INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF TRANSCEIVERS iF3021T/S iF3023T/S iF3026T/S UHF TRANSCEIVERS iF4021T/S iF4023T/S iF4026T/S 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 10-key version VHF transceiver. IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. PRECAUTIONS R CAUTION! 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 2 to 4 in. (5 to 10 cm) away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL -- This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-F3021T/S, IC-F3023T/S, IC-F3026T/S VHF TRANSCEIVERS and the IC-F4021T/S, IC-F4023T/S, ICF4026T/S UHF TRANSCEIVERS. R CAUTION! NEVER operate the transceiver with a headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels. R CAUTION! NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack. EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS DEFINITION Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock RWARNING may occur. CAUTION NOTE Equipment damage may occur. If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk of personal injury, fire or electric shock. WORD DO NOT push [PTT] when not actually desiring to transmit. AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas with temperatures below +22°F (­30°C) or above +140°F (+60°C). The basic operations, transmission and reception of the transceiver are guaranteed within the specified operating temperature range. However, the LCD display may not be operate correctly, or show an indication in the case of long hours of operation, or after being placed in extremely cold areas. Icom, Icom Inc. and the logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries. i DO NOT modify the transceiver for any reason. KEEP the transceiver from the heavy rain, and Never immerse it in the water. The transceiver construction is water resistant, not waterproof. The use of non-Icom battery packs/chargers may impair transceiver performance and invalidate the warranty. For U.S.A. only CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this transceiver, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this transceiver under FCC regulations. ii TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT ........................................................................ i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ..................................................... i PRECAUTIONS ................................................................... i TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................... iii 1 ACCESSORIES ......................................................... 1­3 I Supplied accessories ................................................. 1 I Accessory attachments .............................................. 1 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ............................................. 4­9 I Front panel ................................................................. 4 I Function display ......................................................... 6 I Programmable function keys ..................................... 7 3 BASIC OPERATION ............................................. 10­15 I Turning power ON .................................................... 10 I Channel selection ..................................................... 11 I Call procedure ........................................................... 11 I Receiving and transmitting........................................ 12 I User Set mode .......................................................... 14 I Emergency transmission .......................................... 14 I Scrambler function .................................................... 14 I Stun function ............................................................ 15 I Priority A channel selection ...................................... 15 4 BATTERY CHARGING .......................................... 16­20 I Caution ..................................................................... 16 I Optional battery chargers ......................................... 18 5 BATTERY CASE ......................................................... 21 I Optional battery case (BP-240) ................................ 21 iii 6 OPTIONAL SWIVEL BELT CLIP .......................... 22­23 I MB-93 contents ........................................................ 22 I Attaching .................................................................. 22 I Detaching ................................................................. 23 7 OPTIONS ............................................................... 24­25 8 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION .................... 26­27 ACCESSORIES I Supplied accessories NOTE: Some accessories are not supplied with depending on versions. Flexible antenna Battery pack Belt clip 1 1 I Accessory attachments D Flexible antenna Connect the supplied flexible antenna to the antenna connector. CAUTION! · NEVER HOLD the antenna when carrying the transceiver. · Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. Jack cover (with screws) Unit cover (double-sided tape)* *Use the unit cover as a spare. Ask your dealer for details. 