Icom IC-FR3000, IC-FR4000 User Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF FM REPEATER
iFR3000
UHF FM REPEATER
iFR4000
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IMPORTANT
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CAREFULLY before attempting to operate the re-
peater.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL– This
manual contains important safety and operating instructions for the IC-FR3000/FR4000 series.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
R WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE! NEVER at-
tach an antenna or internal antenna connector during
transmission. This may result in an electrical shock or
burn.
RWARNING HIGH VOLTAGE! NEVER install
the antenna at any place that person touch the antenna easily during transmission. This may result in an
electrical shock or burn.
R NEVER apply AC to the [BATTERY] terminals on
the repeater rear panel. This could cause a fire or
damage the repeater.
R NEVER apply more than 16 V DC, such as a 24 V
battery, to the [BATTERY] terminals on the repeater
rear panel. This could cause a fire or damage the repeater.
R NEVER let metal, wire or other objects touch any
internal part or connectors on the rear panel of the repeater. This may result in an electric shock.
R NEVER expose the repeater to rain, snow or any
liquids.
AVOID using or placing the repeater in areas with temperatures below –30°C (–22°F) or above +60°C
(+140°F). Be aware that temperatures on a vehicle’s
dashboard can exceed 80°C (+176°F), resulting in permanent damage to the repeater if left there for extended periods.
AVOID placing the repeater in excessively dusty environments or in direct sunlight.
AVOID putting anything on top of the repeater. This will
obstruct heat dissipation.
Place the repeater in a secure place to avoid inadvertent use by children.
BE CAREFUL! The heatsink will become hot when operating the repeater continuously for long periods.
BE CAREFUL! If a linear amplifier is connected, set
the repeater’s RF output power to less than the linear
amplifier’s maximum input level, otherwise, the linear
amplifier will be damaged.
Use Icom microphones only (optional). Other manufacturer’s microphones have different pin assignments,
and connection to the IC-FR3000/FR4000 series may
damage the repeater.
For U.S.A. only
CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this repeater,
not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your
authority to operate this repeater under FCC regulations.
CAUTION: This repeater is intended for use as a fixed
base station with the antenna located outdoors on the
rooftop or on antenna tower.
PRECAUTION
WORD
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WARNING
CAUTION
NOTE
DEFINITION
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric
shock may occur.
Equipment damage may occur.
If disregarded, inconvenience only.
No risk of personal injury, fire or
electric shock.
Icom, Icom Inc. and the logo are registered trademarks
of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United states, the United
Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.
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For U.S.A.
This equipment complies with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and regulations governing telephone equipment and the Technical
Requirements for Connection to the Telephone Network published by the industry’s Administrative Council
for Terminal Attachments (ACTA). On the right side of
this equipment is a label that contains, among other in-
formation, a product identifier in the format
US:ICMOT03BIC-FR4000. If requested, this number
must be provided to the telephone company.
The applicable certification jack (connector) USOC-RJ11C is used for this equipment.
This device can only be connected to the Public
Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) using a telephone cord and modular plug that is compliant with the
criteria adopted by the ACTA. This equipment is designed for connection to the telephone network or
premises wiring using a compatible modular jack that
is also compliant.
The Ringer Equivalence Number (or REN) is used to
determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line. Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in
response to an incoming call. In most, but not all
areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed five (5.0).
To be certain of the number of devices that may be
connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs,
contact the local telephone company. The REN for this
product is printed on the product identifier label
CAUTION: If this equipment is deemed potentially
harmful to the telephone network, the telephone company will attempt to notify you in advance of discontinuing service. If advance notice is not practical, the
telephone company will notify you as soon as possible. If service is disconnected, you will be advised of
your right to file a complaint with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) should you believe it necessary.
The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could
affect the operation of this equipment. Should this
occur, advance notice you be provided in order for you
to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.
