Icom IC-SAT100 Operating Manual

OPERATING MANUAL

SATELLITE PTT

iSAT100

INTRODUCTION

1 ACCESSORIES ATTACHMENTS
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION
3 BATTERY CHARGING
4 BASIC OPERATION

5 OTHER FUNCTIONS
6 HEADSET CONNECTION
7 MENU SCREEN
8 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS
9 TROUBLESHOOTING

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing this Icom product.
This product is designed and built with Icom’s state of the art technology and craftsmanship.
With proper care, this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation.

Important

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully before using the transceiver.
This OPERATING MANUAL contains advanced features and operating instructions for the IC-SAT100.
READ also the BASIC MANUAL that is supplied with the transceiver.
KEEP THE MANUALS, because it contains important operating information that may be useful in the future.

Table of contents

INTRODUCTION .....................................................i

Important .......................................................i

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1 ACCESSORIES ................................................1

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

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Attaching accessories ...................................1

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2 PANEL DESCRIPTION .....................................4

Front, top, and side panels ............................4

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Function display ............................................5

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3 BATTERY CHARGING .....................................6

Battery charger ..............................................6

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4 BASIC OPERATION .........................................7

Receiving and transmitting ............................7

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5 OTHER FUNCTIONS ........................................8

Using the Message function ..........................8

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Using the Emergency mode ..........................8

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Using the Key Lock function ..........................8

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Using the Surveillance function .....................9

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Using the AquaQuake function ......................9

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Using the Last Call Play function...................9

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6 HEADSET CONNECTION ................................10

Using a Bluetooth

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7 MENU SCREEN ................................................11

Using the Menu screen .................................11

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Menu items ....................................................11

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8 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ...................15

Specications ................................................15

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Options ..........................................................16

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9 TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................17

Troubleshooting .............................................17

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headset ..........................10

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ACCESSORIES

Supplied accessories

Belt clipBattery pack Power adapter*

(with adapter plugs)

* May not be supplied, or the shape may be different, depending on the transceiver version.

Attaching accessories

D Antenna

Connect the supplied antenna to the antenna
connector.

Antenna

Battery charger*

CAUTION:

• DO NOT carry the transceiver by holding only the
antenna.

• DO NOT connect an antenna other than the
supplied antenna, or those listed in this manual.

• DO NOT transmit without an antenna.

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ACCESSORIES

Attaching accessories

D Battery pack/Battery case

CAUTION: DO NOT attach or detach the battery

pack or the battery case when the transceiver is wet
or soiled. This may result in water or dust getting into
the transceiver, battery pack, or battery case and
may damage them.

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

To attach:

1. Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.
(q)

2. Hook the latch until it makes a ‘click’ sound. (w)

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To detach:

z Unhook the latch (q), and then lift up the battery

pack. (w)

2

Latch

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ACCESSORIES

Attaching accessories

D Belt clip

To attach:

1. Detach the battery pack.

2. Slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until
the belt clip is locked and makes a ‘click’ sound.

3. Attach the battery pack.

To detach:

1. Detach the battery pack.

2. Lift the tab up (1), and slide the belt clip in the
direction of the arrow (2).

3. Attach the battery pack.

BE CAREFUL! Do not break your ngernail.

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2

PANEL DESCRIPTION

Front, top, and side panels

Antenna
Connector

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3

4

Microphone

1



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7

6
5

Micro USB
Connector

Speaker

1 EMERGENCY KEY [EMER]
Hold down to transmit an Emergency call. (p. 8)

2 PTT SWITCH [PTT]
Hold down to transmit, release to receive. (p. 7)

3 P1/P2 KEYS [P1]/[P2]
Push to use the function assigned in the “Key Setup” menu*. (p. 13)

*[OK] > Functions > Key Setup

4 MENU/OK KEY [OK]

z Push to enter the Menu screen.
z Push to select an item in the Menu screen.

5 BACK/HOME KEY [BACK]

z Push to return to the previous Menu screen.
z Hold down to exit the Menu screen.

