Icom IC-F9011 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTIONS

VHF P25 TRUNKING

HANDHELD TRANSCEIVERS

|F9011

series

UHF P25 TRUNKING

HANDHELD TRANSCEIVERS

|F9021

series

|F9023

series

1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku,

Osaka 547-0003, Japan

A6662D-1US-9

Printed in Japan

© 2008–2019 Icom Inc.

Jul. 2019

Icom is not responsible for the destruction, damage to, or

performance of any Icom or non-Icom equipment, if the

malfunction is because of:

•

Force majeure, including, but not limited to, fires,

earthquakes, storms, floods, lightning, other natural

disasters, disturbances, riots, war, or radioactive

contamination.

• The use of Icom transceivers with any equipment that is

not manufactured or approved by Icom.

Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks

of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States,

the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia,

Australia, New Zealand, and/or other countries.

AMBE+2 is a trademark and property of Digital Voice

Systems Inc.

All other products or brands are registered trademarks or

trademarks of their respective holders.

Thank you for choosing this Icom product.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

carefully and completely

before using this product.

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTIONS

— This instruction sheet

contains important operating instructions for the IC-

F9011B/IC-F9011S/IC-F9011T VHF P25 TRUNKING

HANDHELD TRANSCEIVERS and the IC-F9021B/IC-

F9021S/IC-F9021T, IC-F9023B/IC-F9023S/IC-F9023T

UHF P25 TRUNKING HANDHELD TRANSCEIVERS.

When the optional UT-125

AES/DES ENCRYPTION

UNIT

is installed:

When you attempt to re-export this product and/or AES

encryption of this product is activated, you must comply

with the export regulations of your country, which can be

highly restrictive. YOUR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH

EXPORT REGULATIONS MAY SUBJECT YOU TO FINES

OR PENALTIES. AES encryption products including

this software fall under the control of the Japanese

Government as described in Appendix I: Export Legal

Controls and Appendix: Exchange Legal Controls. Please

consult with your dealer or sales representative for details.

PRECAUTIONS

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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 cause smoke,

fire, or cause the battery to burst.

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WARNING! NEVER

hold the radio so that the antenna

is very close to, or touching exposed parts of the body,

especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The radio

will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4

inches) away from the lips and the radio is vertical.

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WARNING! NEVER

operate the radio with a headset

or other audio accessories at high volume levels. The

continuous high volume operation may cause a ringing

in your ears. If you experience the ringing, reduce the

volume level or discontinue use.

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WARNING! NEVER

operate the radio while driving a

vehicle. Safe driving requires your full attention—anything

less may result in an accident.

CAUTION:

MAKE SURE

the flexible antenna and battery

pack are securely attached to the radio, and that the

antenna and battery pack are dry before attachment.

Exposing the inside of the radio to water will result in

serious damage to the radio.

DO NOT

push [PTT] when you do not actually intend to

transmit.

DO NOT

operate or place the radio in direct sunlight or

in areas with temperatures below –20°C (–4°F) or above

+60°C (+140°F).

DO NOT

modify the radio. The specifications may

change and then not comply with the requirements of a

corresponded regulation. The radio warranty does not

cover any problems caused by unauthorized modification.

DO NOT

operate the radio near unshielded electrical

blasting caps.

DO NOT

use harsh solvents such as benzine or alcohol

when cleaning, as they will damage the radio surfaces.

BE CAREFUL!

The transceiver meets IP67 requirements

for dust-protection and waterproof protection. However,

once the transceiver has been dropped, dust-protection

and waterproof protection cannot be guaranteed due

to the fact that the transceiver may be cracked, or the

waterproof seal damaged, etc.

BE CAREFUL!

The radio will become hot when operating

it continuously for long periods of time.

MAKE SURE

to turn OFF the radio power before connecting

or disconnecting the supplied/optional accessory.

