense and the U.S. Marine Corps.
who chose Icom as the first Japanese company to supply radios to them.

Network

Icom's worldwide network

Icom’s products are sold in over 80 countries in the World. Icom has an
international sales and service network around the world, including sales
subsidiaries in the US, Australia, Germany, Spain and liaison offices in France
and China. Icom is here to support and service our products and your
communication needs.

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2Overview
2-1 Product Line Up

VHF P25 Trunking Mobile Transceivers

(USA Version)

(USA Version)

IC-F9511T / IC-F9521T / IC-F9523T includes
supplied Hand Microphone HM-148G and External
Speaker SP-22

(USA V

ersion

)

UHF P25

Trunking

Mobile Transceivers

(USA Version)

(USA Version)

(EXP Version)

(EXP Version)

IC-F9511HT includes supplied Hand Microphone
HM-148G and Optional External Speaker SP-30
(Photo : Double remote head option)

IC-F9511S / IC-F9521S / IC-F9523S includes
supplie

d Hand Mi

crophone

HM

-

148G

.

 NOTE : In this sales handbook, the IC-F9511/S/T/HT/F9521/F9523/S/T are all referred to as “IC-F9510 series”.
 When the products are described as “IC-F9511S/F9511T”, this includes IC-F9521S/F9521T/F9523S/F9523T.

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2-2 Common Features

APCO P25 DIGITAL RADIO SYSTEM – Conventional and Trunking in one radio !

APCO Project P25 Digital migration is now an inevitable trend for Federal, State and Local government users
of 2-way radios. The IC-F9510 series, much more evolved from the IC-F1700 series, are not simply enabling
migration from analog to digital but also covers wide range of features. The standard trunking capability of
the IC-F9510 series is outstanding, ensuring smooth communication, despite busy signal traffic. Furthermore
the IC-F9510 series has the advanced DVSI AMBE+2TMenhanced vocoder resulting in clear speech audio.

P25 Conventional and Trunking

The IC-F9510 series includes P25 VHF conventional

Detachable controller (front panel)

With the optional remote control kit, RMK-2
and separation cable, the front panel controller
of the radio can be detached from the main unit. It
allows flexible installation in limited vehicle space.
Separation cable length is selectable from 1.9m

APCO 25 [P25] Digital Features

and

trunking

capabilities as standard. You can

assign individual channels to conventional analog,
conventional P25 or P25 trunking, all within one
radio.

Interoperability

The IC-F9510 series have passed CAP
(Compatibility Assessment Program) and proved to

p

rovide interoperability with other brand P25

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(6.2ft), 3m (9.8ft) and 8m (26.2ft).

Dot matrix, multi-function LCD

With a high-contrast dot matrix display, upper and
lower case characters can be easily distinguished.
The display shows 12 characters by 2 lines. LCD
backlight is standard.

ppy

trunked infrastructure for public safety applications.
The IC-F9510 series conforms to the standard
specifications for TIA-102, CAAB-B, Digital C4FM
Transceiver Performance recommendations.

Digital/Analog - Mixed mode operation

The IC-F9510 series have the mixed mode
operation which allows you to detect and receive

Illuminated display and keys

(Internal clock setting example)

IP54 dust-protection and splash resistance

both analog FM and P25 digital modes and to
transmit either mode depending on programming.

Individual ID and talkgroup ID

The IC-F9510 series has 100 individual ID and 250
talkgroup ID memories. Use the display to visually
select the person or group you’re going to call.

O

p

tional AES/DES encryption

(Controller only)

The rugged front controller panel is resistant
to shock and vibration. When used with the
optional separation kit, RMK-2, the controller head
has dust-protection and splash resistance,
equivalent to IP54.
See 2-3 IP Classification Code
for the meaning of this criteria.

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The IC-F9510 series provides AES and/or DES
encryption for secure conversation with the
optional UT-125 AES/DES encryption unit or UT-128
DES encryption unit. Versions certified to FIPS 140­2 Level 1 for AES encryption are planned for future
release.

Enhanced vocoder ready

Built-in CTCSS and DTCS signaling

Use the built-in CTCSS and DTCS encoder and
decoder capabilities* to set up your own talk
groups, and have your radio stand by quietly when
other groups are talking. You can also set up
selective calls to individuals or control a repeater.
*Analog mode only.

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Using the DVSI’s AMBE+2™ vocoder, the IC-F9510
series is enhanced vocoder ready.

OTAR (Over-the-Air-Rekeying)

The IC-F9510 series supports P25 OTAR function.
for changing encryption keys over the air.

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512 memory channels, 128 zones

Up to 512 memory channels can be divided into
128 memory zones, allowing you flexible channel
and communication group management.

Common Features



Tactical group function

The tactical group function allows you to copy
memory channels to the tactical zone and
temporarily regroup memory channels. Using the
optional zone copy cable, memory channels in the
tactical zone can be transferred from a master
radio to other radios.

Self-grounding Mic, HM-148G*

The supplied HM-148G self-grounding
microphone has a mechanism for
self grounding where a grounding wire

is no longer required.
*Supplied depending on version.

(See 3-6 Self-grounding Microphones

HM

-

148G/HM-148T for details).

HM-148G



Abundant scanning functions

The dual priority scan monitors two primary
channels alternately, while scanning other
channels. The mode-dependent scan function
automatically changes the scan list according
to the operating channel setting. The talk-back
function with timer beep, TX channel and cancel
channel settings allow you to preset the

110W of powerful RF

A full 110W of output power is available for reliable
long distance communication. A large heat sink

p

rovides effective cooling mechanism allowing

Unique Features of IC-F9511HT

transmission channel when you push the PTT
button during a scanning operation or cancel
scanning.

22W amp for Public address (PA) and RX speaker

functions

The IC-F9510 series has a built-in 22W BTL audio
amplifier. When an external speaker is connected

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reliable operation (20% duty cycle transmission).

Compact “letter size” RF unit

While the IC-F9511HT provides 110W of RF output,
the RF unit dimensions are only 175 (W) × 279 (D)
× 60 (H) mm, so the IC-F9511HT can be fit into the
“letter size” console box. The controller and

to the radio, you can speak through the radio’s
microphone. The RX speaker function allows you to
relay the received audio over the speaker.

Programmable accessory connector

The IC-F9510 series has a D-SUB 25-pin ACC
connector for connecting external devices. It has
reserved

p

ins for programming to input operating

speaker are separated from the main (RF) unit for

flexible installation.

Optional external speaker SP-30

Newly designed external speaker,
SP-30 offers 15W* typ. of higher
level audio with the IC-F9511HT for

improved operation in noisy

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channels, turn on/off functions and output received
audio or honk a horn, etc. In addition, an ignition
sensing line allows you to control the radio power
from the engine ignition switch.

environment.
*Rated input of the SP-30 is 20W.

9-pin external speaker connector

The IC-F9511HT has a 9-pin speaker connector with
15W (typ.) BTL audio amplifier for connecting SP­30 external speaker, horn honk and ignition
sensing line, etc,.

SP-30

Radio stun/kill and Power-on password function

The radio stun/kill function* disables a lost
or stolen radio over the air, eliminating security

Separate Controller

The controller and speaker are separated from the
RF unit for flexible installation. A 5m (16.4ft)
separation cable is attached to the controller and
optional separation cable length is selectable from

1.9m (6.2ft), 3m (9.8ft) and 8m (26.2ft).

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reats from undesire

d list

eners.

The

power-on
password prevents unauthorized people from
turning on the radio. P25 digital mode only.

Common Features

 Other features ( IC-F9510 Series )

• Wide frequency coverage

(VHF 136–174MHz / UHF 400-470MHz,

450- 520MHz)

• FM wide/narrow channel spacing*1

• Built-in audio compander*1

• Built-in inversion type voice scrambler*1

• Heavy duty microphone, HM-148

• NTIA VHF specification compliant

• Talk-around function

• DTMF autodial

*1

• Microphone hanger action (On hook scan

and off hook monitor)

• 2-Tone encoder and decoder*1 and MDC 1200

 Meets MIL STANDARD

The MIL-STD-810 series of standards are issued by
the United States Army's Developmental Test

compatible*1 (Available in the future)

*1 Analog mode only

Command, to specify various environmental tests

to prove that equipment qualified to the standard
will survive in the field
Icom makes rugged products
that have been tested to and
passed the following MIL-STD
requirements and strict
environmental standards.

Applicable U.S. Military Specifications & IP Rating

▒ Also meets equivalent MIL-STD-810-C, -D and -E.

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2-3 IP Classification Codes

Ingress Protection (IP) ratings are developed by the European Committee for Electro Technical Standardization.

International Standard IEC 60529 outlines an international classification system that describes the sealing
characteristics of electrical equipment. The classification system defines the level of protection provided by
enclosures to prevent the ingress of foreign objects and moisture into the electrical equipment.

The classification system uses the “IP” code, or “Ingress Protection” code, to define the level of seal. An IP
number contains two numbers (i.e. IP57) in most instances which relate to the level of protection provided by an
enclosure or housing. Either number may be shown as “X” (i.e. IPX6 / IP7X) to indicate the “X” part is not tested.

IP 5 7

Degrees of Protection (Foreign Bodies) – 1st Digit

Code letters

1st Digit

2nd Digit

Degrees of Protection (Moisture) – 2nd Digit

IP Level Description of Protection Level

0 Not protected

1

Protected against foreign solid objects
of 50 mm diameter and greater
(Protects against a large surface of the
body, such as the back of a hand)

IP Level Description of Protection Level

0 Not protected

1

Protected against vertically falling water
drops

2

Protected

agains

t f

oreign so

lid objects

of 12.5 mm diameter and greater
(Protects against fingers or similar
objects)

3

Protected against foreign solid objects
of 2.5 mm diameter and greater
(Protects against tools, thick wires, etc.)

Protected against foreign solid objects

2

Protected against vertically falling water

drops when enclosure is tilted up to 15º

3

Protected against water sprayed at an
angle up to 60º on either side of the
vertical

4

Protected against water splashed
against the component from any
direction

4

o

f 1.0 mm di

ameter and greater
(Protects against most wires, screws,
etc.)

5

Protected from the amount of dust that
would interfere with normal operation

6

Dust tight
(No ingress of dust; complete protection

5

Protected against water projected in jets
from any direction

6

Protected against water projected in
powerful jets from any direction

Protected against temporary immersion

9

against contact)

7

in water between 15cm and 1m for

30min.

8

Protected against continuous immersion
in water beyond 1m.

2-4 Project 25

What is Project 25?

Project 25 (P25) is a standard for the manufacturing of interoperable digital
2-way wireless communications products. Developed in North America under
state, local and federal representatives and Telecommunications Industry
Association (TIA) governance, P25 is gaining worldwide acceptance for
public safety, security, public service, and commercial applications.

What Are the Benefits of P25?

From the beginning, P25 has targeted four primary

What is Required for P25 Compliance?

At a minimum, a P25 radio system must provide

The published P25 standards suite is administered by the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA Mobile and

Personal Private Radio Standards Committee TR-8). Radio equipment that demonstrates compliance with P25 is
able to meet a set of minimum requirements to fit the needs of public safety. These include the ability to interoperate
with other P25 equipment, so that users on different systems can talk via direct radio contact. The P25 standard was
created by and for public safety professionals.

objectives:

• Allow effective, efficient, and reliable intra-agency

and inter-agency communications

… so organizations can easily implement
interoperable and seamless joint communication
in both routine and emergency circumstances.

• Ensure competition in system life cycle

int

eropera

bility with th

ese mandatory

P25 Standard

components:

• The Common Air Interface (CAI) specifies how

information is coded, transmitted and received
over the air. It enables users to interoperate and

communicate digitally across networks, agencies,
and vendors.

• The Im

p

roved Mult

i

-

Band Excitation (IMBE)

procurements

… so agencies can choose from multiple vendors
and products, ultimately saving money and
gaining the freedom to select from the widest
range of equipment and features.

• Provide user-friendly equipment

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()

vocoder converts speech into a digital bit stream.

Test panels judged IMBE as the coding scheme
most successful at making male and female
voices audible against background noises such as
moving vehicles, sirens, gunshots, and traffic noise
– the conditions of public safety use. DVSI has
introduced a new low data rate AMBE+2™
Vocoder that sets a new standard for high

-

quality,

…

so users can take full advantage of their radios

lifesaving capabilities on the job – even under
adverse conditions – with minimal training.

• Improve radio spectrum efficiency

… so networks will have enough capacity to handle
calls and allow room for growth, even in areas
where the spectrum is crowded and it’s difficult for

high-performance speech quality at data rates
from 2.0 to 9.6 kbps and Icom IC-F9510 series
include this AMBE+2™ enhanced vocoder.

P25 has also defined standard modes of operation to
enable multi-vendor interoperability for additional
system functions: trunking, encryption, and over-the­air rekeying, to name a few.

agencies to obtain licenses for additional radio

frequencies.

What is the Status of P25 Today?

P25 systems are available today and being deployed
globally. Many organizations have mandated that new
land mobile radio system purchases follow P25
standards. P25 is ongoing -- the standard continues to
evolve as the needs of users and the capabilities of

A set of defined system interfaces allow the P25
system elements to communicate with host
computers, data terminals and the public switched
telephone network (PSTN).

Looking to the Future

There are two phases of P25 development:

• Phase 1 is completed.

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new technology advance. Bo

th

users an

d

manufacturers have an important role to play in
shaping P25.

It

spec

ifies a 12.5 kHz bandwidth.

• Phase 2 is in development.

It will use a 6.25 kHz equivalent bandwidth to
allow better spectrum efficiency and benefit a
greater number of users

2-5 Function and Specifications

Comparison

Model No.

IC-F9511HT IC-F9511S IC-F9511T IC-F9521S IC-F9521S IC-F9521T IC-F9521T

Version #01

#01 #11 #05 #15

#01

#05

Destinations USA-01

USA-01 USA-01

USA-01 USA-01 USA-01 USA-01

Keypad or Speaker 10 keypad Speaker 10 keypad Speaker Speaker 10 keypad 10 keypad

Type Approval

FCC FCC FCC FCC FCC FCC FCC

FIPS 140-2 Certified

*1 *2

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Function Comparison

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✔✔✔✔✔✔✔

DTCS

✔✔✔✔✔✔✔

✔✔✔✔✔✔✔

2-Tone

*1 -------

5-Tone ------­DTMF Autodial

✔✔✔✔✔✔✔

DTMF Decoder -------

Voice Scrambler

Inversion

✔✔✔✔✔✔✔

Non rolling

-------

Rolling

-------

*

*

MDC

1200

1 2

Conventional P25 digital

*3

✔✔✔

✔✔

✔✔

P25 digital Trunking

✔✔✔

✔✔

✔✔

AES Encryption UT-125 UT-125 UT-125

UT-125 UT-125

UT-125 UT-125

DES Encryption

UT-125 or

UT-128

UT-125 or

UT-128

UT-125 or

UT-128

UT-125 or

UT-128

UT-125 or

UT-128

UT-125 or

UT-128

UT-125 or

UT-128

OTAR

*3

✔

✔✔

✔✔

✔✔

Number of Option Slot 1

11

11

11

SPECIFICATIONS

-

Measurements made in accordance with TIA-102(Digital), TIA/EIA-603 (Wide/Narrow).

( g ), /

(/ )

ENERAL

Frequency Range (MHz)

136-174

400~470 450~520 400~470 450~520

Number of Channels

512 ch / 128 zones
Channel Spacing (kHz) 12.5 (digital), 15/30 (analog) 12.5 (digital), 12.5/25 (analog)
PLL Channel Step (kHz)

2.5 / 3.125

Current Drain

Tx High

22A 11A

Rx

Stand-by

400mA 350mA

Max. audio

3.0A 1000mA

G

Dimensions (W×H×D)
(projections not included)

175×60

×

279

mm

67⁄

8

×

2

3

⁄

8

×

10

31

⁄32in

175×45×170 mm

6

7

⁄

8

×

1

25

⁄

32

×

6

11

⁄16inch

Weight (approx.)

4.7kg,10.4lb

w/controller

1.5kg; 3.3lb

TX

RF Output Power (High) 110W 50W
Spurious Emissions 70dB(typ.) 70dB (min.)
Ad

j

acent Channel Power

(W/N)

70/60dB (min.,analo

g

),

67dB (min.,digital

)

j

/(

,g

), (

,g

)

RX

Sensitivity (12dB SINAD)

0.25uV

(typ.,analog)

0.30uV

(typ.,digital)

0.25uV(typ.,analog) / 0.25uV(typ.,digital)

Adjacent Channel Selectivity
(W/N)FM(analog),P25(digital)

FM81/56dB (typ.) P25 63dB (typ.)

Spurious Response Rejection 85dB (min.)
Inter

-

modulation Rejection 78dB

(typ.)

11

AF Output Power (At 10%
Distortion with a 4 load)

15W (3%

Dist.,External

audio )

4W (typ.),22W (typ., External audio)

*1. Planned to be available in the future *2. Depending on versions. *3. OTAR function became available from
▒ the firmware Rev.1.40 on. All specifications are subject to change without prior notice or obligation.

2-5 Function and Specifications

Comparison

Model No.

IC-F9523S IC-F9523S IC-F9523T IC-F9523T

Version

#06 #16

#02

#12

Destinations

EXP-01 EXP-01

EXP-01 EXP-01

Keypad or Speaker Speaker Speaker 10 keypad 10 keypad

Type Approval

-- - -

FIPS 140-2 Certified

*1 *2

-

-- -

Function Comparison

CTCSS

✔✔ ✔ ✔

DTCS

✔✔ ✔ ✔

2-Tone

*1 ----

5-Tone - - - ­DTMF Autodial

✔✔ ✔ ✔

DTMF Decoder - - - -

Voice Scrambler

Inversion

✔✔ ✔ ✔

Non rolling

-- - -

Rolling

-- - -

MDC 1200

*1 *2 - - - -

Conventional P25 digital

*3

✔✔✔

✔

P25 digital Trunking

✔✔ ✔ ✔

AES Encryption UT-125 UT-125 UT-125 UT-125

DES Encryption

UT-125 or

UT-128

UT-125 or

UT-128

UT-125 or

UT-128

UT-125 or

UT-128

OTAR

*3

✔✔ ✔ ✔

Number of Option Slot 1 1 1 1

SPECIFICATIONS - Measurements made in accordance with TIA-102(Digital), TIA/EIA-603 B (Wide/Narrow).

GENERAL

Frequency Range (MHz)

400~470

450~520

400~470

450~520

Number of Channels

512 ch / 128 zones

Channel Spacing (kHz) 12.5 (digital), 12.5/25 (analog)

PLL Channel Step (kHz)

2.5 / 3.125

Current Drain

Tx High

11A

Rx

Stand-by

350mA

Max. audio

1000mA

Dimensions (W×H×D)
(projections not included)

175×45×170 mm

6

7

⁄

8

×

1

25

⁄

32

×

6

11

⁄16inch

Weight (approx.) 1.5kg; 3.3lb

TX

RF Output Power (High) 50W
Spurious Emissions 70dB (min.)
Adjacent Channel Power

(W/N)

70/60dB (min.,analog), 67dB (min.,digital)

Sensitivity (12dB SINAD) 0.25uV(typ.,analog) / 0.25uV(typ.,digital)

RX

Adjacent

Channel Selectivity

(W/N)FM(analog),P25(digital)

FM81/56dB (typ.) P25 63dB (typ.)

Spurious Response Rejection 85dB (min.)
Inter-modulation Rejection 78dB

(typ.)

AF Output Power (At 10% Distortion with
a 4 load)

4W (typ.),22W (typ., External audio)

12

*1. Planned to be available in the future *2. Depending on versions. *3. OTAR function became

 available from the firmware Rev.1.40 on. All specifications are subject to change without prior
 notice or obligation.

3 Accessories
3-1 Supplied Accessories Connection
3-1-1 IC-F9511S, IC-F9511T

 IC-F9511S

 Supplied Accessories

Microphone

Microphone hanger
and screw set

Speaker *1

 IC-F9511T

Function name

stickers *2

DC power cable

Key caps

Function name

stickers *2

 NOTE : For IC-F9521/F9523/S/T, please refer

Mounting screws
(M5x12)

Mounting bracket

Flat washers

Spring washers

Nuts

Bracket bolts

*1 10

-

key type only

Mounting screws
(M5 x 12)

Self-tapping
screws (M5 x 16)

 to this instruction and connect the accessories

 the same way.

*2 Used for labeling the programmable

function keys according to their
assigned functions.

The supplied self­grounding microphone can
be used for microphone
on/off hook functions.

➎ IGNITION LEAD

“DO NOT put tension on this lead.

Su

pp

orting this lead by clamping or

13

pp g y p g

taping to the DC power cable is
recommended.”

IC-F9511S, IC-F9511T

Function name stickers

There are no names on the programmable function
keys since the functions can be freely assigned to
these keys.

1 Attach the supplied function name stickers

as below to the appropriate keys for easy

■Antenna

A key element in the performance of any
communication system is an antenna. Contact your
dealer about antennas and the best places to mount
them.

recognition of that key’s assigned function.

2 Then, protect the attached stickers from

detaching with the supplied key cap as
below.