Should you experience trouble with this equipment,
please contact: ICOM America, Technical Support at
425-454-7619 for repair or warranty information. If the
equipment is causing harm to the telephone network,
the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.
There are no user serviceable parts for a telephone circuit inside of this IC-FR3000 or IC-FR4000.
NOTICE: Connection to party line service is subject to
state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission,
public service commission or corporation commission
for information.
If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of
this IC-FR3000 or IC-FR4000 does not disable your
alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will
disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.
For CANADA
NOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications. This is confirmed by the registration number.
The abbreviation, IC, before the registration number
signifies that registration was performed based on a
Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry
Canada technical specifications were met. It does not
imply that Industry Canada approved the equipment.
NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for
this terminal equipment is 0.3. The REN assigned to
each terminal equipment provides an indication of the
maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an
interface may consist of any combination of devices
subject only to the requirement that the sum of the
Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does
not exceed five.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
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FORWARD
Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The ICFR3000/FR4000
VHF
/
UHF FM REPEATER
is designed
and built with Icom’s state of the art technology and
craftsmanship. With proper care, this product should
provide you years of trouble-free operation.
We want to take a couple of moments of your time to
thank you for making the IC-FR3000/FR4000 your repeater of choice, and hope you agree with Icom’s philosophy of “technology first.” Many hours of research
and development went into the design of your ICFR3000/FR4000 series.
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FEATURES
❍ 50 W continuous full duty cycle operation
This repeater looks as good as it performs. A rugged
heatsink, large cooling fans and a high performance
power module provide the repeater with a stable
50 W at full duty cycle operation.
❍
Automatic battery backup system
A built-in backup system supports automatic switching to an external power supply (13.6 V DC) if the
AC power supply fails.
❍ Multiple CTCSS & DTCS tone memories
with multiple memory channels
Up to 16 CTCSS/DTCS tones (TX/RX tones respectively) can be programmed in a channel. This feature allows you to share a channel with multiple user
groups. You can also give priority/exclusive use to a
specified group simply by programming different
tones to another memory channel. Ideal for many
different applications.
❍ Built-in 2-Tone, 5-Tone, DTMF encoder &
decoder
Multiple signaling systems are equipped as standard. These systems are fully compatible with Icom
F-series radios.
❍ Telephone interconnect capability
❍ DTMF remote control capability
You can control the repeater from a remote location
over the air or over a phone line with DTMF.
❍ Other features
- PC programmable
- Wall or 19 inch rack mount (optional MB-77/MB-78)
- Optional Voice Scrambler Unit (UT-109 #01/UT-110
#01) for base operating mode
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
The following accessories are supplied with ICFR3000/FR4000 series
[AC120V version]
q AC power cable (OPC-510) ……………………… 1
w Spare fuses (FGB 1 A) …………………………… 1
e Spare fuses (ATC 20) ……………………………… 2
[AC220V version]
q AC power cable (OPC-492) ……………………… 1
w Spare fuses (FGB 1 A) …………………………… 1
e Spare fuses (ATC 20) ……………………………… 2
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IMPORTANT ............................................................ i
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ......................................... i
PRECAUTION ......................................................... i
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ....................... ii
FORWARD ............................................................. iii
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES .................................. iii
TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................... iv
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ......................... 1–4
■ Front panel .................................................... 1
■ Rear panel ..................................................... 2
D Remote connector...................................... 3
D Accessory connector.................................. 3
2 INSTALLATION AND
CONNECTIONS .................................. 5–10
■ Unpacking ..................................................... 5
■ Selecting a location ....................................... 5
■ Antenna connection ....................................... 5
■ Duplexer ........................................................ 5
■ Grounding ...................................................... 5
■ Required connections .................................... 6
■ Advanced connections .................................. 7
■ Power ............................................................ 8
D In AC operation .......................................... 8
D In DC operation.......................................... 8
■ Mounting the repeater ................................... 8
D Using the optional MB-78........................... 8
D Using the optional MB-77......................... 10
3 OPTIONAL UNIT INSTALLATION ........... 11
■ Opening the repeater’s case ....................... 11
■ Voice scrambler unit installation .................. 11
4 OPERATION ............................................ 12
■ Turning power ON ....................................... 12
■ Receiving and transmitting .......................... 12
D Receiving ................................................. 12
D Transmitting ............................................. 12
5 MAINTENANCE ................................ 13–14
■ Troubleshooting ........................................... 13
■ Fuse replacement ........................................ 14
6 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ... 15–16
■ Specifications .............................................. 15
D IC-FR3000 ............................................... 15
D IC-FR4000 ............................................... 15
■ Options ........................................................ 16
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
1
■ Front panel
q POWER SWITCH [POWER]
Toggles to turn the repeater power ON or OFF.