DIRECTIONAL KEY [UP]/[DOWN]/[LEFT]/[RIGHT]

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z Push to select a menu item, setting, and so on.
z Push [UP]/[DOWN] to display the Talkgroup list in the Main screen.

7 MULTI-CONNECTOR
Connects to an optional headset.

8 STATUS INDICATOR

z Lights green while receiving.
z Blinks green while the “OPEN” status.
z Lights red while transmitting.
z Blinks orange while registering, or no satellites are found.

9 VOLUME/POWER SWITCH [VOL]

z Rotate to turn the transceiver ON or OFF. (p. 7)
z Rotate to adjust the audio output level.

 TALKGROUP SELECTOR

z Rotate to select a Talkgroup. (p. 7)

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

Function display

1 2 3

00:00

Last Call

L The display is shown in English as an example. Select other languages on the Menu screen, if necessary.

([OK] > Display > Language)

D Icon Area

Indicators

1 SIGNAL STRENGTH
Displays the relative receive signal strength level.

2 CLOCK
Displays the current time.

3 BATTERY
Displayed or blinks to indicate the battery status.

Full Mid Charging

required

Battery exhausted

Scan

D Text Area

Displays the status, preset transceiver name, and
selected Talkgroup Name.

Status Description

IDLE The selected Talkgroup is not active.

OPEN The selected Talkgroup is active but

REQUESTING Requesting a transmission.

TALKING Transmitting
LISTENING Receiving
SCANNING Scanning a call

Icon area

Text area

Key display area

no one is talking.

D Key Display Area

Displays the names of the function assigned to [P1]

Icons

The following icons are displayed in the Icon Area.

LOCK

Displayed when the Lock function is ON. (p. 8)

SURVEILLANCE

Displayed when the Surveillance function is ON. (p. 9)

VIBRATION

Displayed when the Vibration function is ON. (p. 14)

Bluetooth

• “ ” is displayed when Bluetooth is activated. (p. 12)

• “

” is displayed when a Bluetooth device is connected.

(p. 10)

MESSAGE

• Displayed when a message have been received. (p. 8)

• Displayed if unread messages are still in the Message
memory.

RECORD

Displayed when the Record function is ON. (p. 11)

USB

Displayed when a USB device is connected.

®

and [P2]. You can assign functions in the Menu
screen. (p. 13)

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BATTERY CHARGING

Battery charger

NOTE: Before attaching or detaching a battery pack, BE SURE to turn OFF the transceiver by rotating [VOL] fully

counter clockwise until it makes a “click” sound. Otherwise, a transceiver malfunction could occur.

D Supplied battery charger

Charging time:

Approximately 3.1 hours for the BP-300

Turn OFF

Power adapter*

Battery
pack

Battery
charger

Charging indicator

Lights orange: Charging
Lights green: Charged
Blinks red: When a charging error has occurred.

D Extend Battery Life function

The charger has the Extend Battery Life function
switch on the bottom panel.

• OFF: The battery is fully charged. The operating time of
the transceiver is maximum.

• ON: The battery is not fully charged to not shorten the
battery life cycle.

L The battery life cycle is extended. But the

operating time of the transceiver becomes
shorter.

D Micro USB Connector

You can also use the Micro USB Connector to charge
instead of the supplied battery charger.

L An USB cable that compatible with more than 2.0 A is

required (User supplied).

L “

” is displayed while charging.

L Charging time may longer than using a battery charger.

* May not be supplied, or the shape may be different,

depending on the transceiver version.

NOTE: If the charging indicator alternately blinks
green and orange, remove the battery pack or the
transceiver from the charger, then reinsert it. If the
charging indicator still alternately blinks green and
orange, ask your dealer for details.

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BASIC OPERATION

Receiving and transmitting

D Turning ON the transceiver

z Rotate [VOL] to turn ON the transceiver.

• The transceiver searches for a satellite.

• When the transceiver is connected and registered to
a satellite, the status “IDLE,” transceiver name, and
Talkgroup name are displayed.

