Page 2 - SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION
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 - ION
ii ION • 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 use with th...
Page 4 - FOREWORD; READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS; SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL—; EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS; WORD
iii FOREWORD READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-F50 VHF TRANSCEIVER and IC-F60 UHF TRANSCEIVER . EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS OPERATING NOTES • When transmitti...
Page 5 - PRECAUTION; NEVER
iv PRECAUTION R WARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the antenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of the body, especiallythe face or eyes, while transmitting. The transceiver will performbest if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) away from thelips and the transceiver is v...
Page 6 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS v SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION …………………………………… iFOREWORD ……………………………………………………………… iiiEXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ………………………………………………… iiiOPERATING NOTES …………………………………………………… iiiPRECAUTION …………………………………………………………… ivTABLE OF CONTENTS ………………………………………………… vSUPPLIED ACCESSORIES …………………………………………… ...
Page 7 - SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
vi 6 BATTERY CHARGING ………………………………………… 44–52 ‘ Battery charging …………………………………………………… 44 ‘ Caution ……………………………………………………………… 45 ‘ Optional battery chargers ………………………………………… 46 ‘ Optional battery case ……………………………………………… 51 7 SPEAKER-MICROPHONE ……………………………………… 53–54 ‘ Optional HM-138 description …………………...
Page 8 - ACCESSORIES; Accessory attachments; Flexible antenna; NEVER HOLD
1 1 ACCESSORIES ■ Accessory attachments D Flexible antenna Connect the supplied flexible antennato the antenna connector. CAUTION! • NEVER HOLD by the antenna when carrying the transceiver. • Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. ï Battery pack To attach the battery pack: Slide...
Page 9 - Jack cover
2 1 ACCESSORIES 1 ï Jack cover Attach the jack cover when the optional speaker-microphone is notused. D Belt clip Attach the belt clip to the back of the transceiver with the suppliedscrews. Supplied screws q w e r To attach the jack cover: q Insert the jack cover into the[SP MIC] connector. w Tight...
Page 10 - PANEL DESCRIPTION; Front, top and side panels; RED BUTTON; ANTENNA CONNECTOR
3 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front, top and side panels NOTE: If the speaker netting (for dust proofing) becomes wet, dry it with a hair drier (cool mode) etc. before operating the trans-ceiver. Otherwise the audio may be difficult to hear for loss ofthe sound pressure. q VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] Turns power...
Page 11 - CH UP AND DOWN KEYS [; TRANSMIT/BUSY INDICATOR
4 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 r SPEAKER-MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [SP MIC] Connects the optional speaker-microphone. (p. 54) t DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEYS [P0] to [P3] The desired functions can be assigned independently by yourdealer. y CH UP AND DOWN KEYS [ ]/[ ] ➥ During standby condition, push to select an ope...
Page 12 - Function display
5 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Function display q OUTPUT POWER INDICATOR Appears when Low 2 or Low 1 is selected. w AUDIBLE INDICATOR ➥ Appears when the channel is in the ‘audible’ (unmute) condi-tion. ➥ Appears when the specified 2/5-tone/BIIS code is received. e COMPANDER INDICATOR Appears when the compa...
Page 13 - Programmable function keys
6 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 ■ 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 nam...
Page 18 - MDC CALL KEY
11 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION MDC CALL KEY (MDC operation only) ➥ Push to enter the MDC menu selection mode. Then selectthe desired MDC menu from “SELCALL,” “MSG,” “STATUS,”“RADIOCHK” and “CALALERT” using [CH Up]/[CH Down]/[MDC Up]/[MDC Down]. After selection, push this key again to enter the transceiveral...
Page 19 - CONVENTIONAL OPERATION; Turning power ON; KEY
12 3 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION 2 3 ■ Turning power ON q Rotate [VOL] to turn power ON. w If the transceiver is programmed for a start up passcode, inputdigit codes as directed by your dealer. • The keys in the table below can be used for password input:• The transceiver detects numbers in the same bloc...
