INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF TRANSCEIVERS iF3260 Series UHF TRANSCEIVERS iF4260 Series This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. The photo shows the UHF transceiver.
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-F3261DT/DS, IC-F3263DT/DS VHF TRANSCEIVERS and IC-F4261DT/DS, IC-F4263DT/DS UHF TRANSCEIVERS. EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD DEFINITION RDANGER! Personal death, serious injury or an explosion may occur. RWARNING! Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may occur.
PRECAUTIONS R DANGER! NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack. R DANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom battery packs with Icom radios or Icom chargers. Only Icom battery packs are tested and approved for use with Icom radios or charged with Icom chargers. Using third-party or counterfeit battery packs or chargers may cause smoke, fire, or cause the battery to burst.
PRECAUTIONS (Continued) FCC INFORMATION BE CAREFUL! The transceiver meets IP67 requirements for dust-tight and waterproof protection. However, once the transceiver has been dropped, dust-tight and waterproof protection cannot be guaranteed because of possible damage to the transceiver’s case or the waterproof seal. • FOR CLASS A UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT........................................................................... i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS........................................................ i VOICE CODING TECHNOLOGY........................................... i PRECAUTIONS..................................................................... ii FCC INFORMATION............................................................ iii TABLE OF CONTENTS........................................................ iv 1 ACCESSORIES.....
1 ACCESSORIES ■■Supplied accessories ■■Accessory attachments The following accessories are supplied. DDFlexible antenna Flexible antenna Battery pack Belt clip (This illustration is for the UHF type.) Connector cover (with screw) OTE: Some accessories are not supplied, depending on N the transceiver version. 1 Connect the supplied flexible antenna to the antenna connector. CAUTION: • NEVER carry the transceiver by holding antenna.
ACCESSORIES DDBattery pack To attach the battery pack: Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow (q) until the battery release button makes a ‘click’ sound. NOTE: Push on the bottom of the pack to make sure the release button is firmly locked. 1 DDBelt clip To attach the belt clip: q Remove the battery pack if it is attached. w Slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the belt clip locks and makes a ‘click’ sound.
1 ACCESSORIES DDConnector cover To attach the connector cover: To detach the connector cover: q Place the connector cover over the multi-connector. w Tighten the screw. qR emove the screw using a Phillips screwdriver. wD etach the connector cover to connect optional equipment. Multiconnector w q q w Connector cover CAUTION: Attach the connector cover when optional equipment is not used. Otherwise the terminals of the multi-connector may short out, and this could damage the transceiver.
PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 ■■Front panel q w e r t y !2 GPS receiver* !1 Speaker !0 Microphone o i u *A GPS receiver is built-in, depending on the transceiver version. q ROTARY SELECTOR Rotate to select the memory channels or the operating zone, depending on the presetting. w ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connect the supplied antenna. (p. 1) r DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEY [Side1] Desired functions can be preset by your dealer. (p. 6) t PTT SWITCH [PTT] Hold down to transmit, release to receive.
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION !0 MULTI-CONNECTOR Connects to optional equipment. ■■Function display q w e r ty u i Connector cover NOTE: Attach the connector cover when optional equipment is not used. See page 3 for details. o CALA TXCU TXC SET !0 q SIGNAL STRENGTH ICON Indicates relative signal strength level. w LOW POWER ICON Appears when low output power is selected. !1 BUSY/TRANSMIT INDICATOR ➥ Lights green while receiving a signal, or when the squelch is open. ➥ Lights red while transmitting.
PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 ■■Programmable function keys y BELL ICON Appears or blinks when a matched signal is received, depending on the presetting. u CALL CODE MEMORY ICON Appears when the call code memory is selected. i BATTERY ICON Appears or blinks when the battery power decreases to a specified level. Indication Battery level Full Mid Charging required Exhausted Battery blinks when the battery is over charged. blinks when the battery is exhausted.
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ZONE KEY “ZONE” Push this key, then push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the desired zone. When [Rotary selector] selects the “operating zone,” this key operation is disabled. hat is a “zone”?— Selected channels are assigned to a W zone according to how they are to be used in a group. For example, ‘Staff A’ and ‘Staff B’ are assigned to a “Business” zone, and ‘John’ and ‘Cindy’ are assigned to a “Private” zone. ZONE UP AND DOWN KEYS “ZNUP” “ZNDN” Push to select an operating zone.
PANEL DESCRIPTION MEMORY CH 1/2/3/4 KEYS “CH1” “CH2” “CH3” “CH4” Push to directly select memory channels 1 to 4. MONI KEY “MON” ➥ Push to mute and release the CTCSS (DTCS) or 2-tone squelch mute. Open any squelch or deactivate any mute while holding down this key. (LMR operation only) ➥ Independently activates one or two of the following functions on each channel. (PMR operation only) • Hold down to unmute the channel (audio is heard; ‘Audible’ mode).
