INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF TRANSCEIVER iF3061T/S iF3063T/S UHF TRANSCEIVER iF4061T/S iF4063T/S This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
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-F3061T/S/F3063T/S VHF TRANSCEIVERS and IC-F4061T/S/F4063T/S UHF TRANSCEIVERS. 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT ........................................................................ i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ..................................................... i TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................... ii PRECAUTIONS ................................................................. iii 1 ACCESSORIES ......................................................... 1–3 ■ Supplied accessories .................................................
PRECAUTIONS R CAUTION! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the antenna 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 2 to 4 in. (5 to 10 cm) away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical. R CAUTION! NEVER operate the transceiver with a headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels. R CAUTION! NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack.
ACCESSORIES ■ Supplied accessories ■ Accessory attachments The following accessories are supplied: Qty. q Flexible antenna …………………………………………… 1 w Battery pack ……………………………………………… 1 e Belt clip …………………………………………………… 1 r Connector cover (with screw) ……………………… 1 set D Flexible antenna Some accessories are not supplied with depending on versions. q w 1 1 Connect the supplied flexible antenna to the antenna connector. CAUTION! • NEVER HOLD by the antenna when carrying the transceiver.
1 ACCESSORIES ï Battery pack D Belt clip To attach the battery pack: Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow (q), then lock it with the battery release button. To attach the belt clip: q Release the battery pack if it is attached. w Slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the belt clip is locked and makes a ‘click’ sound. • Slide the battery pack until the battery release button makes a ‘click’ sound.
ACCESSORIES 1 ï Connector cover 1 Attach the connector cover when the optional speaker-microphone or head-set is not used. To attach the connector cover: q Insert the connector cover into the multi-connector. w Tighten the screw. To detach the connector cover: q Unscrew the screw using a phillips screwdriver. w Detach the connector cover for the speaker-microphone or head-set connector.
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel q w e !2 r Speaker t y !1 !0 Microphone o i u q ROTARY SELECTOR Rotate to select the pre-programmed memory channels or the operating zone. (Depending on the pre-setting) w ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects the supplied antenna. 4 e DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEY [Emer] Desired functions can be programmed by your dealer. ((☞ p. 7)) r DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEY [Side1] Desired functions can be programmed by your dealer. ((☞ p.
PANEL DESCRIPTION !0 MULTI-CONNECTOR Connect an optional speaker-microphone. 2 2 Connector cover NOTE: Attach the connector cover when the optional speaker-microphone is not used. See ((☞ p. 3)) for details. !1 BUSY/TRANSMIT INDICATOR ➥ Lights green while receiving a signal, or when the squelch is open. ➥ Lights red while transmitting. !2 VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] Rotate to turn the power ON/OFF and adjusts the audio level.
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Function display t SCRAMBLER INDICATOR Appears when the voice scrambler function is activated. q w e r ty u i y BELL INDICATOR Appears/blinks when the specific 2-tone/DTMF select call is received, according to the pre-programming. CALA TXCU TXC SET o u CALL CODE MEMORY INDICATOR Appears when the call code memory is selected. !0 i BATTERY INDICATOR Appears or blinks when the battery power decreases to a specified level.
PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 ■ Programmable function keys The following functions can be assigned to [Emer], [Side1], [Side2], [Side3], [P0], [P1], [P2] and [P3] programmable function keys. Consult your Icom dealer or system operator for details concerning your transceivers programming. If the programmable function names are bracketed in the following explanations, the specific key is used to activate the function depends on the programming.
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION SCAD” SCAN ADD/DEL (TAG) KEY “S Push to add or delete the selected channel to/from the scan group. H/L” HIGH/LOW KEY “H Push to select the transmit output power temporarily or permanently, depending on the pre-setting. • Ask your dealer for the output power level for each selection. PRA” “P PRAR” “P PRB” “P PRBR” PRIO A/B KEYS “P ➥ Push to select Priority A or Priority B channel. ➥ Push and hold [Prio A (Rewrite)] to rewrite the Prio A channel.
