Page 2 - FOREWORD
New master i FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing the IC-F22SR PMR446 FM trans-ceiver. This PMR FM transceiver meets the European PMR446specification. This transceiver is designed for those who requiretop-grade quality, performance and outstanding reliability underthe most demanding conditions. FEATURE...
Page 3 - ii; types of built-in Code Squelch Systems:; SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
New master ii ■ 2 types of built-in Code Squelch Systems: CTCSS; Continuous Tone Coded Squelch SystemDTCS; Digital Tone Code Squelch CTCSS* and DTCS* encoder/decoder are standard, providingquiet stand-by. Audio (voice) signals are output only when a sig-nal with a matched CTCSS or DTCS tone signal i...
Page 4 - IMPORTANT; READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS; CAUTIONS; DO NOT
New master iii IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL– This instruction m a n u a l c o n t a i n s i m p o r t a n t o p e r a t i n g i n s t r u c t i o n s f o r t h eIC-F22SR PMR446 FM transceiver. CAUTIONS R WARNING! ...
Page 5 - iv; TABLE OF CONTENTS
New master iv TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iFEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i–iiSUPPLIED ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 6 - PANEL DESCRIPTION; connectors
New master 1 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION SP MIC u External [SP]/[MIC] jack Antenna y TX/RX Indicator LED q [CH] selector Speaker MIC w [VOL/ POWER] e [S-Ring /C-Ring] key r [PTT] t [MONI] key u External [SP]/[MIC] jack(see below) Ext. MIC. Ext. SP ‘ ‘ Switches, controls, keys and connectors IC-F22SR-(1) 02....
Page 8 - LED indicator
New master 3 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ‘ ‘ LED indicator The TX/RX indicator LED indicates informa-tion in several ways as follows;(Ref.; R=Red, G=Green, O=Orange) [Brink patterns] R R R R R R R R R R R R G R O O G G • TX: Turns Red while transmitting a signal. • RX (Busy): Turns Green while receiving a s...
Page 9 - Battery pack replacement; MUST; BATTERY PACKS
4 2 BATTERY PACKS New master ‘ ‘ Battery pack replacement Before replacing the battery pack, the volume control MUST be ro- tated fully counterclockwise,until a click is heard, to turn the power OFF . • Push the battery release for- ward, then pull the batterypack upward with the trans-ceiver facing...
Page 10 - Battery cautions; NEVER
5 2 BATTERY PACKS New master ‘ ‘ Battery cautions • CAUTION! NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack (or charging terminals of the transceiver). Also, current may flow intonearby metal objects such as a necklace, so be careful when plac-ing battery packs (or the transceiver) in handbags, etc. ...
Page 11 - Battery charging; Regular charging with the BC-146
6 2 BATTERY PACKS New master ‘ ‘ Battery charging D Regular charging with the BC-146 The supplied* BC-146 provides regular charging of optional batterypack with/ without transceiver. (*depends on version) D D Spacer combination. Especially when charging the battery with the transceiver; • Be sure to...
Page 12 - Avoid overcharging
7 2 BATTERY PACKS New master D Regular charging with the BC-146 (continued) • First insert the spacer in to the BC-146, then insert the battery or the transceiver. • Be sure to check orientation and the spacer combination. Avoid overcharging –Batteries must be removed from the charger to stop chargi...
Page 14 - Charging NOTE; Battery pack life; NOTE for the rapid chargers :; The charger rapidly charges a
9 2 BATTERY PACKS New master ‘ ‘ Charging NOTE Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack mustbe fully charged for optimum life and operation.• Recommended temperature range for charging: +10°C to +40°C. • Use the supplied charger or optional charger (BC-119/BC-121/BC- 144 f...
Page 16 - BASIC OPERATION; Receiving and transmitting; CHARGE
11 3 BASIC OPERATION New master ‘ ‘ Receiving and transmitting CHARGE the battery pack before first operating the transceiver. The transceiver has been pre-programmed with all the PMR fre-quency channels and CTCSS tonecodes as a default. The CTCSS tonenumber can be changed if required. Receiving: q ...
Page 17 - Channel
12 3 BASIC OPERATION New master • Frequency channel/CTCSS tone list (default) Channel No.1 No.2 No.3 No.4 No.5 No.6 No.7 No.8 No.9 No.10 No.11 No.12 No.13 No.14 No.15 No.16 RX/TX Freq. (MHz)* 1 446.00625 446.01875 446.03125 446.04375 446.05625 446.06875 446.08125 446.09375 446.00625 446.01875 446.03...
Page 18 - Setting squelch level; Auto Scan function
13 3 BASIC OPERATION New master ‘ ‘ Setting squelch level The squelch circuit mutes the received audio signal depending onthe signal strength. q While pushing and holding[PTT] and [MONI], turn thetransceiver ’s power ON toenter the squelch adjustmentmode. w Push [S-Ring/C-Ring] to in-crease the sque...
Page 19 - Setting the group code number; USING THE CTCSS TONE CODE
14 3 BASIC OPERATION New master ‘ ‘ Setting the group code number D D USING THE CTCSS TONE CODE The transceiver is equipped with 52 CTCSS tones. (See next page)CTCSS operation provides communication with silent standby sinceyou will only receive calls from group members using the sameCTCSS tone.You ...
Page 20 - • CTCSS tone code list; • Confirmation beep list
15 3 BASIC OPERATION New master No. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Freq. OFF 67.0 69.3* 71.0 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4 100.0 103.5 No. 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Freq. 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8 123.0 127.3 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2 151.4 156.7 159.8 16...
