Icom F3001 / F4001 Instruction Manual

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  • Icom F3001 / F4001 | Instruction Manual - Page 1
    Limited functions only INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF TRANSCEIVERS iF3000 Series UHF TRANSCEIVERS iF4000 Series This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. The photo shows the VHF transceiver.
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    transceiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL- This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-F3001/ IC-F3003/IC-F3006/IC-F3008 VHF TRANSCEIVERS and the IC-F4001/IC-F4003/IC-F4006/IC-F4008 UHF TRANSCEIVERS Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom
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    energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment this device, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this transceiver under FCC regulations. ii
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    packs are tested and approved for use with Icom radios or charged with Icom chargers. Using third-party or counterfeit battery packs or chargers may cause smoke, fire, or cause the battery to burst. R WARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the antenna is very close to, or touching exposed
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    in the case of long hours of operation, or after being placed in extremely cold areas. DO NOT modify the transceiver. The transceiver warranty does not cover any problems caused by unauthorized modification. DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine or alcohol when cleaning, as they will damage
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    TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS i FCC INFORMATION ii PRECAUTIONS iii TABLE OF CONTENTS v 1 ACCESSORIES 1-4 ■ Supplied accessories 1 ■ Accessory attachments 1 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION 5-11 ■ Front, top and side panels 5 ■ LED indicator 7 ■ Programmable function keys 8 3 BASIC
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    1 2 4 BATTERY CHARGING 23-33 ■ Caution (for the BP-264 ni-mh battery 23 3 ■ Caution (for the BP-265 li-ion battery 25 4 ■ Battery chargers 28 5 BATTERY CASE 34 5 ■ Optional battery case (BP-263 34 6 6 OPTIONS 35-40 7 ■ VOX function 38 7 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION 41-44 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
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    1 ACCESSORIES ■ Supplied accessories The following accessories are supplied with the transceiver. Battery pack* Flexible antenna (This illustration is for the VHF type.) Battery charger* AC adapter* Belt clip* Jack cover (with screws) * Not supplied, or the shape is different, depending on
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    , and makes a 'click' sound. 3 Belt clip 4 5 Battery pack 6 7 8 9 10 11 To detach the belt clip: 12 q Remove the battery pack from the transceiver, if it is attached. (p. 3) 13 w Lift the tab up (q), and slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow (w). 14 15 q w 16 17
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    1 ACCESSORIES D Battery pack/case To attach the battery pack/case: q F it the battery pack/case in the direction of the arrow (q), then close. w Hook the latch until it makes a 'click' sound (w). q Battery pack/case w Latch To remove the battery pack/case: Unhook the latch (e), and lift up the
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    or attach the battery pack/case when the trans- ceiver is wet or soiled. This may result in water or dust getting into 2 the transceiver, battery pack/case, and may result in them being 3 damaged. NOTE: Keep the battery terminals clean. It's a good idea to 4 occasionally clean them. 5 D Jack
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    2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front, top and side panels i ANTENNA CONNECTOR q ROTARY SELECTOR w VOLUME CONTROL e LED INDICATOR u PTT SWITCH y UPPER KEY t LOWER KEY Speaker r SPEAKER- MICROPHONE JACK Microphone q ROTARY SELECTOR Rotate to select the pre-programmed memory channels. w VOLUME CONTROL [
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    2 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 e LED INDICATOR (p. 7) 2 ➥ Lights red* while transmitting. 3 *W hen the optional battery case is attached, the LED indicator lights orange. 4 ➥ Lights green while receiving a signal, or when the squelch is open. 5 ➥ Lights/blinks orange when the matched 2/5-
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    2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ LED indicator The LED indicator indicates the status of various parameters of the transceiver as follows; (Ref.; R=Red, G=Green, O=Orange) • TX: Lights Red while transmitting a signal. R* • RX: Lights Green while receiving a signal. G • Call LED (ON): Turns ON while
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    1 The following functions can be assigned to the [Upper] and [Lower] 2 programmable function keys. 3 Consult your Icom dealer or system operator for details concerning your transceiver's programming. 4 SCAN A 5 ➥ Push to start and cancel the scanning operation. 6 ➥ When the Power ON scan
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    2 PANEL DESCRIPTION MONITOR, MONITOR (AUDIBLE) ➥ Push to turn the CTCSS (DTCS) or 2/5-tone squelch Mute ON or OFF. • Only during LMR operation, push to open any squelch func- tions, or deactivate any mute functions. • Only during PMR operation, push to activate one or two of the following
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    hold to turn the Talk Around function ON. 2 • The Talk Around function equalizes the transmit frequency to the receive frequency for transceiver-to-transceiver communication. 3 4 WIDE/NARROW ➥ Push to switch the IF bandwidth to Wide. 5 • The wide passband width can be selected from 20 or