PANEL DESCRIPTION CALL” “C CALA” “C CALB” CALL KEYS “C Push to transmit a 2-tone. • Call transmission is necessary before you call another station depending on your signaling system. • [Call A] and/or [Call B] may be available when your system employs selective ‘Individual/Group’ calls. Ask your dealer which call is assigned to each key. EMR” EMERGENCY KEY “E Push and hold for a specified period to transmit an emergency call.
3 BASIC OPERATION ■ Turning power ON Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. ((☞p. 20)) q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power ON. w If the transceiver is programmed for a start up password, input the digit codes as directed by your dealer. • 10-keypad can be used for password input depending on version: • The keys in the table below can be used for password input: • The transceiver detects numbers in the same block as identical.
BASIC OPERATION 3 ■ Channel selection ■ Call procedure Several types of channel selections are available. Methods may differ according to your system set up. When your system employs tone signaling (excluding CTCSS and DTCS), the call procedure may be necessary prior to voice transmission. The tone signaling employed may be a selective calling system which allows you to call specific station(s) only and prevent unwanted stations from contacting you.
4 LTR OPERATION ■ Receiving a call D Group call D Phone call q Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR]* to select the LTR system channel or talk group. w When a call is received; • Receive a phone call q Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR]* to select the phone channel of LTR system channel. • ‘BUSY’ indicator lights green. e Push and hold [PTT], then speak into the microphone at a normal voice level. r Release [PTT] to return to receive.
LTR OPERATION 4 ■ Transmitting a call D Group call • Make a phone call q Select the phone channel of LTR system channel. •“ ” appears. w Push [PHONE] (or push [PTT]). •“ ” blinks. Blinks 002 ch-03 fH 173.7M DTMA DTMR PHN SET e Push [DTMF Autodial] (or while pushing and holding [PTT] enter the desired telephone number using 10 key pad) to make a phone call. r After conversation is finished, push [PHONE] (or while pushing and holding [PTT], push [#]) to disconnect the phone call.
5 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ■ Receiving and transmitting NOTE: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. See ((☞ p. 1)) for accessory attachments. Receiving: q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power ON. w Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR]* to select the conventional system channel, in sequence. *Depending on the pre-setting. e When receiving a call, adjust the audio output level to a comfortable listening level.
CONVENTIONAL OPERATION 5 D TX code channel selection D DTMF transmission If the transceiver has [TX Code CH Select] assigned to it, the indication can be toggled between the operating channel number (or name) and TX code channel number (or name). When the TX code channel number (or name) is displayed, [CH Up] or [CH Down] selects the TX code channel. If the transceiver has [DTMF Autodial] assigned to it, the automatic DTMF transmission function is available. Up to 8 DTMF channels are available.
5 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ■ User set mode ■ Emergency transmission User set mode is accessed at power ON and allows you to set seldom-changed settings. In this case you can “customize” the transceiver operation to suit your preferences and operating style. When [Emergency Single] or [Emergency Repeat] is pushed, an emergency signal is automatically transmitted for the specified time period. Entering the user set mode: q While pushing and holding [P1] and [P2], rotate [VOL] to turn the power ON.
CONVENTIONAL OPERATION 5 ■ Stun function When the specified ID, set as a killer ID, is received, the stun function is activated. When the killer ID is received, the transceiver switches to the password required condition. Entering of the password via the keypad is necessary to operate the transceiver again in this case. 5 ■ Priority A channel selection When one of the following operations is performed, the transceiver selects the Priority A channel automatically.
6 BATTERY CHARGING ■ Caution Misuse of LITHIUM-ION batteries may result in the following hazards: smoke, fire, or the battery may rupture. Misuse can also cause damage to the battery or degradation of battery performance. • R DANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom battery packs with Icom radios or Icom charger. Only Icom battery packs are tested and approved for use and charge with Icom radios or Icom charger.
BATTERY CHARGING • WARNING! Immediately stop using the battery if it emits an abnormal odor, heats up, or is discolored or deformed. If any of these conditions occur, contact your Icom dealer or distributor. • WARNING! Immediately wash, using clean water, any part of the body that comes into contact with fluid from inside the battery. • WARNING! NEVER put the battery in a microwave oven, high-pressure container, or in an induction heating cooker.