Page 21 - CTCSS FIND
16 3 BASIC OPERATION New master D D CTCSS FIND This transceiver can detect the CTCSS tone frequency in the re-ceived signal. By monitoring a signal that is being transmitted fromthe other station, you can determine the tone frequency required tocommunicate with them.This function very useful when yo...
Page 22 - USING THE DTCS CODE
17 3 BASIC OPERATION New master D D USING THE DTCS CODE This transceiver is equipped with 83 DTCS codes. DTCS operationprovides communication with silent standby since you will only re-ceive calls from group members using the same DTCS number.You can assign different numbers to CH 1 to CH 15 indepen...
Page 23 - Inverse; Normal
18 3 BASIC OPERATION New master [Example] To assign code ‘261I ( Inverse )’ as CH12; q While pushing and holding [PTT], [S-Ring/C-Ring], [MONI], turn[VOL] to turn the power ON. w Select CH 12. e Push and hold [MONI] until a beep (Pi) is emitted. r Push [PTT] twice to choose the 100 digit of the code...
Page 24 - RING FUNCTION; Smart-Ring operation; Select the Call-Ring melody
19 4 RING FUNCTION New master ‘ ‘ Smart-Ring The ring function has an answer back feature. This allows you toconfirm whether or not a call has reached the member of yourgroup even if the operator is temporarily away from the transceiver. D D Smart-Ring operation (see right) q Set the same operating ...
Page 25 - Call your group member with Call-Ring melody; • Smart-Ring operation
20 4 RINGER FUNCTION New master D D Call your group member with Call-Ring melody ➥ Pushing and holding [S-Ring/C-Ring] to sends a ring tone with-out pushing [PTT]. • The ring tone is emitted while the [S-Ring/C-Ring] key is pressed. • The same ring tone comes from your group station’s speaker. push ...
Page 26 - OTHER FUNCTIONS; Monitor audible function; • Inaudible condition:
21 5 OTHER FUNCTIONS New master ‘ ‘ Monitor audible function The monitor function allows you to open the transceiver’s squelchmanually to check whether a channel is busy or not. The trans-ceiver has 2 conditions for receive standby: • Audible condition: This condition mutes audio ONLY when no carrie...
Page 27 - Power save function; Low battery indication
22 5 OTHER FUNCTIONS New master ‘ ‘ Power save function The power save function reduces the current drain to conserve bat-tery power.• The power save function is automatically turned ON when no op- eration is performed or no signal is received for 5 sec. ‘ ‘ Low battery indication The TX/RX LED indi...
Page 28 - Optional HM-75A functions; Mic UP
23 5 OTHER FUNCTIONS New master ‘ ‘ Optional HM-75A functions The optional HM-75A allows you to remotely send Smart-Ring/Call-Ring calls, open the squelch, etc. The switches on the HM-75Afunction as follows. CAUTION: When connecting the HM-75A to the transceiver, make sure that the transceiver is tu...
Page 29 - SPECIFICATIONS; GENERAL
24 6 SPECIFICATIONS New master GENERAL • Frequency coverage : 446.00625–446.09375 MHz • Mode : F3E (FM) • No. of operating Ch. : 8 (simplex) • Power supply requirement : 7.2 V (R6x6 ) or BP-222 • Current drain : 0.6 A approx. • Operating temp. range : –25˚C to +55˚C • No. of CTCSS freq. : 38 • Dimen...
Page 30 - OPTIONS; Options
25 7 OPTIONS New master ‘ ‘ Options D D BATTERY PACKS • BP-208 BATTERY CASE Allows a set of Alkaline batteries to operate the handheld whencharging the rechargeable battery or in emergencies, etc. 6 AA(R6) cells are required. • BP-209 Ni-Cd BATTERY PACK 7.2 V/1100 mAh Ni-Cd battery pack, allows more...
Page 31 - OTHER OPTIONS
26 7 OPTIONS New master D D OTHER OPTIONS • HM-46L/HM-75A/HM-131L SPEAKER MICROPHONE Combination speaker-microphone that provides convenient oper-ation while hanging the transceiver from your belt.HM-75A has programmable function key Mic UP, Mic DOWN, MicA, Mic B.HM-131L has moisture proof construct...
Page 32 - GLOSSARY; What is squelch
27 8 GLOSSARY New master ✔ What is squelch ? A squelch circuit allows you to mute undesired noise while re-ceiving no signal and emit audio while receiving signals.This provides quiet standby. The [MONI] key cancels thesquelch setting. This is useful to listen to weak signals thatdo not open the squ...
Page 33 - BUT; because the Auto Scan function
28 8 GLOSSARY New master ✔ What is CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch Sys-tem) ? CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) allowscommunication with silent stand by. Only signals containingyour group code can open the squelch.This conveniently eliminates unwanted audio and is useful ingroup acti...
Page 34 - CE; ABOUT CE
29 9 CE New master ABOUT CE CE Versions of the IC-F22SR which display the“CE” symbol on the serial number seal, complywith the essential requirements of the EuropeanRadio and Telecommunication Terminal Directive1999/5/EC. This warning symbol indicates that this equip-ment operates in non-harmonised ...
Page 35 - DECLARATION
30 9 CE New master DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Icom Inc. Japan 1-1-32, Kamiminami, Hirano-ku Osaka 547-0003, Japan Kind of equipment: UHF PMR TRANSCEIVER This compliances is based on conformity with the following harmonised standards, specifications or documents: i) EN 60950 (August 1992) + A11: 19...
Page 36 - INSTRUCTION MANUAL
INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003 Japan A-6069D -1EU- q Printed in Japan© 2001 Icom Inc. Count on us! New master n GER n AUT n GBR n IRL n FRA o SUI n NED n BEL n LUX n ESP n POR o ITA n GRE n SWE n DEN n FIN < Intended Country of Use &g...