■Hand Microphone

When using with the self ground type microphone
hanger:

1 Attach the microphone hanger with screws.
2 Put on (on-hook) or take off (off-hook) the

microphone.

Mounting the transceiver

The universal mounting bracket supplied with your
transceiver allows overhead mounting.

•Mount the transceiver securely with the 4 supplied
screws to a thick surface which can support more

When using with the non-self ground type
microphone hanger:

1 Attach the microphone hanger and the

microphone hanger cable (supplied with the

than 1.5 kg

.

transceiver) with screws to the ground line.

2 Put on (on-hook) or take off (off-hook) the

microphone.

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3-1 Supplied Accessories Connection
3-1-2 IC-F9511HT

 IC-F9511HT

 Supplied Accessories

Self-tapping
screws

Mounting screws
(M5x12)

Microphone

Spring washers
(M5)

Black and red cables
with fuse holder

Mounting bracket for
main unit

Microphone hanger
and screw set

Flat washers
(M5)

DC power cable

Mounting screws
(M5x12)

Self-tapping screws
(M5x16)

(M5x16)

Mounting screws
(M5x12)

Socket terminals

Nuts (M5)

Bracket bolts

Mounting bracket for
controller

Flat washers
(M5)

Spring washers
(M5)

Nuts (M5)

Self-tapping screws
(M5x16)

Bracket screws

Function name s
tickers *2

Fuses *1

Separation cable

Crimp terminals

Cable ties

Mounting screws
(M5x12)

▼Two front panels for one box available

*1 Fuses should be installed in the fuse holder of the black and red cables, respectively.
*2 Used for labeling the programmable function keys according to their assigned

functions.

Hous
ing

Key
caps

Key

caps

Housing

The supplied self-grounding
microphone can be used for
microphone on/off hook functions.

15

IC-F9511HT

 Mounting the transceiver

Main unit
The universal mounting bracket supplied with your
transceiver allows overhead mounting.

• Mount the main unit securely with the 4 supplied

screws to a thick surface which can support more

than 8 kg (17.63 lb).

■Antenna

A key element in the performance of any
communication system is an antenna. Contact your
dealer about antennas and the best places to mount
them.

■Hand Microphone

Controller
2 types of mounting styles are available—one is

When using with the self ground type microphone
hanger:

1 Attach the microphone hanger with screws.
2 Put on (on-hook) or take off (off-hook) the

microphone.

overhead mounting, and other one is on-board
mounting.

When using with the non-self ground type

Overhead mounting

• Mount the controller securely with the 4 supplied

screws to a thick surface which can support more

microphone hanger:

1 Attach the microphone hanger and the

microphone hanger cable (supplied with the
transceiver) with screws to the ground line.

2 Put on (on-hook) or take off (off-hook) the

microphone.

16

than 2 kg (4.40 lb). (Overhead mounting)

IC-F9511HT



Speaker connector information

’

 When the horn function is
 activated, HORN1 and
 HORN2 are shorted.

2

Connect the separation cable to the controller as

shown below.

• The cable can be inserted into either the left or
right grooves as desired.

Rear plate

Screw the removed
circuit board screw in
step 1 to connect the

Separation

cable

Pin No.

Name Description Specifications

①

IGN IGSW cont. In 0 -Vcc

②

RXSP1 RX AF Out (BTL)

Output power : Max.20W
Impedance : 4

③

NC - -

④

HORN1 Horn drive cont.Out 0-VCC

Connector s front view

Cable groove

Controller

cable terminal.

cab e

⑤

HORN2 Horn drive cont.Out 0 -Vcc

⑥

RXSP2 RX AF Out (BTL)

Output power : Max.20W
Impedance : 4

⑦

PS1 AF Out to PA (BTL)

Output power : Max.20W
Impedance : 4

⑧

PS2 AF Out to PA (BTL)

Output power : Max.20W
Impedance : 4

⑨

GND Connects to ground. -

3After the cable connection, replace the removed

rear plate and the 4 screws, then connect the
opposite side of the separation cable to the main
unit.

Main unit
1Unscrew the 4 screws of the front plate (either the

left or ri

ght),

then remove the front plate from the

Separation cable connection

 CAUTION: To avoid damage to the transceiver,
 disconnect the DC power cable from the
 transceiver before connecting the separation
 cable.



NOTE: The following connections should be

g), p

main unit.

Front plate

Unscrew the circuit
board scew.



 performed by your Icom dealer or distributor.
 The supplied or optional separation cable is
 required for the controller and the main unit
 connection.
 For the details on the separation cables,
 see 3-5 Optional Accessories.

2Connect the opposite side of the separation cable

that is connected to the controller described on
the previous page as shown below.

• The cable can be inserted into either the left or
right grooves as desired.

Main unit



Controller

1Unscrew the 4 screws, then remove the rear

plate from the controller.

Rear plate

Unscrew the circuit

Front plate

Screw the removed
circuit board screw
in step 1 to connect
the cable terminal.

Separation
cable

17

3After the cable connection, replace the removed

front plate and the 4 screws, then connect the DC
power cable.

b

oard screw

Controller

Cable grooves

Main unit

3-2 Mobile Radio Installation

¾ ANTENNA
Many types and sizes of antennas are available,
whatever you choose you need to consider some basic
points :

Check points

The locations to

obtain

Check if there are installation
instructions available for your
car.

Vehicle
manufacturer
or agent.

¾ PREPARATION

Check points Potential action

Reduce any RF interference Position the antenna

¾ POSITION
Checklist of points to decide before starting:

1) Is there a suitable position to mount the radio?

Check that radio is suitable and

approved for mobile installation

Radio manufacturer

or agent.

Read the installation instructions
for the radio.

to the vehicle electronic
circuits.

away from any sensitive
circuits.

If the transceiver is a “high
power” model, reduce RF risk
to pedestrians etc.

Position the antenna
where pedestrians will
not easily touch it or
stand too close.

Avoid mounting the antenna Position the antenna

2) Will you use a hand mic or a “hands-free”
installation?

3) Can you route all cables so that they will not
interfere with any controls of the vehicle? Hand mic
cables are especially important here.

4) Make sure that it is possible to securely mount the
radio.

5) Will the position of the radio be safe for you and

Don’t forget that the antenna must also be securely

where it could be dangerous
for pedestrian or other road
users.

away from the edges of
the vehicle, as high as
possible.
Avoid having the
antenna tip at “eye
level.”

your passengers

?

6) Will the position of the radio obstruct any safety
device of the vehicle?

7) Don’t forget that transceivers can become hot in
transmit mode and ventilation should not be
obstructed.

8) Don’t mount the transceiver, antenna or
accessories where they can obstruct the driver’s

mounted to the vehicle and should be a sensible size.
If you choose a magnetic mount type, be sure that it is
rated for the antenna type.

¾ CABLING
Mobile transceivers generally need a direct connection
to the vehicle battery.
You need to check where you can route the DC supply

view

.

¾ VEHICLE
Some vehicles require special attention.
These notes are written for petrol/diesel engined cars,
vans etc. with 12 volt battery supplies.
Other types of vehicles may be subject to special
regulations.

cable an

d RF

coaxial cables.
If there are no specific instructions for your vehicle
and/or radio then the following points should be
adhered to :

1) Keep the radio cables away from fuel or gas pipes.

2) Keep the radio cables away from any part that will

become hot.

If in doubt, please contact either the vehicle or radio

distributor for further information.
Be sure that the installation can be made safely, such
as no petrol leaks etc.

Modern vehicles are using more and more non-metallic
materials in their construction. Some panels (interior
and exterior) may be made from plastic or reinforced

3)

Keep the radio cables clear of moving parts

(steering, suspension, throttle control, etc.)

4) Route the cables where they can be securely held

in position.

5) Check if you need to drill some holes for passing

radio cables. (Before drilling holes, check for
hidden radio or power wiring.)

6) Only attach cables to non-moving parts of the

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resin etc. Such panels do not have the same shielding

properties as metal and this may cause unexpected
effects with RF such as high VSWR or RF exposure. A
qualified radio installation engineer should be able to
give you advice on suitable products that can be used
to “screen” such non-metallic panels if required

vehicle

.

Mobile Radio Installation

¾ INSTALLATION
Start the installation with any mechanical work that is
required for fitting the radio mount, cables, etc.
Before drilling any hole in a vehicle check exactly what is
behind the panel that you are drilling. When drilling a
hole always use a drill with a “stop” so that it is
impossible for the drill to go too far. Take extra care to
avoid petrol tanks and pipes, brake lines, other wiring,

Switch on ignition (but not engine) and check that all
instruments, warning lights etc are displaying “normal”
readings. Now transmit and verify that nothing changes
and that no instrument is disturbed. If the transceiver is
multi-mode, then repeat the test with all modes. If the
transceiver is multi-band, then repeat the test in all
operating bands. In each case use the maximum RF
power. If there is ANY disturbance of the vehicle

etc.

If

you have to dr

ill

any hole to pass a cable

then the

hole must be sealed with a rubber grommet and when
the cable has been passed through you should re-seal
the cable and grommet with a suitable sealant.
If you drill holes for mounting screws, be sure to check
that the screw is a suitable type and length.
Locking type screws, nuts or washers are preferred.

inst

rumentation

then stop and identify the

source o

f

the problem before continuing.

If the above tests have been completed without any
problems, you can proceed to the STATIC operational
checks.

¾ STATIC OPERATIONALCHECKS

Pay attention to cables inside the passenger

compartment. They should be secured or routed under
carpets etc. There should be no possibility that they
could move and interfere with any control or pedal.

¾ BATTERY CONNECTION
Mobile transceivers are usually intended for direct
connection to the battery. Before disconnecting the

Start the engine of the vehicle and repeat ALL the tests

described in ‘TESTING’. Check that there is no
disturbance of the engine control or engine speed.
With the help of an assistant, switch on the vehicle
lights, indicators, etc. while transmitting. Check that no
unintended flashing or indication occurs.

Stop the engine. If the above checks have been

battery you need to be aware of some possible

problems:

1) Is the vehicle fitted with an alarm that may not
operate after re-connection?

2) Is the vehicle fitted with any electronic circuit that
may malfunction after re-connection? (engine
management, traction control, braking control, etc.)

completed without any problems you can proceed to

the mobile operational checks.

¾ MOBILE OPERATIONALCHECKS
DO NOT PERFORM THESE CHECKS IN CITY TRAFFIC!
Find a quiet road, start the vehicle and while moving
slowly operate the transmitter. Check that brakes, etc.
all operate as normal. Repeat using all bands, modes,

3)

If in doubt do not disconnect the battery. Take the

vehicle to an authorized service agent and ask them
to connect the transceiver power cables for you.

If the DC cables are not long enough they should only be
extended using an equivalent size and type of cable and
must be capable of handling the specified current and
be well insulated. Always try and route cables so that the

etc. as applicable to your transceiver. If all is OK, then

increase to normal driving speed and repeat the tests.
If there is any unexpected reaction from the vehicle
(accelerator, transmission, steering or other in-car
electronic device) then stop immediately and seek
assistance from a qualified installation engineer before
operating the transceiver. If all is OK, perform a final
braking test at normal speed while transmitting.

total length is as short as possible.

Connections should be made to the battery terminal
connectors and nowhere else in the vehicle wiring.

¾If the vehicle uses a different battery voltage (24 volts,
etc.) then a DC-DC convertor must be used. Never try and
connect to an intermediate point on the battery, etc.,
that appears to measure 12 volts.

Finally stop the vehicle, switch OFF the transceiver and
recheck your installation :

• Nothing has come loose?

• No equipment or cable was inconveniently placed

for your driving or your passenger’s safety?

• Vehicle alarm/immobilizer functions correctly?

• All vehicle instruments read normally?

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¾ TESTING
Switch on transceiver and check that it functions OK.
Check the antenna matching with a VSWR meter, if
possible, adjust the antenna for a minimum value.
(Don’t forget that doors etc may have an effect on the
measured value!)

WARNING !

If the vehicle and transceiver installation does not pass
every check without problem you should seek expert
assistance.

3-3 D-Sub 25 Pin Configuration

D-sub accessory connector

The IC-F9511 series has a D-SUB 25 pin ACC
connector for connecting various external devices.

D

SUB 25 Pin

Configuration

Pin No. Pin Name Description

1 H_OUT2 22W Hi Power AMP BTL Output

2 TXD Serial Data Output *Built-in RS-232C Interface

3 RXD Serial Data Input *Built-in RS-232C Interface

4 RTS Request To Send Input for Internal RS-232C Interface

5 CTS Clear To Send Input for Internal RS-232C Interface

There are 8 pins that can be assigned the function
you need. These are the default setting of 8 pins.

6 DSR Connected to Pin20

7GND Ground

8 EXMOD Modulation Input

9

DISC

OUT

Demodulation Signal Output

10 HORN Horn Selection Signal Output

11 VCC DC Voltage Output

Port No. Port set No. In/Out Function

10 - Output Horn
12 PIN01 Input Mic Mute
15 PIN02 Input ­17 PIN03 Output Busy

18 PIN04 Output Digital Audible
19 PIN05 Input EPTT
21 PIN06 Out

p

ut Analog Audible

12 PI01 Port setting (MIC Mute Input )

13 H_OUT1 22W Hi Power AMP BTL Output

14 GND Ground

15 PIO2 Port setting

16 NC No connection

17 PI03 Port setting

18 PI04 Port setting

p

g

23 PIN07 Output Mic Mute
24 - Input Dimmer
25 PIN08 Output Hanger

12

15

171819212325

19 PI05 Port setting (EPTT Input)

20 DTR Connected to Pin6

21 PI06 Port setting (Analog Audible Output)

22 PA AF Amp Signal Input

23 PI07 Port setting

24 DIMO DIMMER Control Input

25 PI08 Port setting

Function

Function

Null P2 Monitor

Th

ese defau

lt settings

can be change

d to the f

unction

you want. 1 Select Input or Output at In/Out.
2 Select the function you need.

Input

Output

Null

MCH Select : 1

MCH Select : 2

MCH Select : 3

MCH Select : 4

MCH Select : 5

Mic Mute

Busy P3 Monitor

Analog Audible P4 Monitor

Digital Audible Ext.CH Mode

Mic Mute

Hanger

TX

The pins (No. 12, 15, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23 and 25 ) can be
customized to your required function in cloning
software.

Please set up the cloning software and proceed to Port

20

EPTT

Dimer

Ext.Key

Horn

P0 Monitor

P1 Monitor

Setting of the External I/O and you can see the

following Port Setting Window.

3-4 Additional Function Keys

Additional Function Keys

 Three programmable function keys can be

installed externally. – OPF0 / OPF1 / OPF2

 To activate the assigned functions in these

buttons, soldering is required.

¾ Program a desired function with the cloning

software as shown below.

Front A Unit

Assign one of these functions to each programmable

IC-F9511T

¾

Remove the front unit.

Front B Unit

key for the Conventional operation.

Null
CH Up / CH Down
Zone
Scan A Start/Stop, Scan B Start/Stop
Scan Add/Del (Tag)
Prio A, Prio A (Rewrite), Prio B, Prio B (Rewrite)
MR-CH 1/MR-CH 2/MR-CH 3/MR-CH 4

IC-F9511S

Moni
Public Address
RX Speaker
Light
Lock
Lone Worker
High/Low
Talk-around

Front A Unit (IC-F9511T)

Front B Unit (IC

-

F9511S)

DTMF Autodial

Re-dial
Emergency/Surveillance/Scrambler/Encryption
Scrambler/Encryption
Compander
Hook Scan
User Set Mode
OPT1 Out/OPT2 Out/OPT3 Out

OPT 1 Momentary/OPT2 Momentary/OPT 3 Momentary

Ext.CH Sel Mode
Digital Button/Digital Page
Digital Status/Digital Message
Phone
Individual/Talk-group
Zeroize
Rekey/Keyset

21

Sp.

Func

1/SP.Func 2/Site Lock/Site Select

Clock
Home

¾ Solder the circulation of OPF0, OPF1, and OPF2

shown above to activate the function.

3-5 Optional Accessories

MICROPHONES

Current options available are shown below. (Some options are not available for all countries.)

ENCRYTION UNITS

HM-152
Regular hand
microphone

HM-152T
DTMF
microphone

HM-148G
Heavy duty
microphone
(Self-ground)

SM-25
Convenient for
dispatching,
equipped with

UT-125
AES/DES
Encryption
Unit

UT-128
DES
Encryption
Unit

HM-148T
Heavy duty
microphone
With DTMF

EXTERNAL SPEAKERS

ZONE COPY CABLE

monitor switch

,

Desk top.

KEYLOADER CABLE

keypad

(Self-ground)

OPC-1532
Mobile to
mobile

OPC-1871
Mobile to
handheld

SP-22
Compact and
easy-to-install.

SP-10
Compact mobile
speaker.

SP-30
External
speaker for

OPC-1534
Keyloader
Cable (to KVL

SEPARAION CABLES

zone copy

cable

zone copy

cable

SEPARAION KIT

CLONING SOFTWARE

Same as

supplied with
IC-F9511T

IC-F9511HT

3000 Plus by

Motorola )

RMK-2

OPC-607
(3m; 9.8ft)

OPC-608
(8m; 26.2ft)

OPC-609
(1.9m; 6.2ft)

CS-F9511 #01 EXP

:

For programming all
versions of the IC-F9510
series.
Cloning cables :
OPC-1122U (packed

with
OPC-1637 USB cable and
USB driver CD)

OPC-726
(5m; 16.4ft)

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For front panel
detachment
installation.

OPC-1122U OPC-1637

USB
driver

3-6 Self-grounding Microphones

HM-148G / HM-148T

The HM-

148G and HM-

148T,

H

eavy duty se

lf

-

grounding microphones are designed to do without
connecting wires to the vehicle’s ground. The self­grounding is enabled by a newly designed
microphone hanger.

HM-148G
(Plain type)

HM-148T
(DTMF type)

 Features

1. Self-Grounding
“Hanger Action” functions can be used without

connecting the microphone hanger to the
vehicle’s ground, which makes the installation
work easier.

Hanger Type Image

GND
connection

HM-148
G/T

HM-148
HM-152
HM-152T



Availability of Hanger Actions

The available On-hook/Off-hook hanger actions

are shown below. ( : Available N/A : Not
available)

When the HM-148G/T is put on the new self­grounding hanger, the microphone’s metal parts,
having no conduction between them in normal
condition, short-circuits. Thus, no ground wiring is

"

OLD

Self grounding
supplied with
the HM-148G/T

C

onnected





Not
Connected



*

N/A

Non-self
grounding
supplied with
the transceiver

Connected



Not

N/AN/A

2. “Hot DTMF” for HM-148T
The DTMF code will be sent out when pressing a
key without a PTT operation.
*This function can be de-activated too.

required. The radio detects it also as

Hanger

Action".

Connected

/

/

* Self-ground

 NOTE

• HM-148G #18 EXP / HM-148 #19 EXP includes a

self-grounding mic hanger. (The former versions do
not include the mic hanger, so it’s necessary to



Hanger Action (On Hook / Off Hook)

There are two “Hanger Action” functions

available. It can be pre-set ON or OFF in the
cloning software.

1. Off Hook Monitor function
When you pick up the microphone out of the
hanger, the radio automatically turns to the

order it separately.)

• When you use other microphones than HM-148G

/HM-148T with the new microphone hanger,
the hanger must be connected to the vehicle’s
ground for using hanger action functions.

• When you use the HM-148G/HM-148T

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monitor mode.

2. On Hook Scan function
When you put the microphone on the hanger and
the radio automatically starts scanning.（The
radio continues to be on the scan mode except
when you talk on the radio.）

with an old, regular type microphone hanger,
ground wiring is still required.

3-7 Optional Internal Unit Installation

¾

IC-F9511HT

1Unscrew 6 screws from the top cover, and remove

the top cover, seal plate and main cover.

2Remove 2 cushions from the MAIN UNIT.

This is the instruction on how to install the UT

-

125,

UT-128 encryption unit to the transceiver.

UT-125 UT-128

 CAUTION! Optional unit installation should be done
 at an authorized Icom service center only.

ENCRYPTION UNIT INSTALLATION

AES/DES
Encryption
Unit

DES
Encryption
Unit

3Attach the unit as illustrated below.

¾ IC-F9511S, IC-F9511T
1Unscrew 4 screws, A, then remove the bottom

cover.

2Unplug J1(B) and J6 (C; F9511S only).
3Unscrew 2 screws, D.
4Remove the front panel in the direction of the

arrows.

Cushion

UT-125

or

UT-128

Bottom cover

4Recover the transceiver, and set or modify the

setting using optional cloning software.



These instructions on how to install the units can

Front panel

(F9511S only)



be referred to in the service manual .

5Attach the unit to "J2" as below.

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6Recover the transceiver, and set or modify the

setting using optional cloning software.

3-8 Maintenance

■

Fuse Replacement

Fuses should be installed in the fuse holder of the
black and red power cables, respectively. If a fuse
blows or the transceiver stops functioning, track
down the source of the problem if possible, and
replace the damaged fuse with a new one of the
same rating.