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION C.TONE CH ENT KEY “TSEL” Push to enter the continuous tone channel selection mode. Then select the desired tone frequency/code setting using [CH Up] or [CH Down]. The selected channel remains set as a continuous tone channel until another channel is designated as such. TALK AROUND KEY “TA” Push to turn the talk around function ON or OFF. • The talk around function equalizes the transmit frequency to the receive frequency for transceiver-to-transceiver communication.
PANEL DESCRIPTION TX CODE CHANNEL SELECT KEY “TXC” Push to enter the TX code channel selection mode. Then set the desired channel using [CH Up] or [CH Down]. (pp. 14, 15) TX CODE CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS “TXCU” “TXCD” Push to select a TX code channel directly. ID-MEMORY SELECT KEY “IDMS” ➥ Recalls detected ID codes. • Push this key, then select the ID code using [CH Up] or [CH Down]. • Up to five ID’s can be memorized. ➥ Hold down for 1 second to erase the selected ID’s.
3 BASIC OPERATION ■■Turning power ON rior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery P pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. (p. 21) q Rotate [VOL] to turn ON the power. w I f the transceiver is programmed for a start up password, input the digit codes as directed by your dealer. • The 10-keypad can be used for password input, depending on the transceiver version. • The keys in the table below can be used for password input.
BASIC OPERATION 3 ■■Channel selection Several types of channel selections are available. Methods may differ, depending on the presetting. NON-ZONE TYPE: To select the desired operating channel: • Push [CH Up] or [CH Down]. • Rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR]*. - Up to 16 preprogrammed channels can be selected. • Push one of [MR-CH 1] to [MR-CH 4]. ZONE TYPE: To select the desired zone: • Push [Zone], then push [CH Up] or [CH Down]. • Push [Zone Up] or [Zone Down]. • Rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR]*.
3 BASIC OPERATION ■■Call procedure ■■Receiving and transmitting When your system employs tone signaling, excluding CTCSS and DTCS, this call procedure may be necessary prior to voice transmission. The tone signaling employed may be a selective calling system which allows you to call only specific station(s) and prevents unwanted stations from contacting you. q Select the desired TX code channel or 2/5-tone code according to your System operator’s instructions.
BASIC OPERATION DDTransmitting notes • Transmit inhibit function The transceiver has several inhibit functions which restrict transmission under the following conditions: - The channel is muted (‘Inaudible’ mode; “ ” (Audible icon) does not appear.) - The channel is busy. - Unmatched or matched CTCSS is received, depending on the presetting. - The selected channel is a ‘receive only’ channel.
3 BASIC OPERATION DDTX code number edit (PMR operation only) If the transceiver has [TX Code CH Select] or [TX Code Enter] assigned, the TX code contents can be edited within the allowable digits. USING [TX CODE CH SELECT] KEY: q Push [TX Code CH Select] to enter the TX code channel selection mode. • Select the desired operating channel before entering the TX code channel selection mode, if necessary. w Push [TX Code CH Select] for 1 second to enter the TX code edit mode.
BASIC OPERATION 3 ■■User set mode ■■Scrambler function The User set mode allows you to set seldom-changed settings and “customize” the transceiver operation to suit your preferences and operating style. The voice scrambler function provides private communication between stations. All transceiver versions have a built-in frequency inversion type scrambler. Entering the User set mode: q H old down [SET] for 1 second to enter the User set mode. w Push [SET] several times to select the appropriate item.
3 BASIC OPERATION ■■Emergency transmission When [Emergency] is pushed for the specified time period, an emergency signal is transmitted once, or repeatedly, on the specified emergency channel, depending on the presetting. A repeat emergency signal is automatically transmitted until the transceiver receives an acknowledgement signal, or you turn OFF the transceiver power. When no emergency channel is specified, the signal is transmitted on the previously selected channel.
BASIC OPERATION ■■Automatic Key Lock function When [Lock] is assigned to any key, and the Automatic Key Lock timer is preprogrammed*, the key lock function can be automatically turned ON after the specified time period has passed with no key operation. While the lock function is ON, hold down [Lock] for 1 second to turn the function OFF. *When “0” is programmed, this function is disabled.
4 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 4 DDCharging caution • R 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. • R WARNING! Immediately wash, using clean water, any part of the body that comes into contact with fluid from inside the battery. • R WARNING! NEVER put the battery in a microwave oven, high-pressure container, or in an induction heating cooker.
4 BATTERY CHARGING ■■Optional battery chargers DDRapid charging with the BC-160 DDRegular charging with the BC-171 The optional BC-160 provides rapid charging of the Li-ion battery pack. Charging time: Approximately 3 hours with the BP-232WP The optional BC-171 provides regular charging of the Li-ion battery pack.
