Page 2 - SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION; C A U T IO N
i SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energyduring transmit mode. This radio is designed for and clas-sified as “Occupational Use Only”, meaning it must beused only during the course of employment by individualsaware of the hazards, and the ways to minimize such ...
Page 3 - G INFORMATION
ii G INFORMATION • DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as this may damaged the radio and may also cause you to exceed FCC RFexposure limits. A proper antenna is the antenna supplied with thisradio by the manufacturer or antenna specifically authorized by themanufacturer for u...
Page 4 - IMPORTANT; READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS; carefully and completely before; SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL—; This instruction; EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS; WORD; Equipment damage may occur.
iii 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-F50V VHF TRANSCEIVER and IC-F60V UHF TRANSCEIVER . EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS OPERATING NOTES • When transmi...
Page 5 - PRECAUTIONS
iv PRECAUTIONS R WARNING! 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 5to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) away from the lips and the transceiver is...
Page 6 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION …………………………………………… iIMPORTANT ……………………………………………………………………… iiiEXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ………………………………………………………… iiiOPERATING NOTES …………………………………………………………… iiiPRECAUTIONS ………………………………………………………………… iv TABLE OF CONTENTS ………………………………………………………… v 1 ACCESSORIES ………………...
Page 7 - ACCESSORIES; Supplied accessories; Battery pack
1 1 ACCESSORIES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ■ Supplied accessories * There are no names on the programmable function keys since thefunctions can be freely assigned to [P0] to [P3], [Red], [ ] and [ ] keys. Attach the supplied key stickers above the appropriate keys foreasy rec...
Page 8 - Accessory attachments; Flexible antenna; NEVER HOLD; To attach the battery pack:; NEVER
2 1 ACCESSORIES ■ Accessory attachments D Flexible antenna Connect the supplied flexible antennato the antenna connector. CAUTION! • NEVER HOLD the antenna when carrying the transceiver. • Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. ï Battery pack To attach the battery pack: Slide th...
Page 9 - Attach the jack cover when the optional equipment is not used.; Belt clip; To attach the jack cover:
3 1 ACCESSORIES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ï Jack cover Attach the jack cover when the optional equipment is not used. D Belt clip Attach the belt clip to the back of the transceiver with the suppliedscrews. Supplied screws w Jack cover [SP MIC] jack Screw q e r To attach the...
Page 10 - PANEL DESCRIPTION; Front, top and side panels; Turns power ON and adjusts the audio level.; RED BUTTON
4 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front, top and side panels q VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] Turns power ON and adjusts the audio level. w RED BUTTON The desired function can be assigned by your dealer. (p. 8) e ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects the supplied antenna. (p. 2) Microphone Function display(p. 6) w e r t y u q i S...
Page 11 - CH UP AND DOWN KEYS [; Push to select an operating channel, etc.; TRANSMIT/BUSY INDICATOR; Push and hold to transmit release to receive.
5 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 r EXTERNAL SPEAKER-MICROPHONE JACK [SP MIC] Connects the optional speaker-microphone, etc. t DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEYS [P0] to [P3] The desired functions can be assigned independently by yourdealer. (p. 8) y CH UP AND DOWN KEYS [ ]/[ ] Push to select an operating channel, etc....
Page 12 - Function display
6 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Function display q RECORD INDICATOR ➥ Appears when an unread message is in the memory. ➥ Blinks while recording. w LOW POWER INDICATOR Appears when low output power is selected. e AUDIBLE INDICATOR ➥ Appears when the channel is in the ‘audible’ (unmute) condition. ➥ Appears w...
Page 13 - BATTERY INDICATOR
7 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 i BATTERY INDICATOR Appears or blinks when the battery power decreases to a speci-fied level. o ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY Displays an operating channel number, channel names, Setmode contents, DTMF code, etc. * 1 BIIS operation only * 2 MDC operation only ! IC-F50V_F60V_0.qxd 07.8...
Page 14 - Programmable function keys; CH UP AND DOWN KEYS; When the power ON scan function is turned OFF
8 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Programmable function keys The following functions can be assigned to [P0] , [P1] , [P2] , [P3] , [Red] , [ ] and [ ] programmable function keys. Consult your Icom dealer or system operator for details concerningyour transceivers programming.If the programmable function names...
Page 15 - SCAN B START/STOP KEY; PRIORITY CHANNEL KEYS
9 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 SCAN B START/STOP KEY ➥ Push to start and cancel scanning operation. Scan resumesafter a specified time period has passed when scan is cancelledexcept for this key. ➥ Push and hold this key for 1 sec. to indicate the scan group, thenselect the desired scan group using [CH Up]...
Page 16 - MONITOR KEY; LIGHT KEY; C.TONE CHANNEL ENTER KEY
10 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION MONITOR KEY ➥ Mute and release the CTCSS (DTCS) or 2-tone squelch mute.Open any squelch/deactivate any mute while pushing and hold-ing this key. (LMR operation only) ➥ Activates one of (or two of) the following functions on each chan-nel independently: (PMR operation only) • P...