Page 20 - Call procedure
13 3 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ■ Call procedure When your system employs tone signalling (excluding CTCSS andDTCS), the call procedure may be necessary prior to voice trans-mission. The tone signalling employed may be a selective callingsystem which allows you to call specific station(s) only and preve...
Page 21 - Receiving and transmitting
14 3 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION 3 ■ Receiving and transmitting NOTE: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the trans- ceiver. See p. 1 for antenna attachment. Receiving: q Rotate [VOL] to turn power ON. w Push [ ] or [ ] to select a channel. e When receiving a call, adjust the audio output level to...
Page 22 - Transmitting notes; • Transmit inhibit function; TX code channel selection
15 3 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION D Transmitting notes • Transmit inhibit function The transceiver has several inhibit functions which restrict trans-mission under the following conditions: - The channel is in mute condition (‘Inaudible’ condition; “ ” does not appear). - Channel is busy.- Un-matched (or ...
Page 23 - TX code number edit
16 3 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION 3 D TX code number edit (PMR or BIIS PMR operation only) If the transceiver has [TX Code CH Select] or [TX Code Enter] as-signed to it, TX code contents can be edited within the allowabledigits. TO EDIT A TX CODE VIA [TX CODE CH SELECT] KEY: q Push [TX Code CH Select] to ...
Page 24 - DTMF transmission; Scrambler function
17 3 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION D DTMF transmission If the transceiver has [DTMF Autodial] assigned to it, the automaticDTMF transmission function is available. Up to 8 DTMF channelsare available. TO SELECT A TX CODE: q Push [DTMF Autodial]— a DTMF channel appears. w Push [ ]/[ ] to select the desired D...
Page 25 - User set mode; Available set mode functions:
18 3 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION 3 ■ User set mode User set mode is accessed at power ON and allows you to set seldom-changed settings. In this case you can “customize” trans-ceiver operation to suit your preferences and operating style. Entering the user set mode: q While pushing and holding [ ] and [ ]...
Page 26 - BIIS OPERATION; Default setting
19 4 BIIS OPERATION ■ Default setting The following functions are assigned to each programmable switchas the default. Ask your dealer for details. [P0]; Call : Push to transmit a 5-tone/BIIS call when the selected channel is a 5-tone or MSK channel,respectively. [P1]; Digital : Push to select the ca...
Page 27 - Receiving a call; Individual call
20 4 BIIS OPERATION 4 ■ Receiving a call D D Individual call q When an individual call is received; • Beeps sound.• “ ” appears and the mute is released. • The programmed text message (e.g.“ ”) and the calling station ID (or text) is displayed alternately, depending on the set-ting. • “ ” appears or...
Page 28 - Group call
21 4 BIIS OPERATION D D Group call q When a group call is received; • Beeps sound.• “ ” appears and the mute is released. • The programmed text message (e.g.“ ”) and the calling sta- tion ID (or text) is displayed alternately, depending on the setting. • “ ” appears or blinks depending on the settin...
Page 30 - Transmitting a call; Using call memory
23 4 BIIS OPERATION ■ Transmitting a call Total of a 3 ways for code selection are available—selecting the callcode from memory, entering the call code from the keypad and call-ing back from the queue channel record. D D Using call memory q While in the standby condition, push [P1] (Digital) to ente...
Page 31 - Calling back from the queue channel
24 4 BIIS OPERATION 4 D D Calling back from the queue channel q While in the standby condition, push [P1] (Digital) for 1 sec. toenter queue memory channel selection mode. w Push [ ]/[ ] to select the desired record. e Push [P0] (Call) or [PTT]* to call. *PTT call can be made only when PTT call capa...
Page 32 - Direct code entry
25 4 BIIS OPERATION D D Direct code entry q While in the standby condition, push [TX Code Enter] to enterthe TX code edit mode. • Editable code digit blinks. w Push [TX Code Enter] to select the desired digit to be edited. • Editable digit differs according to the setting. e Set the desired digit us...