Even when the radio power is OFF, a slight current still

flows in the circuits. Remove the battery pack or batteries

from the radio when not using it for a long time. Otherwise,

the installed battery pack or batteries will become

exhausted, and will need to be recharged or replaced.

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

WORD

DEFINITION

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DANGER!

Personal death, serious injury or an

explosion may occur.

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WARNING!

Personal injury, fire hazard or electric

shock may occur.

CAUTION

Equipment damage may occur.

NOTE

If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk

of personal injury, fire or electric shock.

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Battery caution

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• Misuse of Li-ion batteries may result in the following

hazards: smoke, fire, or the battery pack may rupture.

Misuse can also cause damage to the battery pack or

degradation of battery performance.

•

Prior to using the battery pack for the first time, or

after not using it for a long time, you must fully charge

the pack. Otherwise, the transceiver may not turn ON.

DANGER! NEVER

short terminals (or charging

terminals) of the battery pack. Also, current may flow into

nearby metal objects such as a key, so be careful when

placing the battery packs (or the radio) in handbags, etc.

Simply carrying with or placing near metal objects such as

a key, etc. may cause shorting. This may damage not only

the battery pack, but also the radio.

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DANGER! DO NOT

hammer or otherwise impact the

battery pack. Do not use the battery pack if it has been

severely impacted or dropped, or if it has been subjected

to heavy pressure. The damage may not be visible on

the outside of the case. Even if the surface of the battery

pack does not show cracks or any other damage, the cells

inside may rupture or catch fire.

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DANGER! NEVER

use or leave the battery pack in areas

with temperatures above +60˚C (+140˚F). High temperature

buildup in the battery pack, such as could occur near fires

or stoves, inside a sun heated car, or in direct sunlight for

long periods of time may cause the battery pack to rupture

or catch fire. Excessive temperatures may also degrade

performance or shorten battery life.

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DANGER! DO NOT

expose the battery pack to rain,

snow, seawater, or any other liquids. Do not charge or use

a wet battery pack. If the battery pack gets wet, be sure to

wipe it dry before using.

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DANGER! KEEP

the battery pack away from fire. Fire

or heat may cause them to rupture or explode. Dispose of

an used battery pack in accordance with local regulations.

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DANGER! NEVER

solder the battery pack terminals, or

modify the battery pack. This may generate heat in the battery,

and the battery pack may burst, emit smoke or catch fire.

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DANGER!

Use the battery pack only with the radio for

which it is specified. Never use a battery pack with any other

equipment, or for any purpose that is not specified in this sheet.

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DANGER!

If fluid from inside the battery pack gets in

your eyes, blindness can result. Rinse your eyes with clean

water, without rubbing them, and see a doctor immediately.

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WARNING!

Immediately stop using the battery pack

if it emits an abnormal odor, heats up, or is discolored or

deformed. If any of these conditions occur, contact your

Icom dealer or distributor.

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WARNING!

Immediately wash, using clean water, any

part of the body that comes into contact with fluid from

inside the battery pack.

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WARNING! NEVER

use deteriorated battery packs.

They could cause a fire.

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WARNING! NEVER

put the battery pack in a microwave

oven, high-pressure container, or in an induction heating

cooker. This could cause a fire, overheating, or cause the

battery pack to rupture.

CAUTION:

Always use the battery pack within the specified

temperature range; –30°C to +60°C (–22°F to +140°F) and

the battery itself (–20˚C to +60˚C; –4˚F to +140˚F). Using

the battery pack out of its specified temperature range will

reduce the performance and the life.

CAUTION:

Shorter battery life could occur if the battery

pack is left fully charged, completely discharged, or in an

excessive temperature environment (above +45˚C; +113˚F)

for an extended period of time. If the battery pack must be

left unused for a long time, it must be detached from the

radio after discharging. You may use the battery pack until

the remaining capacity is about half, then keep it safely in a

cool and dry place at the following temperature range:

–20˚C to +45˚C (–4˚F to +113˚F) (within a month)

–20˚C to +35˚C (–4˚F to +95˚F) (within three months)

–20˚C to +25˚C (–4˚F to +77˚F) (within a year)

BE SURE

to replace the battery pack with a new one

approximately five years after manufacturing, even if it still

holds a charge. The inside battery material will become

weak after a period of time, even with little use. The

estimated number of times you can charge the battery is

between 300 and 500.