L Rotate Talkgroup selector to select a Talkgroup.
L Push [Last Call] to playback the received call. (p. 9)
L Push [UP] or [DOWN] to display the Talkgroup List.

D Receiving

When receiving, “LISTENING,” and the source
transceiver’s name is displayed, and audio should be
heard.

L Rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio output level.

00:00

LISTENING

TRANSCEIVER 02

TALKGROUP01

Last Call

Ignore

D Transmitting

CAUTION: DO NOT transmit without an antenna.

1. Hold down [PTT].

L “REQUESTING” is displayed while the transceiver

requests a transmission.

2. When “TALKING” is displayed, speak at your
normal voice level.

L You can continuously transmit up to the period of

time allowed by the system.

00:00

TALKING

TRANSCEIVER 01

TALKGROUP01

Last Call

Ignore

D Scan and Ignore

[Scan]

Push to scan a call.

[Ignore]

Push to ignore a received call.

L The Ignore function will be canceled if there are no more

calls for 90 seconds or longer.

NOTE:

• The transceiver receives and transmits using several satellites in the same orbit. Receiving and transmitting may
fail, depending on the satellite position or any obstacles between the transceiver and the satellites.

• Your body can also be an obstacle. Do not hook the transceiver on your waist.

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OTHER FUNCTIONS

Using the Message function

The transceiver can receive and send short
messages.

D Receiving

When receiving, a received message’s header and the
Talkgroup name are displayed.

L Push [RX MSG] to display a received message.

00:00

HELLO!

TALKGROUP 01

Last Call

D Transmitting

CAUTION: DO NOT transmit without an antenna.

1. Open the “Message List” in the Menu screen.

RX MSG

Using the Emergency mode

In the Emergency mode, the transceiver can transmit
an Emergency call, as shown below.

L Conrm the transceiver is connected and registered to a

satellite.

1. Hold down [EMER] for 2 seconds.

• Beep sounds, and the transceiver enters the
Emergency mode.

L “REQUESTING” is displayed while the transceiver

requests the transmission.

2. When “TALKING” is displayed, the transceiver
transmits the audio for 5 seconds.

Using the Key Lock function

You can use the Key Lock function to prevent
accidental or unnecessary function access.

1. Assign the function to the [P2] key in the Menu
screen.

[OK] > Functions > Key Setup > P2 Key

[OK] > PTT Options > Message List

L You can also assign [P1] key as a shortcut to the

“Message List” (p. 13).

2. Select a message to send.
TIP: Writing a new message

1. Select a blank on the “Message List” screen,

and then push [OK].

• The “Message Display” screen is displayed.

2. Push [OK] again to display the cursor.

3. Enter a message of up to 100 characters.

Message Display

abcde■

✔ ddd˚ mm'ss"

✔

✔

✔

L To enter a character, push [Up] or [Down].

Usable characters: a ~ z, A ~ Z, 0 ~ 9,

/ + - = \ . ! ? ' , * # "

L To move the cursor, push [Right] or [Left].
L To insert a space, push [P1].
L To delete, push [P2] or [BACK].

2. Push [P2] until “Lock ON” or “Lock OFF” is
displayed to turn the function ON or OFF.

• “ ” is displayed while the function is ON.

D Auto Key Lock function

The transceiver locks the keypad* when no key is
pushed for 30 seconds.
* Except for [EMER], [PTT], [VOL], and Talkgroup

selector.

z Turn the function ON or OFF in the Menu screen.

[OK] > Functions > Auto Key Lock

• “ ” is displayed while the function is ON.
L Push [P2] until “Lock OFF” is displayed to turn OFF

the function.

3. Push [PTT] to send the message.

D Received message list

You can read received messages on the “Received
Message” screen.

[OK] > PTT Options > Received Message

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OTHER FUNCTIONS

Using the Surveillance function

When this function is turned ON, the beep is not heard
and the backlight and the Status indicator do not light,
even when a signal is received, or a key is pushed.