Page 17 - TALK AROUND KEY; Push to toggle the IF bandwidth between wide and narrow.; DTMF AUTODIAL KEY; CALL KEYS; SURVEILLANCE KEY
11 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 TALK AROUND KEY Push to turn the talk around function ON and OFF. • The talk around function equalizes the transmit frequency to the re- ceive frequency for transceiver-to-transceiver communication. WIDE/NARROW KEY Push to toggle the IF bandwidth between wide and narrow. • T...
Page 18 - EMERGENCY KEYS; TX CODE ENTER KEY
12 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION EMERGENCY KEYS Push and hold to transmit the emergency call. • The emergency call transmits with beeps; the display does not change. • The transceiver can transmit the emergency call silently or with the display changes depending on the pre-setting. Ask your dealer for de-tail...
Page 19 - COMPANDER KEY; Push and hold this key again to exit user set mode.; PLAYBACK KEY
13 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 COMPANDER KEY Push to turn the compander function ON and OFF. The compander function reduces noise components from the trans-mitting audio to provide clearer communication. USER SET MODE KEY ➥ Push and hold to enter user set m...
Page 20 - BASIC OPERATION; Turning power ON; Channel selection
14 3 BASIC OPERATION ■ Turning power ON q Rotate [VOL] to turn power ON. • When the opening vibration function is turned ON, the transceiver vibrates for 2 sec. Ask your dealer for details. w If the transceiver is programmed for a start up passcode, inputdigit codes as directed by your dealer. • The...
Page 21 - Call procedure
15 3 BASIC OPERATION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ■ Call procedure When your system employs tone signalling (excluding CTCSS andDTCS), this call procedure may be necessary prior to voice trans-mission. The tone signalling employed may be a selective callingsystem which allows y...
Page 22 - Receiving and transmitting; Transmitting without an antenna may damage the trans-; To maximize the readability of your signal
16 3 BASIC OPERATION ■ Receiving and transmitting NOTE: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the trans- ceiver. See p. 2 for antenna attachment. Receiving: q Rotate [VOL] to turn power ON. w Push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select a channel. e When receiving a call, adjust the audio output level t...
Page 23 - Receiving note; • Vibration function; • The transceiver cannot stop the vibration suddenly after push-; Transmitting notes; • Transmit inhibit function; - The channel is in mute condition (‘Inaudible’ condition “; • Penalty timer
17 3 BASIC OPERATION 3 D Receiving note • Vibration function (Depends on the version) When the matched RX code signal is received, the transceiver mayvibrate for a specified time period, depending on the pre-setting.Push any key or [PTT] to stop the vibration. NOTE: • The transceiver cannot stop the...
Page 24 - TX code channel selection
18 3 BASIC OPERATION D TX code channel selection If the transceiver has [TX Code CH Select] assigned to it, the indi-cation can be toggled between the operating channel number (orname) and TX code channel number (or name). When the TX codechannel number (or name) is displayed, [CH Up] or [CH Down] s...
Page 25 - DTMF transmission
19 3 BASIC OPERATION 3 e Push [TX Code CH Select] to select the desired digit to beedited. r Push [CH Up]/[CH Down] to select the desired digit. t Push [TX Code CH Select] to set. The digit to the right will blinkautomatically. y Repeat r and t to edit all allowable digits. u After editing, push [TX...
Page 26 - User set mode; Entering the user set mode:; regardless of the assigned key functions.
20 3 BASIC OPERATION ■ User set mode User set mode is accessed at power ON and allows you to set sel-dom-changed settings. You can “customize” the transceiver opera-tion to suit your preferences and operating style. Entering the user set mode: q While pushing and holding [ ] and [ ], rotate [VOL] to...
Page 27 - Emergency transmission
21 3 BASIC OPERATION 3 ■ Emergency transmission When [Emergency] is pushed for the specified time period, anemergency signal is automatically transmitted. When [Emergency] is pushed for the specified time period, theDTMF emergency signal is transmitted once or repeatedly on theemergency channel. How...
Page 28 - Recording function
22 3 BASIC OPERATION ■ Recording function (Depends on the version) The transceiver has a recording function that records the TX/RXvoice messages. When the specified ID is received, the automaticrecording function activates and records the voice message for aspecified time period.Or, if the transceiv...
Page 29 - You can transmit the recording message with [PTT] while
23 3 BASIC OPERATION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 e Release [PTT] to receive. • The RX voice message is recorded. r Push [Playback/Rec] again to stop recording. • “ ” stops blinking. • The recording operation automatically stops after the following: the recording memory is full...