Page 33 - Receiving a message; Receiving a status message
26 4 BIIS OPERATION 4 ■ Receiving a message D D Receiving a status message q When a status message is received; • Beeps sound.• The calling station ID (or text) and the status message is displayed alternately, depending on the setting. w Push [P3] (Moni(Audi)) to return to the standby condition. NOT...
Page 34 - Receiving an SDM
27 4 BIIS OPERATION D D Receiving an SDM q When an SDM is received; • Beeps sound.• The calling station ID (or text) and the SDM is displayed alternately, depending on the setting. w When the received SDM includes more than 8 characters, themessage scrolls automatically, when the automatic scroll fu...
Page 35 - Received message selection
28 4 BIIS OPERATION 4 D D Received message selection The transceiver memorizes the received messages for record. Upto 6 messages for status and SDM, or 95 character SDM’s can bememorized. The oldest message is erased when the 7th messageis received. However, once the transceiver is powered OFF, allm...
Page 36 - General; Transmitting a status
29 4 BIIS OPERATION ■ Transmitting a status D D General The status message can be selected with the programmed text,and the message text is also displayed on the function display ofthe called station.Up to 24 status types (1 to 24) are available, and the status mes-sages 22 and 24 have designated me...
Page 37 - Transmitting an SDM
30 4 BIIS OPERATION 4 ■ Transmitting an SDM D D General The short data message, SDM, can be sent to an individual stationor group stations. Also, 8 SDM memory channels are available andthe messages can be edited via PC programming. D D Transmitting an SDM q While in the standby condition, push [P1] ...
Page 38 - Position data transmission
31 4 BIIS OPERATION ■ Position data transmission When the optional OPC-966 INTERFACE CABLE and a GPS receiver is connected to the transceiver, the position (longitude and latitude)data can be transmitted automatically.Ask your dealer or system operator for connection details. The position data is tr...
Page 39 - Printer connection; Digital ANI
32 4 BIIS OPERATION 4 ■ Printer connection When the optional OPC-966 INTERFACE CABLE is connected to the transceiver, a printer can be connected to print out the receivedSDM content and the ID of the station who sent the message.Ask your dealer or system operator for connection details. ■ PC connect...
Page 40 - Auto emergency transmission
33 4 BIIS OPERATION ■ Auto emergency transmission When [Emergency Single (Silent)] or [Emergency Repeat (Silent)] ispushed, an emergency signal is automatically transmitted for thespecified time period. The status 22 (Emergency) is sent to the selected ID station, andthe position data is transmitted...
Page 41 - BIIS indication
34 4 BIIS OPERATION 4 ■ BIIS indication The following indications are available for the BIIS operation on anMSK channel. : Individual/group call is successful. : Message (status or SDM) transmission is successful. : No answer back is received. : Appears during retry of the call (2nd call). : End the...
Page 43 - Transmitting a Selective Call
36 5 MDC 1200 OPERATION 5 ■ Transmitting a call D D Transmitting a Selective Call Selective calling allows you to make a call to a specific station orto a particular group. Other MDC 1200 transceivers on the channelwill not receive a selective call that does not match their station orgroup ID’s. q P...
Page 44 - Transmitting a Call Alert
37 5 MDC 1200 OPERATION D D Transmitting a Call Alert Call Alert allows you to notify another user who may be away fromthe transceiver that you want to talk. q Push [MDC Call] to enter the MDC menu selection mode. • Or push [MDC CallAlert] to enter the transceiver alias selection mode. In this case,...
Page 45 - Transmitting a Radio Check Call
38 5 MDC 1200 OPERATION 5 D D Transmitting a Radio Check Call Radio check call allows you to determine whether another trans-ceiver is turned on, within range and on channel without requiringany action from the targeted station user. q Push [MDC Call] to enter the MDC menu selection mode. w Select “...
