OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS dPMR446/PMR446 TRANSCEIVER Iç-F29DR
INTRODUCTION FOREWORD Thank you for choosing this Icom transceiver. IMPORTANT FIRST, CAREFULLY READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL that is provided with the transceiver. SAVE THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS— These operating instructions contain additional important operating instructions for the IC-F29DR dPMR446/PMR446 TRANSCEIVER. This transceiver includes some functions that are usable only when they are preset by your dealer. Ask your Icom dealer or system operator for details. TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD.......
Section 1 ACCESSORIES Attaching or detaching accessories DDBattery pack Attach or remove the battery pack, as illustrated to the right. To attach To detach Battery release buttons To attach the battery pack: 1) Place the tabs on the bottom of the battery pack into the slots at the bottom of the transceiver. (q) 2) Push the battery pack until the battery release buttons make a ‘click’ sound.
1 ACCESSORIES Attaching or detaching accessories (Continued) DDJack cover CAUTION: The transceiver meets IP67 requirements for dusttight and waterproof protection, only when the jack cover or the optional HM-168LWP, HS-94LWP, or HS-95LWP speaker microphone is attached. To attach the jack cover: 1) Place the jack cover over the speaker-microphone jack. (q) 2) Insert and tighten the screws. (w) w q w To detach the jack cover: 1) Unscrew the screws using a Phillips screwdriver.
Section 2 PROGRAMMABLE KEY FUNCTIONS Programmable key functions You can assign the functions described below to [Top], [Upper], and [Lower] by using the CS-F29DR cloning software (purchase separately). Ask your dealer for details. [Rotary Selector] NOTE: See the instruction manual that comes with the transceiver for the default settings of these keys. [VOL] [Top] [PTT] [Upper] [Lower] LOCK ➥➥ Hold down to turn the Key Lock function ON or OFF. Null ➥➥No function is assigned.
2 PROGRAMMABLE KEY FUNCTIONS Programmable key functions (Continued) SURVEILLANCE ➥➥ Hold down to turn ON the Surveillance function. ➥➥Push to turn OFF the function. • When this function is ON, beeps do not sound and the LED indicator does not light, even when receiving a signal, or pushing a key. SIREN ➥➥Hold down to sound a siren. • This function can be used for purposes other than an Emergency alert, such as a security alarm. • The transceiver sounds the siren until the power is turned OFF.
Section 3 LED INDICATOR About the LED indicator The LED indicator indicates the status of various parameters of the transceiver as follows: (Reference: R is Red, G is Green, O is Orange) • Cloning: Blinks while reading or writing data. G • Cloning Error: Blinks if cloning fails. R G R G R G R G R G R G R G R G • Channel Error: Blinks when you select a blank channel, or an unlocked channel.
3 LED INDICATOR About the LED indicator (Continued) • Success: On an analog channel, blinks when a Smart-Ring call successful. On a digital channel, blinks when sending a Breakin request call. • Failure: Blinks when a Smart-Ring call failed. • Siren: Blinks while sounding a siren.
Section 4 SETTINGS Setting the Beep function You can turn the Beep function ON or OFF. NOTE: Turn ON the Beep function when you set the beep and announcement level, Call-Ring ringer, ringer level, microphone gain, squelch level, VOX function, or VOX gain to check the current level setting by counting or hearing beeps. (pp. 8–14) [Rotary Selector] [VOL] 1) Rotate [VOL] to turn OFF the transceiver power. 2) Set [Rotary Selector] to any channel other than Channel 16.
4 SETTINGS Setting the beep and announcement level You can adjust the beep and announcement level between 1 and 5, or 1 (linked) and 5 (linked). When a linked option is selected, the beep audio level is adjustable by rotating [VOL]. NOTE: Turn ON the Beep function (p. 7) before you start setting the beep and announcement level. [Rotary Selector] [VOL] 1) Rotate [VOL] to turn OFF the transceiver. 2) Set [Rotary Selector] to any channel other than Channel 16.
4 SETTINGS Setting the Call-Ring ringer The Call-Ring ringer sounds only when the user holds down [S-Ring/C-Ring] to make a call. NOTE: Turn ON the Beep function (p. 7) before you start setting the Call-Ring ringer. [Rotary Selector] 1) Rotate [VOL] to turn OFF the power. 2) Set [Rotary Selector] to any channel other than Channel 16. 3) While holding down [PTT] and [Lower], rotate [VOL] to turn ON the power and enter the Call-Ring ringer setting mode.
