Icom iF22SR User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

PMR446 FM TRANSCEIVER

iF22SR

FOREWORD

Thank you for purchasing the IC-F22SR PMR446 FM trans­ceiver. This PMR FM transceiver meets the European PMR446
specification. This transceiver is designed for those who require
top-grade quality, performance and outstanding reliability under
the most demanding conditions.

FEATURES

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Free of user-license and applications

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All 8 PMR channels and Auto Scan channel are
available

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52 convenient CTCSS tone channels

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83 convenient DTCS tone channels also available

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Rugged construction

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500 mW (ERP) High output power

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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■ 2 types of built-in Code Squelch Systems:

CTCSS; Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System
DTCS; Digital Tone Code Squelch

CTCSS* and DTCS* encoder/decoder are standard, providing
quiet stand-by. Audio (voice) signals are output only when a sig­nal with a matched CTCSS or DTCS tone signal is received—
very helpful for group communications. (pgs. 14, 28)
*Select one of CTCSS or DTCS for your convenience.

■ 2 types of “Ring” function

The “Smart-Ring”* function and the “Call-Ring” function are avail­able for smart and simple station calls providing a telephone­style ring when called. 16 different ringing tones are available.

(pgs. 19–20)

*“Smart-Ring” function available only when all of your group sta-

tion use the same CTCSS tone code on the same operating
channel.

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

• Belt clip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

• BC-146* (
(*Depends on version

D Attach or detach the belt clip to the transceiver as illustrated

below.

Regular charger). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 set

)

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IMPORTANT

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely

before using the transceiver.

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL–This instruction

manual contains important operating instructions for the
IC-F22SR PMR446 FM transceiver.

CAUTIONS

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

tenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of the body,
especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The transceiver
will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm away from the
lips and the transceiver is vertical.

R WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with a

headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels.

DO NOT push the PTT when not actually desiring to transmit.

DO NOT modify the transceiver for any reason.

AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or in

areas with temperatures below –25°C or above +55°C. In an
extreme low temperature environment (around –25°C), the ca­pacity of Alkaline or dry cell batteries may exhaust quickly. In
such case, we recommend to replace the batteries, when the
“Low Battery” warning appears during transmission.

The use of non-Icom battery packs/chargers may impair trans­ceiver performance and invalidate the warranty.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i–ii

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii

IMPORTANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

CAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

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

1 PANEL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–3

‘ Switches, controls, keys and connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–2

‘ LED indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

2 BATTERY PACKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–10

‘ Battery pack replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

‘ Battery cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

‘ Battery charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

‘ Charging NOTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

‘ Battery case (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

33 BBAASSIICC OOPPEERRAATTIIOONN .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

‘ Receiving and transmitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

‘ Setting squelch level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

‘ Auto scan function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

‘ Setting the group code number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-18

4 RING FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19–20

‘ Smart-Ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

‘ Call-Ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

5 OTHER FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21–23

‘ Monitor audible function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

‘ Time-Out Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

‘ Power save function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

‘ Low battery indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

‘ Optional HM-75A functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

6 SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

7 OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25–26

8 GLOSSARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27–28

9 CE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29–30

‘ DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

11–18

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SP

MIC

u External
[SP]/[MIC] jack

Antenna

y TX/RX
Indicator LED

q [CH] selector

Speaker

MIC

w [VOL/ POWER]

e [S-Ring

/C-Ring] key

r [PTT]

t [MONI] key

u External

[SP]/[MIC] jack
(see below)

Ext. MIC.

Ext. SP

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

Switches, controls, keys and
connectors

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

q CHANNEL SELECTOR [CH]

• Rotate the selector to select the desired channel number 1 to

15. (pgs. 11, 12)

• Select the Auto Scan channel No.16. (p. 13)

• Select the Call-Ring melody. (p. 19)

w VOLUME/POWER CONTROL [VOL/POWER]

• Rotate the [VOL/POWER] clockwise to turn the power ON/OFF.

A long power ON beep emits when turning the power ON.