Even when the battery appears to be fully charged, the

operating time of the transceiver may become short when:

•

Approximately five years have passed since the battery

was manufactured.

•

The battery has been repeatedly charged.

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Charging caution

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DANGER! NEVER

charge the battery pack in areas with

extremely high temperatures, such as near fires or stoves,

inside a sun-heated vehicle, or in direct sunlight. In such

environments, the safety/protection circuit in the battery

pack will activate, causing the battery to stop charging.

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WARNING! NEVER

charge or leave the battery pack in

the battery charger beyond the specified time for charging.

If the battery pack is not completely charged by the

specified time, stop charging and remove the battery pack

from the battery charger. Continuing to charge the battery

pack beyond the specified time limit may cause a fire,

overheating, or the battery pack may rupture.

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WARNING!

Occasionally observe the battery pack

condition while charging. If any abnormal condition

occurs,discontinue using the battery pack.

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WARNING! NEVER

insert the radio (the battery pack

attached to the radio) 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: NEVER

charge the battery pack outside of

the specified temperature range: 0˚C to +40˚C (+32˚F to

+104˚F). Icom recommends charging the battery at +20˚C

(+68˚F). The battery pack may heat up or rupture if charged

out of the specified temperature range. Additionally, battery

performance or battery life may be reduced.

CAUTION:

DO NOT place the charger on unstable surfaces.

ABOUT IPR

This device is made under license under one or more

of the following U.S. Patents: #4,590,473; #4,636,791;

#5,148,482; #5,185,796; #5,271,017; #5,377,229;

#4,716,407; #4,972,460; #5,502,767; #5,146,497;

#5,164,986; #5,185,795; #5,164,986, #5,185,795, and

#5,146,497.

* IPR means ‘Intellectual Property Rights.’

VOICE CODING TECHNOLOGY

The AMBE+2™ voice coding Technology embodied in this

product is protected by intellectual property rights including

patent rights, copyrights and trade secrets of Digital Voice

Systems, Inc. This voice coding Technology is licensed

solely for use within this Communications Equipment.

The user of this Technology is explicitly prohibited from

attempting to extract, remove, decompile, reverse

engineer, or disassemble the Object Code, or in any other

way convert the Object Code into a human-readable form.

U.S. Patent Nos.

#8,595,002, #8,359,197, #8,315,860, #8,200,497,

#7,970,606, #6,912,495 B2.

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

NOTE:

Some accessories are not supplied, or the shape

is different, depending on the transceiver version.

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Flexible antenna

Connect the supplied flexible antenna to the antenna

connector.

CAUTION:

•

DO NOT

carry the transceiver by holding only the

antenna.

•

DO NOT

connect an antenna other than those listed in

the “OPTIONS” section.

• Transmitting without an antenna may damage the

transceiver.

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Battery pack

To attach the battery pack:

Slide the battery pack on the back of the transceiver in

the direction of the arrow (

1

), then lock it with the battery

release button.

• Slide the battery pack until the battery release button

makes a ‘click’ sound.

To release the battery pack:

Slide the battery release button in the direction of the

arrow (

2

) as shown below. The battery pack is then

released.

NEVER

release or attach the battery pack when the

transceiver is wet or soiled. This may result water or dust

getting into the transceiver/battery pack and may result in

the transceiver being damaged.

q

Battery release

button

Battery pack

w

NOTE:

Keep battery terminals clean. It’s a good idea to

occasionally clean them.

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Belt clip

To attach the belt clip:

1.

Release the battery pack if it is attached.

2.

Slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the

belt clip is locked and makes a ‘click’ sound.

To detach the belt clip:

1.