Clock Backup Battery Replacement

When the backup battery is discharged, the
transceiver transmits and receives normally but
cannot retain the current time.

1Remove the bottom cover to expose MAIN UNIT

(Refer to 3-7 Optional Internal Unit Installation)

2Replace the clock backup battery, located on the

Fuse rating: 20 A USE a 20 A fuse only.

for IC-F9511S, IC-F9511T

MAIN UNIT as below. (Make sure the battery

polarity is correct.)

3Recover the transceiver, and re-set the date and

time in set mode. (Refer to 4-1-8 Basic Operation,

Clock function.)

Fuse rating: 30 A USE a 30 A fuse only.

for IC-F9511HT

IC-F9511S/T

CLOCK BACKUP BATTERY

MAIN UNIT : “BT601”
Part No. : 3020000340
Part Name : ML-614S/ZT

■Cleaning

If the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it
clean with a soft, dry cloth.

AVOID the use of solvents such as

benzene or alcohol, as they may

damage the transceiver surfaces.

IC-F9511HT

“+” side is UP

25

Remove old
battery using a
non-conductive flat
object

Battery removal

4-1 Operation and Function
4-1-1 Operation and Function

IC-F9511S, IC-F9511T

 NOTE : Operation of the IC-F9521/F9523/S/T is also based on this instruction.

10 keypad
model
Up/Down Key

➊ AF VOLUME CONTROL KNOB
Rotate the knob to adjust the audio output level.

• Minimum audio level is pre-programmed.

➑DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEYS
Desired functions can be programmed independently
by your dealer. In this instruction manual, these keys

Simple model

Dial Key

➋FUNCTION DISPLAY
Displays a variety of information, such as an operating
channel number/name, DTMF numbers and audible
condition, etc.

➌UP/DOWN or DIAL KEYS

• 10-key model: UP/DOWN Keys

are from the left, called [P0]/[P1]/[P2]/[P3]/[P4]

.

➒MICROPHONE CONNECTOR
Connect the supplied or optional microphone.

• When you connect a microphone, be sure to fit the
connector cover of the microphone into the
connector to maintain the front panel’s dust
protection and splash resistance*.

*Onl

y

when the optional RMK-2 is attached.

Push to select an operating channel, etc.

• Simple model: DIAL
Rotate to select an operating channel, etc.
*The desired function can be assigned by your

dealer.

➍10-KEYPAD (10-key model only)
The keypad allows you to enter digits to:

yp

RMK-2

Connector cover

• Select memory channels, tone channels an

d DTMF

codes (when in the DTMF code channel selection
mode)

• Start up with a password

• Input the Individual ID code for digital operation.
(Depending on the pre-set value)

➎BUSY INDICATOR

 NEVER connect non-specified microphones.
 The pin assignments may be different and the
 transceiver may be damaged.

MICROPHONE
The supplied microphone has a PTT switch and a
hanger hook.

Lights green while receiving a signal, or when the

squelch is open.

➏POWER SWITCH [POWER]
Push to turn the power ON and OFF.

• The following functions are available at power ON as

options:
➣ Automatic scan start

• The following functions are available when the
microphone is on or off hook (depending on the
setting):

➣ Automatic scan starts when it is on hook.
➣ Scan is cancelled when it is off hook.
➣ Scan is paused when it is off hook.
➣ Automatic priority channel selection is available

when it is off hook.

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➣

Password prompt

➣ Set mode

➐TRANSMIT INDICATOR
Lights red while transmitting.
* P25 operation only

➣ Sets to ‘Inaudible’ condition (mute condition)

when it is on hook.

➣ Sets to ‘Audible’ condition (unmute condition)

when it is off hook.

4-1-2 Function Display

IC-F9511S/T,F9521S/T, F9523S/T

➊RECEIVED SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR
Indicates relative signal strength level.

➒ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY
Displays an operating channel number, channel
name, Set mode contents, DTMF code, etc.

➋LOW POWER INDICATOR
Appears when low output power is selected.
* When high output power is selected, no indicator
appears.

➌

AUDIBLE INDICATOR

➓ACTIVATED KEY INDICATOR
Appears above the key assigned as [Scan Add/Del
(Tag)] key when that key has been activated.

 See the operating guide for details of Analog
 and P25 Trunking/Conventional system
 operations. Consult your Icom dealer or system

➌

Appears when the channel is in the ‘audible’
(unmute) condition.

➍COMPANDER INDICATOR
Appears when the compander function* is activated.
* Analog mode operation only

 operator for details concerning your

 transceiver’s programming.

➎

SCRAMBLER INDICATOR

Appears when the voice scrambler or encryption
function is activated.

➏BELL INDICATOR
Appears/blinks when the specific page call* is
received, depending on how the transceiver has been
pre-programmed.

* P25

operation only

➐TELEPHONE INDICATOR
Appears when a phone call* is received.
* P25 operation only

➑SHORT MESSAGE INDICATOR
Appears when a Status message or Short message is

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received.
* P25 operation only

4-1-3 Programmable Function Keys

IC-F9511S/T,F9521S/T,F9523S/T



Programmable function keys

The following functions can be assigned to [DIAL]*,
[UP], [DOWN], [P0], [P1], [P2], [P3] and [P4]
programmable function keys. Consult your Icom
dealer or system operator for details concerning your
transceivers programming.

SCAN B START/STOP KEY

➥ Push to start and cancel scanning operation.

The scan restarts after the specified time
period has passed when the scan (started
with this key) is cancelled by this key
operation.

➥ Push and hold this key for 1 sec to indicate

the scan list, then push [CH Up] or [CH Down]

If the programmable function names are bracketed

in the following explanations, the specific key is used
to activate the function depends on the
programming.
* The functions you can assign to [DIAL] are

limited.(Only functions marked with ✩ can
be assigned.)

or rotate

[CH Up/D

own

]* to select th

e

desired list.

SCAN ADD/DEL (TAG) KEY

Push to add or delete the selected channel to/from
the scan list.
1 Push to indicate the scan list, then push [CH

Up] or [CH Down] or rotate [CH Up/Down]

✩

CH UP AND DOWN KEYS

➥ Push (or Rotate)* to select an operating

channel.

➥ Push (or Rotate)* to select a scan group after

pushing and holding [Scan A
Start/Stop]/[Scan B Start/Stop].

* Rotate when this function is assigned to [DIAL].

* to select the desired list.

2 Push to add or delete the channel to/from

the selected scan list.

3 Push and hold for 1 sec to exit the scan list

selection mode.

PRIO A/B KEYS

➥ P

ush to select

Priority A or Priority B channel.

✩ ZONE UP AND DOWN KEY

(This function is for [DIAL] only) Rotate to

select the desired zone.

ZONE KEY

Push this key, then push [CH Up] or [CH Down] or
rotate [CH Up/Down]* to select the desired zone.

us to se ect o ty o o ty c a e

➥ Push and hold [Prio A (Rewrite)] or [Prio B

(Rewrite)] for 1 sec to rewrite the operating
channel as the Priority A or Priority B channel.

MR-CH 1/2/3/4 KEYS

Push to select the memory channel 1 to 4 directly.

 What is “zone”?—The desired channels are
 assigned into a zone according to the intended
 use for grouping. For example, ‘Staff A’ and
‘Staff B’ are assigned into a “Business” zone,
 and ‘John’ and ‘Cindy’ are assigned into a
“Private” zone.

MONI KEY

➥ Mute and release the CTCSS (DTCS), NAC or

Talkgroup ID squelch mute. Open any
squelch/deactivate any mute while pushing
this key.

➥ Depending on the pre-set value, pushing and

holding this key for 1 sec cancels the scan.
For the IC-F9511S/T, this function is not

SCAN A START/STOP KEY

➥ Push to start and cancel scanning operation.

• When Power ON Scan function is activated,
push to pause the scanning operation. And the
paused scan resumes after the specified time
period has passed.

➥ Push and hold this key for 1 sec to indicate

available in transceivers w

ith a

revision

number of 1.2 or lower.

TALK AROUND KEY
(Conventional operation only)

Turn the talk-around function ON and OFF.

• The talk around function equalizes the
transmit frequency to the receive frequency

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the

scan

list, then

pus

h [CH Up] or [CH D

own

]

or rotate [CH Up/Down]* to select the desired
list. (Available depending on the presetting.)

for transceiver

-to-

transceiver communication.

PUBLIC ADDRESS KEY

USER SET MODE KEY

Programmable Function Keys
IC-F9511S, IC-F9511T

Push to activate the Public Address (PA) function for
voice amplification. When the PA function is
activated, the audio output can be controlled from
the transceiver separately with [CH Up] or [CH Down]
or rotate [CH Up/Down]*.

• This function is available when the external unit,
such as a audio amplifier, speaker, etc. is

➥ Push and hold to enter user set mode.

• During user set mode, push this key to select
an item that is enabled by your dealer, and

change the value or condition by pushing [CH Up]
or [CH Down] or rotating [CH Up/Down]*.

➥ Push and hold this key again to exit user set

mode. User set mode is also available via the
‘

’

additionally connected.

• Push this key, then speak into the microphone
while pushing and holding [PTT].

RX SPEAKER KEY

Push to turn the RX speaker function ON or OFF.
When the RX speaker function is turned ON, the
received audio can be heard via the external speaker

Power ON function.

OPT 1/2/3 KEYS

Push to control the output signal level from the
optional unit connector.

CLOCK KEY

➥ Push to indicate the current time on the LCD.

that is connected to the D

-

Sub 25

-

pin

.

• This function is available when the external
speaker is additionally connected.

• This function is useful when you are out of the
vehicle.

• The audio output level is linked to the
transceiver’s volume control.

• While the current time is indicated, push and hold

this key for 1 sec to enter the time data edit mode.

➥ Push and hold for 1 sec to enter the clock set

mode.

• During clock set mode, push this key to
select an item, and change the value or
condition by pushing [CH Up] or [CH Down] or
rotating [CH Up/Down]*.

LOCK KEY

Push and hold to electronically lock all
programmable keys except the following: [Moni],
[Light], [Lock], [Emergency Single], [Emergency
Repeat], [Surveillance] and [OPT 1/2/3].

LIGHT KEY

Push to turn the transceiver’s backlight ON for about

*Simple model only

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

HIGH/LOW KEY

Push to select the transmit output power temporarily
or permanently, depending on the pre-set value.

• Ask your dealer for the output power level for

each selection.

SURVEILLANCE KEY

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

HOOK SCAN KEY

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When the on

-

hook scan function is activated, push

this key to stop scanning temporarily. Push this key
again to re-start scanning.

4-1-4 Operation and Function

IC-F9511HT

➊AF VOLUME CONTROL KNOB
Rotate the knob to adjust the audio output level.

• Minimum audio level is pre-programmed.

➒MICROPHONE CONNECTOR
Connect the supplied or optional microphone.

• When you connect a microphone, be sure to fit the

connector cover of the microphone into the

’

➋

FUNCTION DISPLAY

Displays a variety of information, such as an
operating channel number/name, DTMF codes and
operating conditions, etc.

➌UP/DOWN KEYS
Push to select an operating channel, etc.
*The desired function can be assigned by your dealer.

connector to maintain the controller s dust protection

and splash resistance.

RMK-2

➍10-KEYPAD
The keypad allows you to enter digits to:

• Select memory channels, tone channels and
DTMF codes (when in the DTMF code channel
selection mode)

• Start up with a password

• Input the Individual ID code during P25 mode

 NEVER connect non-specified microphones. The
 pin assignments may be different and the
 transceiver may be damaged.

◇MICROPHONE
The supplied microphone has a PTT switch and a
han

g

er hook.

Connector cover

operation. (Depending on the pre-set value.)

➎BUSY INDICATOR
Lights green while receiving a signal, or when the
squelch is open.

➏POWER SWITCH [POWER]
Push to turn the

p

ower ON and OFF.

g

• The following functions are available when the
microphone is on or off hook (depending on the
setting):

➣ Automatic scan starts when it is on hook.
➣ Scan is cancelled when it is off hook.
➣ Scan is paused when it is off hook.
➣ Automatic priority channel selection is available

p

• The following functions are available at power
ON as options:

➣ Automatic scan start
➣ Password prompt
➣ Set mode

➐TRANSMIT INDICATOR

when it is off hook

.

➣ Sets to ‘Inaudible’ condition (mute condition)

when it is on hook.

➣ Sets to ‘Audible’ condition (unmute condition)

when it is off hook.

➓SPEAKER JACK
Connect a 4–8  external speaker.

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Lights red while transmitting

.

➑DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEYS
Desired functions can be programmed independently
by your dealer. In this instruction manual, these keys
are from the left, called [P0]/[P1]/[P2]/[P3]/[P4].

•

M

ax. input power:

7 W

• Attach the jack cover when no external speaker is
connected.

Jack cover

4-1-5 Function Display

IC-F9511HT

➊RECEIVED SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR
Indicates relative signal strength level.

➒ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY
Displays an operating channel number, channel
name, Set mode contents, DTMF code, etc.

➋LOW POWER INDICATOR
Appears when low output power is selected.
* When high output power is selected, no

indicator appears.

➌

AUDIBLE INDICATOR

➓ACTIVATED KEY INDICATOR
Appears above the key assigned as [Scan Add/Del
(Tag)] key when that key has been activated.

 See the operating guide for details of Analog
 and P25 Trunking/Conventional system
 operations. Consult your Icom dealer or system

➌

Appears when the channel is in the ‘audible’
(unmute) condition.

➍COMPANDER INDICATOR
Appears when the compander function* is activated.
* Analog mode operation only

 operator for details concerning your

 transceiver’s programming.

➎

SCRAMBLER INDICATOR

Appears when the voice scrambler or encryption
function is activated.

➏BELL INDICATOR
Appears/blinks when the specific page call* is
received, depending on how the transceiver has been
pre-programmed.

* P25

operation only

➐TELEPHONE INDICATOR
Appears when a phone call* is received.
* P25 operation only

➑SHORT MESSAGE INDICATOR
Appears when a Status message or Short message is

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received.
* P25 operation only

4-1-6 Programmable Function Keys

IC-F9511HT



Prog

rammable function keys

The following functions can be assigned to [UP],
[DOWN], [P0], [P1], [P2], [P3] and [P4]
programmable function keys. Consult your Icom
dealer or system operator for details concerning
your transceivers programming.
If the programmable function names are bracketed

SCAN ADD/DEL (TAG) KEY

Push to add or delete the selected channel to/from
the scan list.
1 Push to display the scan list, then push [CH Up]

or [CH Down] to select the desired list.

2 Push to add or delete the channel to/from the

selected scan list.

3 Push and hold for 1 sec to exit the scan list

pg

in the following explanations, the specific key is used
to activate the function depends on the
programming.

CH UP AND DOWN KEYS

➥ Push to select an operating channel.
➥ Push to select a scan group after pushing and

selection mode.

PRIO A/B KEYS

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

(Rewrite)] for 1 sec to rewrite the operating
channel as the Priority A or Priority B channel.

holding [Scan A Start/Stop]/[Scan B Start/Stop]

.

ZONE KEY

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

 What is “zone”?—The desired channels are
 assigned to a zone according to the

MR-CH 1/2/3/4 KEYS

Push to select the memory channel 1 to 4 directly.

MONI KEY

Mute and release the CTCSS (DTCS), NAC or
Talkgroup ID squelch mute. Open any
squelch/deactivate any mute while pushing this key.

 intended

use for grouping.

For

example,

‘Staff A’

 and ‘Staff B’ are assigned into a “Business” zone,
 and ‘John’ and ‘Cindy’ are assigned to a “Private”
 zone.

SCAN A START/STOP KEY

➥ Push to start and cancel scanning operation.

• When Power ON Scan function is activated,

TALK AROUND KEY (Conventional operation only)

Turn the talk around function ON and OFF.

• The talk around function equalizes the transmit

frequency to the receive frequency for transceiver­to-transceiver communication.

PUBLIC ADDRESS KEY

push to pause the scanning operation. And
the paused scan resumes after the
specified time period has passed.

➥ Push and hold this key for 1 sec to indicate

the scan list, then push [CH Up] or [CH
Down] to select the desired list. (Available
depending on the pre-set value.)

Push to activate the Public Address (PA) function for

voice amplification. When the PA function is
activated, the audio output can be controlled from
the transceiver separately with [CH Up] or [CH Down].

• This function is available when the external unit,

such as a audio amplifier, speaker, etc. is
additionally connected.

• Push this key, then speak into the microphone

SCAN B START/STOP KEY

➥ Push to start and cancel scanning operation.

The scan restarts after the specified time
period has passed when the scan (started
with this key) is cancelled by except for this
key operation.

➥ Push and hold this key for 1 sec to display

w

hile

pushing an

d holding [PTT]

.

 NOTE: “PA/RX Speaker” setting should be turned
 OFF by your dealer with the CS-F9010/F9510
 cloning software to activate the PA function.

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the scan list, then push [CH Up] or [CH

Down] to select the desired list.

Programmable Function Keys
IC-F9511HT

RX SPEAKER KEY

Push to turn the RX speaker function ON or OFF.
When the RX speaker function is turned ON, the
received audio can be heard via the external speaker.

• This function is available when the external
speaker is additionally connected.

• This function is useful when you are out of
the vehicle.

USER SET MODE KEY

➥ Push and hold to enter user set mode.

•During user set mode, push this key to
select an item that is enabled by your dealer,
and change the value or condition by
pushing [CH Up] or [CH Down].

➥ Push and hold this ke

y ag

ain to exit user

• The audio output level is linked to the
transceiver’s volume control.

DO NOT operate this key with this transceiver.
Otherwise no audio may be emitted.

LOCK KEY

yg

set mode. User set mode is also available
via the ‘Power ON function.’

OPT 1/2/3 KEYS

Push to control the output signal level from the
optional unit connector.

Push and hold to electronically lock all

programmable keys except the following:
[Moni], [Light], [Lock], [Emergency Single],
[Emergency Repeat], [Surveillance] and
[OPT 1/2/3].

LIGHT KEY

Push to turn the transceiver’s backlight ON for about

CLOCK KEY

➥ Push to indicate the current time on the

LCD.

• While the current time is indicated, push
and hold this key for 1 sec to enter the time
data edit mode.

➥Push and hold for 1 sec to enter the clock

5

sec when

the backlight f

unction is turne

d OFF in

user set mode.

HIGH/LOW KEY

Push to select the transmit output power temporarily
or permanently, depending on the pre-set value.

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

set mode.

• During clock set mode, push this key
to select an item, and change the value or
condition by pushing [CH Up] or [CH Down].

HOME KEY

Push to return to normal operation.

SURVEILLANCE KEY

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

HOOK SCAN KEY

When the on-hook scan function is activated, push
this key to stop scanning temporarily. Push this key
again to re-start scanning.

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

Programmable key

4-1-7 Preparation for Operation

(IC-F9510 series)

Programmable key functions

The programmable key functions can be assigned to
the following keys and switches;

Mobile transceivers:

[UP]*, [DOWN]*, [P0], [P1], [P2], [P3] and [P4].

*Available on 10-key models only

f

unctions

Analog

Apco

P25

CH Up/Down

99

Zone Up/Down

99

Zone

99

Scan A Start/Stop,
Scan B Start/Stop

99

Scan Add/Del (Tag)

99

Prio A

,

Prio B

99

Consult your Icom dealer or system operator for

details concerning your transceiver’s PC
programming.

,

Prio A (Rewrite),
Prio B (Rewrite)

99

MR-CH 1,2,3,4

99

Moni

99

Public Address

99

RX Speaker

99

Light

99



Programmable key functions availability

Following chart shows the availability of the
programmable key functions in analog and P25
digital mode.

 N/A : Not Available

Lock

9

9

Talk Around

99

High/Low

99

Surveillance

99

Hook Scan

99

OPT1 Out, OPT2 Out,
OPT3 Out

99

OPT1 Momentary
OPT2 Momentary
OPT3 Momentary

99

User Set Mode

99

Clock

99

Menu <,Menu > N/A N/A
Re-dial

9

N/A

DTMF Autodial

9

N/A

9

Scrambler

N/A

Compander

9

N/A

Lone Worker

99

Emergency

99

Ext.CH Sel Mode

99

Home

99

Scrambler/Encryption

99

Zeroize N/A

9

Site Lock

N/A

9

Encryption N/A

9

Digital Button N/A

9

Digital Page N/A

9

Digital Status N/A

9

Digital Message N/A

9

Phone N/A

9

Individual N/A

9

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Talkgroup N/A

9

Site Select N/A

9

Rekey N/A

9

Keyset N/A

9

When this function is turned ON, and a signal is input

Preparation for Operation



Analog mode operation

(Common operation)

RE-DIAL KEY

Push to transmit the last-transmitted DTMF code.

DTMF AUTODIAL KEY

➥ Push to enter the DTMF channel selection mode.

from an external unit that is connected to the D-sub
25-pin connector, the operating channel changes to
the desired memory channel.
In this case, a memory channel selection with the
key or dial operation, and the microphone hanger
action functions, Move to Priority A Channel and On
Hook Scan, are disabled.

Then select the desired channel using [CH Up]
/[CH Down]or [CH Up/Down].

➥ After selecting the channel, push this key to

transmit the DTMF code.

