INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF TRANSCEIVER
iF50
UHF TRANSCEIVER
iF60
FOREWORD PRECAUTION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before R WARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the antenna
using the transceiver. is very close to, or touching exposed parts of the body, especially
the face or eyes, while transmitting. The transceiver will perform
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— This instruction best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) away from the
manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-F50 VHF lips and the transceiver is vertical.
TRANSCEIVER and IC-F60 UHF TRANSCEIVER.
R WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with a headset
or other audio accessories at high volume levels.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS CAUTION! NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack.
NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source other than the
WORD DEFINITION BP-226 or BP-227. Such a connection will ruin the transceiver.
DO NOT push the PTT when not actually desiring to transmit.
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock
RWARNING AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or in
may occur.
areas with temperatures below –30°C (–22°F) or above +60°C
CAUTION Equipment damage may occur. (+140°F).
NOTE
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk DO NOT modify the transceiver for any reason.
of personal injury, fire or electric shock. MAKE SURE the flexible antenna and battery pack are securely
attached to the transceiver, and that the antenna and battery pack
are dry before attachment. Exposing the inside of the transceiver
to water will result in serious damage to the transceiver.
OPERATING NOTES The use of non-Icom battery packs/chargers may impair transceiver
performance and invalidate the warranty.
• When transmitting with a portable radio, hold the radio in a vertical
position with its microphone 5 to 10 centimeters (2 to 4 inches)
away from your mouth. Keep the antenna at least 2.5 centimeters FCC caution:
(1 inch) from your head and body. Changes or modifications to this device, not expressly approved
• If you wear a portable two-way radio on your body, ensure that the by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this transceiver
antenna is at least 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) from your body when under FCC regulations.
transmitting.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION …………………………………… i 5 BATTERY CHARGING ………………………………………… 35–44
FOREWORD ……………………………………………………………… iii ‘ Battery charging …………………………………………………… 35
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ………………………………………………… iii ‘ Caution ……………………………………………………………… 36
OPERATING NOTES …………………………………………………… iii ‘ Optional battery chargers ………………………………………… 37
PRECAUTION …………………………………………………………… iv ‘ Optional battery case ……………………………………………… 43
TABLE OF CONTENTS ………………………………………………… v 6 SPEAKER-MICROPHONE ……………………………………… 45–46
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES …………………………………………… vi ‘ Optional HM-138 description ……………………………………… 45
1 ACCESSORIES ……………………………………………………… 1–2 ‘ Attachment ………………………………………………………… 46
‘ Accessory attachments ……………………………………………… 1 7 OPTIONS ………………………………………………………… 47–48
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION …………………………………………… 3–11
‘ Front, top and side panels ………………………………………… 3
‘ Function display ……………………………………………………… 6
‘ Programmable function keys ……………………………………… 7
3 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ………………………………… 12–18
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
‘ Turning power ON ………………………………………………… 12 The following accessories are supplied: Qty.
‘ Channel selection ………………………………………………… 12
• Flexible antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
‘ Call procedure ……………………………………………………… 13
‘ Receiving and transmitting ……………………………………… 14
• Battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
‘ Scrambler function ………………………………………………… 17 • Jack cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
‘ User set mode ……………………………………………………… 18 • Belt clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
4 BIIS OPERATION ………………………………………………… 19–34 • Function name stickers* (KEY-STICKER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
‘ Default setting ……………………………………………………… 19 *There are no names on the programmable function keys since the
‘ Receiving a call …………………………………………………… 20 functions can be freely assigned to [P0] to [P3], [Red], [ ] and
‘ Transmitting a call ………………………………………………… 23 [ ] keys.
‘ Receiving a message ……………………………………………… 26 Attach the supplied function name stickers above the appropriate
‘ Transmitting a status ……………………………………………… 29 keys for easy recognition of that key’s assigned function.
‘ Transmitting an SDM ……………………………………………… 30
‘ Position data transmission ………………………………………… 31
‘ Printer connection ………………………………………………… 32
‘ PC connection ……………………………………………………… 32
‘ Digital ANI …………………………………………………………… 32
‘ Auto emergency transmission …………………………………… 33
‘ Stun function………………………………………………………… 33
‘ BIIS indication ……………………………………………………… 34
‘ Priority A channel selection ……………………………………… 34
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1 ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES 1
■ Accessory attachments ï Jack cover 1
Attach the jack cover when the optional speaker-microphone is not
D Flexible antenna used.
Connect the supplied flexible antenna To attach the jack cover: To detach the jack cover:
to the antenna connector. q Insert the jack cover into the e Unscrew the screw with a
CAUTION! [SP MIC] connector. phillips screwdriver.
• NEVER HOLD by the antenna w Tighten the screw. r Detach the jack cover for the
when carrying the transceiver. speaker-microphone connec-
• Transmitting without an antenna tion.
may damage the transceiver.
ï Battery pack
q
To attach the battery pack: r
e
Slide the battery pack on the back of the transceiver in the direc-
tion of the arrow (q), then lock it with the battery release button.
w
• Slide the battery pack until the battery release button makes a ‘click’
sound.
To release the battery pack: D Belt clip
Push the battery release button in the direction of the arrow (w) as Attach the belt clip to the back of the transceiver with the supplied
shown below. The battery pack is then released. screws.
Battery pack Supplied screws
NEVER release or at-
tach the battery pack
when the transceiver q
is wet or soiled. This
may result water or
dust getting into the
transceiver/battery
pack and may result
in the transceiver w
being damaged.