1. Assign the function to the [P1] key in the Menu
screen.

[OK] > Functions > Key Setup > P1 Key

2. Hold down [BACK] for 1 second to exit the Menu
screen.

3. Push [Surveillan] to turn the function ON or OFF.

L “ ” is displayed while the function is ON.

Using the AquaQuake function

The AquaQuake water draining function removes
water from the speaker grill by vibrating the internal
speaker.

1. Assign the function to the [P1] key in the Menu
screen.

[OK] > Functions > Key Setup > P1 Key

2. Hold down [BACK] for 1 second to exit the Menu
screen.

3. Hold down [AquaQu...] to use the function.

L Water in the speaker grill may muffle the sound

coming from the speaker.

L After the specified period of time, the function

automatically stops, even if you continue holding
down the key.

L The function works with only the internal speaker.

Using the Last Call Play function

The transceiver can playback the previously received
call.

L You can playback up to 6 latest calls.
L Conrm the Call Recorder function is turned ON.

([OK] > PTT Options > Call Recorder)

1. Assign the function to the [P1] key in the Menu
screen.

[OK] > Functions > Key Setup > P1 Key

2. Hold down [BACK] for 1 second to exit the Menu
screen.

3. Push [Last Call] to playback the received call.

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Bluetooth

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HEADSET CONNECTION

Using a Bluetooth® headset

The transceiver can operate with Bluetooth headsets.
The communication range of Bluetooth is
approximately 10 meters (33 ft).

Bluetooth headset
(Example: Optional VS-3)

NOTE: The Bluetooth communication range may
vary, depending on the environment where you
operate the device.

D Electromagnetic Interference

When you use a Bluetooth device, pay attention to the
following:
Bluetooth devices operate in the 2.4 GHz band. The

2.4 GHz band is also used by other devices, such

as Wireless LAN products, microwave ovens, RFID
systems, amateur radio stations, and so on.
When using this device near such devices,
interference may occur, causing a decrease in
communication speed, and an unstable connection.
In such cases, use this device away from the other
devices, or stop using those devices.

3. Pairing and connecting the Bluetooth headset

1. Select “Find Device,” and then push [OK].
[

OK] > Bluetooth > BT Device List > Find Device

2. Select “Headset,” and then push [OK].

• The transceiver searches for a headset.
L Push [BACK] to cancel searching.

3. Select the headset to pair and connect, and then
push [OK].

L A passkey or PIN code may be required to pair,

depending on the headset. Refer to your headset or
device’s instructions for details.

4. Hold down [BACK] for 1 second to exit the Menu
screen.

• “ ” is displayed if the headset or device is correctly
connected.

D Disconnecting a paired device

You can disconnect a paired Bluetooth device if it is
not being used.

1. Select “BT Device List,” and then push [OK].
[OK] > Bluetooth > BT Device List

2. Select the device to disconnect, and then push

[OK].

3. Select “Disconnect,” and then push [OK].

4. Hold down [BACK] for 1 second to exit the Menu

screen.

• “ ” is displayed if the headset or device is correctly
disconnected.

D Deleting a headset

Disconnect a connected headset before deleting it.

D Pairing with a headset

You can pair a maximum of 4 Bluetooth headsets to
the transceiver.

L These instructions describe pairing with the VS-3

Bluetooth

1. Turning ON the transceiver’s Bluetooth function

1. Select “Bluetooth ON/OFF,” in the Menu screen,
and then push [OK].

2. Select “ON,” and then push [OK] to turn ON the
Bluetooth function.

3. Hold down [BACK] for 1 second to exit the Menu
screen.

2. Entering the VS-3 Pairing mode

1. Confirm the VS-3 is turned OFF.

2. Hold down [

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headset, as an example.

[OK] > Bluetooth > Bluetooth ON/OFF

• “ ” is displayed.

] for 6 seconds.

• The LED alternatively blinks red and blue, and then
the headset enters the Pairing mode.

1. Select “BT Device List,” and then push [OK].
[OK] > Bluetooth > BT Device List

2. Select the headset to delete, and then push [OK].

3. Select “Delete,” and then push [OK] to delete the

headset.