Page 30 - BATTERY CHARGING; Caution; Use and charge only specified Icom battery packs; Battery caution; hammer or otherwise impact the battery. Do
24 4 BATTERY CHARGING ■ Caution R DANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom battery packs with Icom radios or Icom charger. Only Icom battery packs aretested and approved for use and charge with Icom radios or Icomcharger. Using third-party or counterfeit battery packs or chargermay cause smoke, fi...
Page 32 - Charging caution; charge the battery pack in areas with ex-
26 4 BATTERY CHARGING D D Charging caution R DANGER! NEVER charge the battery pack in areas with ex- tremely high temperatures, such as near fires or stoves, inside asun heated car, or in direct sunlight. In such environments, thesafety/protection circuit in the battery will activate, causing the ba...
Page 33 - Optional battery chargers; Regular charging with the BC-152
27 4 BATTERY CHARGING 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ■ Optional battery chargers ï Regular charging with the BC-152 q Attach the BC-152 to a flat surface, such as a desk, if desired. w Connect the AC adapter (BC-147) as shown below. e Insert the battery pack with/without the tran...
Page 34 - For your convenience; Eyelet
28 4 BATTERY CHARGING D For your convenience Eyelet USE a rubber band to secure the transceiv-er while charging, if desired. ! IC-F50V_F60V_0.qxd 07.8.6 10:36 AM Page 28 (1,1)
Page 35 - must be installed into the BC-119N
29 4 BATTERY CHARGING 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ï AD-100 installation The AD-100 CHARGER ADAPTER must be installed into the BC-119N or BC-121N before battery charging. ➥ Connect the AD-100 CHARGER ADAPTER and the BC-119N/BC- 121N as below, then install the AD-100 into the ho...
Page 38 - BATTERY CASE
32 5 BATTERY CASE ■ Optional battery case (BP-226) When using the optional battery case attached to the transceiver,install 5 × AA (LR6) size alkaline batteries as illustrated at right. The BP-226 is constructed to the IPX4 waterproof standard (IEC 60529,2006). q Hook your finger under the latch, an...
Page 40 - Optional HM-168 description; immerse the connector in water. If the connector becomes; Alligator type clip
34 6 SPEAKER-MICROPHONE ■ Optional HM-168 description NEVER immerse the connector in water. If the connector becomes wet, be sure to dry it BEFORE attaching it to the transceiver. NOTE: The microphone is located at the top of the speaker-mi- crophone, as shown in the diagram above. To maximize there...
Page 41 - Attachment; CAUTION
35 6 SPEAKER-MICROPHONE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ■ Attachment Attach the connector of the speaker-microphone into the [SP MIC]jack on the transceiver and tighten the screw. IMPORTANT: KEEP the [SP MIC] jack cover attached to the transceiver when the speaker-microphone is no...
Page 42 - SWIVEL BELT CLIP; Optional MB-86 contents; Attaching; Attach the base clip to the back of the transceiver.
36 7 SWIVEL BELT CLIP ■ Optional MB-86 contents Qty. q Belt clip ………………………………………………………………… 1 w Base clip ……………………………………………………………… 1 e Screws ………………………………………………………………… 2 ■ Attaching q Attach the base clip to the back of the transceiver. w Clip the belt clip to a part of your belt and insert the base ...
Page 43 - Detaching
37 7 SWIVEL BELT CLIP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 e Once the transceiver is locked in place, it will swivel 360 de-grees. ■ Detaching Turn the transceiver upside down, and pull out from the belt clip.Then detach the base clip from the back of the transceiver. CAUTION! HOLD THE...
Page 44 - OPTIONS; Battery case for 5; CHARGERS
38 8 OPTIONS D D BATTERY PACK/CASE • BP-226 BATTERY CASE Battery case for 5 × AA (LR6) alkaline cells. • BP-227 L i - I on BATTERY PACK 7.2 V/1700 mAh Li-Ion battery pack. The same as supplied withthe transceiver. BP-227 must be charged with the optional BC-152/BC-119N/BC-121N. D D CHARGERS • BC-152...
Page 45 - DC CABLES
39 8 OPTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 D D DC CABLES • CP-17L CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE Allows charging of the battery pack through a 12 V cigarette lightersocket. (For BC-152/BC-119N) • OPC-515L/OPC-656 DC POWER CABLES Allows charging of the battery pack using a 13.8 V power ...
Page 46 - Features
40 8 OPTIONS ï About VS-1SC VOX / PTT CASE 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. • The VOX (Voice Operated Transmission) function starts transmission without pushing PTT switch when...
Page 47 - VOX gain and delay adjustment; • VOX Gain; MIC/VOX gain can be adjusted by the adjusting pot
41 8 OPTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 VOX gain and delay adjustment q Attach the connector of the VS-1SC into the [SP/MIC] connectoron the transceiver and tighten the screw. • Toggle the toggle switch to [VOX]. w Enter user set mode. (pgs. 13, 20) e Push [P0] several times ...
