INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF P25 TRUNKING HANDHELD TRANSCEIVERS iF9011S iF9011T The photo shows the 10-key version transceiver.
IMPORTANT EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL — This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-F9011S/IC-F9011T VHF P25 TRUNKING HANDHELD TRANSCEIVERS.
FCC INFORMATION ABOUT IPR • FOR CLASS B UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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. The basic operations, transmission and reception of the transceiver are guaranteed within the specified operating temperature range.
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT........................................................................... i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS........................................................ i FCC INFORMATION............................................................. ii ABOUT IPR........................................................................... ii VOICE CODING TECHNOLOGY.......................................... ii PRECAUTIONS....................................................................
1 ACCESSORIES ■ Supplied accessories ■ Accessory attachments The following accessories are supplied. D Flexible antenna Flexible antenna Battery pack Belt clip Connect the supplied flexible antenna to the antenna connector. CAUTION! •N EVER HOLD the antenna when carrying the transceiver. • DO NOT connect the antenna other than listed on p. 23. • Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver.
ACCESSORIES D Battery pack 1 D Belt clip To attach the battery pack: Slide the battery pack on the back of the transceiver in the direction of the arrow (q), then lock it with the battery release button. • Slide the battery pack until the battery release button makes a ‘click’ sound. 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.
1 ACCESSORIES D Connector cover Attach the connector cover when the optional equipment 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 optional equipment connector. Multiconnector w q q Connector cover CAUTION! Attach the connector cover when the optional equipment is not used.
PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 ■ Front panel i u q w y e r !5 t !4 Speaker Microphone Function display (p. 6) !3 !2 r DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE ABC SWITCH Desired function can be programmed to each position (A, B or C) independently by your dealer. (p. 10) To activate the pre-programmed function, set the white line of the ABC switch to the position A, B or C. White line o !0 !1* * IC-F9011T only q ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects the supplied antenna. (p.
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel (Continued) y DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE TOGGLE SWITCH Desired function can be programmed by your dealer. (p. 10) When the toggle switch is set to the left side (‘ ’), the preprogrammed function will be activated. u VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] Rotate to turn the power ON/OFF and adjusts the audio level. i ROTARY SELECTOR Rotate to select the pre-programmed memory channels or the operating zone.
PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 ■ Function display t SCRAMBLER INDICATOR Appears when the voice scrambler or encryption function is activated. q w e r tyui o 001 ch-01 IC-F9011 MON CLCK !0 ZONE !1 q SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR Indicates relative signal strength level. Weak Strong w LOW POWER INDICATOR Appears when low output power is selected. • When high output power is selected, no indicator appears. e AUDIBLE INDICATOR Appears when the channel is in the ‘audible’ (unmute) condition.
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Function display (Continued) !0 ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY Displays an operating channel number, channel name, Set mode contents, DTMF code, etc. !1 KEY INDICATOR Indicate the programmed function of the front panel keys ([I], [II] and [III]). See the operating guide for details of Analog and P25 Trunking/Conventional system operations. Consult your Icom dealer or system operator for details concerning your transceiver’s programming.
PANEL DESCRIPTION ZONE KEY “ZONE” Push this key, then push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the desired zone. When [Rotary selector] selects “operating zone,” push this key to switch the range of selectable zones. What is “zone”?— Selected channels are assigned to a zone according to how they are to be used in a group. For example, ‘Staff A’ and ‘Staff B’ are assigned into a “Business” zone, and ‘John’ and ‘Cindy’ are assigned into a “Private” zone.
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION TALK AROUND KEY “TA” (Conventional operation only) Push to turn the talk around function ON and OFF. • The talk around function equalizes the transmit frequency to the receive frequency for transceiver-to-transceiver communication. LOCK KEY “LOCK” ➥P ush and hold for 1 sec. to electronically lock all programmable keys except the following: [PTT], [Moni], [Light], [Lock], [Emergency Single], [Emergency Repeat], [Surveillance] and [OPT 1/2/3]. ➥P ush and hold for 1 sec.
PANEL DESCRIPTION D For ABC and Toggle switches only HOME KEY “HOME” Push to return to the stand-by mode. • After editing some information that requires to be memorized, push this key to save the editing contents in the memory before returning to the stand-by mode. MENU AND MENU ➤ KEYS ( [Menu ] and [Menu ➤] can only be assigned to [Ω] and [≈], respectively.) The menu mode is available when either [Menu ] or [Menu ➤] is assigned to [Ω] or [≈].
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION HIGH/LOW SWITCH Selects the transmit output power temporarily. • Ask your dealer for the output power level for each selection. SURVEILLANCE SWITCH Turns the surveillance function ON or OFF. When this function is turned ON, the beep is not emitted and the LCD backlight does not light when a signal is received or a key is pushed, etc. COMPANDER SWITCH Turns the compander function ON and OFF.