BATTERY CHARGING 4 DDAD-106 installation DDRapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-106 The AD-106 charger adapter must be installed into the BC119N or BC-121N before battery charging. The optional BC-119N provides rapidly charges the Li-ion battery pack. Charging time: Approximately 3 hours with the BP-232WP q Connect the AD-106 charger adapter and the BC-119N/ BC-121N. w Install the AD-106 into the holder space of the BC-119N/ BC-121N with the supplied screws.
4 BATTERY CHARGING DDRapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-106 The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be simultaneously charged. Charging time: Approximately 3 hours with the BP-232WP IMPORTANT: Battery charging caution Ensure the guide tabs on the battery pack are correctly aligned with the guide rails inside the charger adapter. This illustration is for the BC-160. The following items are additionally required.
5 BATTERY CASE ■■BP-240 optional battery case When using the BP-240 battery case, install six AAA (LR03) size alkaline batteries, as illustrated to the 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 Install six AAA (LR03) size alkaline batteries. (Fig.2) • Install only alkaline batteries. • Be sure to observe the correct polarity. e Replace the cover in the direction of the arrow (e), then close (r).
5 BATTERY CASE ■■BP-261 optional battery case DDAlkaline batteries installation Install six AA (LR6) size alkaline batteries as described below. qq Unhook the battery cover release hook (q), and open the cover in the direction of the arrow (w). (Fig.1) ww Install six AA (LR6) size alkaline batteries. (Fig.2) BP-261 w Fig.1 q • Install only alkaline batteries. • Be sure to observe the correct polarity. ee Replace the cover in the direction of the arrow (e), then close (r).
BATTERY CASE 5 DDBattery case attachment Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until the battery release button makes a ‘click’ sound. To release the battery case: Slide the battery case’s battery release button in the direction of the arrow (q), and then push the release button in the direction of the arrow (w). The battery pack is then released. w q NEVER release or attach the battery case when the transceiver is wet or soiled.
6 SWIVEL BELT CLIP ■■MB-93 contents Qty. q Belt clip.............................................................................1 w Base clip...........................................................................1 q r Clip the belt clip to a place on your belt. Insert the transceiver into the belt clip until the base clip is fully inserted into the groove. w ■■To attach t Once the transceiver is locked in place, it swivels, as illustrated below. q Remove the battery pack if it is attached.
SWIVEL BELT CLIP 6 ■■To detach q Turn the transceiver upside down in the direction of the arrow and pull it out of the belt clip. w Remove 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 CAUTION: HOLD THE TRANSCEIVER TIGHTLY WHEN HANGING OR DETACHING THE TRANSCEIVER FROM THE BELT CLIP.
7 SPEAKER MICROPHONE ■■Optional HM-184 ■■To attach Microphone Attach the connector of the speaker microphone into the multi connector on the transceiver and tighten the screw. Speaker PTT SWITCH Hold down to transmit; release to receive. Belt clip Turn OFF the transceiver power when attaching or detaching the microphone. NEVER immerse the connector in water. If the connector becomes wet, be sure to dry it BEFORE attaching it to the transceiver.
OPTIONS 8 DDBATTERY PACKS DDCHARGERS • BP-232WP li-ion battery pack Voltage: 7.4 V, Capacity: 2250 mAh (min.) 2300 mAh (typ.) • Battery life • BC-119N desktop charger + AD-106 charger adapter + BC-145S ac adapter For rapid charging of battery packs. An AC adapter may be supplied with the charger, depending on the version. Charging time: A pproximately 3 hours. VHF UHF GPS unit Digital mode Analog mode Built in type 11 hrs. 11.5 hrs. 10.5 hrs. non GPS type 13 hrs. 13.5 hrs.
8 OPTIONS DDANTENNAS DDOTHER OPTIONS • FA-SC56VS/FA-SC57VS/FA-SC73US stubby antennas Shorter VHF or UHF antennas. FA-SC56VS: Frequency range 150–162 MHz FA-SC57VS: Frequency range 160–174 MHz FA-SC73US: Frequency range 450–490 MHz • AD-118 acc adapter Allows you to connect an accessory which uses a HIROSE plug. See the instruction sheet of the AD-118 for details of the recommended accessories. CAUTION: The AD-118 does not have any waterproof protection.
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 course of employment by individuals aware of the hazards, and the ways to W ARN ING minimize such hazards. This radio is NOT intended for use by the “General Population” in an uncontrolled environment.
9 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION Votre radio Icom produit une énergie électromagnétique de radiofréquences (RF), en mode de transmission. Cette radio est conçue pour un «usage professionnel seulement» et classée comme tel, ce qui signifie qu’elle doit être utilisée uniquement dans le cadre d'un travail par des personnes conscientes des dangers et des mesures visant à minimiser ces dangers. Elle N’EST PAS conçue pour une «utilisation grand public», dans un environnement non contrôlé.
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