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MICROPHONE/SPEAKER CONNECTOR [MIC/SP]
This 8-pin modular jack accepts the optional microphone.
q +9 V DC output (Max. 10 mA)
w I/O port for PC programming
e NC
r M PTT (Input port for TX control)
t Microphone ground
y Microphone input
u Ground
i M MONI (Input port for monitor control)
e LINE CONNECTOR [LINE]
This 4-pin modular jack accepts to connect to 2 wire
system telephone cable.
• See p. 7 for line connector information.
r VOLUME CONTROL [VOLUME] (p. 12)
Adjusts the audio output level.
t SQUELCH CONTROL [SQUELCH]
➥While in base operating mode, adjusts the
squelch threshold level. (p. 12)
➥While in repeater operating mode, this knob is not
activate.
y CHANNEL SELECT SWITCHES [DN/UP]
Push either switch to select the operating channel.
u MONITOR SWITCH [MONI]
➥Push to monitor the operating frequency.
i MODE SELECT SWITCH [RPT/BASE]
Toggles the repeater or base operating mode when
pushed.
• When setting up a repeater system using ICFR3000/FR4000 only, select a repeater operating mode.
• When using IC-FR3000/FR4000 as full (or half) duplex
transceiver or setting up a repeater system connecting
an external controller, select a base operating mode.
o REMOTE CONTROL SWITCH [REMOTE]
Toggles to activate or inactivate the remote control
operation when pushed.
!0 AF MUTE CONTROL [SP MUTE]
Mutes the audio output.
!1 INTERNAL SPEAKER
Monitors received signals.
!2 BASE OPERATING MODE INDICATOR
Lights green while in base operating mode.
!3 REMOTE CONTROL MODE INDICATOR
Lights green while in remote control operation.
!4 TRANSMIT INDICATOR
Lights red while transmitting.
!5 BUSY INDICATOR
Lights green while receiving a signal or when the
noise squelch is open.
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!2 !1!3!4!5!6!7
!8!9
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Function display (p. 2)
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
!6 ANI CLEAR SWITCH [ANI CLR]
Push for 1 sec. to clear the received ANI ID indication on the display and returns to original indication.
NOTE: This switch is no function available for some
versions.
!7 DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE SWITCH [PROG]
Toggles the pre-programmed function ON or OFF
when pushed.
!8 PROGRAMMED FUNCTION INDICATOR
Lights green while pre-programmed function is activated.
!9 DC INDICATOR
Lights green when in DC operation.
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Function display
q MEMORY CHANNEL INDICATOR
Shows the selected memory channel.
w TRANSMIT POWER INDICATOR
Shows the output power level.
e AUDIBLE INDICATOR
“@” appears in an audible condition, disappears in
an inaudible condition. (When an audible condition,
audio mute is cancelled.)
r ALPHANUMERIC INDICATORS
Shows the variety text or code information.
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■ Rear panel
q TRANSMIT ANTENNA CONNECTOR [TX/TX•RX]
➥ Connects a transmit antenna (impedance: 50 Ω)
and outputs transmit signals.
➥ When installing an optional internal duplexer
(supplied by third party), this connects the transmit receive to an antenna.