Battery release button
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WIDE/NARROW KEY TX CODE ENTER KEY (PMR or BIIS PMR operation only)
Push to toggle the IF bandwidth between wide and narrow. Push to enter the direct ID code edit mode, for both 5-tone and
• The wide passband width can be selected from 25.0 or 20.0 kHz using MSK. Then set the desired digit using [CH Up]/[CH Down]/
the CS-F50 CLONING SOFTWARE. (PMR or BIIS PMR operation only) [TX Code CH Up]/[TX Code CH Down]. (p. 16)
Ask your dealer for details.
TX CODE CHANNEL SELECT KEY
DTMF AUTODIAL KEY ➥ Push to enter the direct ID code channel selection mode. Then
➥ Push to enter the DTMF channel selection mode. Then select set the desired channel using [CH Up]/[CH Down]/[TX Code CH
the desired DTMF channel using [CH Up]/[CH Down] keys. Up]/[TX Code CH Down]. (p. 15)
➥ After selecting the desired DTMF channel, push this key to trans- ➥ While in ID code channel selection mode, push for 1 sec. to enter
mit the DTMF code. the ID code edit mode for 5-tone and MSK. Then set the desired
digit using [CH Up]/[CH Down]/[TX Code CH Up]/[TX Code CH
DTMF RE-DIAL KEY Down]. (p. 16)
Push to transmit the last-transmitted DTMF code.
TX CODE CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS
CALL KEYS Push to select a TX code channel directly.
Push to transmit a 2/5-tone/BIIS ID code.
• Call transmission is necessary before you call another station de- ID MEMORY READ KEY (PMR or BIIS PMR operation only)
pending on your signalling system. ➥ Recalls detected ID codes.
• The [Call A] and/or [Call B] keys may be available when your system • Push this key, then push [CH Up]/[CH Down] for selection.
employs selective ‘Individual/Group’ calls. Ask your dealer which call is • Up to 5 ID’s are memorized.
assigned to each key. ➥ Push and hold to erase the selected memorized ID’s.
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w Push and hold [PTT], then speak into the microphone at a nor-
mal voice level.
• Transmit/Busy indicator lights red.
e Release [PTT] to return to receive.
• Transmit/Busy indicator lights green while receiving a signal.
r To finish the conversation, push [P3] (Moni(Audi)) to send the
“Clear down” signal.
• Either station can send a clear down signal.
•“ ” is displayed for 2 sec. (approx.).
•“ ” disappears and the transceiver returns to the standby condi-
tion.
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w Push and hold [PTT], then speak into the microphone at a nor-
mal voice level.
NOTE: Only one station is permitted to speak.
• Transmit/Busy indicator lights red.
e Release [PTT] to return to receive.
• Transmit/Busy indicator lights green while receiving a signal. w Push [ ]/[ ] to select the desired call.
r To finish the conversation, push [P3] (Moni(Audi)) to send the e Push [P1] (Digital) for 1 sec. again to return to the standby con-
“Clear down” signal. dition.
• Either station can send a clear down signal. • When no operation is performed for 30 sec., the transceiver returns
•“ ” is displayed for 2 sec. (approx.) to the standby condition automatically.
• “ ” disappears and the transceiver returns to the standby condi-
tion.
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Supplied screws
AC adapter
BC-152
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Plugs
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BP-227
AC adapter AD-100 charger
(Purchase adapters are installed
AC adapter
separately.) in each slot.
(Not supplied with
some versions.)
AD-100 charger
adapter is instal-
led in BC-119N.
ER
HARG
TI-C
MUL
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CAUTION:
• When installing batteries, make sure they are all the same
brand, type and capacity. Also, do not mix new and old batter-
ies together.
• Keep battery contacts clean. It’s a good idea to clean battery
terminals once a week.
Fig.3
Gasket
Ribbon
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6 SPEAKER-MICROPHONE SPEAKER-MICROPHONE 6
■ Optional HM-138 description ■ Attachment
Attach the connector of the speaker-microphone into the [SP MIC]
connector on the transceiver and tighten the screw.
Alligator type clip
To attach the speaker-mic.
to your shirt or collar, etc.
PTT switch 6
Transmits while pushed
Receives while released
NEVER immerse the connector in water. If the connector becomes IMPORTANT: KEEP the [SP MIC] jack cover attached (trans-
wet, be sure to dry it BEFORE attaching it to the transceiver. ceiver) when the speaker-microphone is not in use. Water will
not get into the transceiver even if the cover is not attached,
NOTE: The microphone is located at the top of the speaker-mi- however, the terminals (pins) will become rusty, or the trans-
crophone, as shown in the diagram above. To maximize the ceiver will function abnormally if the connector becomes wet.
readability of your transmitted signal (voice), hold the micro-
phone approx. 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) from your mouth, and
speak in a normal voice level.
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7 OPTIONS
• BP-226 BATTERY CASE
OPTIONS
• HM-138 SPEAKER-MICROPHONE
BP-226 BP-227 Full-sized waterproof (JIS
• BC-152 DESKTOP CHARGER + BC-147A/E AC ADAPTER grade 7; 1m/30 min.) speaker-
Used for regular charging of the battery microphone including alligator
pack. The AC adapter, BC-147A/E, type clip to attach to your shirt
must be purchased separately. or collar, etc.
Charging time: approx. 9–10 hours
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