SCRAMBLER KEY

Push to turn the Voice Scrambler function ON
or OFF.

When this function is turned OFF, the memory

channel selection from external input operation is
disabled.

• This function is usable when an external unit is
connected to the transceiver.

• Ask your dealer for details of the external input
operation.

COMPANDER KEY

Push to turn the Compander function ON or OFF.
This function reduces noise in the transmitted
audio to provide clear communication.

Analog and APCO P25 modes operation

HOME KEY

Push to return to the normal operating mode from
each selected mode, such as Individual ID, Talkgroup
ID, DTMF code channel, and so on.
When the Full Off Air Call SetUp (FOACSU) function is
turned ON on the Trunking mode, push to ignore the
receiving call.

(C

ommon operation

)

LONE WORKER KEY

Push to turn the Lone Worker function ON or OFF.

• If the Lone Worker function is activated, the
Emergency function is automatically turned ON
after the specified time period* has passed

with no o

p

eration performed.

SCRAMBLER/ENCRYPTION KEY

( The optional UT-125 AES/DES encryption unit is
required for encryption.)

➥ While in the analog mode, push to turn the Voice

Scrambler function ON or OFF.

➥ While in the APCO P25 mode, push to turn the

Encryption function ON or OFF.

pp

• Depending on the pre-set value.

EMERGENCY KEY

Push and hold for the specified time period*, to
enter the emergency mode. After the specified time
period* has passed, an Emergency call or alarm is
transmitted once, or repeatedly.

•

➥

While in the mixed (digital and analog) mode

,
push to turn the Voice Scrambler and Encryption
functions ON or OFF, separately or simultaneously,
as shown below.

Voice Scrambler and Encryption functions OFF

To exit the emergency mode, push and hold for

the specified time period* again before
transmitting.

• Depending on the pre-set value.

Ext. CH Sel Mode KEY
(Available on only the mobile radio)

Push to turn the Memory Channel Select function

(“OFF” appears* / “ ” disappears)

PUSH
Voice Scrambler function ON (“SCRM” appears*
/ “ “ appears)

PUSH
Encryption function ON (“ENC” appears* / “ ”
appears)

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f

rom externa

l i

nput operation

ON or OFF

.

PUSH

Voice Scrambler and Encryption functions ON
“SCRM/ENC” appears */ “ “ appears)

PUSH

Preparation for Operation



APCO P25 mode operation

(Common operation)

ZEROIZE KEY

Push and hold this key for 1 sec to zeroize the
encryption key data which is programmed by the key
loader. After this operation is performed, the
transceiver cannot decrypt the encrypted code.

➥ Push and hold for 1 sec to cancel and return

to normal operation.

DIGITAL STATUS KEY

➥ Push to enter the Status Message selection

mode. After selecting the desired Status
Message, push again to enter the destination
Individual ID selection mode to send a Status

SITE LOCK KEY
(Trunking mode only)

Push to lock the transceiver in the current registered
site. When the Site Lock function is activated,
roaming and the background scan are inhibited.
Push again to turn the Site Lock function OFF.

Message.

• If no operation is performed for about 30 sec,
the transceiver returns to normal operation.

• While in the Trunking mode, the Individual ID
selection mode does not appear.

➥ Push and hold for 1 sec to cancel and return

to normal operation.

ENCRYPTION KEY

(The optional UT-125 AES/DES encryption unit is
required.) Push to turn the Encryption function ON or
OFF.

DIGITAL BUTTON KEY

➥ Push to enter the digital call type selection mode.

Then push [CH Up]/[CH Down] or rotate [CH

DIGITAL MESSAGE KEY

➥ Push to enter the Short Message selection

mode. After selecting the Short Message,
push again to enter the destination Individual
ID selection mode to send a Short Message.

• If no operation is performed for about 30
sec, the transceiver returns to normal

Up/Down] to select the desired call type from
“PAGE,” “RDO INHIBIT,” “RDO UINHIBIT,” “RDO
MONITOR,” “RDO CHECK,” “STATUS,” “SHORT
MSG,” “STATUS QUERY,” “PHONE” and
“ANNOUNCEMENT.”

After making the digital call type selection, push
this key again to enter the ID selection mode.

•

“

”

“

”

operation.

• While in the Trunking mode, the Individual ID
selection mode does not appear.

➥ Push and hold for 1 sec to cancel and return

to normal operation.

PHONE KEY

➥

If

STATUS

or

SHORT MSG

is selected, the

transceiver displays the Status Message or
Short Message selection mode before entering
the Individual ID selection mode.

• If “PHONE” is selected, the transceiver displays
the phone number selection mode.

• If no operation is performed for about 30 sec,
the transceiver returns to normal operation.

Push to enter the phone number selection

mode for a Phone call. Then push [CH Up]/[CH
Down] or rotate [CH Up/Down] to select the
desired phone number.

• Push [PTT] to transmit the Phone call.

• If no operation is performed for about 30

sec, the transceiver returns to normal
operation.

➥

Push and hold for 1 sec to cancel and return to

normal operation.

DIGITAL PAGE KEY

➥ Push to enter the Individual ID selection mode

for a Page call. Then push [CH Up]/[CH Down]
or rotate [CH Up/Down] to select the desired
Individual ID.

➥

Push and hold for 1 sec to cancel and return

to normal operation.

INDIVIDUAL KEY

Push to directly enter the Individual ID selection
mode. Then select the desired Individual ID code
using [CH Up]/[CH Down] or [CH Up/Down].

• The Individual ID can be edited with the 10­*

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• Push [PTT] to transmit a Page call.

• If no operation is performed for about 30 sec,
the transceiver returns to normal operation.

keypad . (Depending on the pre

set value.)

*10-key models only.

• While in the Individual ID selection mode,
push to cancel and return to normal operation.

Preparation for Operation

TALKGROUP KEY

Push to directly enter the Talkgroup ID selection
mode. Then select the desired Talkgroup ID code
using [CH Up]/[CH Down] or [CH Up/Down].

• During the Talk-group ID selection, push to
cancel and return to normal operation.

SITE SELECT KEY (Trunking mode only)

“

”

ENCRYPTION SWITCH

(APCO P25 mode only)

(The optional UT-125 AES/DES encryption unit is
required.) Turns the Encryption function ON or OFF.

SITE LOCK SWITCH (APCO P25 Trunking mode only)

Locks the transceiver in the currently registered site.
When the Site Lock function is activated, roaming
and the background scan are inhibited.

Push to select

SITE 1

,

then push again to display

the site information (RFSS ID and SITE ID), and you
can edit the RFSS and SITE IDs. Push and hold [Site
Select] for 1 sec to set and return to normal
operation.

REKEY (OTAR mode only)

Push and hold for 1 sec to transmit a Key

M

anagement Message

(KMM

-

Hello

comman

d) to a

Key Management Facility (KMF) to request rekeying.

KEYSET (OTAR mode only)

➥ Push to enter the keyset selection mode, then

select the desired keyset using [CH Up]/[CH

Down] or [CH Up/Down].

➥ During the keyset selection mode, push and

hold this key for 1 sec to set the selected
keyset, and push again to exit the keyset
selection mode.

COMPANDER SWITCH (Analog mode only)

Turns the Compander function ON or OFF.
The Compander function reduces noise in the

transmitted audio to provide clear communication.

SCRAMBLER/ENCRYPTION SWITCH

(Analog and APCO P25 modes)
(The optional UT-125 AES/DES encryption unit is
required for encryption.)

➥ While in the analog mode, turns the Voice

Scrambler function ON or OFF

.

➥ While in the P25 Conventional mode, turns

the Encryption function ON or OFF.

➥ While in the mixed (digital and analog) mode,

simultaneously turns the Voice Scrambler and
Encryption functions ON or OFF.

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4-1-8 Basic Operation

(IC-F9510 series)

Turning power ON

AUTOMATIC SCAN TYPE:

g

When you use the transceiver for the first time, or
after the transceiver has not been used for a long
time, make sure to check the date and time
indication after turning the power ON. If the time and
date are not correct, reset
them.

cPush [ ] to turn the power ON.

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

Receiving and transmitting

Receiving:

dIf the transceiver is programmed for a start

up password, input the digit codes as
directed by your dealer.

• 10-keypad* can be used for password input.
*10-key model only:

• The keys as below can be used for

password input:

cPush [ ] to turn the power ON.
2Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate [CH

Up/Down]* to select a channel, in sequence.

eWhile receiving a call, adjust the audio output level

to a comfortable listening level.

*Simple model only

The transceiver detects numbers in the same block

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

Transmitting:

Wait for the channel to become clear to avoid
interference.
c Take the microphone off hook.

• The ‘audible’ condition is selected and BUSY
indicator lights green.

• A priority channel may be selected automatically.

d Wait for the channel to become clear.

*In this instruction manual, these keys are
from the left, called [P0]/[P1]/[P2]/[P3]/[P4].

• The channel is busy when BUSY indicator lights

green.

e While pushing and holding [PTT], speak into the

microphone at your normal voice level.

f Release [PTT] to receive.

 IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your
 signal;

e

When the “PASSWORD” indication d

oes no

t

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

Channel selection

Several types of channel selections are available.



1. Pause briefly after pushing [PTT].

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

Transmitting notes

• Transmit inhibit function

T

he transceiver has several inhibit functions which

Methods

may

differ

according to your system set up.

NON-ZONE TYPE:

To select the desired operating channel:

• Push [CH Up] or [CH Down].

• Rotate [CH Up/Down]*.

• Push one of [MR-CH 1] to [MR-CH 4].

restrict transmission under the following conditions:
➣ The channel is in mute condition (‘Inaudible’

condition; “ ” does not appear.)

➣ The channel is busy.
➣ Un-matched (or matched) CTCSS is received.

(Depending on the pre-set value.)

➣ Un-matched (or matched) NAC is received.*

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ZONE TYPE:

To select the desired zone:

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

• Rotate [Zone Up/Down]*.

(Depending on the pre

set value.)

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

*Digital mode operation only.

Basic Operation

• Time-out timer
After continuous transmission for the pre­programmed 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

2

Push and hold [Clock] for 1 sec to enter the time

and date setting mode.

• The time indication format, “24HR” or “12HR”
blinks.

,

further inhibited for a period determined by the
penalty timer.

Clock function

The transceiver indicates the current time and date
when [Clock] is pushed. And you can change the
indication format and time/date settings.

e

Push [Clock] to select the desired item to b

e

changed.

fPush [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate

[CH Up/Down]* to set the selected item.

*Simple model only

 When you use the transceiver for the first
 time, or after the transceiver has not been
 used for a long time, make sure to check
 the date and time indication after turning
 the power ON. If the time and date are not
 correct, reset them.

gPush [Clock] to set.

• The next item blinks.

Time and date indication
cPush [Clock] to indicate the current time and

date on the LCD.

• When the indication format is set to
12- hour, “AM” or “PM” is indicated.

• The LCD indication returns to the stand-by
mode after 30 sec has passed with no

h

Repeat steps

e

to gto set items

.

iAfter setting, push and hold [Clock] for 1 sec to

program.

• Return to the time and date setting mode.

jPush [Clock] to return to the stand-by mode.

Wake up function

The wake up function allows the transceiver to be

operation.

Date

The time indication format (12-hour/24-hour)

Time

automatically turned ON according to the wake up
time setting.

cPush and hold [Clock] for 1 sec to enter the
clock set mode.

• “WAKE UP” is indicated.

dPush [Clock] again to return to the stand-by

mode.

Time and date settings
cPush [Clock] to indicate the current time and

date on the LCD.

Date Indication ( Y: Year M:Month D: Date )

dPush [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate [CH

Up/Down]* to turn the wake up function ON.

ePush [Clock] to set, and select “WAKE UP TIME.”

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fPush [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate [CH

Up/Down]* to enter the wake up time edit mode.

• The ‘hour’ data blinks.

Basic Operation

gPush [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate

[CH Up/Down]* to input the ‘hour’ data for
wake up time. After entering, push [Clock]
to set.

h

Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate

[CH Up/Down]* to Input the ‘hour’ data for sleep
time. After entering, push [Clock] to set.

• The ‘minutes’ data blinks.

• The ‘minutes’ data blinks.

hPush [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate

[CH Up/Down]* to Input the ‘minutes’ data for

iPush [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate

[CH Up/Down]* to Input the ‘minutes’ data for
sleep time. After entering, push [Clock] to set.

wake up time. After entering, push [Clock] to set.

iPush and hold [Clock] for 1 sec to exit the clock

set mode.

• Return to the stand-by mode.

jPush and hold [Clock] for 1 sec to exit the clock

set mode.

• Return to the stand-by mode.
*Simple model only

User set mode

The user set mode is accessed with [User Set Mode]

*Simple model only

Sleep function

The sleep function allows the transceiver to be
automatically turned OFF according to the sleep time
setting.

cPush and hold [Clock] for 1 sec to enter the

and allows you to set seldom

-

changed settings. In

this case you can “customize” the transceiver
operation to suit your preferences
and operating style.

Entering the user set mode:

cWhile pushing and holding [P1] and [P2], push

[

] to turn the power ON.

clock set mode. “WAKE UP” is indicated

.

dPush [Clock] several times to select “SLEEP.”

ePush [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate

[CH Up/Down]* to turn the sleep function ON.

[] p

• Turn power OFF in advance.

• You should hold [P1] and [P2] until “SET MODE”
appears on the display.

fPush [Clock] to set, and select “SLEEP TIME.”

gPush [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate [CH

Up/Down]* to enter the sleep time edit mode.

• The ‘hour’ data blinks.

dPush and hold [P0] to enter user set mode.

[P1] [P2]

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[P0]

Basic Operation

ePush [P0] several times to select the appropriate

item. Then, push [Up] or [Down] or rotate [DIAL] *1
to set the desired level/condition.

• Available set mode functions are Backlight, LCD
Contrast, Beep, Beep Level, Ringer Level, SQL Level,
AF Min. Level, Mic Gain, Horn, Battery Voltage,
Signal Moni, Lone Worker*2 and System
Information.

*1 Simple model only

*2 For the IC-F9511S/T, this function is not

available in transceivers whose revision
number is 1.2 or before.

fPush [ ] again to exit set mode.

[P0]

[Up]/[Down] or
[Dial]

 NOTE : User set mode is also available via a
 programmable key.

[ ]

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4-1-9 Analog Mode Operation

(IC-F9510 series)

■DTMF transmission

If the transceiver has [DTMF Autodial] assigned to it,
the automatic DTMF Transmission function can be
used. Up to 8 DTMF channels are selectable.

1Push [DTMF Autodial]— a DTMF channel appears.
2Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate

NOTES

Depending on the pre-set value, the following
functions are automatically activated.

• Auto TX function
The transceiver automatically transmits the
microphone audio for the specified time period*
after the emergency call transmission.

[CH Up/Down] to select the desired DTMF
channel.

3Push [DTMF Autodial] to transmit the DTMF

code.

■Scrambler function

The Voice Scrambler function provides private

 An HM-148G or HM-152 hand microphone is
 required.

• Auto RX function
The transceiver stands by in the audible mode for the
specified time period*, after the emergency call
transmission.

voice communication between users.

1Push [Scrambler] or [Scrambler/Encryption] to

turn the Voice Scrambler function ON.

• “ ” appears.

2Push [Scrambler] or [Scrambler/Encryption]

again to turn the function OFF.

• “ ” disappears.

*Depending on the pre-set value.

■ Lone Worker Emergency Call

When the Lone Worker function is activated, and the
specified time period* has passed with no operation
is performed, the transceiver enters the emergency
mode, and then the countdown starts.

■ Emergency transmission

When [Emergency] is pushed for the specified time
period*, the DTMF emergency signal is transmitted
once, or repeatedly, on the specified emergency
channel.
*Depending on the pre-set value.

After the specified time period* has passed, an
emergency call is automatically transmitted once, or
repeatedly. If someone operates the transceiver
before transmission, the transceiver exits the
emergency mode, and the emergency call is
cancelled.

➥ Push [Lone Worker] to toggle the Lone Worker

A repeat emergency signal is automatically
transmitted until the transceiver receives the
acknowledgement signal or transceiver power is
turned OFF.
When no emergency channel is specified, the signal
is transmitted on the previously selected channel. If
you want to cancel the emergency call,

p

ush and hold [Emergency] again before

function ON or OFF

.

*Depending on the pre-set value.

p

[gy]

g

transmitting the call.

If your transceiver is programmed for Silent
operation, you can transmit Emergency calls without
the beep sounding or the LCD display lighting.

 IMPORTANT: It is recommended to set an
 emergency channel individually to provide the

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 dedicated emergency call operation.

4-1-10 APCO P25 Mode Operation

(IC-F9510 series)

■

General

APCO Project-25 (P25) is designed for public safety
digital radio, and allows you to make a call to a
specific station (Individual call) or to a particular
group (Talk-group call or Announcement
call*) in the Conventional and Trunking mode.
Other P25 transceivers on the channel will not listen
in on a call that does not match their Individual/Talk

-

group/announcement
group ID or NAC (Network Access Code).

Moreover, the following functions and calls are
available: Pager function, Radio Inhibit/Uninhibit
function, Radio Monitor function, Radio Check
function, Status Message, Short Message, Status
Query, Phone Call, Emergency Call and
Encryption function.

NAC matching is not necessary for the above
functions and calls.

Each transceiver has a unique ID, and it allows it to
be substituted with an alphanumeric name, if
programmed. You can use this ID (or name) to
select a target station to call, and the ID (or name) of

■ Control Channel Hunt

the target station is displayed after receiving a call.
*Trunking mode only

✔ IMPORTANT for Trunking mode operation:
• The public Trunking transceiver should be
 registered and group affiliated with the control
 channel in a current repeater system, to be
 operated in the Trunking mode. After the

function (P25

Trunking

mode only)

The P25 Trunking mode allows the transceiver to
automatically hunt for a control channel in a
repeater system, according to the pre-programmed
hunt list* when;

• Turning the power ON.

• The P25 Trunking mode is selected.



registration and group a

ffiliation

are successful,

 the Trunking operation can be performed.
• When the Full Off Air Call SetUp (FOACSU)
 function is turned ON, beeps sound after
 receiving an Individual call on the Trunking mode,
 which is a request for the user’s permission to
 accept the call.

• The transceiver goes out of the range and does not

receive the downlink signal from the current
registered control channel.

-“OUT OF RANGE” is displayed.

-S-meter icon is displayed according to the received
signal strength level.

“ ” is NOT displayed in the indicated location.

*The valid control channels (up to 64) are listed on

the hunt list.

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If the control channel is found, the transceiver

APCO P25 Mode Operation

,

attempts registration and group affiliation.

Blinks when registration and group affiliation
are performed.

■

Site Lock function

(P25 Trunking mode only)

The transceiver can be locked into the current site
with [Site Lock]. When the Site Lock function is
activated, roaming and the background scan are
inhibited. This function is helpful when staying within
one site and you don’t want the transceiver to roam

✔ FAILED:
The transceiver will continue to hunt for the next site.
✔ SUCCEEDED:

or scan other sites.

H

owever

if the t

ransceiver goes
out of the range and does not receive the downlink
signal from the current site, the transceiver will
automatically start hunting for a valid site, even if
the Site Lock function is activated.

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✔ What is the Background Scan?

When this function is ON, the transceiver always

The t

ransceiver can be operate

d in the P25

T

runking

system.

monitors a control channel of an adjacent site while
operating in the registered site. (Default: OFF)

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■ Site Select function

(P25 Trunking mode only)

T

he RFSS and SITE IDs can be edited manually with

Appears after registration and group affiliation
are successful.

 NOTE: “NO COMM” message is displayed, as
 illustrated below, when the group affiliation has
 failed. In that case, change the operating channel

y

[Site Select].

To edit the RFSS and SITE IDs:

1 Push [Site Select] to select “SITE 1.”
2 Push [Site Select] again to display the site

information (RFSS ID and SITE ID).

• Push [Site Select] to return to normal operation.

 or turn power OFF then ON again to retry hunting.






■ Roaming function

(P25 Trunking mode only)

3

Push and hold

[Site Select]

for 1 sec to enter the

RFSS ID edit mode.

4 Push [CH Up]/[CH Down] or rotate [CH Up/Down]

to edit the ID.

5 After editing, push [Site Select] to store the RFSS

ID, and enter the SITE ID edit mode.

6 Repeat step 4 to edit.
7 Push and hold [Site Select] for 1 sec to return to

The P25 Trunking mode allows the transceiver to
move to another system or WACN (Wide Area
Communication Network), according to the pre­programmed roaming list*, in order to find a site
that has a higher quality signal, or provides better
services.
The Roaming function is automatically activated

“SITE 1”

indication as in step

1

.

8Push and hold [Site Select] for 1 sec to store the

SITE ID, and return to normal operation.

▒ For P25 Trunking mode operation:

 The transceiver should be registered and group
 affiliated with the control channel before the
 following operations can be performed.

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when the transceiver goes out of the range and does

not receive the downlink signal from the repeater in
the current registered home system.
* The valid roaming areas (up to 10) are listed on the

roaming list.