6 BATTERY CHARGING ■ Optional battery chargers ï Rapid charging with the BC-160 ï AD-106 installation The optional BC-160 provides rapid charging of optional LiIon battery packs. • An AC adapter (may be supplied with BC-160 depending on version) or the DC power cable (OPC-515L/CP-17L) is additionally required. q Install the AD-106 desktop charger adapter into the holder space of the BC-119N/BC-121N.
BATTERY CHARGING 6 ï Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-106 ï Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-106 The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of battery packs. The following items are additionally required. • AD-106 charger adapter • An AC adapter (may be supplied with BC-119N depending on version) or the DC power cable (OPC-515L/CP-17L). The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged simultaneously. The following items are additionally required.
6 BATTERY CHARGING IMPORTANT!: Battery charging caution Ensure the guide lobs on the battery pack are correctly aligned with the guide rails inside the charger adapter. (This illustration is described with the BC-160.
7 BATTERY CASE ■ Optional battery case (BP-240) When using the optional battery case attached to the transceiver, install 6 × AAA (LR03) size alkaline batteries as illustrated at right. Fig.1 w BP-240 q Unhook the battery cover release hook (q), and open the cover in the direction of the arrow (w). (Fig.1) w Then, install 6 × AAA (LR03) size alkaline batteries. (Fig.2) • Install the alkaline batteries only. • Be sure to observe the correct polarity. • Do not pin the ribbon under the batteries.
8 SWIVEL BELT CLIP ■ MB-93 contents Qty. q Belt clip ……………………………………………………… 1 w Base clip …………………………………………………… 1 q e Clip the belt clip to a part of your belt. And insert the transceiver into the belt clip until the base clip inserted fully into the groove. w ■ Attaching r Once the transceiver is locked in place, it swivels as illustrated below. q Release the battery pack if it is attached. ((☞ p.
SWIVEL BELT CLIP 8 ■ Detaching q Turn the transceiver upside down in the direction of the arrow and pull out from the belt clip. w Release the battery pack if it is attached. ((☞ p. 2)) e Pinch the clip (q), and slide the base clip in the direction of the arrow (w). q w 8 CAUTION! HOLD THE TRANSCEIVER TIGHTLY, WHEN HANGING OR DETACHING THE TRANSCEIVER FROM THE BELT CLIP.
9 OPTIONS D BATTERY PACK D BELT CLIPS Battery pack Voltage Capacity Battery life * BP-231 7.4 V 1150 mAh 8 hrs. BP-232 7.4 V 2000 mAh 15 hrs. BP-240 Battery case for AAA (LR03) × 6 alkaline 1 – *2 * 1 Operating periods are calculated under the following conditions; TX : RX : standby = 5 : 5 : 90 * 2 Operating periods depends on the alkaline cells used. D CHARGERS •BC-119N DESKTOP CHARGER + AD-106 CHARGER ADAPTER + BC-145 AC ADAPTER For rapid charging of battery packs.
OPTIONS 9 D OTHER OPTIONS ï About VS-1SC VOX/PTT CASE • SP-13 EARPHONE Provides clear receive audio in noisy environment. The VS-1SC is a VOX/PTT unit for Icom handheld transceivers, and allows you hands-free operation. An optional headset (HS-94, etc.) is required for operation. • HM-131SC/HM-159SC SPEAKER-MICROPHONE Combination speaker-microphone that provides convenient operation while hanging the transceiver from your belt.
9 OPTIONS VOX gain and delay adjustment q Attach the connector of the VS-1SC into the multi-connector on the transceiver and tighten the screw. • VOX Delay The VOX delay time can be set from 0.5 to 3.0 sec. (0.5 sec. step) for a convenient interval before returning to receive. • Toggle the VOX/PTT select switch to [VOX]. w Enter user set mode. ((☞ p. 16)) e Push [P0] several times to select the “VOX Gain” or “VOX Delay” items. Then, push [Side2] or [Side3] to set the desired level/condition.
SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classified as “Occupational Use Only”, meaning it must be used only during the W ARN ING course of employment by individuals aware of the hazards, and the ways to minimize such hazards. This radio is NOT intended for use by the “General Population” in an uncontrolled environment.
10 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility During transmissions, your Icom radio generates RF energy that can possibly cause interference with other devices or systems. To avoid such interference, turn off the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so. DO NOT operate the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation such as hospitals, aircraft, and blasting sites.
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