4. Hold down [BACK] for 1 second to exit the Menu

screen.

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MENU SCREEN

Using the Menu screen

You can use the Menu screen to set infrequently
changed values or function settings.

The Menu screen is constructed in a tree structure.
You can go to the next tree level by pushing [RIGHT]
or [OK], go back a level pushing [LEFT] or [BACK].
To select an item, push [UP] or [DOWN].

NOTE: The menu items contained in the transceiver
may differ, depending on the its version or
presettings.

Menu items

Menu

Talkgroup

PTT Options

Bluetooth
Functions
Clock

D Talkgroup

Refresh Talkgroup

Select the item, and then push [OK] to refresh the
Talkgroup list.

Talkgroup List

Displays the Talkgroup list.

L “P” is displayed for the Priority Talkgroup.

D PTT Option

Talk Timer

The Talk Timer displays the time remaining for the
current talk period.

• OFF: Turns OFF the function.

• ON: Displays the remaining time while transmitting.

Mic gain

Sets the microphone sensitivity to between -5 and 5.

L Higher values make the microphone more sensitive to

the user's voice.

Position Format

Select a format to display your position data.

Position Format

ddd˚ mm.mm'

✔

✔ ddd˚ mm'ss"

✔

✔

✔

Distance Format

Select a format to display the distance.

Distance Format

Miles

✔

✔ Kilometers

✔

✔

✔

Call Recorder

Turn ON or OFF the Call Recorder function.

• OFF: Turns OFF the function.

• ON: Records the received call audio.

Received Message

Displays the Received message list.

Message List

Displays the Created message list.

Location Sharing

Turn ON or OFF the Location Sharing function.
OFF:
ON: Share your location with other Talkgroup

Turns OFF the function.

participants.

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MENU SCREEN

Menu items

D Bluetooth

Bluetooth ON/OFF

Turn the Bluetooth function ON or OFF.

BT Device List

Displays the paired Bluetooth headsets and Bluetooth
data devices.

Find Device

Search for a Bluetooth headset or data device to pair
and connect.

• Headset: Search for a Bluetooth headset.

• Data Device: Search for a Bluetooth data device.

Bluetooth Reset

Initialize the built-in Bluetooth unit.

BT Auto Connect

Select whether or not to automatically connect to the
last bonded Bluetooth device.

• OFF: The user must manually connect to a
bonded device.

• ON: Automatically connects to the last bonded
device.

PTT Beep (VS-3)

Set the beep sound when pushing [PTT] on the
optional VS-3 Bluetooth headset.

• OFF: No beep sounds when pushing PTT.

• ON: A beep sounds when pushing PTT.

One-touch PTT

Set the One-Touch PTT function while the optional
VS-3 Bluetooth headset is connected.
The function enables you to communicate with a
single push of the VS-3’s [PTT].

• OFF: Push [PTT] to transmit and release to
receive.

• ON: Push [PTT] to transmit and push again to
receive.

Waiting Pairing

Waits for the pairing request from a Bluetooth headset
or data device.

BT Audio Setting

Select the audio output device for when the Bluetooth
headset is connected.

• BT Only: Sets the Bluetooth headset as the Audio
Output device.

• BT & SP: Sets the Bluetooth headset and the
transceiver’s speaker as the audio output

devices.

BT Device Info

Displays the Bluetooth device information such as the

device name, address, support prole, version, and so

on.

Key Beep (VS-3)

Turn the optional VS-3 Bluetooth headset’s key beep
ON or OFF.

PWR Save (VS-3)

Select whether or not to operate using the Bluetooth
headset’s battery saving mode while the optional VS-3
Bluetooth headset is connected.

• OFF: The Power Save mode is OFF.

• ON: The Power Save mode is activated when
there is no communication or operation for
120 seconds.

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MENU SCREEN

Menu items

D Functions

Auto Key Lock

Turn the Auto Keypad Lock function ON or OFF.

• OFF: Turns OFF the function.