Page 46 - Transmitting a Status Message
39 5 MDC 1200 OPERATION D D Transmitting a Status Message Status Messaging allows you to send a pre-programmed statusmessage to the dispatcher. There are 16 status codes that can besent. In addition, the dispatcher can send an MDC 1200 signal thatcauses the transceiver to automatically transmit its ...
Page 47 - Transmitting a Message
40 5 MDC 1200 OPERATION 5 D D Transmitting a Message The transceiver can send a pre-programmed message to the dis-patcher. There are 16 messages that can be sent on a channel. q Push [MDC Call] to enter the MDC menu selection mode. w Select “MSG” using [CH Up], [CH Down], [MDC Up] or [MDCDown]. e Pu...
Page 49 - Receiving a Selective Call; Receiving a Call Alert
42 5 MDC 1200 OPERATION 5 ■ Receiving a call D D Receiving a Selective Call q When an individual call is received; • Beeps sound, “ ” appears and “ ” blinks. • The calling station ID (or alias) and “SELCALL” are displayed alternately. w Push and hold [PTT] and speak into the microphone. e Release [P...
Page 50 - Receiving an Emergency Call
43 5 MDC 1200 OPERATION D D Receiving an Emergency Call q When an emergency call is received; • Beeps sound.• The calling station ID (or alias) and “EMG EMG” are displayed al- ternately. w Turn power OFF, change the channel, etc. to stop the beep anddisplay indication. IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 06.11.17 ...
Page 51 - BATTERY CHARGING; Battery charging
44 6 BATTERY CHARGING 6 ■ Battery charging Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack mustbe fully charged for optimum life and operation. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn it OFF while charging. • Recommended temperature range for charging: +10°C to +40°C (+...
Page 52 - Caution; AVOID
45 6 BATTERY CHARGING ■ Caution CAUTION! NEVER insert battery pack/transceiver (with the bat- tery pack attached) with wet or soiled into the charger. This may re-sult in corrosion of the charger terminals or damage to the charger.The charger is not waterproof and water can easily get into it. NEVER...
Page 53 - Optional battery chargers; Regular charging with the BC-152
46 6 BATTERY CHARGING 6 ■ 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-147A/E*) as shown below. *Depending on version. e Insert the battery pack with/without the transceiver into thecharge...
Page 54 - For your convenience
47 6 BATTERY CHARGING D For your convenience Eyelet USE a rubber band to secure the transceiv-er while charging, if desired. IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 47 (1,1)
Page 55 - Connectors
48 6 BATTERY CHARGING 6 ï AD-100 installation q Install the AD-100 desktop charger adapter into the holder spaceof the BC-119N/121N. w Connect the plugs of the BC-119N/121N to the AD-100 with theconnector, then install the adapter into the charger with the sup-plied screws. Screws supplied with the ...
Page 58 - Optional battery case
51 6 BATTERY CHARGING ■ Optional battery case When using the optional battery case, install 5 × AA (R6) size alka- line batteries as illustrated at right. The BP-226 meets JIS water-proof specification grade 4. q Hook your finger under the latch, and open the cover in the direc-tion of the arrow ( q...
Page 60 - Optional HM-138 description; Alligator type clip
53 7 SPEAKER-MICROPHONE ■ Optional HM-138 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 61 - Attachment; CAUTION
54 7 SPEAKER-MICROPHONE ■ Attachment Attach the connector of the speaker-microphone into the [SP MIC]connector on the transceiver and tighten the screw. IMPORTANT: KEEP the [SP MIC] jack cover attached (trans- ceiver) when the speaker-microphone is not in use. Water willnot get into the transceiver ...
Page 62 - OPTIONS
55 8 OPTIONS • BP-226 BATTERY CASE Battery case for 5 × AA (R6) alkaline cells. • BP-227/FM L i - I on BATTERY PACK 7.2 V/1700 mAh Li-Ion battery pack. The same as supplied withthe transceiver. BP-227/FM must be charged with the optional BC-152 or the BC-119N/121N. BP-227FM must be used for the intr...