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EXTERNAL SPEAKER CONNECTOR [EXT SP]
Accepts a 4 Ω external speaker.
e REMOTE CONNECTOR [REMOTE]
Connects to the remote controller.
• See p. 3 for remote connector information.
r ACCESSORY CONNECTOR [ACC]
Connects to the remote controller.
• See pgs. 3, 4 for accessory connector information.
t RECEIVE ANTENNA CONNECTOR [RX]
➥ Connects a receive antenna (impedance: 50 Ω)
and inputs receiving signals.
➥ When installing an internal duplexer (supplied by
third party), do not use this connector.
y AC POWER SOCKET [AC]
Connects the supplied AC power cable to a domestic AC outlet.
u GROUND TERMINAL [GND]
Ground the repeater through this terminal to prevent
electric shocks, TVI, BCI and other problems.
i DC POWER INPUT TERMINALS [BATTERY]
Connects the 12 V storage battery for the repeater
backup when the AC power is interrupted. These
terminals are also used for DC power operation.
CAUTION: NEVER short the (+) line of the DC
power cable to repeater’s chassis, when connecting
DC power cable to the [BATTERY] terminals. Otherwise, there is danger of electric shock and/or
equipment damage.
TX/TX•RX
EXT SP REMOTE
ACC
RX
GND
AC
BATTERY
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
D Remote connector
Pin No. Pin Name Description Specification
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
–PTT
+PTT
–AFOUT
+AFOUT
–EXTMOD
+EXTMOD
–BUSY
+BUSY
Input terminals to transmit the repeater in relation to the external equipment. An opto-isolator
is provided to facilitate PTT signals.
Output terminal for AF signals from the AF detector circuit via the bandpass filter. Output level
is fixed, regardless of [AF] control.
Input terminal for the modulation circuit.
Output terminal for squelch condition
(Open/Close). An opto-isolator is provided to facilitate BUSY signals.
High voltage=PTT ON (transmits)
Hi-Z=PTT OFF
Output impedance: 600 Ω
Input impedance: 600 Ω
Open collector=BUSY OFF
0 V=BUSY ON (Squelch is opened)
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D Accessory connector
Pin No. Pin Name Description Specification
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
BUSY OUT
COAXIAL SW
M/S IN
D1
D3
EXT RPT/BASE
EXT MONI
EXT DTCS
EXTMOD IN B
EXTMOD IN A
AF OUT
DISC OUT
+15V
TX OUT
Output terminal for busy signal.
Output terminal for coaxial switching (antenna switching)
signal.
Input terminal for master/slave signal.
Input terminal for selecting memory channel.
Input terminal for selecting memory channel.
Input terminal for repeater/base operating mode switching
signal.
Input terminal for monitor function.
Input terminal for continuous tone (CTCSS/DTCS) signal.
Input terminal for the modulation signals applied to input of
the splutter filter circuit.
Input terminal for the modulation signal applied to input of
the pre-emphasis circuit via the bandpass filter.
Output terminal for AF signals from the AF detector circuit
via the bandpass filter. Output level is fixed, regardless of
[AF] control.
Output terminal for AF signals from the AF detector circuit.
Output level is fixed, regardless of [AF] control.
Output terminal for +15V DC while in AC operation. (While in
DC operation, same as input DC.)
Output terminal for transmission state.
Open collector=OFF, 0 V=ON
Open collector=OFF
0 V=ON
+5 V pull up, Active=L
+5 V pull up, Active=L
+5 V pull up, Active=L
+5 V pull up
Active=L
+5 V pull up, Active=L
Input impedance: 100 kΩ (approx.)
Input impedance: 600 Ω (approx.)
Input impedance: 600 Ω (approx.)
Output impedance: 1 kΩ (approx.)
Output impedance: 1 kΩ (approx.)
Output current: Less than 1 A
Open collector=OFF, 0 V=ON
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