APCO P25 Mode Operation

■

Individual call

Transmitting
Individual call allows you to make a call to a specific
station, and it provides private communication.
[Individual] key assignment is necessary to transmit
the Individual call.



Receiving

1 When an Individual call is received;

• The Busy indicator lights green.

• The ringer sounds. (Depending on the pre­setting.)

• The calling station ID (or name) is displayed for
2 sec. (Depending on the pre-set value.)

• Depending on the pre-set value, the transceiver

1

Push

[Individual]

to enter the Individual ID

selection mode.

• A pre-programmed ID name is displayed.

• When the ID name is not programmed, the ID
code is displayed.

• Push again to cancel and return to normal
operation.

d

oes not open

the

squelch, and communication
is not established, if the Individual ID or NAC
(Network Access Code) is not matched.

2Select the desired Individual ID (or name) using

[CH Up]/[CH Down] or [CH Up/Down].

• The Individual ID can be edited with the
10

-

keypad*. (Depending on the pre-set value.)

T

he calling station name ( or ID )

2 Push and hold [PTT] and speak into the

microphone.

3 Release [PTT] to receive a response.

▒ For P25 Trunking mode operation:

*10-key models only.

▒ To edit the Individual ID using the 10-keypad:

 Input the Individual ID directly with the 10-keypad.
 • Push [] to clear a code.




▒

When the Full Off Air Call

SetUp

(FOACSU) function

▒ is turned ON, beeps sound after receiving a call. In
▒ that case, push [PTT] to accept the call. Then,
▒ operate as described in steps ② and ③ above. If
▒ you ignore the call by not pushing [PTT] for a
▒ specified time period*, communication is not
▒ established. Or, pushing [Home] after receiving the
▒ call will also ignore it.



3 Push and hold [PTT] to transmit the Individual call

to the target station, then speak into the
microphone.

• The Transmit indicator lights red.

• Depending on the pre-set value, the target station
does not open the squelch, and communication

■ Talk group call

Transmitting
A Talkgroup call allows you to make a call to a
specific group only. [Talkgroup] key assignment is
necessary to transmit the Talkgroup call.

✔ For

Trunkingmode operation:

is not established, if the Individual ID or NAC
(Network Access Code) is not matched.

4Release [PTT] to receive.

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p

The [Talkgroup] key is not usable while in the
Trunking mode. To make a Talkgroup call, the group
affiliation should be performed with the desired
Talkgroup ID to call.

1 Push [Talkgroup] to enter the Talkgroup ID

(or name) selection mode.

• A pre-programmed ID name is displayed.

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• When the ID name is not programmed, the ID
code is displayed.

• Push again to cancel and return to normal

operation.

APCO P25 Mode Operation

2 Select the desired Talkgroup ID (or name)

using [CH Up]/[CH Down], or [CH Up/Down].

 NOTE: When ‘65535’ is selected as the

2

Push and hold

[PTT] and

spea

k into the

microphone.

 NOTE: Only one station is permitted to speak at a
 time.

3Release [PTT] to receive a response.

 NOTE: When the Talk-group ID is set to ‘65535,’
 any Talk-group call can be received (if NAC is



Talkgroup

ID, All Call is an open call to

 everyone on your system.

3 Push and hold [PTT] to transmit the Talkgroup

call to the specific group, then speak into the
microphone.

• The Transmit indicator lights red.

• Depending on the pre-set value, the target

 matched).

Talk-group display on mode change
The Talk-group ID (or name) is displayed for 2 sec on
the upper line of the LCD when the operating
channel or zone is changed. This function can be
turned OFF by your dealer.

Talk-group display on PTT

station does not open the squelch, and

communication is not established, if the
Talkgroup ID or NAC (Network Access Code)
is not matched. Ask your dealer for details.

• The Talkgroup ID (or name) is displayed for
2 sec when [PTT] is pushed. (Depending on
the pre-set value.)

4 Release [PTT] to receive.

The Talk

-

g

roup

ID (or

name

) is displ

aye

d for 2

sec on
the upper line of the LCD when [PTT] is pushed.
This function can be turned OFF by your dealer.

■ Pager function

Transmitting
This function can be used as a “message pager” to

Receiving
1 When a Talk-group call is received;

• The Busy indicator lights green.

• The ringer sounds. (Depending on the pre­setting.)

• The Talk-group ID (or name) and calling
station ID (or name) are displayed for 2 sec.

confirm

the t

arget station of a caller’s

identificati

on,
even when the operator leaves the transceiver
temporarily unattended. If the target station is active
when receiving a signal, an acknowledgement
is automatically transmitted. The caller station can
verify whether a target station is active or not.

[Digital Button] or [Digital Page] key assignment is

(Depending on the pre-set value.)
“ALL CALL” is displayed instead of the Talkgroup
ID (or name) when All Call is received.

• Depending on the pre-set value, the transceiver
does not open the squelch, and communication is
not established, if the Talk-group ID or NAC
(Network Access Code) is not matched.

necessary to transmit the pager signal.

1 Push [Digital Button] to enter the digital call

model selection mode.

 ✔ Quick access
 Push [Digital Page] to directly enter the Individual
 ID selection mode. In this case, skip step 2.

The talkgoup ID

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The calling station
name ( or ID )

2 Push [Digital Button] again to enter the 2 An acknowledgement is automatically

APCO P25 Mode Operation

Individual ID selection mode.

• A pre-programmed ID name is displayed.

• When the ID name is not programmed, the ID
code is displayed.

transmitted.

•The Transmit indicator lights red.

3 Push any key (except for [ ]) to stop the display

from blinking and return to normal operation.

■ Radio Inhibit function

Transmitting

3 Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate

[CH Up/Down] to select the desired ID (or name).

• Push and hold [Digital Button] or [Digital Page]
for 1 sec to cancel and return to normal
operation.

A Radio Inhibit function allows you to send a signal
that will inhibit (stun or kill, depending on the pre-set
value) the target transceiver.
[Digital Button] key assignment is necessary to
transmit the radio inhibit signal.

✔ For Trunking mode operation:

This function is available only for a dispatcher in the

• The ID can be edited with the 10

-

keypad*

.

(Depending on the pre-set value.)

* 10-key models only.

4 Push [PTT] to transmit the pager signal to the

target station.

• The Transmit indicator lights red.

• “PLEASE WAIT” is displayed.

T

runking mode.

1 Push [Digital Button] to enter the digital call type

selection mode.

2 Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate

[CH Up/Down] to select “RDO INHIBIT.”

5

Rel

ease

[PTT]

.

• “ACK RECEIVED” is displayed after receiving an
acknowledgement from the target station, and
then the transceiver returns to normal operation.

• “NO ACKNOWLDG” is displayed when an

acknowledgement is not received and the
transceiver returns to normal operation.

3 Push [Digital Button] again to enter the Individual

ID selection mode.

• A pre-programmed ID name is displayed.

• When the ID name is not programmed, the ID

Receiving
1 When a pager signal is received;

• The Busy indicator lights green.

• The ringer sounds. (Depending on the pre­setting.)

• “ ” blinks. (Depending on the pre-set value.)

• “PAGE RECEIVD” and the calling station ID

code is displayed

.

4 Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate [CH

Up/Down] to select the desired ID (or name).

(or name) blink.

• Push and hold

[Digital Button]

for 1 sec to

cancel and return to normal operation.

• The ID can be edited with the 10-keypad*.
(Depending on the pre-set value.)

*10-key models only.

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APCO P25 Mode Operation

5

Push

[PTT] to

transmit the radio in

hibit si

gnal to

the target station.

• The Transmit indicator lights red.

• “PLEASE WAIT” is displayed.

6Release [PTT].

• “ACK RECEIVED” is displayed after receiving an
acknowledgement from the target station and the

✔

For

Trunking

mode operation

:

This function is available only for a dispatcher in the
Trunking mode.

1Push [Digital Button] to enter the digital call type

selection mode.

2Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate

“

”

transceiver returns to normal operation

.

• “NO ACKNOWLDG” is displayed when an
acknowledgement is not received and the
transceiver returns to normal operation.

Receiving

If a radio inhibit signal is received that matches
your Individual ID, you cannot receive or transmit

[CH Up/Down]

to select

RDO UINHIBIT.

3Push [Digital Button] again to enter the Individual

ID selection mode.

• A pre

-

programmed ID name is displayed.

afterwards.

(D

epending on the pre-set value.

)

1When a radio inhibit signal is received;

• The Busy indicator lights green.

• The ringer sounds. (Depending on the pre-

setting.)

• “SORRY” (default) appears.

• When the ID name is not programmed,
the ID code is displayed.

4Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate

2An acknowledgement is automatically

transmitted.

• The Busy/Transmit indicator does not light
because the radio inhibit is activated.

[CH Up/Down] to select the desired ID (or name).

• Push and hold [Digital Button] for 1 sec to
cancel and return to normal operation.

• The ID can be edited with the 10-keypad*.

(Depending on the pre-set value.)
* 10-key models only

5Push [PTT] to transmit the Radio Uninhibit signal

 NOTE: The transceiver will not be revived until
 one of the following operations is performed.
 (Depending on the presetting.)
 • Receiving a Radio Uninhibit signal.
 • Entering the user passcode.
 When the decode action is set to “Kill,” the
 cloning operation is necessary to revive.

to the target station

.

• The Transmit indicator lights red.

• “PLEASE WAIT” is displayed.

6Release [PTT].

• “ACK RECEIVED” is displayed after receiving an
acknowledgement from the target station, and
then the transceiver returns to normal operation.

•

“

”

■ Radio Uninhibit function

Transmitting

A Radio Uninhibit function allows you to send a
signal that will revive the inhibited transceiver.
[Digital Button] key assignment is necessary to
transmit the Radio Uninhibit signal.

NO ACKNOWLDG

is displayed when an

acknowledgement is not received and the
transceiver returns to normal operation.,

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APCO P25 Mode Operation

Receiving (Reviving the transceiver)

A Radio Uninhibit signal revives the inhibited
transceiver.

1When an inhibited transceiver receives a radio

uninhibit signal, the Busy/Transmit indicator does
not light because the Radio Inhibit is still activated.

4Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate

[CH Up/Down] to select the desired ID (or name).

• Push and hold [Digital Button] for 1 sec to

cancel and return to normal operation.

• The ID can be edited with the 10-keypad*.

(Depending on the pre-set value.)
*10-key models only.

2

An acknowledgement is automatically transmitted,

and the transceiver is revived and returns to
normal operation.

• The Transmit indicator lights red.

5

Push

[PTT]

to t

ransm

it the

remote monitor signa

l

to the target station.

• The Transmit indicator lights red.

• “PLEASE WAIT” is displayed.

6Release [PTT].

• “ACK RECEIVED” is displayed after receiving an

acknowledgement from the target station, and

 NOTE: If the transceiver is not revived even, after a
 Radio Uninhibit signal is received, cloning is
 required to revive it.

then the transceiver returns to normal operation

.

• Busy indicator lights green.

• “NO ACKNOWLDG” is displayed when an

acknowledgement is not received and the
transceiver returns to normal operation.

Receiving
➥ When a remote monitor signal is received, the

transceiver automaticall

y

transmits an

■

Remote Monitor function

Transmitting

A Remote Monitor function allows you to send a
signal that requires the target station to transmit
audio from the microphone.

[Digital Button] key assignment is necessary to
transmit the remote monitor signal.

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acknowledgement and audio*.
*The audio is transmitted for a pre-set time

period.

•The Busy indicator lights green while

receiving, and lights red while transmitting an
acknowledgement or the audio.

 NOTE: When the optional SM-25 desktop

1Push [Digital Button] to enter the digital call type

selection mode.

2Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate [CH

Up/Down] to select “RDO MONITOR.”



microphone, HM-152T or HM-148T hand

 microphones are connected, the audio will not
 be transmitted.

■ Radio Check function

Transmitting

A Radio Check function allows an operator to know

3Push [Digital Button] again to enter the

Individual ID selection mode.

• A pre-programmed ID name is displayed.

• When the ID name is not programmed,
the ID code is displayed.

if the target station is within communication range.
The target station transceiver automatically
responds after receiving a radio check signal.
[Digital Button] key assignment is necessary to
transmit the radio check signal.

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✔ For Trunking mode operation:

Receiving

APCO P25 Mode Operation

This function is available only for a dispatcher in the
Trunking mode.

1Push [Digital Button] to enter the digital call

type selection mode.

2Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate

[CH Up/Down] to select “RDO CHECK.”

➥ When a radio check signal is received, the

transceiver automatically transmits an
acknowledgement.

• The Busy indicator lights green while
receiving, and lights red while transmitting an
acknowledgement.

• The function display does not change while
transmittin

g

.

3Push [Digital Button] again to enter the Individual

ID selection mode.

• A pre-programmed ID name is displayed.

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■ Status Message

Transmitting

The transceiver can send one of up to 100 different
pre-programmed Status Messages.
[Digital Button] or [Digital Status] key assignment is

• When the ID name is not programmed,

the ID code is displayed.

4Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate

necessary to transmit the Status Message

.

✔ For Trunking mode operation:

The Status Message can be sent only to a dispatcher
in the Trunking mode.

1Push [Digital Button] to enter the digital call type

selection mode.

[CH Up/D

own

]

to select the desired ID (or

name).

• Push and hold [Digital Button] for 1 sec to
cancel and return to normal operation.

• The ID can be edited with the 10-keypad*.
(Depending on the pre-set value.)

*10-key models only.

5Push [PTT] to transmit the radio check signal to



✔ Quick access

 Push [Digital Status] to directly enter the Status
 Message selection mode. In this case, skip steps
 2 and 3. Go to step 4.

2Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate [CH

Up/Down] to select “STATUS.”

the target station

.

• The Transmit indicator lights red.

• “PLEASE WAIT” is displayed.

6Release [PTT].

• “ACK RECEIVED” is displayed after receiving an
acknowledgement from the target station, and
then the transceiver returns to normal operation.

• Bus

y

indicator lights green.

3Push [Digital Button] again to enter the Status

Message selection mode.

• A pre-programmed Status Message is displayed.

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• “NO ACKNOWLDG” is displayed when an
acknowledgement is not received and the
transceiver returns to normal operation.

4Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate

[CH Up/Down] to select the desired Message.

 While in the Trunking mode, the following steps

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 5and 6are not necessary. Go to step

7

.

5Push [Digital Button] (or [Digital Status]) again to

■ Short Message

APCO P25 Mode Operation

enter the Individual ID selection mode.

• A pre-programmed ID name is displayed.

• When the ID name is not programmed, the ID

code is displayed.

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Transmitting

The transceiver can send one of up to 10 different
pre-programmed Short Messages.
[Digital Button] or [Digital Message] key
assignment is necessary to transmit the Short
Message.

6Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate

[CH Up/Down] to select the desired ID (or name).

• Push and hold [Digital Button] (or [Digital Status])
for 1 sec to cancel and return to normal operation.

• The ID can be edited with the 10-keypad*.

(Depending on the pre-set value.)
* 10-key models only.

✔ For

Trunking mode operation:

The Short Message can be sent only to a dispatcher
in the Trunking mode.

1Push [Digital Button] to enter the digital call

type selection mode.

 ✔ Quick access



Push [Digital Message] to directly enter the

7Push [PTT] to transmit the Status Message to

the target station.

• The Transmit indicator lights red.

• “PLEASE WAIT” is displayed.

8Release [PTT].

• “ACK RECEIVED” is displayed after receiving an
acknowledgement from the target station, and



[g g]

y

 Short Message selection mode. In this case,
 skip steps 2 and 3. Go to step 4.

2Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate

[CH Up/Down] to select “SHORT MSG.”

then the transceiver returns to normal operation

.

• “NO ACKNOWLDG” is displayed when an
acknowledgement is not received and the
transceiver returns to normal operation.

Receiving
1When a Status Message is received;

• The Busy indicator lights green.

•

3Push [Digital Button] again to enter the Short

Message selection mode.
*A pre-programmed Short Message is displayed.

The ringer sounds.

(Depending on the pre-set value.)

• The calling station ID name (or code) and the

Status Message blinks.

4Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate

[CH Up/Down] to select the desired Short
Message.

 While in the Trunking mode, the following steps

The received message

2An acknowledgement is automatically

transmitted.

• The Transmit indicator lights red.

 5and 6are not necessary. Go to step

7

.

5Push [Digital Button] (or [Digital Message]) again

to enter the Individual ID selection mode.

• A pre-programmed ID name is displayed.

• When the ID name is not programmed,
the ID code is displayed.

The calling station ID name

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3Push any key (except for [ ]) to stop the display

from blinking and return to normal operation.

APCO P25 Mode Operation

6Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate

[CH Up/Down] to select the desired ID (or name).

• Push and hold [Digital Button] (or [Digital
Message]) for 1 sec to cancel and return to
normal operation.

• The ID can be edited with the 10-keypad*.
(Depending on the pre-set value.)
* 10

-key

models only.

■

Status Q

uery function

Transmitting

A Status Query function allows you to send a signal
that requests the last transmitted Status Message
to the target station. The target station transceiver
automatically responds after receiving a Status
Query signal.

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7Push [PTT] to transmit the Short Message to the

target station.

• The Transmit lights red.

• “PLEASE WAIT” is displayed.

8Release [PTT].

• “ACK RECEIVED” is displayed after receiving an

[Digital Button]

key assignment is necessary to

transmit the Status Query.

1Push [Digital Button] to enter the digital call type

selection mode.

2Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate

[CH Up/Down] to select “STATUS QUERY.”

acknowledgement from the target station, and

then the transceiver returns to normal operation.

• “NO ACKNOWLDG” is displayed when an
acknowledgement is not received and the
transceiver returns to normal operation.

 Receiving
1When a Short Message is received;

3Push [Digital Button] again to enter the Individual

ID selection mode.

• A pre-programmed ID name is displayed.

• When the ID name is not pro

g

rammed,

• The Busy indicator lights green

.

• The ringer sounds. (Depending on the pre-

setting.)

• The calling station ID name (or code) and the
Short Message blinks.

g

the ID code is displayed.

4Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate

The calling station ID name

2An acknowledgement is automatically

transmitted.

•

[CH Up/Down]

to select the desired ID (or name.)

• Push and hold [Digital Button] for 1 sec to
cancel and return to normal operation.

• The ID can be edited with the 10-keypad*.

(Depending on the pre-set value.)
* 10-key models only.

5Push [PTT] to transmit the status query signal to

the tar

g

et station.

The received message

The Transmit indicator lights red.

3Push any key (except for [ ]) to stop the

display from blinking and return to normal
operation.

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• The Transmit indicator lights red.

• “PLEASE WAIT” is displayed.

6 Release [PTT].

• “STATUS QUERY” and the last transmitted
Status Message by the target station blinks.

• “NO ACKNOWLDG” is displayed when an

acknowledgement is not received and the

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transceiver returns to normal operation.

Receiving

▒

To edit the Phone number with the 10-keypad:

APCO P25 Mode Operation

➥ When a status transmitted Status Message is

automatically transmitted.

• The Busy indicator lights green while
receiving, and lights red while transmitting
an acknowledgement or the Status Message.

• The function display does not change while

transmitting.



Input the phone number directly with the 10

-

 keypad.
• Push [Digital Button] (or [Phone]) to clear a
 code.




■ Phone call

Transmitting

The transceiver can make a Phone call that is
similar to standard phone calls. A transceiver and
a PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) can
access each other.



5Push [PTT] to make a Phone call to the target

telephone station.

• The Transmit indicator lights red.

• Beeps (PiPi) sound after the Phone call is
connected to the target telephone station.

• If your Phone call is not connected, push [Digital

If no ph

one number is pre-programmed,

the

Phone call function is not available.
[Digital Button] or [Phone] key assignment is
necessary to transmit the Phone call.

1Push [Digital Button] to enter the digital call

type selection mode.

 ✔ Quick access

Button] (or [Phone])

to return to normal operation

.

6Push and hold [PTT] and speak into the

microphone.

7Release [PTT] to receive.

8After the conversation is finished, push [Digital

Button] (or [Phone]) to disconnect the Phone call
and return to normal operation.



Push [Phone] to enter the phone number

 selection mode directly. In this case, skip step
2. Go to step 3.

2Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate

[CH Up/Down] to select “PHONE.”

Receiving
1When a Phone call is received;

• The Busy indicator lights green.

• The ringer sounds. (Depending on the pre­setting.)

• “PHONE CALL” blinks.

3Push [Digital Button] again to enter the phone

number selection mode.

• A pre-programmed phone number and text are
displayed.

• The phone number of the calling telephone station

is displayed.(Trunking mode only.)

• “ ” blinks.

4Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate

[CH Up/Down] to select the desired phone

number.

• Push and hold [Digital Button] (or [Phone]) for 1
sec to cancel and return to normal o

p

eration.

2

S

pea

k into the mi

crophone w

hile

pushing an

d

holding [PTT].

• The Transmit indicator lights red.

3Release [PTT] to receive.

4After the conversation is finished, push

[Digital Button] (or [Phone]) to hang up and
return to normal operation.

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p

• The phone digits (0 to 9, M and #) can be edited

with the 10-keypad*. (Depending on the pre-set
value.)

*10-key models only.