4 SETTINGS Setting the ringer level You can adjust the ringer level between 1 and 5, or 1 (Linked) and 5 (Linked). When a linked option is selected, the ringer audio level is adjustable by rotating [VOL]. NOTE: Turn ON the Beep function (p. 7) before you start setting the ringer level. [Rotary Selector] [VOL] 1) Rotate [VOL] to turn OFF the transceiver power. 2) Set [Rotary Selector] to Channel 16.
4 SETTINGS Setting the microphone gain You can adjust the microphone gain. Higher values make the microphone more sensitive to the user voice. NOTE: Turn ON the Beep function (p. 7) before you start setting the microphone gain. [Rotary Selector] [VOL] 1) Rotate [VOL] to turn OFF the transceiver power. 2) Set [Rotary Selector] to Channel 16. 3) While holding down [Upper], rotate [VOL] to turn ON the power and enter the Microphone Gain Adjustment mode.
4 SETTINGS Setting the squelch level You can adjust the squelch level. The squelch circuit mutes the received audio signal, depending on the signal strength. NOTE: Turn ON the Beep function (p. 7) before you start setting the squelch level. [Rotary Selector] [VOL] 1) Rotate [VOL] to turn OFF the transceiver power. 2) Set [Rotary Selector] to any channel other than Channel 16. 3) While holding down [Upper], rotate [VOL] to turn ON the power and enter the Squelch Level Adjustment mode.
4 SETTINGS Setting the VOX function You can turn the VOX function ON or OFF. The VOX function automatically switches between receive and transmit during voice operation. NOTE: Turn ON the Beep function (p. 7) before you start setting the VOX function. [Rotary Selector] [VOL] 1) Rotate [VOL] to turn OFF the transceiver power. 2) Set [Rotary Selector] to any channel other than Channel 16. 3) While holding down [PTT] and [Upper], rotate [VOL] to turn ON the power, to turn the VOX function ON or OFF.
4 SETTINGS Setting the VOX gain You can adjust the VOX gain. Higher values make the VOX function more sensitive to the user voice. NOTE: Turn ON the Beep function (p. 7) before you start setting the VOX gain. [Rotary Selector] 1) Rotate [VOL] to turn OFF the transceiver power. 2) Set [Rotary Selector] to Channel 16. 3) While holding down [PTT] and [Upper], rotate [VOL] to turn ON the power and enter the VOX Gain Adjustment mode. [VOL] • An opening beep sounds and “Sixteen” will be announced.
Section 5 dPMR™ OPERATION Receiving and transmitting DDReceiving 1) Rotate [Rotary Selector] to select a channel. 2) When receiving a call, rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio. NOTE: When a call is received: • Beeps sound, and the mute is released. • The LED indicator lights green.
5 dPMR™ OPEARTION Receiving and transmitting (Continued) DDTransmitting You can make a call to a station that has the same Common ID. Other digital mode transceivers on the channel will not receive the call that does not match their Common ID. Before making a call, wait until the channel is clear to avoid interference. [Rotary Selector] Using [PTT]: 1) Rotate [Rotary Selector] to select a channel. 2) Push [PTT] to call a station. 3) Hold down [PTT] and speak at your normal voice level.
5 dPMR™ OPEARTION Break-in function You can send a Break-in request call. The Break-in request call announces to the other stations on the channel that the user wants to break into the current communication in the group. The transceiver waits for the current communication to end, and then sends the call. DDReceiving 1) W hen receiving a Break-in request call, the ringer sounds, and the LED indicator blinks orange. 2) Push any key to stop the ringer sounding and the LED blinking.
5 dPMR™ OPEARTION Status call DDReceiving ➥➥ When receiving a Status message, the ringer sounds and the LED indicator status changes, according to the presetting. Ask your dealer for details. NOTE: You cannot send a Status call with the IC-F29DR.
Section 6 OTHER FUNCTIONS Setting a scan type You can set to whether the transceiver scans all channels across the zone (All), or scans channels in a selected zone (Zone). NOTE: Turn ON the Beep function (p. 7) before you start setting a scan type. [Rotary Selector] [VOL] 1) Rotate [VOL] to turn OFF the transceiver power. 2) Set [Rotary Selector] to Channel 16. 3) While holding down [PTT], rotate [VOL] to turn ON the power, to set a scan type.
6 OTHER FUNCTIONS Tone Scan function This function is effective when the user wants to communicate with another station but does not know its CTCSS tone or DTCS code setting.* * Depending on the presetting. Ask your dealer for details. [Rotary Selector] NOTE: Turn ON the Beep function (p. 7) before you enter the Tone Scan mode. [VOL] 1) Rotate [VOL] to turn OFF the power. 2) Set [Rotary Selector] to any channel other than Channel 16.
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