Release the battery pack if it is attached.

2. Pinch the clip (

q

), and slide the belt clip in the

direction of the arrow (

w

).

q

w

Battery pack

Flexible

antenna

Belt clip

Connector cover

(with screw)

RECOMMENDATION

CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY IN A BOWL

OF FRESH WATER

after exposure to saltwater, and dry

it before operating. Otherwise, the transceiver’s keys,

switches, and controllers may become unusable, due to

salt crystallization, and/or the charging terminals of the

battery pack may corrode.

NOTE:

If the transceiver’s waterproof protection appears

defective, carefully clean the transceiver with a soft,

damp (fresh water) cloth, then dry it before operating.

The transceiver may lose its waterproof protection if the

case, jack cap, or connector cover is cracked or broken,

or the transceiver has been dropped.

Contact your Icom distributor or your dealer for advice.

FCC INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply

with

the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15

of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference when

the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used

in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications. Operation

of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause

harmful interference in which case the user will be

required to correct the interference at his own expense.

CAUTION:

Changes or modifications to this transceiver,

not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void

your authority to operate this transceiver under FCC

regulations.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the condition that this device does

not cause harmful interference.

SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION

Your Icom radio generates RF

electromagnetic energy while

transmitting. This radio is designed for

and classified as for “Occupational Use

Only.” This means it must be used only

during the course of employment by

individuals aware of the hazards, and the

ways to minimize such hazards. This

radio is NOT intended for use by the “General Population”

in an uncontrolled environment. This radio has been tested

and complies with the FCC and IC 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 for exposure to humans:

• FCC KDB Publication 447498 D03, Evaluating

Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure

to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.

• American National Standards Institute (C95.1-1992),

IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human

Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3

kHz to 300 GHz.

• American National Standards Institute (C95.3-1992),

IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of

Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields– RF and

Microwave.

• The antennas, batteries, belt clips, speaker-microphone,

and other accessories that are listed in “OPTIONS”

on this sheet, are authorized for use with this product.

Use of accessories other than those specified may

result in RF exposure levels exceeding the FCC and IC

requirements for wireless RF exposure.

• Health Canada Safety Code 6 - Limits of Human

Exposure to Electromagnetic Energy in the Frequency

Range from 3 kHz to 300 GHz.

To ensure that your expose to RF

electromagnetic energy is within the FCC

and IC allowable limits for occupational

use, always adhere to the following

guidelines:

•

DO NOT

operate the radio without a proper antenna

attached, as this may damage the radio and may also

cause you to exceed FCC and IC RF exposure limits. A

proper antenna is the antenna supplied with this radio by

the manufacturer or an antenna specifically authorized

by the manufacturer for use with this radio.

•

DO NOT

transmit for more than 50% of the total radio

use time (“50% duty cycle”). Transmitting more than

50% of the time can cause FCC and IC RF exposure

compliance requirements to be exceeded. The radio is

transmitting when the status indicator lights red. You can

cause the radio to transmit by pushing the “PTT” switch.

•

ALWAYS keep

the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch)

away from the body when transmitting, and only use the

Icom belt-clips listed in “OPTIONS” on this sheet when

attaching the radio to your belt, or other place, to ensure

FCC and IC RF exposure compliance requirements are

not exceeded.

The information listed above provides t he user with

the information needed to make him or her aware of

RF exposure, and what to do to assure that this radio

operates within the FCC and IC RF exposure limits of

this radio.

•

Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility

During transmissions, your Icom radio generates RF

energy that can possibly cause interference with other

devices or systems. To avoid such interference, turn off

the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so. DO

NOT operate the transmitter in areas that are sensitive

to electromagnetic radiation such as hospitals, aircraft,

and blasting sites.

•

Occupational/Controlled Use

The radio transmitter is used in situations in which

persons are exposed as a consequence of their

employment, provided those persons are fully aware of

the potential for exposure and can exercise control over

their exposure.

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