APCO P25 Mode Operation

■

Announcement function

Transmitting

The Announcement function allows you to send an
announcement signal to only a specific group, and
only in the Trunking mode.
The members of the target group can only receive,
and not transmit, announcements.

Moreover, while in the emergency mode, Emergency

calls can be transmitted with [PTT] to a Talkgroup.
If your transceiver is programmed for Silent
operation, you can transmit Emergency alarms and
Emergency calls without the beep sounding or the
LCD display lighting. [Emergency] key assignment is
necessary to transmit the Emergency alarm.



NOTES:

[Digital Button]

key assignment is necessary to use

the Announcement function.

1Push [Digital Button] to enter the digital call

type selection mode.

2Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate

[CH Up/Down] to select “ANNOUNCEMENT.”



 When the Auto TX function is pre-set, the
 transceiver automatically transmits the
 microphone audio for the specified time
 period*2 after the emergency alarm
 transmission, even if the emergency repeat
 cycle is set to ‘1.’ Ask your dealer for details.
 - An HM-148G or HM-152 hand microphone is

3Push and hold [PTT] to transmit the

announcement signal to the target group.

• The Transmit indicator lights red.

4Push and hold [PTT] and speak into the

 required for the transceivers.

 When the Auto RX function is pre-set, the
 transceiver stands-by in the audible mode, for
 the specified time period*2, after the
 emergency alarm transmission.

*1 Depending on the emergency repeat cycle setting.
*2 Depending on the pre-set value.

microphone.

5Release [PTT] to stop transmitting.

Receiving

1When a matched announcement signal is

received;

• The Busy indicator lights green.

• The ringer sounds. (Depending on the pre

-

Transmitting an Emergency alarm
1Push and hold [Emergency] for the specified time

period*2 to enter the emergency mode.

• The countdown starts immediately.

2After the specified time period*2 has passed, the

transceiver automatically transmits an Emergency
alarm once, or repeatedly, to inform the

setting.)

• “ANNOUNCEMENT” and calling station ID
(or name) are displayed for 2 sec.
(Depending on the pre-set value.)

dispatcher that the transceiver is in the emergency
condition.

• To exit the emergency mode, push and hold
[Emergency] before transmitting an
Emergency alarm.

• When the emergency repeat cycle is set to ‘1,’

the transceiver transmits an Emergency alarm,
exits the emer

g

ency mode and returns to normal

2You can listen to the announcement.

■ Emergency transmission

The P25 emergency mode can be accessed by
pushing the [Emergency] key. An Emergency alarm

gy

operation.

• After receiving an acknowledgement, “ACK
RECEIVED” is displayed, and depending on the

pre-set value, the transceiver exits the emergency
mode.

• When an acknowledgement is not received, “NO

ACKNOWLDG” is displayed. And depending on

The calling station name (or ID)

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is automatically transmitted once, or repeatedly*1,
to the dispatcher (Trunking mode) or Talkgroup
(Conventional mode).

the pre

set value, the transceiver automatically

transmits the microphone audio (Auto TX).

3 To exit the emergency mode, turn the power

OFF.

APCO P25 Mode Operation



Transmitting an Emergency call along with

an Emergency alarm

1Push and hold [Emergency]*1 for the specified

time period*2 to enter the emergency mode.

• The countdown starts immediately.

2After the specified time period*2 has passed, the

transceiver automatically, and repeatedly,

2

An acknowledgement is automatically transmitted

.

• The Transmit indicator lights red.

3Push any key (except for [ ]) to stop the display

from blinking and return to normal operation.

Receiving an Emergency Call
➥ When an Emergency call is received;

• The Busy indicator lights green.

transmits an Emergency alarm

.

• To exit the emergency mode, push and hold
[Emergency] again before transmitting an
Emergency alarm.

• After receiving an acknowledgement, “ACK
RECEIVED” is displayed, and depending on the

pre-set value, the transceiver exits the
emergency mode.

•

The ri

nger sounds, depending on

the

pre-se

t

value.

• The pre-programmed emergency text
(e.g. “EMERGENCY”) and the channel

indication is displayed alternately.

•

When an ack

nowledgemen

t is not

received,

“NO ACKNOWLDG” is displayed. And depending

on the pre-set value, the transceiver
automatically transmits the microphone audio
(Auto TX).

3Push and hold [PTT] to transmit an Emergency

call.

*Depending on the pre-set time, the calling station

ID (or name) is displayed instead of the channel
display.

• The Transmit indicator lights red.

4To exit the emergency mode, turn the power OFF.

*1 : The emergency repeat cycle must be set to
 ‘2’ or above.
*2 : Depending on the pre-set value.



Receiving an Emergency alarm

■ Lone Worker Emergency Call

When the Lone Worker function is activated, and
the specified time period* has passed with no
operation performed, the transceiver enters the
emergency mode, and then the countdown starts.
After the specified time period* has passed, an



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An Emergency alarm can be received only while in
the Conventional mode. An emergency alarm
decode action and automatic acknowledgement
capability should be enabled by your dealer with
the CS-F9010/F9510 cloning software.

1When an Emergency alarm is received;

emergency alarm is automatically transmitted

once, or repeatedly. If someone operates the
transceiver before transmission, the transceiver
exits the emergency mode, and the emergency
alarm is cancelled.

➥ Push [Lone Worker] to toggle the Lone Worker

function ON or OFF.

• The Busy lights green

.

• The ringer sounds.

• “EA RECEIVED” and the calling station ID
(or name) blink.

■ Encryption function

The Encryption function enables secure
communication, which provides private digital
voice communication between users.
1Push [Encryption] or [Scrambler/Encryption] to

turn the Encryption function ON.

• “ ” a

pp

ears.

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The calling station ID name

pp

2Push [Encryption] or [Scrambler/Encryption]

again to turn the Encryption function OFF.

• “ ” disappears.

APCO P25 Mode Operation

Key Fail Indication

The transceiver indicates “Key Fail” for the
specified time period* when the Common Key
Reference (CKR) of the selected channel is not
stored in the encryption unit.

Decryption Multi Keys function

When this function is enabled, the transceiver

 NOTE: There are 2 models of KMM— Standard
 and Packet. If the pre-programmed KMM type
 is not matched to the system to which the
 transceiver attempts to register with, the
 registration attempt may fail. In that case,
 the transceiver’s KMM type should be changed
 to another type.

releases

the mute after

receiving

the audio si

gnals
for decryption, even if the CKR setting is not
matched to the selected channel.

*Depending on the pre-set time.

■ OTAR function

Deregistration from the OTAR system

➥ Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate

[CH Up/Down], to exit the channel in which the

OTAR function is enabled. After exiting the
channel, the transceiver automatically attempts
deregistration from the OTAR system by
transmitting a KMM ‘Deregistration’ command

P25 Over

The

Air

Rekeying (OTAR) function

allows the Key Management Facility (KMF) to
change the encryption keys in a transceiver
remotely, (“over the air”) to protect the secure
communications. Moreover, several OTAR
commands are used to perform the following
operations. See also 4-7 OTAR for this function.

From KMF to transceiver:

to KMF.

Rekey request function

Normally, the encryption keys are managed and
securely changed by KMF over the air without
receiving a Rekey request. But the transceiver
can control KMF remotely by sending a Rekey
request to perform the rekey operation.

• Change Active Keyset

• Change Group RSI

• Radio Check

- The transceiver automatically responds to any

command.

From transceiver to KMF:

• Registration to the OTAR system

1Push and hold [Rekey] for 1 sec to send a KMM

‘Hello’ command to KMF for a Rekey request.

• “REQUEST REKE” appears.

2 After receiving a Rekey request from the

transceiver, KMF performs the rekey operation.

3 When the rekey operation is successful,

• Deregistration from

the OTAR

system

• Rekeying

- When the channel in which the OTAR function is

enabled is selected, the transceiver automatically
attempts registration to the OTAR system by
transmitting a Key Management Message (KMM)
to KMF. Various other commands are exchanged

“REQUEST REKE” disappears.

• If the rekey operation fails, “FAILED” appears.

Active Keyset selection

This function allows you to select the Active Keyset
that is stored in the transceiver.
The keyset structures a group of keys. By changing
the ke

y

set, the group of keys will be automatically

between KMF and a transceiver, other than above.

Registration to the OTAR system

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

or rotate [CH Up/Down], to select the channel
in which the OTAR function is enabled.
After selecting the channel, the transceiver

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switched to another group.

1Push [Keyset] to enter the keyset selection mode.

• The selected keyset name (“KEYSET1” or
“KEYSET2”) appears.

2Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate

[CH Up/Down], to select the desired keyset.

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automatically attempts registration to the

OTAR system by transmitting a KMM
‘Registration’ command to KMF.

3

Push and hold

[Keyset]

for 1 sec to set the

selected keyset.

4Push [Keyset] to exit the keyset selection mode.

■ Tactical Group function

Clearing the tactical group in zone 128

4-1-11 Tactical Group Function

(IC-F9510 series)

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The Tactical Group function enables commonly
used channels to be placed together in zone 128.

 IMPORTANT!
 The tactical group operation should be enabled
 by your dealer with the CS-F9010/F9510
 cloning software.

—

Individual channel clearing

1Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate

[CH Up/Down] to select the channel which you
wish to clear from zone 128, then turn power
O FF.

2 While pushing [P1] and [P3], push [ ] to turn

p

ower ON.

Creating the tactical group in zone 128

— Individual channel copy

1Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate

[CH Up/Down] to select the channel which you
wish to copy to zone 128, then turn power OFF.

2 While pushing [P1] and [P3], push [ ] to turn

power ON.

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• “CLEAR ?” is displayed.

• Turn power OFF to cancel clearing.

3Push [P0] to clear the selected channel from

zone 128.

• “CLEARED” is displayed.

Clearing the tactical group in zone 128

•

“

COPY ?”

is displ

ayed.

• When all 512 channels are already used, the
transceiver has no capacity. “NOT COPY” is
displayed for 2 sec and error beeps sound.

• Turn power OFF to cancel copy.

3Push [P0] to copy the selected channel to zone

128.

• “COPIED” is displayed.

Zone clearing

1Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate

[CH Up/Down] to select a channel in zone 128,
then turn power OFF.

2While pushing [P1] and [P3], push [ ] to turn

power ON.

• “CLEAR ?” is displayed.

• Turn

p

ower OFF to cancel clearing.

Creating the tactical group in zone 128

—Zone copy

1Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate

[CH Up/Down] to select the channel belonging
to the zone which you wish to copy to zone 128,
then turn power OFF.

2 While

p

ushing [P1] and[P3

]

, p

ush [ ] to turn

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3Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate

[CH Up/Down] to select “ALL CLEAR ?”.

4Push [P0] to clear the zone data from zone 128.

• “ALL CLEARED” is displayed.

Cloning the tactical group

<Master (Zone 128) ➔ Sub (Zone 128)>

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[]

[]

,p [ ]

power ON.

• “COPY ?” is displayed.

• When all 512 channels are already used, the
transceiver has no capacity. “NOT COPY” is
displayed for 2 sec and error beeps are
emitted.

• Turn power OFF to cancel copy.

This

operation enables the master transceiver to
clone it’s own tactical group in zone 128 to zone
128 of the sub transceiver.

 IMPORTANT!
 To perform the tactical group cloning, “Set
 mode access” must be enabled, and the dealer
 pass code must be inputted.

3Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate

[CH Up/Down] to select “ZONE COPY ?”.

4Push [P0] to copy the selected zone data to

zone 128.

• “COPIED” is displayed.

 NOTE:



When the transceiver has not enough capacity to

1Connect the two transceivers (master and sub)

with the optional zone copy cable. The
following zone copy cables are available;

• OPC-1532 : Used for the Mobile to Mobile
connection.

• OPC-1871 : Used for the Handheld to
Mobile connection.

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 gy

 create the tactical group with zone copy, all
 channel data may not be copied completely.

Tactical Group Function

“

”



NOTE:

When the

DEALER

indication does not

 clear after entering 6 digits, the input code
 number may be wrong. In that case, turn the
 power OFF, and start over.

 NOTE: A default passcode is “159357”;
 Push [P1], [P0], [P4], [P3], [P0], [P2] in sequence.

 Mobile to Mobile connection

5

If “SETMODE” is displ

ayed after entering the dealer

passcode, push [P3].

• “CLONE” is displayed.

6Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate [CH

Up/Down] to select “TACTICAL.”

7Push [ ] to copy zone 128 data of the master

transceiver, to zone 128 of the sub transceiver.

Handheld to Mobile connection

 NOTE: If [ ] is pushed when “CLONE” is
 displayed, the regular cloning operation is
 performed (all data, including zone 128, of the
 master transceiver is written to the sub
 transceiver).

 For actual appearance of the cables, please
 refer to 3-5 Optional Accessories.

Cloning the tactical group

<Master (Zone 128) ➔ Sub (Zone 128)>
(Continued)

2Turn the sub transceiver power ON.

3Set the master transceiver into the set mode as

follows;

While pushing [P0] and [P4] on the master
transceiver, push [ ] to turn the power ON.

• “DEALER” is displayed.

4Input the 6 digit dealer passcode, as specified by

your dealer.

• The 10-keypad* can be used for pass code
in

p

ut.

p

* 10-key models only

• When using a Simple model transceiver, the
keys in the table shown below can be used for
pass code input.

• The transceiver detects numbers in the same
block as identical. Therefore 0 and 5, 1 and 6,
etc. are the same.

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4-1-12 APCO P25 Trunking and Conventional

Basic Functions

This list shows each function that is supported by P25 trunking mode, by P25 conventional mode, or by both.

Trunking

System

Conventional

System

Functions

1 Multiple Network Support



Enable the radio to operate on the
multiple different networks by
selecting new parameter in SU.

Internet service. Check if the

2 Internetwork Services



application is accessible to the
internet or not.

3 Announcement Group Voice Call



Similar to Broadcast Voice Call

4 Broadcast Voice Call



Voice group call with no indication
of Source ID.

5 System Voice Call



All ID Call functions.

6 Unit to Unit Call



Individual call. Voice group call with
no indication of Source ID.

7 Unit to/from PSTN



Call from the radio terminal to the
telephone network or vice versa.

8 Unit to PSTN Explicit Dialing Live Key Mode



Dialing function from the radio
terminal to the telephone network,
indicatin

g

adaptability to the dialing

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message of the trunking packet

9

Unit to PSTN Explicit Dialing Buffered
Mode



Same as No.10

10 Unit to PSTN Explicit Dialing List Mode



Same as No.10

11 Emergency Call Request/Indication



Emergency call/Indication

12 Multiple Level Priority Call Request



Call request with priority level.

Priority level is set by control CH.

13 Rx P25 Squelch: monitor, normal,selective



Rx squelch behavior

14

Tx P25 Squelch: None, Status
Symbols,Carrier, Own Nacs, Other Nacs



Same as BUSY LOCK OUT before Tx

15 Channel Hunt



Hunting control CH

16 Channel Hunt List



List of Control CH to hunt

17 Channel Hunt Frequency Scan



Fix the frequency of the control CH
to search by conditions such as
carrier sense.

18 Channel Scan Scanning channels.

19 Priority Channel Scan Scanning priority channels.

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20 Background Scanning



Same as the BBS in MPT-1324,
looking for better channel than the
one in current use.

APCO P25 Trunking and Conventional
Basic functions

Trunking

System

Conventional

System

Functions

21 Priority Group Monitor



Monitoring the arrival of groupcall
signals with high priority level.

22 Emergency Alarm



Emergency alarm.

23 Call Alert



Call alert.

24 Short Message



Short message function

25 Status Update Request



Status message function

26 Status Query



Status message function

27 Status Query Response



Status message function

28 Radio Unit Monitor



External monitor function.

29 Radio Check



Checking radio validity

30 Receive Radio Inhibit & Uninhibit



Inhibit/un-inhibit the radio

31 Transmit Radio Inhibit & Uninhibit



Inhibit/un-inhibit the radio

32 Radio Detach



Cancel registration from repeater



Registration to the radio from the

33

Registration

repeater

34 Group Affiliation (CAI)



Dynamic group function

35 Group Affiliation (Static)



Dynamic group function

36 Roaming



Roaming the trunking sites

37 Roaming Restriction



Restrict roaming.

38

RFSS Site Lock



Restrict movement of control CH

.

39 Site Select



Select control CH.

40 Type 3 Encryption



Indicate Type 3 encryption

41 Voice Encryption Support



Indicate voice encryption

42 Data Encryption Support



Indicate voice encryption

43

Over-the-air Rekeying (OTAR)





OTAR

44

Simple Static Key Security Parameter,
Assignment



Functions using encryption key,
group ID, CH selector etc.

45 TGID Security Parameter Assignment



Functions using encryption key for
OTAR and group ID.

46 LLID Security Parameter Assignment



Functions using encryption key and
lo

g

ical ID.

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g

47

Channel Selector Switch (CSS) Security,
Parameter Assignment



Functions using encryption key and
channel selector.

48 Packet Data



Packet Data communication ready

APCO P25 Trunking and Conventional
Basic functions

Trunking

System

Conventional

System

Functions

49 Packet Data ARP



Packet Data communication ready
(APR)

50

UDP/IP (support for OS i/f or LwIP
implementation)



UDP/IP adaptable.

51

SLIP/PPP
(support for OS i/f or LwIP
implementation)



SLIP/IP adaptable.

52 SNDCP



Subnetwork Dependent
Convergence Protocol adaptable

53 Dual Mode Scanning



Scanning in dual modes.

54

Dual Mode Monitoring



Monitoring in dual mod

e.

55 Talkaround



Talk around without repeaters

56 Talkback



Talk back function.

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4-2 Cloning Software CS-F9010/F9510
4-2-1 Basic Setup of Cloning Software

■

Getting started

■

Gett g sta ted

◇This cloning software is designed to perform data

setting and cloning for the IC-F9510 series VHF
P25 TRUNKING MOBILE TRANSCEIVERS.

◇HELP WINDOW: CS-F9010/F9510 has a help

window to describe functions and operation.

■ System requirement

gThe “User Information window” will appear as

below, then type your name, your company name
and the product ID number with the following
manner. Then click [Next >].

• ID number: 305701-(6 digit serial number)

 Please check the serial number on the CD. If you
 have obtained the software by the download

To use this program, the following hardware and

software are required:

PC

• Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP or Microsoft®
Windows Vista® is installed.

• USB port

 service, enter the ID which was provided from the

 distributor.

Other it

em

Optional OPC-1122U* CLONING CABLE (USB type)

 NOTE:
 To use the OPC-1862 /1122U, USB type cloning
 cable, USB driver installation is necessary. The
 driver is supplied with the OPC-1862 /1122U.
*The USB driver, supplied with the OPC-1862

hThe “Choose Destination Location” will appear as

below. Then click [Next>] to install the software to
the destination folder. (e.g. C:╲Program

 /1122U, is not supported for Microsoft®
 Windows Vista® (64 bit).

■ Software installation

 When installing the software, log in as the
 administrator.

Fil

es

╲

I

com

╲

CS-F9010_F9510)

• Click [Browse...] to select another destination
folder before clicking [Next >], if desired.

iAfter the installation is completed, the

“InstallShield Wizard Complete” will appear as
below. Then click [Finish].

c

Quit all applications when Windows is running.

dInsert the CD into the appropriate CD drive.
eDouble-click the “Setup.exe” contained in the CD.
fThe “Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for CS-

F9010/ F9510” will appear as below. Click [Next>].

jEject the CD.

kProgram group ‘CS-F9010_F9510’ appears in the

‘Programs’ folder of the start menu, and ‘CS-

F9010_F9510’ short cut icon appears on the
desktop screen.

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•To uninstall the cloning software, select the
“Control Panel” in the start menu, and click the
“Add or Remove Programs.” Then, select the
program group ‘Icom CS-F9010/9510’ and click
[Remove].

■ Connections

Basic Setup of Cloning Software

All cloning operations are performed from the computer’s keyboard — the operation required on the
transceiver side is;

1 First, connect the cloning cable as illustrated below.
2 Then, rotate [VOL] to turn power ON.

PC

to USB port

OPC-1122U
(USB type)

to the MIC
connector

[POWER]

 Screen description

➊➋➌➍➎➏ ➐

IC

F9510 series

TRANSCEIVER

1. FILE MENU [File]
Used for saving memory channel contents,
printing the pre-programmed information or
exiting the program, etc.

5. Adjust
Program the adjustment frequencies in the zone

screen.

➑➒

2. VIEW MENU [View]

• Selects the displayed font size.

• Turn the tool bar indication ON or OFF.

3. COM PORT MENU [COM Port]

• Click to display the COM port (1 to 4 and More)

setting dialog box.

• Set the transfer speed (Normal or High).

6.HELP MENU [Help]

Click to display the help contents and cloning
software revision information.

7. TOOL BAR

Shortcut buttons appear on the tool bar when the
tool bar indication is turned ON in the [View]
menu.

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 NOTE: ‘Check the following’ dialog box appears
 when the COM port is not set correctly.

4. CLONING MENU [Clone]
Click to display the cloning menu and cloning
information dialog box.

8.TREE VIEW SCREEN

Click the folder icon which you want to edit.