BASIC OPERATION ■ Turning power ON ■ Channel selection • Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. (p. 17) • When you use the transceiver for the first time, or after the transceiver has sat unused for a long time, make sure to check the date and time indication after turning the power ON. If the time and date are not correct, reset them. (p. 15) q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power ON.
3 BASIC OPERATION ■ Receiving and transmitting NOTE: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. See page 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 a channel, in sequence. *Depending on the pre-setting. e When receiving a call, adjust the audio output level to a comfortable listening level. Transmitting: Wait for the channel to become clear to avoid interference.
BASIC OPERATION 3 ■ User set mode The user set mode is accessed at power ON and allows you to set seldom-changed settings. You can “customize” the transceiver operation to suit your preferences and operating style. Entering the user set mode: q While pushing and holding [I] and [VOL] [II], rotate [VOL] to turn the power ON. • Turn power OFF in advance. • “SET MODE” appears for 1 sec at power ON. [I]/[II] e Push [Ω] several times to select the appropriate item.
3 BASIC OPERATION n Clock function The transceiver indicates the current time and date when [Clock] is pushed. And you can change the indication format and time/date settings. When you use the transceiver for the first time, or after the transceiver has sat unused for a long time, make sure to check the date and time indication after turning the power ON. If the time and date are not correct, reset them. (See ‘Time and date settings’ as at right.
BASIC OPERATION r Push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to set the selected item. 12HR 03:00PM YMD 08-04-01 MUTE CLOCK ZONE t Push [Clock] to set. • The next item blinks. 12HR 03:00PM YMD 08-04-01 MUTE CLOCK ZONE y Repeat steps e to t to set items. u After setting, push and hold [Clock] for 1 sec. to program. • Return to the time and date setting mode. i Push [Clock] to return to the stand-by mode.
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 chargers. Only Icom battery packs are tested and approved for use and charge with Icom radios or Icom chargers.
BATTERY CHARGING •W ARNING! 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.
4 BATTERY CHARGING ■ Optional battery chargers D Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-110 D AD-110 installation The AD-110 charger adapter must be installed into the BC119N or BC-121N before battery charging. ➥C onnect the AD-110 charger adapter and the BC-119N/ BC-121N as below, then install the AD-110 into the holder space of the BC-119N or BC-121N with the supplied screws. AD-110 Connectors The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of the Li-Ion battery pack. Charging period: Approx.
BATTERY CHARGING D Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-110 The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged simultaneously. Charging period: Approx. 4 hours (with BP-254) IMPORTANT: Battery charging caution Ensure the guide lobes on the battery pack are correctly aligned with the guide rails inside the charger adapter. (This illustration shows the BC-119N.) The following items are additionally required.
5 BATTERY CASE ■ Optional battery case (BP-237) The optional battery case uses 6 × AA (LR6) size alkaline batteries. The battery case offers low output power. Fig.1 Latch q q Hook your finger under the latch, and open the cover in the direction of the arrow (q). (Fig.1) w Then, install 6 × AA (LR6) 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.
SPEAKER MICROPHONE ■ Optional HM-184 description Microphone Speaker PTT SWITCH Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. 6 ■ To attach Attach the connector of the speaker-microphone into the multi connector on the transceiver and tighten the screw with a coin or flat head screwdriver. Belt clip Screw Coin Turn the transceiver power OFF while connecting the HM-184. NEVER immerse the connector in water. If the connector becomes wet, be sure to dry it BEFORE attaching it to the transceiver.
7 OPTIONS D BATTERY PACKS Battery pack 1 BP-254* BP-237*2 D CABLES Voltage Capacity Battery life*3 7.4 V 3040 mAh 9.5 hrs. Battery case for A6 × AA (LR6) alkaline —*4 *1 The BP-254 meets IPX7* requirements for waterproof protection. When it is connected, the transceiver corresponds to IPX7. *2 The BP-237 meets IPX4* requirements for splash resistance. When it is connected, the transceiver corresponds to IPX4.
OPTIONS D OTHER OPTIONS • MB-115 belt clip Exclusive alligator-type belt clip. • HM-184 speaker-microphone Rugged type speaker-microphone. * The HM-184 meets IP57* requirements for waterproof protection. When it is connected, the transceiver corresponds to IP57. * Once these items have been dropped, the IP rating cannot be guaranteed because of possible damage to these cases or the waterproof seal. Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal performance when used with this transceiver.
8 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 W ARN ING 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.
SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility During transmissions, your Icom radio generates RF energy that could possible 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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