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    and hold for specified time period to transmit an emergency call. • The emergency call transmits with beeps, and the LED indicator lights red. • The transceiver can transmit an emergency call without the beep sounding and the LED indicator lighting. Ask your dealer for details. • If you want to
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    until 1 beep is heard. q Set [ROTARY SELECTOR] to any [ROTARY SELECTOR] 11 channel other than Channel 16. [VOL] 12 w R otate [VOL] to turn the transceiv- er power OFF. 13 e W hile pushing and holding [PTT], rotate [VOL] to turn the power ON. 14 • You should hold [PTT] until the 15
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    keys, [MR-CH 1] to [MR-CH 4]. AUTOMATIC SCAN TYPE: Selecting a channel is not necessary for this type. When turning the power ON, the transceiver automatically starts scanning. Scanning stops when a call is received. NOTE: If the Move to Priority A channel at Power ON function (p. 20) is turned ON
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    to voice 3 transmission. The tone signalling that is employed in the transceiver may be a selective calling system, which allows you to call desired TX code channel or 2/5-tone code, according to your System Operator's instructions. 7 • This may not be necessary, depending on programming. 8 w
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    3 BASIC OPERATION ■ Receiving and transmitting CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna will damage the transceiver. See p. 1 for antenna attachment. Receiving: q Rotate [VOL] to turn power ON. w Rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR], or push one of the memory chan- nel keys, [MR-CH 1]
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    Once the time-out timer activates, transmitting is further inhibited for a time period determined by the penalty timer. 12 13 • PTTID call The transceiver automatically sends the ID code (5-tone, DTMF, 14 BIIS or MDC system) when [PTT] is pushed (beginning of the transmission) and/or released
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    in this case. When the Kill command is received, a beep sounds*, and the transceiver becomes unusable (the transceiver switches to the cloning required condition). Cloning the transceiver is necessary to operate the transceiver again in this case. * Depending on the presetting. Ask your dealer for
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    3 BASIC OPERATION ■ Setting the microphone gain 1 Adjusts the microphone gain. 2 q R otate [VOL] to turn the transceiver power OFF. w Set [ROTARY SELECTOR] to any channel other than Chan- 3 [ROTARY SELECTOR] 4 [VOL] 5 nel 16. 6 e While pushing and holding [Lower], rotate [VOL] to turn
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    3 BASIC OPERATION ■ Setting the squelch level The squelch circuit mutes the received audio signal, depending on the signal strength. q R otate [VOL] to turn the trans- [ROTARY SELECTOR] ceiver power OFF. w Set [ROTARY SELECTOR] to [VOL] any channel other than Chan- nel 16. e While pushing
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    station ID. 16 D Transmitting an Emergency Call 17 The MDC 1200 system's Emergency feature can be accessed using the [Emergency] key. The transceiver will send an Emergency 18 MDC 1200 system command once, or repeatedly for a programmed 19 number of times until it receives the acknowledgement
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    previously selected channel. If you want to cancel the emergency call, push and hold [Emergency] again before transmitting the call. If your transceiver is programmed for Silent operation, you can transmit an Emergency call without the beep sounding and the LED indicator lighting. IMPORTANT: It is
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    Worker Emergency Call 1 When the Lone Worker function is turned ON, and no operation is 2 performed for the specified time period*, the transceiver enters the 3 emergency mode, and then the countdown for the emergency call transmission starts. 4 After the specified time period* has passed, an
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    ! NEVER immerse the battery pack in water. If the battery pack becomes wet, be sure to wipe it dry BEFORE attaching it to the transceiver. CAUTION: Always use the battery within the specified temperature range, -5˚C to +60˚C (+23˚F to +140˚F). Using the battery out of its specified temperature range
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    pack still does not retain a charge (or only very little charge), a new 4 battery pack must be purchased. (p. 35) Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack 5 must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. 6 • Recommended temperature range for charging: between
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    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 with Icom radios or charged with Icom chargers. Using third-party or counterfeit battery packs or chargers may
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    transceiver for which it is specified. Never use a battery with any other equipment, or for 6 any purpose that is not specified in this instruction manual or deformed. If any of these 10 conditions occur, contact your Icom dealer or distributor. 11 R WARNING! Immediately wash, using clean water
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    to the transceiver) into the charger if it is wet or soiled. This could corrode the battery charger terminals or damage the charger. The charger is not waterproof. CAUTION: DO NOT charge the battery outside of the specified temperature range: BC-193 (+10˚C to +40˚C; +50˚F to +104˚F). Icom recommends