9. CONTENTS LIST SCREEN
Display the contents list (Memory CH information,
Common settings, etc.).

Basic Setup of Cloning Software

■

Programming information

We recommend that you should read out all the transceiver's data before start entering/editing parameters
even when the transceiver is factory fresh.

1Double-click the desired cell in the contents list screen directory, or right-click the cell to display the

edit menu. Then click [Edit... Enter] to select and change the setting depending on the item.

2Click [Help] to display the help screen for the item.

The window shows up,
explaining how to set up RX / TX.

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 NOTE: The above instructions are for reference only.
 Please refer to the HELP file of the cloning software when you don’t understand the function or setting
 meaning.

4-2-2 Cloning Items

For IC-F9510 series
Connect the cloning cable, OPC-1122U to the [MIC]
connector first and then push [POWER] to turn power
ON.

Click or select <Read <- TR> in the [Clone]
menu to read out all radio's programmed cloning
data into PC before editing with this cloning

RELATED ITEMS

Confirming the COM port
Changing the COM port

➣Quitting the CS-F9010/F9510 program

Select [Exit (X)] in the [File (F)] menu or
click the close button [ ] on the title
bar.

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software.
Otherwise, the cloning data may not be cloned
correctly to the radio. (e.g. Memory CH, DTMF,
Common, etc.)

Introduction
CS-F9010/F9510 cloning software is designed to

Opening Screen
The Opening Screen consists of Top menu, Tool Bar,
Tree View and Contents list screen.

perform data setting and cloning for the IC

-

F9010

series VHF P25 TRUNKING HANDHELD
TRANSCEIVERS, and the IC-F9510 series VHF P25
TRUNKING MOBILE TRANSCEIVERS.

➣ Launching the CS-F9010/F9510 Cloning

Software.

1

Bef

ore launchin

g the

program, make sure

th

e

radio's power is turned ON.

2 Click the [Start] button and point to

[Programs].

3 Point to the CS-F9010/F9510 folder.
4 Click the CS-F9010/F9510 program.

(or simply double click desktop short cut "CS­F9010/F9510," which automatically created

Memory CH

during software installation.)



NOTE:

¾Zone Operation

Set zone conditions, each zone name and capacity
(number of channels). A total of 128 zone settings
are available. Also, show the number of memory
channels and their condition for reference.



➣ Please restart the software if you see an error

dialog box even when the connected radio is
powered on.

➣ If the problem persists, check the connection

between the computer and radio, as well as
the COM port.

¾Zone

Set the operating frequency and details of the
operating conditions for each memory channel that
is assigned into a zone.

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Digital

¾Remote Monitor

Cloning Items

Set the TX to make a call to listen to the targeted

radio's audio frequency without requiring any
action from the targeted radio user.

¾Phone Number List

Make a list for easy recognition of the phone

number.

¾Option

Optional functions are selectable in Individual,

Talkgroup, Config, Call option, and encryption.

¾Expert

Set P25 Parameters, Lockout, and scan extension

time.

¾

Individual

Set the individual ID with hexadecimal or decimal
format and enter the ID name.

¾Talk-group

Set the talk-group ID with hexadecimal or decimal
and enter the ID name.

Trunking

Trunking enables further effective channel
management by sharing a minimum of channels
with a large number of users. Set in System
Registration, Hunt List, Roaming List,
and CH ID List. Please see 4-2-3 APCO P25 Clone

Soft Setting for details.

¾

Status

Set the Rx and Tx status.

¾Short message

Enter up to a 12-character message that will be
displayed at transmission and reception of a short
message. Ten messages are available.

OTAR

¾Page

Page call is designed to notify the targeted radio
user who may be away from his/her radio or in
noisy environment with alert and indication. Select
‘enable’ if required.

¾Radio Check

Radio check call is desi

g

ned to determine

OTAR (Over

-

The-Air-Rekeying) is the common name

for the method of changing encryption keys in a
two-way radio system over the radio channel (“over
the air”). The keys can be changed over the IP
network (SNDCP setting is required).

g

whether the targeted station is turned on, within
the communication range and on channel without
requiring any action to the targeted radio user. This
call causes a targeted radio to send an
acknowledgment automatically.
Select ‘enable’ if required.

DTMF
¾DTMF Autodial

Enter the DTMF Code and Text.

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¾

Radio Inhibit/Un

inhibit

The radio inhibit (stun or kill) calls/or/un-inhibit
(revive) cause the targeted radio to automatically
send an acknowledgment and to be
unusable/or/usable.

Cloning Items

¾DTMF Settings

Set the time period/signal length for

the DTMF Timer, First Timer,

* # Timer.

Continuous Tone

External I/O

¾CH Switch Table

Available for mobile radios only.

¾Continuous Tone

Select the desired CTCSS
frequency from the list or enter a
3-digit DTCS code with polarity,
N (Normal) or I (Inverse).

¾Port Setting

The desired function can be assigned to some of
the D-sub 25 pins on the screen.
The assignable pins are:
Ext. I/O [10]/[12]/[15]/[17]/[18]/[19]/[21]/[23]/
[24] and [25]. See 3-3 D-Sub 25 Pin Configuration
for details.

¾Continuous Tone Setting

Set the Continuous Tone Setting
items for Tone Burst, CTCSS
Reverse Burst Timer, etc.

Scan

Common

¾Scan List

Set the scan type, primary CH, secondary CH, TX
CH, Talkback CH, Cancel CH, and Text.

¾Key & Display

Assign the desired functions to the programmable
function keys. And set the keypad operation, beep
audio frequency, display mode 1 line or 2 lines, etc.

¾Set Mode

User set mode enables

y

ou to customize the

¾Scan setting

Set the Scan Setting items for Resume,
Talk-back, Fast Scan, Slow Scan, Power
on scan etc.

Emergency

y

transceiver operation to suit your preferences and
operation style.

¾Common

Commonly set items as Clone Comment, Security,
Auto Reset, Scrambler, etc. items.

Enter up to a 24-character emergency text that will
be displayed on the LCD while the emergency
function is activated. Lone Worker Timer can also
be selected.

¾

Character editor

Up to 16 original characters or symbols can be
edited/created for a variety of information
indication.

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4-2-3 APCO P25 Trunking –

Cloning Software Setup

When "SYSTEM" is selected for the Coverage Type,

APCO P25

Trunking

This is the overall construction of the P25
Trunking System.

this Home WACN ID and Home System ID must
match to those of a control channel to register for
the channel.

If not, registration will not be performed and channel
selection will continue to the next channel.

Home System ID

Enter the System ID component of the Subscriber
Unit (SU) ID for the system. The ID will be used to
decide whether the radio should attempt to register
on a confirmed control channel.

When "SYSTEM" is selected for the Coverage Type,
this Home System ID and Home WACN ID must
match to those of a control channel to register for

The following is the description on how to set up the
P25 trunking functions in cloning software.

the channel. If not, registration will not be
performed and channel selection will continue to the
next channel.

RFSS ID Enter the RF Subsystem (RFSS) ID for the
system.

When "SITE" or "RFSS" is selected for the Coverage



System Registrati

on

¾Home Setting

Home Unit ID

g

Type, this RFSS ID and Site ID must match to those
of a control channel to register for the channel. If
not, registration will not be performed and channel
selection will continue to the next channel.

Site ID Enter the Site ID for the system.

"

"

Enter the Unit ID component of the Subscriber Unit
(SU) ID.

Home WACN ID
Enter the Wide Area Communications Network
(WACN) ID component of the Subscriber Unit (SU) ID.
The ID will be used to decide whether the radio

When SITE is selected for the

Coverage Type

,
this Site ID and RFSS ID must match to those of a
control channel to register for the channel.
If not, registration will not be performed and channel
selection will continue to the next channel.

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should attempt to register on a confirmed control

channel while the channel selection.

APCO P25 Trunking –
Cloning Software Setup

Coverage Type
Select the coverage type for the area that the radio
is allowed to roam from UNRESTRICTED, SYSTEM,
RFSS, SITE and CHANNEL.

When a CH ID list with no valid channel is selected,
"X" appears in the cell and "System Registration" in
the tree view screen.

Scan Timeout Enter the time period for the radio to
scan a control channel while trying to detect a
synchronized frame within the range of 0 to 60 sec

UNRESTRICTED The roaming area is unrestricted

for the radio.

SYSTEM The Home WACN ID and the

(in 0.001 sec steps) The value should not be 0

.

Scan Threshold (dBm)
Set the minimum quality level for a control channel
within the range of -120 to -70 (in 1 steps).
When the Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI)
level is higher than this set level, the receiving signal
is recognized as a control channel.

Home System ID need to match

to the repeater.

RFSS The Home WACN ID, Home

System ID and RFSS ID need to
match to the repeater.

SITE The Home WACN ID, Home

System ID, RFSS ID and Site ID
need to match to the repeater.

Mode Timeout Enter the time period for the radio to
scan a frequency while trying to get control channel
information within the range of 0 to 60 sec (in 0.001
sec steps).

¾Back Ground Scan Setting

CHANNEL The Home WACN ID, Home

System ID, RFSS ID and Site ID
need to match to the repeater.

Hunt List
Select the desired Hunt List from 1 to 4.
When the radio is powered on, changes trunking
system, or goes out of range, the radio will find a
control channel in a valid area with the hunt list.
List control channels in the Hunt List screen.

Enable the background scan is designed to monitor a
control channel of the adjacent site while waiting to
register a control channel. Select "Enable" to
activate the function.

When a hunt list with no valid channel is selected,
"X" appears in the cell and "System Registration" in
the tree view screen.

Roaming List
Select the desired Roaming List from 1 to 4.
The radio will move to a system using the roaming

Interval (Sec) (Available only when "Enable" is
selected in Enable above)
Enter the interval time for back ground scan function
within the range of 0 to 60 sec (in 0.001 sec steps).
Interval determines how often the radio monitors a
control channel of the adjacent site.

"

"

list to find a channel that has higher quality, or

provides better services. A list of roaming addresses
will be displayed on the Roaming List screen.

When a roaming list with no valid area is selected,
"X" appears in the cell and "System Registration“ is
displayed on the tree view screen.

Duration (Sec)

(Available only when Enable is

selected in Enable above)
Enter the duration for back ground scan function
within the range of 0 to 60 sec (in 0.001 sec steps).
The radio monitors the adjacent channel and checks
whether there is a valid signal or not for up to this
duration.

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CH ID List

Select the desired CH ID List from 1 to 4.
List channel identifiers in the CH ID List screen.

APCO P25 Trunking –
Cloning Software Setup

Trigger Enable
This function activates the back ground scan only
when the Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI)
level of a control channel becomes lower than the
level in Hunt Threshold more than the number of
times set in Hunt Delta below.

"

"

 NOTE:
 Do not assign [High/ Low] function if transmit
 power setting must not be changed by an operator.

L1: Low1 [High/Low] selects "Low1" only.
L2: Low2 [High/Low] toggles the output power

between "Low1" and "Low2".

Select Enable to use the function

.

Hunt Threshold (Available only when "Enable" is
selected in Trigger Enable above)
Enter the hunt threshold within the range of -120 to ­70 (in 1 steps).

When the Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI)

FOACSU
Turn the Full Off Air Call Setup (FOACSU) function for
trunking communication.
The function enables the radio to emit a beep when
receiving a trunking mode call, and then ask for the

H : High

[High/Low] toggles the output power

between "Low1", "Low2" and "High".

l

evel of a monitoring control channe

l is l

ower

than

this level and more than the number of times in Hunt
Delta below, the radio activates the background scan
and monitors a control channel of the adjacent site.

Hunt Delta (Available only when "Enable" is selected
in Trigger Enable above)
Enter the number of times for Hunt Delta within the

u

ser's permission to accept the call

.
Select "OFF" not to emit a beep and accept the call
without asking permission from the user.

 NOTE:
 You can set the audio frequency for the beep in
 Beep-High 2 Freq (Hz) in the Key & Display Assign
 screen.

range of 0 to 70 (in 1 steps).
When the Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI)
level of a monitoring control channel is lower than
the set level in Hunt Threshold and more than this
set time, the radio activates the background scan
and monitors a control channel of the adjacent site.

Conversation Type
Select the conversation type for trunking
communication.

Message The radio will allow transmissions

while being in a traffic channel for
talkgroup calls.

Tx Power Level
Select the initial transmit output power for the

Hunt List

List Operation
Capacity

T

ransmission

The radio will not allow

transmissions while being in a traffic
channel for talkgroup calls.

system from L1, L2 and H. Output power can be

manually toggled by [High/Low] if this function is
assigned to a key in the Key & Display Assign screen.
This manually selected output power setting can be
either kept independently for each channel or shared
in channels by the selection at RF Power Selection in
the Key & Display Assign screen.

Set the available number of channels for the Hunt.

When "5" is entered in Capacity of Hunt List1, Hunt
List1 has 5 channels. A total of 4 hunt list settings
are available, and each list can have up to 64
channels.

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Hunt List

T

X CH ID

APCO P25 Trunking –
Cloning Software Setup

Even if the available number of control channels in a
list has been set by the Capacity item in the List
Operation screen, you can add or delete a channel in
each list.
To create a new channel, point to the cell on the

Enter a control channel ID from the broadcast
channel structure to set an uplink frequency. The ID
is defined by TIA TSB-102. AABD.

TX CH Number
Enter a control channel number from the broadcast
channel structure to set an uplink frequency.

[New] line which is located at the bottom of the
screen, then double click or right click to display the
Edit menu and click [Edit...Enter] to create a new
channel.

Valid
This function validates entry into the channel.

"

"

The number is defined by TIA TSB

102. AABD.

TX Freq
Enter an uplink frequency of a control channel in
Hertz (Hz).

 NOTE:
 The value must match the value calculated from a

Select ON to validate the entry.

RX Select the way to set downlink frequencies of
control channels.

 channel broadcast

.

Roaming List

List Operation

CH ID Only Set a downlink frequency of a

control channel in RX CH ID
and RX CH Number.

CH Fre

q

Onl

y

Set a downlink frequency of a

RX CH ID Enter a control channel ID from broadcast
channel structure to set a downlink frequency. The
ID is defined by TIA TSB-102. AABD.

RX CH Number

qy

qy

control channel in RX Freq.

E

nter a control channel number from the broadcast
channel structure to set a downlink frequency.
The number is defined by TIA TSB-102. AABD.

RX Freq
Enter a downlink frequency of a control channel in
Hertz (Hz).

Capacity
Set the available number of lists for the Roaming.
When "5" is entered in Capacity of Roaming List1,
Roaming List1 has 5 addresses.
A total of 4 roaming list settings are available, and

 NOTE:
 The value must match to the value calculated from
 a channel broadcast.

TX
Select the way to set uplink frequencies of control
channels.

each list can have up to 10 addresses.

List

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Even if the available number of roaming areas in a

list has been set in the Capacity item in the List
Operation screen, you can add or delete an area in
each list.

CH ID Only Set an uplink frequency of

control channel in TX CH ID
and TX CH Number.

CH Freq Only Set an uplink frequency of

control channel in TX Freq.

APCO P25 Trunking –
Cloning Software Setup

To create a new roaming area, point to the cell on
the [New] line which is located at the bottom of the
screen, then double click or right click to display the
Edit menu and click [Edit...Enter] to create a new
area.

Valid

Lowest channel Frequency (MHz)
Enter the lowest channel frequency that frequencies
start at for the channel identifier. The frequency is
used to calculate a frequency of a control channel.

Channel Spacing (kHz)

Enter the channel spacing for each channel number.
This function validate entry into the roaming area.
Select "ON" to validate the entry.

WACN ID
Enter the Wide Area Communications Network
(WACN) ID component of the Subscriber Unit (SU) ID
for the roaming area.

Tx Offset Sign

Select the Tx Offset Sign from - (Minus) and + (Plus)

sign.

Tx Offset (MHz)

Enter the transmit frequency offset from the receive

frequency.
SYSTEM ID Enter the System ID component of the
Subscriber Unit (SU) ID for the roaming area.

Home System This function determines the roaming
area as the Home System.
Select "ON" for the Home System.



CH ID List

List Operation

Enable
This item determines valid CH ID Lists.
Select "Enable" to validate the CH ID List.

A total of 4 channel identifier list settings are

available.

List

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Valid

This function validate entry into the channel.
Select "ON" to validate the entry.

 OTAR Settin

g

CKR

4-2-4 OTAR – Clone Software Setup

g

For details on how to set up the OTAR function in
cloning software, please see the instructions below.

¾CAI

Set the Common Key Reference (CKR) used for the

system within the range of 1 to 4095. The CKR is

used for encrypting Key Management Messages

(KMMs-Registration, Deregistration, Hello and

Unable To Decrypt). It is also used in the making of

Message Authentication Code (MAC).

Registration
Select a way the radio performs registration and
deregistration for a Key Management Facility (KMF)
by transmitting Key Management Messages (KMMs).

MAC Derived Key

Select whether or not to use the Derived MAC Key to

make Message Authentication Codes (MACs).

OFF The radio does not perform

registration and deregistration for the

OFF

The radio does not use the Derived
MAC Key to make MACs.

ON

The radio uses the Derived MAC Key

 NOTE:

 When the programmed CKR is DES, the radio does

 not use the Derived MAC Key to make MACs even

 if "ON" is selected in the setting.

KMF.

Standard The radio transmits KMMs

(Registration and Deregistration) to
the KMF according to OTAR
Registration Procedure/Deregistration
Procedure. These procedures are
defined by TIA-102. AACA, section 2.

to make

MACs

.

Type
Select the packet frame type for Key Management
Messages (KMMs) exchanged between the radio and
a Key Management Facility (KMF).

Packet Data

The radio transmits

KMMs

(Registration and Deregistration)
using packet data. The packet data is
defined by TIA-102. BAAD, section 1.

¾SNDCP

yg y()

Unconfirmed The radio uses unconfirmed packets

to exchange KMMs with the KMF. The
radio transmits KMMs (Registration
and Deregistration) to the KMF with
Response Kind 1.

Confirmed The radio uses confirmed packets to

exchange KMMs with the KMF. The

Registrati

on
Select whether or not the radio performs registration
and deregistration for a Key Management Facility
(KMF) by transmitting Key Management Messages
(KMMs).

OFF

The radio does not perform registration and
deregistration for the KMF.

KMM Enc ON/OFF
Select whether or not to encrypt Key Management
Messages (KMMs).

radio transmits KMMs (Registration
and Deregistration) to the KMF with
Response Kind 3.

Select whether or not to encrypt Key

ON

T

he radio transmits KMMs (Registration and
Deregistration) to the KMF according to OTAR
Registration Procedure/Deregistration
Procedure.These procedures are defined by
TIA-102. AACA, section 2.

Type
Select the

p

acket frame type for Key Management

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OFF

Management Messages (KMMs).

ON

The radio encrypts KMMs (Registration,
Deregistration, Hello and Unable To
Decrypt) using the Common Key
Reference (CKR) programmed in CKR
below.

pypyg

Messages (KMMs) exchanged between the radio and
a Key Management Facility (KMF).

OTAR – Clone Software Setup

Unconfirmed The radio uses unconfirmed packets to

exchange KMMs with the KMF.The
radio transmits KMMs (Registration

KMM Enc ON/OFF
Select whether or not to encrypt Key Management
Messages (KMMs).

Gateway Address (Available when "IPv4 Static" is
selected in Network Address Type above.)
Enter the IPv4 gateway address for the system.

Subscriber OTAR Port
Set the User Datagram Protocol (UDP) port of the
radio within the range of 1 to 65535.

and Deregistration) to the KMF with

Response Kind 1.

Confirmed The radio uses confirmed packets to

exchange KMMs with the KMF. The
radio transmits KMMs (Registration
and Deregistration) to the KMF with
Response Kind 3.

IP Header Compression
Select whether or not to compress the IP Header for
the system as defined by TIA-102. BAEB, section

6.2.4. When "ON" is selected, the IP Header is
compressed as defined by RFC 1144.

"

"

▒ NOTE: When the programmed Common Key
▒ Reference (CKR) is Data Encryption Standard (DES),
▒ the radio does not use the Derived MAC Key to
▒ make MACs even if "ON" is selected in the setting.

KMF Setting
KMF IP Address

TCP/IP State Slots

(Available when ON is selected

in IP Header Compression above.)
Enter the number of the TCP/IP Header to cache
while compressing the IP Header for the system as
defined by TIA-102. BAEB, section 6.2.5.
Valid values are 0 through 15, corresponding to 1
through 16 state slots respectively.

Enter the IP address of the Key Management Facility

(KMF).

KMF UDP Port
Set the User Datagram Protocol (UDP) port of the
Key Management Facility (KMF) within the range of 1
to 65535.

SNDCP Version

Select the SNDCP version to be used for the system
as defined by TIA-102. BAEB.

Access Point Name (Available when "Ver.2" is
selected in SNDCP Version above.)
Enter the Access Point Name. When no Access Point
Name is entered, it acts a wild card and matches any

OFF The radio does not use the Derived MAC

Key to make MACs.

IPv4 Static

Enables the static network
configuration. The following settings,
IP Address, Net Mask and Gateway
Address must be programmed.

IPv4

Enables the dynamic network

Subscriber Setting
Network Address Type
Select the type of the Network Address to be used
for the system as defined by TIA-102. BAEB.

incoming connection.

