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operating guide from the Icom web site.
(http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/)
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c e i v e r .
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and com-
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INSTRUCTIONS
PMR446 TRANSCEIVER
I ç-F2 9 S R
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Battery pack
(BP-279)
Battery charger
(BC-213)
Belt clip
(MB-133)
Power adapter*
(for the battery charger)
* Not supplied, or the shape is different,
depending on the transceiver version.
BATTERY PACKS D
BP-278/BP-279• b a t t e r y p a c k
Battery pack Voltage Capacity
Battery
life*
BP-278
7.2 V
1130 mAh (minimum)
1190 mAh (typical)
16
hours
BP-279
1485 mAh (minimum)
1570 mAh (typical)
21
hours
*
When the power save function is turned ON, and the operat-
ing periods are calculated under the following conditions:
TX:RX:standby = 5:5:90
CHARGERS D
BC-213 • d e s k t o p c h a r g e r + BC-123S a c a d a p t e r
BC-214 • m u l t i c h a r g e r + BC-157S a c a d a p t e r
DC CABLES D
CP-23L• c i g a r e t t e l i g h t e r c a b l e
For BC-213.
OPC-656 • d c p o w e r c a b l e
For BC-214.
OTHERS D
MB-130 • m o b i l e b r a c k e t
MB-133 • b e l t c l i p
HM-158LA, HM-159LA, HM-168LWP•
s p e a k e r m i c r o p h o n e
HM-153LA, HM-166LA • e a r p h o n e m i c r o p h o n e
HS-94, HS-95, HS-97 h e a d s e t
+ VS-4LA p t t s w i t c h c a b l e
HS-94: Ear-hook type
HS-95: Neck-arm type
HS-97: Throat microphone
VS-4LA: To connect headset and for PTT use
Some options may not be available in some countries. Ask your
dealer for details.
Approved Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal perfor-
mance when used with an Icom transceiver. Icom is not responsible
for the destruction or damage to an Icom transceiver in the event
the Icom transceiver is used with equipment that is not manufac-
tured or approved by Icom.
OPTIONS
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their respective holders.
PANEL DESCRIPTION
[VOL]
Rotate to turn the power ON or OFF,
and to adjust the audio level.
[TOP]*
No function is initially
assigned.
Speaker
SPEAKER-MICROPHONE JACK
Connect an optional speaker microphone.
Microphone
LED INDICATOR
•Lights red while transmitting.
• Lights green while receiving a signal,
or when the squelch is open.
• You should charge the battery when
the indicator slowly blinks green.
• You must charge the battery when the
indicator quickly blinks green.
[ROTARY SELECTOR]
Rotate to select the memory
channels.
[PTT]
Hold down to transmit,
and release to receive.
[Upper]*/
[Lower]*
[Upper]: Push to make a Smart-Ring call.
Hold down to make a Call-Ring
call.
[Lower]: Hold down to cancel the CTCSS
(DTCS) mute.
Antenna
RECOMMENDATION
CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH
WATER after exposure to saltwater, and dry it before operat-
ing. Otherwise, the transceiver's keys, switches and control-
lers may become unusable due to salt crystallization.
NOTE: DO NOT submerge the transceiver in water if you
suspect the waterproof protection may not be effective,
especially after one of the following:
The transceiver has been dropped•
The transceiver’s case or the water-•
proof seal is cracked or damaged
The jack cover or the optional HM-•
168LWP is detached from the trans-
ceiver.
Turning ON the power D
Before using the transceiver for the first time, the battery
must be fully charged for optimum life and operation.
Rotate [VOL] to turn ON the power. ➥
Receiving and Transmitting D
Receiving•
Rotate q [ROTARY SELECTOR] to select a channel.
When receiving a call, rotate w [VOL] to adjust the audio
output to a comfortable listening level.
Transmitting•
Wait until the channel is clear to avoid interference.
While holding down q [PTT], speak at your normal voice
level.
Release w [PTT] to receive.
NOTE:
To insure the readability of your signal:
1. After pushing [PTT], pause briefly before you start
speaking.
2. Hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm from your mouth, and
then speak at your normal voice level.
Call-Ring operation D
Sends the preselected ring tone of your group members.
Call your group members with a Call-Ring•
Set the same operating channel and CTCSS tone for all of q
your group transceivers.
Hold down w [Upper] for 1 second to send the preselected
ringer to your group members.
•Theringersoundswhileholdingdown[Upper].
•Thesameringersoundsfromyourgroupmembers’speaker.
Smart-Ring operation D
This function has an answer back feature. You can confirm
whether or not a call has reached your group members, even
if the operators are temporarily away from their transceivers.
The called transceiver automatically sends an answer back
call to your transceiver.
Set the same operating channel and CTCSS tone for all q
of your group transceivers, as described on the reverse
side of this sheet.
P u s h w [Upper] to make the Smart-Ring call.
•Whenananswerbackisreceived,thetransceiversoundsbeep
tones every 10 seconds and the LED indicator blinks orange.
- Push [Lower] to stop the beeps and the LED blinking.
•When no answer back is received, the transceiver sounds
short failure beeps.
P u s h e [PTT] to answer the call and stop the beeps and
blinking.
NOTE: This function is usable only when the called sta-
tions’ transceivers are set to the same CTCSS tone and
operating channel.
BASIC OPERATION
* Other functions can be assigned to these keys with the CS-F29SR
cloning software (purchase separately).