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    item is additionally required: 5 • An AC adapter (not supplied with some versions) or the DC power cable (OPC-515L/CP-23L). 6 Battery pack Transceiver 7 Turn power OFF 8 9 10 AC adapter (A different type, or no AC adapter is supplied, depending on the version.) Optional OPC-515L* (for
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    The following item is additionally required: • An AC adapter (not supplied with some versions) or the DC power cable (OPC-515L). Battery pack Transceiver Turn power OFF AC adapter (A different type, or no AC adapter is supplied, depending on the version.) Optional OPC-515L* (for power source
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    item is additionally required: 4 • An AC adapter (not supplied with some versions) or the DC power cable (OPC-515L/CP-23L). 5 Battery pack Transceiver 6 Turn power OFF 7 8 9 AC adapter (A different type, or no AC adapter is supplied, depending on the version.) Optional OPC-515L* (for power
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    Approximately 2.5 hours The following additional item is required: • An AC adapter (not supplied with some versions) or the OPC-656 dc power cable Transceiver Battery pack Turn OFF the power The charger adapters are installed in each slot. The shape of charger adapter depends on the version of
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    4 BATTERY CHARGING 1 There are two types of BC-197 chargers for the transceier; one is 2 for Ni-MH batteries, and the other is for Li-ion batteries. 3 Before you purchase a BC-197, check the type of battery you are using, and then be sure to choose the suitable charger type. 4 BC-197 Charger
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    4 BATTERY CHARGING IMPORTANT: Ensure the tabs on the battery pack are correctly aligned with the guide rails inside the charger. Tabs Guide rail 33
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    cover is damaged. NOTE: When the optional battery case is attached, the battery 20 type must be selected as "Battery case operation" when turning the transceiver ON. Ask your dealer for details. (p. 12) 34
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    BP-263 Battery case for AA (LR6) × 6 alkaline -*2 BP-264 7.2 V 1400 mAh (min.) 1420 mAh (typ.) VHF 14.1 hrs. UHF 13.7 hrs. BP-265 7.4 V 1900 mAh (min.) 2000 mAh (typ.) VHF 20.2 hrs. UHF 19.6 hrs. *1 When the power save function is turned ON, and the operating time is calculated under the
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    packs. An AC adapter may be supplied with the charger, depending on the 2 version. There are two types of BC-197 chargers for the IC-F3000/ IC-F4000 series. 3 BC-197 Charger Type Chargeable Battery Charging time 4 With AD-120* With AD-121* BP-264 Ni-MH battery Approx. 2 hrs. BP-265 Li
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    BC-192 and BC-193 battery chargers. Approved Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal performance when used with an Icom transceiver. Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to an Icom transceiver in the event the Icom transceiver is used with equipment that is not manufactured
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    to push the PTT 5 switch; then, automatically returns to receive when you stop speak- 6 ing. 7 D Optional unit connection q Rotate [VOL] to turn the transceiver power OFF. 8 w Remove the jack cover. (p. 4) 9 e C onnect the optional headset (HS-94, HS-95 or HS-97) and OPC-2004 as described
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    6 OPTIONS D Turning the VOX function ON or OFF The VOX function can be turned ON or OFF when turning the transceiver power ON. q R otate [VOL] to turn the transceiver power OFF. w Set [ROTARY SELECTOR] to any channel other than Channel 16. e W hile pushing and holding [Upper], turn the
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    6 OPTIONS D Setting the VOX gain 1 The VOX sensitivity level can be adjusted from 1 (minimum) to 10 (maximum). 2 q C onnect the optional headset (HS-94, HS-95 or HS-97) and 3 [ROTARY SELECTOR] [VOL] 4 OPC-2004. (p. 38) w R otate [VOL] to turn the trans- 5 ceiver power OFF. 6 e Set [
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    an uncontrolled environment. This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC RF exposure limits for "Occupational Use Only". In addition, your Icom radio complies with the following Standards and Guidelines with regard to RF energy and electromagnetic energy levels and evaluation of such levels
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    pressing the "PTT" switch or VOX function. 7 • ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from the body when transmitting and only use the Icom belt-clip which is 8 listed on page 36 when attaching the radio to your belt, etc., to en- sure FCC RF exposure compliance requirem ents
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    Cet appareil a été évalué et jugé conforme, aux limites d'exposition aux RF de la FCC, pour une «utilisation grand public». En outre, votre radio Icom satisfait les normes et directives qui suivent en matière de niveaux d'énergie et d'énergie électromagnétique de RF et d'évaluation de tels niveaux
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    cm de votre corps au moment d'émettre et utiliser uniquement l'attache pour 9 ceinture Icom illustrée à la p. 36, lorsque vous attachez la radio à votre ceinture, étique et compatibilité 16 En mode de transmission, votre radio Icom produit de l'énergie de RF qui peut provoquer des interférences
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    A-6797H-1EX-w Printed in Japan © 2009-2012 Icom Inc. Printed on recycled paper with soy ink. 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that
this device does not cause harmful interference.
UHF TRANSCEIVERS
iF4000
Series
VHF TRANSCEIVERS
iF3000
Series
Limited functions only
The photo shows
the VHF transceiver.