OFF The radio does not encrypt KMMs.
ON The radio encrypts KMMs (Registration,

Deregistration, Hello and Unable To
Decr

ypt)

using the Common Key

ON

The radio uses the Derived MAC Key to

make MACs.

Dynamic

y

configuration.

No Address

Disables the address assignment.

IP Address (Available when "IPv4 Static" is selected
in Network Address Type above.)
Enter the IPv4 IP address for the system.

Net Mask (Available when "IPv4 Static" is selected in

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Reference (CKR) programmed in CKR
below.

Network Address Type above.)
Enter the IPv4 network mask for the system.

OTAR – Clone Software Setup

¾ General

Delayed Acknowledge
Interval Timer (Sec)
Enter the time period for Interval Timer within the
range of 0.0 to 25.5 (in 0.1 sec steps). The radio
delay transmitting acknowledgment for this set
period after receiving a Key Management Message
(KMM) that requests Delayed Acknowledgment.

When transmitting more than one Delayed

Acknowledgments, the radio transmits
acknowledgment at these intervals.

Response Kind
Timeout Timer (Sec)
Enter the time period for Timeout Timer within the
range of 0 to 255 (in 1 sec steps). The radio waits

for

response from a Key Managemen

t Facility (KMF)

for this set period after transmitting a Key
Management Message (KMM) with Response Kind 3.

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4-3 APCO P25 Access Code Types

CTCSS or DTCS like operation

■Memory CH > Zone

The IC

F9510 series provides capability to set up your own talk groups and quiet stand

by when others are

talking. You can also set up selective calls to individuals in P25 digital operation mode.

 EDIT ID

When this function is turned ON, the individual ID
can be edited/changed via the 10-key operation.
Individual ID must be within the Individual ID range,
specified by Individual Encode ID Min and

¾ RX NAC

Set the desired receive NAC (Network Access Code)
from 000 to FFF (hexadecimal code) to separate
the transceiver from the same/adjacent channel
station according to the assigned code.

Individual Encode ID Max settings

.

 Unit ID Display on Receive

When this function is turned ON, the called
station's individual ID number or name will be
displayed on the LCD for 2 sec when receiving a
matched individual ID.

 Ringer on Receive

The transceiver selectively accesses the one of

several repeaters within overlapping coverage
areas allowing the user to listen to a specific
repeater.

 NOTE:
 "F7E" is a special code, and matches to any NAC.

Select the desired ri

nger emission type when

receiving a matched individual ID.

Group Call
¾ Talk Group ID

Available talkgroup ID is 0000 to FFFF
(hexadecimal code) or 0 to 65535 (decimal code) .

Each ID can be set with up to a 12-character ID

¾

TX NAC

Set the desired transmit NAC (Network Access
Code) from 000 to FFF (hexadecimal code) to
separate the transceiver from the same/adjacent
channel station according to the assigned code.

The transceiver selectively accesses one of several
repeaters within overlapping coverage areas
allowin

g

the user to send to a specific repeater.

name.

 NOTE:
 FFFF (hex) or 65535 (dec) is used for the All Call.

Talk-group Option (Digital > Option)

 Talkgroup Display on Mode Change or Receive.

The talkgroup ID number or name will be displayed
on the LCD for a moment when the zone or channel

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 NOTE:
 "F7E" and "F7F" are invalid.

¾Squelch Type setting

NAC : The mute is released when the matched

NAC is received even if the Individual ID
or Talkgroup ID is not matched.

is changed.

 Talkgroup Display on Receive

The talkgroup ID number or name will be displayed
on the LCD for 2 sec when receiving a matched
talkgroup ID.

 Unit ID Display on Receive

'

The called station s individual ID number or name

will be displayed on the LCD for 2 sec when
receiving a matched talkgroup ID.

 Ringer on Receive

Select the desired ringer emission type when
receiving a matched talkgroup ID.

 Talkgroup Display on PTT

Selective Call operation

 Individual Call

¾ Unit ID

Available transceiver's unit ID is 000001 to
98967F(hexadecimal code) or 1 to 9999999
(decimal code) to each channel.

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The talkgroup ID number or name will be displayed

on the LCD for 2 sec when [PTT] is pushed.

¾Squelch Type setting

Sel : The mute is released when the matched

Unit ID or Talkgroup ID is received.

Each ID can be set with up to a 12

character ID

name.

Individual Call Option (Digital > Option)
 ID-MR

When this function is turned ON, the received ID
code is memorized.

4-4 Scan

■Scan List
A total of 17 scanning groups are available for a
wide variety and flexible scanning operation. In this
screen, program scanning condition for each group.

Channels included in the scan group [Zone] are
scanned when the channels are in the same zone

2) Priority Scan:
Priority scan. "Primary CH" and "Secondary CH" are
used as the priority channels. Selected channels are
scanned in sequence while monitoring "Primary CH"
and "Secondary CH.“ When scan is paused on
"Primary CH," other channels are not monitored.



NOTE:

with the scan start channel.

 NOTE:
 Select channels to be included in the desired
 scan groups in Scan List in the Zone screen.

■Display Text
Enter up to a 24-character text for easy recognition



 "Prio A" stands for "Primary CH," and "Prio B"
 stands for "Secondary CH.“

➣ When "Secondary CH" is not set:

of the scan group

.
The programmed texts are indicated in the scan
selection mode.

When a signal is detected on a channel other than
"Primary CH," scan pauses until the signal

■Scan Type
Set the scanning type to each scan group from
0

)

Scan OFF, 1) Normal Scan and 2) Priority Scan.

di

sappears an

d "Pri

mary

CH" is

continuously
monitored.
Scan moves and pauses on "Primary CH," if the
signal is detected on "Primary CH".

➣ When "Secondary CH" is set:

),)

y

The watch time period, the power ON scan function
etc. are programmable in the Scan Setting screen.

0) Scan OFF:
Scanning operation is turned OFF.
If selected, the following scan settings are
unavailable.

When a si

g

nal is detected on a channel other than

1) Normal Scan:
Normal scan. Scans all selected channels. The scan
proceeds in sequence.

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"Primary CH" or "Secondary CH," scan pauses until
the signal disappears and "Primary CH" and
"Secondary CH" are continuously monitored
alternately. Scan moves and pauses on "Primary
CH” or "Secondary CH" if the signal is detected on
“Primary CH” or “Secondary CH”.

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"

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When a signal is detected on Secondary CH, scan

pauses until the signal disappears.

Scan

The compatibility of the previous and current scan

mode:

TX CH

Select the desired channel as the transmission
channel.

Last CH Transmission is performed in the

channel that the scan stopped last.
If it is no last channel, the scan
start channel is selected for

Primary CH (Available when “Priority Scan” is
selected in Scan Type) Select the desired channel
as the primary channel. The selected channel is
monitored during priority scan.

t

ransmission.

Prio-A CH Transmission is performed in the

priority A channel.

Prio-B CH Transmission is performed in the

priority B channel.

Start CH Transmission is performed in the

* R. Sel CH is available for only portable radios.

Prio-A CH The priority A channel is used as the

primary channel.

Prio-B CH The priority B channel is used as the

primary channel.

Start CH The scan start channel is used as the

primary channel.

*

scan start channel.

R. Sel CH* Transmission is performed in the

selected channel by the rotary
selector.

CH Number
Select

Transmission is performed in the
selected channel.

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Talk Back (Unavailable when "Last CH" is selected in
TX CH)
Turn the talk back function for transmission ON or
OFF. The function allows you to transmit a signal on
the channel that the scan stopped last, when the
transmission is performed during the scan stop the

*

R. Sel CH

The selected channel by the rotary

selector is used as the primary
channel.

CH Number
Select

The selected channel is used as the
primary channel.

* R. Sel CH is available for only portable radios.

Secondary CH (Available when “Priority Scan” is

talk back timer (after the resume timer has

passed).

When "OFF" is selected, the channel selected in TX
CH is always used for transmission.

* Talk back timer is set in Talk Back (Sec) in Scan

Setting screen.

selected in Scan Type) Select the desired channel
as the secondary channel. The selected channel is
monitored during priority scan. The secondary
channel is lower priority than primary channel.

Disable

The secondary channel is not used.

Prio-A CH

The priority A channel is used as the
secondary channel.

Cancel CH
Select the desired channel that is selected when the
scan is cancelled (except for transmission).

Prio-B CH

The priority B channel is used as the
secondary channel.

Start CH

The scan start channel is used as the
secondary channel.

R. Sel CH*

The selected channel by the rotary
selector is used as the secondary
channel.

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* R. Sel CH is available for only portable radios.

CH Number

Select

The selected channel is used as the

secondary channel.

Scan

Last CH Scan is cancelled in the channel that

the scan stopped last. If it is no last
channel, the scan start channel is
selected when the scan is canceled
during scanning.

Prio-A CH Scan is cancelled in the priority A

channel

.

Prio-B CH Scan is cancelled in the priority B

channel.

Start CH Scan is cancelled in the scan start

channel.

R. Sel CH* Scan is cancelled in the selected

channel by the rotary selector.

Text
Select the text indication capability from Text or
Start CH during scan. While the scan is pausing on a
channel by receiving/transmitting a signal, the

CH Number

Select

Scan is cancelled in the selected

channel.

channel's tex

t is indicated

regardless o

f the setti

ng.

Text The text indication is turned ON. The

channel's text that is programmed in
Display Text as above is indicated
during scan.

Start CH The text indication is turned ON. The

scan start channel's text is indicated

during scan.

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4-5 Display Text

■Display Text

Enter up to a 24-character text for easy recognition
of the scan group. The programmed texts are
indicated in the scan selection mode.

■Text-Mobile

➣ You can use and make an original character that

is edited in the Character Editor Screen

.

Right click to display the [Edit... Enter] menu and

click [Edit... Enter].

Edit the original character

➣ Double click the desired character in the table or

push [Space] to pick up the character.

➣ Push [Enter] to finish editing.

Usable characters are listed below.

Up to 16 original characters or symbols can be
edited/created in this sheet for a variety of

inf

ormation indication.

1. Right click to display the Edit menu.

2. Left click [Edit... Enter] then the Character Editor

screen appears. Edit the squares with Left click on
the desired square.

➣ Left click the square to change the square color

white to black when or is selected.

➣ Right click the square to change the square color

black to white when or is selected.

➣ When is selected, the square can be moved

in all directions.

changes color of all pixels at once.

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changes color of all pixels at once.

* Right click to display the [Edit... Enter] menu and

select Copy, Paste, Up and Down.

* Double clicking the desired thumbnail (%10 to

%1F) in the screen also enters the Character Editor
screen

.

4-6 Voice Scrambling/Encryption
4-6-1 Voice Scrambling/Encryption

■

Voice scrambling function

The optional voice scrambler unit provides high performance private communication between stations with
the same scrambler code. The IC-F9510 series has a built-in inversion type voice scrambler.
(Analog mode only)

¾ What is ‘Inversion type voice scrambler’ ?

The audio frequency band is inverted as below. The frequencies in each band are inverted. The divided
frequency is programmable with cloning.

 Original AF
Level

 Inverted AF
Level

■Optional AES/DES encryption

The IC-F9510 series provides AES and/or DES encryption for secure conversation with the
optional UT-125 AES/DES encryption unit or UT-128 DES encryption unit. Versions certified
to FIPS 140-2 Level 1 for AES encryption are planned for future release.

300Hz 3kHz Frequency 300Hz 3kHz Frequency

UT-125 UT-128
AES/DES DES

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 The AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) is a block cipher adopted as an encryption standard by the Federal

Information Processing Standard (FIPS) for the United States in 2002.
AES is based upon the Rijndael algorithm. AES offers 256-bit encryption.

 The DES (Data Encryption Standard) is a cipher selected as an official Federal Information Processing

Standard (FIPS) for the United States in 1976. DES was developed by IBM and was based upon IBM's earlier
Lucifer cipher. DES utilizes a 56-bit key. This key size is vulnerable to a brute force attack using current
technology. In recent years, the cipher has been superseded by the AES.

 NOTE : For details on how to activate AES/DES Encryption, please refer to the following page.
 The FIPS version will be available in the future. The FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standard) 140

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are U.S. Government security standards that specify requirements for encryption modules and defines four

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 levels of security, named Level 1 to Level 4.

4-6 Voice Scrambling/Encryption
4-6-2 Encryption Setup

 Activating Encryption

P25 radios have the ability to use DES or AES
encryption. To enable encryption, you will need a
CKR (Common Key Reference). The KVL 3000
Plus key loader from Motorola creates this key.

¾ Obtaining a CKR from the KVL 3000 Plus

9 Press Enter. This CKR (TEK) is now stored in the

KVL and can be loaded into the radio using the
loading instructions detailed below.

 Press Escape on KVL.

¾ Loading a Pre-loaded Key into your Radio

Keyloader

The following operation is for AES and DES
upgraded radios. A newly upgraded radio will not
encrypt/de-encrypt until you load a new CKR (also
known as TEK—Traffic Encryption Key) to the
radio.

 Important: Not all KVL 3000 Plus keyloaders work

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with APCO P25 encryption. When the keyloader is

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the KVL with OPC

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2 On the radio, press and hold P0 and P1, and then

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KVL

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 powered up, the display will show ASTRO ® 25 if
 it can be used for P25 encryption.

¾ Entering a New CKR (TEK) into the KVL

1 Using the soft keys just below the display in the

KVL, select the following in sequence:

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power up the radio. The display shows KEY
WAITING.

3 Using the soft keys just below the display in the

KVL, select the following in sequence:

• Target

• Load

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• New

2 Enter the new key (CKR). This will be 5

numbers:”0” and any number between zero and
4095 (ex: 03456).

3 Press Enter.

4 Choose the algorithm AES or DES using the left

4 Using the left/right arrows (◄ or ►), select the

preprogrammed CKR (TEK).

5 After the proper CKR is on the KVL Screen, press

the soft LOAD key. The radio display flashes until
loading is complete. The radio will accept as
many as 16 CKR numbers.

right arrows (

◄

or ►), if the KVL is enabled for both

algorithms. Otherwise, proceed to step 6.

5 Press the soft key to Accept.

6 Create a key ID by entering 4 identifying

numbers from the keypad. This number is for
dealer reference only.

7 Press Enter.

¾

Programming the Radio Cloning Software

1 Connect your radio to a computer with OPC-

1122U.

2 Open your cloning software and read the radio.

3 In Memory CH » Encryption, select TX/RX.

4 In Memory CH » Encryption, enter the CKR (TEK)

that was loaded in the KVL.

8 At the “Byte” prompt, enter a random set of

numbers until the display shows SLOT FILLED.
This may take from 30 to 60 numbers depending
on the algorithm.

5 In Digital » Option, ensure that the Preamble

Length is 0~255. (120 is recommended).

6 In Common » Key & Display, assign a

programmable button for Encryption.

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4-7 OTAR

Without OTAR, the operator has to collect all radios
and reprogram them to change the keys. Or a
technician must go around and visit all the radio
sites with a PC and a programmer just to change
keys – it is time-consuming.

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What is OTAR ?

OTAR or Over-The-Air-Rekeying is the common name
for the method of changing the encryption keys over
a radio channel or “over the air”. It is also referred to
as Over-the-Air Transfer (OTAT).

Regular key changing is one of the basic

In addition, without OTAR, it is very difficult or even
impossible to re-program the scramblers with a
wired programmer due to their big number and
distances of one from another.

OTAR solves all these problems - you can do without
reprogramming all the radios and visiting the radio
sites. You can easily and briskly update the keys or

requirements for secure radio communication. Key
changing can be achieved by reprogramming of
scramblers with a wired programmer or over the air.

Presently radio communication systems, secured by
scramblers, prefer to use the OTAR method of key
changing due to the following benefits.

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change them over completely regardless of the
distance and big numbers.

To make the most of these benefits, leading
manufacturers of scramblers began to design
various methods of key changing over the air.
Many of the newer NSA (National Security Agency )

■Benefits from using OTAR

Brisk and efficient – these are the words to describe
the benefits from using OTAR.

zThe operator can change over the keys of many

radios at the same time regardless of the distance.

cryptosystems that use the 128

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bit electronic key,

such as the ANDVT, KY-58, KG-84 A/C, and KY-75
are capable of obtaining new or updated key by
OTAR. All an operator would have to do is to observe
the alarm indications and ensure the alarm indicator
returns to operate. The electronic key would normally
come from the Net Control Station (NCS).

zThe keys which are consisted of big numbers can

be easily changed or updated without manual
programming.

zThe use of OTAR drastically reduces the

distribution of physical keying material and the
physical process of loading crypto equipments with

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function. (OTAR function became available from the
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station has
nothing to do with actual physical CRYPTO
changeovers on a day-to-day basis.

The dispatcher

Old key New key

Update or change Electronic

keys remotely

enters the new key.

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OTAR or Over

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The-Air-Rekeying enables

the operator to update the current
electronic keys or change them over with
the new keys remotely.

 IC-F9510 series has DVSI AMBE +2™ New

4-8 APCO P25 DVSI AMBE+2™ Vocoder

The Mean Opinion Score Values

Vocoder Ready

Digital Voice Systems, Inc. specializes in low rate,
high-quality voice compression products for use in
digital communications and storage applications.
Their products include vocoders, error correction
schemes, test sets, and other offerings. DVSI is a

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In multimedia using codecs to compress the
bandwidth requirement (for example, of a digitized
voice connection from the standard 64 kilobit/sec
PCM Modulation), the Mean Opinion Score (MOS)
provides a numerical indication of the perceived
quality of received media after compression and/or
transmission. The MOS is expressed as a single

leading provider of hardware and software voice

coding solutions to equipment manufacturers and
OEMs throughout the world.

DVSI has introduced a new low data rate AMBE+2™
Vocoder that sets a new standard for high-quality,
high-performance speech quality at data rates from

2.0 to 9.6 kbps.

number in the range 1 to 5, where 1 is lowest

perceived audio quality, and 5 is the highest
perceived audio quality measurement. Here is the
AMBE+2™ MOS test result.

The new vocoder technology has been shown to
outperform DVSI’s previously industry-leading
AMBE+ ™ Vocoder, that outperformed G.729 and
G.726 vocoders while operating at only 4.0 kbps, and
DVSI’s baseline AMBE ™ vocoder technolgy.
It is designed to be particularly robust and perform
exceptionally well even under bit errors and acoustic
background noise conditions.

Recent independent evaluations have proved that
the model-based, Multi-Band Excitation algorithm
provides distinct advantages over traditional CELP­based vocoders. Operating at data rates from 2.0 to

9.6 kbps, the new AMBE+2™ algorithm has achieved

The vocoder speed specified by P25 specification
slowed down from 7200 bps to 3200 bps but DVSI
introduced a new enhanced vocoder of AMBE+2™ and

higher Mean Opinion Scores (MOS) than any other

vocoder technology tested.

The superior performance characteristics of the new
AMBE+2™ Vocoder make it ideally suited for mobile
radio, secure voice, satellite communications,
computer telephony, and other digital voice and
storage applications where bandwidth is at a

How Are MOS Tests Conducted?
MOS tests for voice are specified by ITU-T
recommendation P.800. The MOS is generated by
averaging the results of a set of standard, subjective

prevented the deterioration of the sound quality. Please

see the graph above. Even in 3600 bps, the AMBE+2™
is better than the P25 standard vocoder.

premium and low data rate, high

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quality is

imperative.

The new AMBE+2™ Vocoder clearly illustrates why
DVSI has been selected for many prominent global
mobile satellite systems including: Inmarsat M and
Mini-M, Iridium, ICO-Global, Thuraya, ACeS, and
many others. DVSI was also chosen as the vocoder

tests where a number of listeners rate the heard

audio quality of test sentences read aloud by both
male and female speakers over the communications
medium being tested. A listener is required to give
each sentence a rating using the following rating
scheme:

MOS Quality Impairment

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standard for the North American, APCO Project 25
public safety mobile radio system.

5

Excellent

Imperceptible

4 Good Perceptible but not annoying

3 Fair Slightly annoying

2 Poor Annoying

1 Bad Very annoying

The information about the APCO P25 and IC-F9510 series is also available on the Icom America Inc. home

A-2 Useful Information on Icom

America’s Web site

page. Please browse http://www.icomamerica.com/en/default.asp

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Icom Global Site

Icom America Inc. Home page

Basic information about P25

These materials are downloadable from
this site. Please click here to get more
detailed information on P25.

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P25 Information Center

P25 Radios at a Glance

Project 25 Web site etc.

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APCO International

SAFECOM

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¾ The following Instruction Manuals are available on the Icom Web site.

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URL: http://www.icom.co.jp/world/index.html

< Support Center Page >

< Home Page >

¾ The following Materials are available upon request through local Icom Distributors in your

region.

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IC-F9010 series
IC-F9510 series

Instruction manual

IC-F9511S/T
IC-F9521S/T
IC-F9523S/T

Instruction manual

IC-F9511HT

Mobile Radio

Installation
(Guide to installing
radio in vehicle)

Service Manual:
IC-F9511S/T

Service Manual:
IC-F9511HT

Sales Handbook
IC-F9510 Series

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