Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
ii AVOID operating the transceiver without running the vehi- cle’s engine. The vehicle’s battery will quickly run out if thetransceiver transmits while the vehicle’s engine OFF. AVOID placing the transceiver in excessively dusty envi- ronments. AVOID placing the transceiver against walls. Otherwise ...
Page 4 - PANEL DESCRIPTION; Speaker; Front panel; LED INDICATOR; DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEYS
1 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION I c o m I n c . q e y Speaker Function display (p. 2) w r t ■ Front panel q AF VOLUME CONTROL KNOB [VOL] Rotate the knob to adjust the audio output level. • Minimum audio level is pre-programmed. w LED INDICATOR ➥ Lights red while transmitting a signal. ➥ Lights green while rec...
Page 5 - Function display
2 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ■ Function display q SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR Indicates relative signal strength level as below. w LOW POWER INDICATOR Appears when low output power is selected. e AUDIBLE INDICATOR ➥ Appears when the channel is in the ‘audible’ (unmute) ...
Page 6 - Programmable function keys; When the power ON scan function is turned OFF
3 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Programmable function keys The following functions can be assigned to [UP] , [DOWN] , [P0] , [P1] , [P2] , [P3] and [P4] programmable function keys. Consult your Icom dealer or system operator for details con-cerning your transceivers programming.If the programmable function ...
Page 10 - For Digital mode operation only
7 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION D For Digital mode operation only TALKGROUP KEY Push to enter the talkgroup ID code selection mode. Thenselect the desired talkgroup ID code using [CH Up]/[CHDown]. (p. 12) TX STATUS KEY Push to enter the Status message selection mode. Thenselect the desired Status message usin...
Page 11 - BASIC OPERATION; Turning power ON; Channel selection
8 2 BASIC OPERATION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ■ Turning power ON q Push [ ] 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. • The keys as below can be used for password input: The transceiver detects numb...
Page 12 - Call procedure
9 2 BASIC OPERATION ■ Call procedure When your system employs tone signaling (excluding CTCSSand DTCS), the call procedure may be necessary prior to voicetransmission. The tone signalling employed may be a selec-tive calling system which allows you to call specific station(s)only and prevent unwante...
Page 13 - Transmitting notes; • Transmit inhibit function; TX code channel selection; NOTE for PMR or BIIS PMR operation:
10 2 BASIC OPERATION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 D Transmitting notes • Transmit inhibit function The transceiver has several inhibit functions which restricttransmission under the following conditions: - The channel is in mute condition (‘Inaudible’ condition; “ ” does not appear.) - The...
Page 14 - TX code number edit
11 2 BASIC OPERATION D TX code number edit (PMR or BIIS PMR operation only) If the transceiver has [TX Code CH Select] or [TX CodeEnter] assigned to it, TX code contents can be edited withinthe allowable digits. USING [TX CODE CH SELECT] KEY: q Push [TX Code CH Select] to enter the TX code channelse...
Page 15 - Talkgroup ID code selection; S T A T U S
12 2 BASIC OPERATION 2 D Talkgroup ID code selection (Digital mode operation only) If the transceiver has [Talkgroup] assigned to it, the indicationcan be toggled between the operating channel name (and thechannel number)* and the Talkgroup ID name (or ID code ifthe ID name is not programmed.) When ...
Page 16 - DTMF transmission; Scrambler function
13 2 BASIC OPERATION D DTMF transmission If the transceiver has [DTMF Autodial] assigned to it, the auto-matic DTMF transmission function is available. Up to 8 DTMFchannels are available. q Push [DTMF Autodial]— a DTMF channel appears. w Push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the desired DTMFchannel. e...
Page 17 - User set mode
14 2 BASIC OPERATION 2 ■ User set mode User set mode is accessed with [User Set Mode] and allowsyou to set seldom-changed settings. In this case you can“customize” the transceiver operation to suit your preferencesand operating style. Entering the user set mode: q While pushing and holding [P1] and ...
Page 18 - CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE; Rear panel connection
15 3 CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE Antenna Black Red 12VBattery Solder Crimp NOTE: Use the terminals as shown below for the cable connections. R C A U T I O N ! N E V E R r e m o v e t h e f u s e - h o l d e r f r o m t h e D C power cable. q ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects to an antenna. Contact your deal...
Page 19 - CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE; Supplied Accessories
16 3 CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ■ Supplied Accessories ■ Mounting the transceiver The universal mounting bracket supplied with your transceiv-er allows overhead mounting.• Mount the transceiver securely with the 4 supplied screws to a thick surface which can su...
Page 20 - Antenna; Cleaning; AVOID; Options
17 3 CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE ■ Antenna A key element in the performance of any communication sys-tem is an antenna. Contact your dealer about antennas andthe best places to mount them. ■ Fuse replacement A fuse is installed in the supplied DC power cable. If a fuseblows or the transceiver stops f...
Page 21 - SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION; Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
18 4 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Your Icom radio generates RF electromagneticenergy during transmit mode. This radio isdesigned for and classified as “Occupational UseOnly”, meaning it must be used only during thecourse of employment by individuals aware of the...
Page 22 - MEMO
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