• ON: The transceiver locks the keypad* when
no key is pushed for 30 seconds.

* Except for [EMER], [PTT], [VOL], and

Talkgroup selector.

Key Setup

Assign functions to the [P1] and [P2] keys.

Key Setup

P1 Key

P2 Key

✔

✔

✔

Assignable functions

[P1] [P2]

OFF (No function is assigned) OFF (No function is assigned)
Talkgroup List (p. 11) Scan Start/Stop (p. 7)
My Position (p. 14) Lock (p. 9)
Surveillance (p. 9)
AquaQuake (p. 9)
Last Call Play (p. 9)
Message List (p. 11)

PC Command

Select a connecting method to connect the transceiver
to a PC.

• OFF: Nothing is selected.

• Multi-Connector:

• USB: Select when connect to a PC using a USB

• Bluetooth: Select when connect to a PC using a

Select when connect to a PC using a
connection cable with Multi-Connector.

cable (User supplied).
Bluetooth device.

D Clock

Clock Display

Select whether or not to display the clock on the Main
screen.

Time Format

Select time format for the clock.

Time Format

12 hours

✔

✔ 24 hours

✔

✔

✔

Clock Time Zone

Select your local time zone.

Clock Time Zone

✔ UTC-02:00
✔ UTC-01:30
✔ UTC-01:00

✔ UTC-00:30
✔ UTC+00:00

DST

Selects whether or not to use Daylight Saving Time
(DST) for the clock.

D Display

Backlight

Select a Backlight setting.

• OFF: The backlight is always OFF.

• ON: The backlight is always ON.

• Auto: When any switch except [PTT] is pushed,
the backlight lights for 5 seconds.

Contrast

Adjust the contrast level.

Language

Select a Language for the user interface.

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MENU SCREEN

Menu items

D Beep/Vibration

Sets the transceiver’s beep level and select an option
for vibration.

TIP: When you set the beep level to between
“1 (Linked)” and “5 (Linked),” you can adjust the
beep level within the range of 0 and selected level by
rotating [VOL].

System Beep Lv

Sets the system beep output level.
The beep sounds when connecting to or blocked from
the system.

Emer Beep Lv

Sets the beep output level when in the Emergency
mode.

Key Beep Lv

Sets the key beep output level.

Ringer Lv

Sets the ringer output level.

D Information

Battery Info

Displays the battery information such as voltage,
battery percentage, cycle count, and so on.

RSSI

Displays the Received Signal Strength Indication
(RSSI).

My Position

Displays your current position.

Firmware Info

Displays the transceiver’s rmware information.

Satellite Info

Displays satellite information.

Certication

Displays the certications acquired with the

transceiver.

Opening Beep Lv

Sets the opening beep output level.
The transceiver beeps when it is turned ON.

System Vibration

Turn the system vibration ON or OFF.
The transceiver vibrates when connecting to or
blocked from the system.

Emer Vibration

Turn the Emergency vibration ON or OFF.
The transceiver vibrates when received an Emergency
call.

Key Vibration

Turn the key vibration ON or OFF.
The transceiver vibrates when you pushed any key
except [PTT].

Receive Vibration

Turn the receive vibration ON or OFF.
The transceiver vibrates when received any call or
message.

Opening Vibration

Turn the opening vibration ON or OFF.
The transceiver vibrates when it is turned ON.

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SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS

Specications (Measurements made without an antenna.)

L All stated specications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

D General

• Frequency range: 1616 ~ 1626.5 MHz

• Number of channels: 240 Channels

• Type of emission: 41K7Q7W

• Duplexing method: TDD (Time Domain Duplex)