• Rotate clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease

the audio volume.

e SMART-RING/CALL-RING KEY [S-Ring/C-Ring]

• Push to send a Smart-Ring call. (p. 19)

• Push and hold to send a Call-Ring. (p. 19)

r PTT SWITCH [PTT]

• Push and hold to transmit; release to receive.

t MONITOR KEY [MONI]

• Push and hold to open the noise/tone squelch.

• Push to turn the tone squelch ON.

y TX/RX INDICATOR LED [LED]

• Lights red while transmitting.

• Lights green while receiving a signal, or squelch is open.

• Lights orange while sending/receiving a Smart-Ring call. (p. 19)

• Indicates the Low-battery condition. (p. 3)

u EXTERNAL SPEAKER AND MICROPHONE JACKS [SP]/[MIC]

• Connects an optional speaker-microphone such as HM-75A.
(p. 23)

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R R R R

R R

R R R R

R R

G

R

O O

GG

PANEL DESCRIPTION

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LED indicator

The TX/RX indicator LED indicates informa­tion in several ways as follows;
(Ref.; R=Red, G=Green, O=Orange)

[Brink patterns]

• TX: Turns Red while transmitting a signal.

• RX (Busy): Turns Green while receiving a signal.

• Smart-Ring: Calling or answering back the Smart-Ring now.

• Fast/Slow scan: CH scanning or CTCSS FIND is functioning now.

• Low BATT1: You should charge the battery. (blinks slowly)

• Low BATT2: You must charge the battery. (blinks fast)

• TX low BATT1: Low BATT1 was detected during TX mode.

• TX low BATT2: Low BATT2 was detected during TX mode.

CAUTION:

• Low BATT3: If you did not charge the battery after Low BATT2
warning has appeared, the Low BATT3 warning beep emits for 15
sec. then the power turns OFF automatically.

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BATTERY PACKS

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BC-146

BP-208

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902-PB V2.7srh21srh5.1 hrs14.5

012-PB V2.7

0561

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18.5 hrs srh2 hrs21.5

1100

mAh

BP-222

V2.7

006

hAm

hr1

hrs

8

6.5 hrs

BC-144,

BC-119 or

BC-121

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Battery pack replacement

Before replacing the battery pack, the volume control MUST be ro­tated fully counterclockwise,
until a click is heard, to turn the
power OFF.

• Push the battery release for­ward, then pull the battery
pack upward with the trans­ceiver facing you.

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BATTERY PACKS

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* Operating periods are calculated under the following conditions;

Tx : Rx : standby =5 : 5 : 90

Operating period depends on the alkaline cells used. (BP-208 only)

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BATTERY PACKS

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Battery cautions

• CAUTION! NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack (or
charging terminals of the transceiver). Also, current may flow into
nearby metal objects such as a necklace, so be careful when plac­ing battery packs (or the transceiver) in handbags, etc.

Simply carrying with or placing near metal objects such as a neck­lace, etc. causes shorting. This will damage not only the battery
pack, but also the transceiver.

• NEVER incinerate used battery packs. Internal battery gas may
cause an explosion.

• NEVER immerse the battery pack in water. If the battery pack be-
comes wet, be sure to wipe it dry BEFORE attaching it to the
transceiver.

• Clean the battery terminals to avoid rust or miss contact.

• Keep battery contacts clean. It’s a good idea to clean battery ter-

minals once a week.

If your battery pack seems to have no capacity even after being
charged, completely discharge it, then fully charge the battery pack
again. If the battery pack still does not retain a charge (or only very
little charge), a new battery pack must be purchased.

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BATTERY PACKS

Check orientation

and

Spacer A

Spacer B/C

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Battery charging

D Regular charging with the BC-146

The supplied* BC-146 provides regular charging of optional battery
pack with/ without transceiver.

(*depends on version)

DD

Spacer combination.

Especially when charging the battery with the transceiver;

• Be sure to attach the spacer (Spacer B/C) to the adaptor (Spacer
A) with the orientation as follows.

• Attach the spacer (Spacer B/C) to the adaptor with the orientation
of the stamp “” pointing up.

NOTE: Push the notch carefully
when removing the spacer from
the adaptor.

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