• Multiplexing method: TDMA/FDMA

• Antenna impedance: 50 Ω nominal

• Input impedance (MIC): 2.2 kΩ

• Output impedance (audio): 8 Ω

• Operating temperature range: –30˚C ~ +60˚C, –22˚F ~ +140˚F

• Power supply voltage: 7.5 V DC nominal

• Current drain: Less than 2.5 A

• Dimensions*: 57.8 (W) × 135 (H) × 32.8 (D) mm,

2.3 (W) × 5.3 (H) × 1.3 (D) inches

• Weight (approximate): 360 g, 12.7 oz with BP-300 and FA-S102U

D Transmitter

• Output power: 7.0 W maximum

• Modulation: DE-QPSK/DE-BPSK

• Channel spacing: 41.667 kHz

• Frequency stability: ±1.5 ppm

• Spurious emissions: 0.25 μW (Less than 1 GHz)

1.0 μW (More than 1 GHz)

• Audio harmonic distortion: 0.8% typical (at AF 1 kHz)

D Receiver

• Sensitivity: –116 dBm typical

• Audio output power (At 5% distortion): 1.5 W (Typical) into an 8 Ω load (Internal speaker)

1.0 W (Typical) into an 8 Ω load (External speaker)

* Projections not included.

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SPECIFICA TIONS AND OPTIONS

Options

D BATTERY PACK

• BP-300 BATTERY PACK

Voltage: 7.2 V
Capacity: 2200 mAh (minimum), 2350 mAh (typical)
Approximate battery life*: 14.5 hours
* Operating periods are calculated under the following conditions.

TX : RX : standby = 5 : 5 : 90

D CHARGERS

• BC-241 DESKTOP CHARGER + BC-242 AC ADAPTER

To rapidly charge a single battery pack.

• BC-214N MULTI CHARGER + AD-140 CHARGER ADAPTER + BC-157S AC ADAPTER

To rapidly charge up to 6 battery packs.

D OTHERS

• OPC-656 DC POWER CABLE

Use with a 13.8 V power source instead of the power adapter. (Use with the BC-214N)

• FA-S102U ANTENNA

• MBB-5 BELT CLIP

• HM-222 SPEAKER MICROPHONE

With an Emergency key.
The HM-222 meets IP68 requirements for waterproof protection.

• VS-3 Bluetooth

The Bluetooth® headset with a [PTT] switch.
About the third party Bluetooth

Icom has checked the PTT operation with some 3M Peltor headsets such as the WS Headset XP, WS ProTac XP

and WS Alert XP. (Compatibility not guaranteed.)

• VS-5MC PTT SWITCH CABLE + HS-94, HS-95, HS-97 HEADSET
VS-5MC: Used to connect a headset to a transceiver.
HS-94: Ear-hook type
HS-95: Neck-arm type
HS-97: Throat microphone

• HM-163MC TIEPIN TYPE MICROPHONE

+ EH-15B EARPHONE, SP-28 EAR HOOK TYPE EARPHONE, SP-26 TUBE EARPHONE

• SP-32 TUBE TYPE EARPHONE ADAPTER
For use with EH-15B.

• SP-27 TUBE EARPHONE, SP-29 EAR HOOK TYPE EARPHONE, SP-40 EARPHONE +

AD-135 EARPHONE ADAPTER

AD-135: Used to connect an earphone to the transceiver’s multi-connector.

• AD-118 ACC ADAPTER
Used to connect a headset with a Hirose-6-pin connector to the transceiver’s multi-connector.

®

HEADSET

®

headsets:

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

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF.

The transceiver does
not turn ON.

• The battery is exhausted.

• The battery pack is not correctly attached.

• Recharge the battery pack.

• Correctly reattach the battery pack.

p. 6
p. 2

Little or no sound
comes from the
speaker.

You cannot transmit. • The battery is exhausted.

You cannot use the
keypad.

No beep sounds. • The Key beep is set to OFF.

• Volume level is set too low. • Adjust the volume level. p. 4

• An obstacle may exist between the
satellite and transceiver.

• The Key Lock function is ON. • Push [P2] until “Lock OFF” is displayed

• The audio output level is low.

• Recharge the battery pack.

• Retry transmitting in a place without
obstacles.

to turn OFF the function.

• Adjust the key beep level in the Menu
screen.

([OK] > Beep/Vibration > Key Beep Lv)

• Rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio output
level.

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p. 7

p. 4

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