1 1 ACCESSORIES D Belt clip To attach the belt clip: q Release the battery pack if it is attached. w Slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the belt clip is locked and makes a `click' sound. ï Battery pack To attach the battery pack: Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow (q), 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 (w) 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. To detach the belt clip: q Release the battery pack if it is attached. w Pinch the clip (q), and slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow (w). w q q Battery release button w 2 ACCESSORIES ï Jack cover Attach the jack cover when the optional speaker-microphone or headset is not used. To attach the jack cover: q Attach the jack cover to the [MIC/SP] jack. w Tighten the screws. 1 1 To detach the jack cover: q Unscrew the screws using a phillips screwdriver. w Detach the jack cover for the speaker-microphone or headset connection. [MIC/SP] jack q q w q w Jack cover CAUTION! · Attach the jack cover when the optional speaker-microphone or headset is not used. · Use the supplied screws only. 3 2 q w e r t PANEL DESCRIPTION I Front panel !0 e DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEY [Side1] Desired function can be programmed by your dealer. (p. 7) r PTT SWITCH [PTT] Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. t DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEYS [Side2]/[Side3] Desired functions can be programmed independently by your dealer. (p. 7) y 10-KEYPAD (Depending on version) The keypad allows you to enter digits to: · Select memory channels · Select tone channels · Select DTMF codes (during transmit) · Set TX codes · Start up with the password o Speaker Microphone i u y q ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects the supplied antenna. w DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEY [Emer] Desired function can be programmed by your dealer. (p. 7) u DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEYS [P0] to [P3] Desired functions can be programmed independently by your dealer. (p. 7) i FUNCTION DISPLAY (p. 6) Displays a variety of information such as an operating channel number/name, 2-tone code, DTMF numbers, selected function, etc. 4 PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 o EXTERNAL MICROPHONE/SPEAKER JACK Connect an optional speaker-microphone or headset. NOTE: Connect or disconnect the optional equipment after the transceiver is turned OFF. 2 Jack cover NOTE: Attach the jack cover when the optional equipment is not used. See (p. 3) for details. !0 VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] Rotate to turn the power ON/OFF and adjusts the audio level. 5 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION I Function display qw e rt yu i o !0 y SCRAMBLER INDICATOR Appears when the voice scrambler function is activated. u BELL INDICATOR Appears/blinks when the specific 2-tone code is received, according to the pre-programming. i KEY LOCK INDICATOR Appears during the key lock function is ON. o BATTERY INDICATOR Appears or blinks when the battery power decreases to a specified level. !0 ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY Displays an operating channel number, channel name, Set mode contents, DTMF code, etc. q TRANSMIT INDICATOR Appears while transmitting. w BUSY INDICATOR Appears while the channel is busy. e SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR Indicates relative signal strength level. r LOW POWER INDICATOR Appears when low output power is selected. · When the battery power decreases to a specified level, low power is selected automatically. t AUDIBLE INDICATOR Appears when the channel is in the `audible' (unmute) condition. Appears when the specified 2-tone code is received. 6 PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 I Programmable function keys The following functions can be assigned to [Emer], [Side1], [Side2], [Side3], [P0], [P1], [P2] and [P3] programmable function keys. Consult your Icom dealer or system operator for details concerning your transceivers programming. If the programmable function names are bracketed in the following explanations, the specific key is used to activate the function depends on the programming. CH UP AND DOWN KEYS Push to select an operating channel. Push to select a transmit code channel after pushing [TX Code CH Select]. Push to select a DTMF channel after pushing [DTMF Autodial]. Push to select a scan group after pushing and holding [Scan A Start/Stop]/[Scan B Start/Stop] for 1 sec. ZONE KEY Push this key, then push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the desired zone. What is "zone"?-- The desired channels are assigned into a zone according to the intended use for grouping. For example, `Staff A' and `Staff B' are assigned into a "Business" zone, and `John' and `Cindy' are assigned into a "Private" zone. SCAN A KEY This key's operation depends on the Power ON Scan setting. When the power ON scan function is turned OFF; Push to start and cancel scanning operation. In case of transmission during scan, scanning will be cancelled. When the power ON scan function is turned ON; Push to pause scanning, then resumes scanning after passing a specified time period. In case of transmission during scan, scanning will be cancelled. Push and hold this key for 1 sec. to indicate the scan group, then push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the desired group. SCAN B KEY Push to start and cancel scanning operation. In case of transmission during scan, scanning will be paused. Then resumes scanning after passing a specified time period. Push and hold this key for 1 sec. to indicate the scan group, then push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the desired group. SCAN ADD/DEL (TAG) KEY Push to add or delete the selected channel to/from the scan group. 2 7 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION C.TONE CH ENT KEY Push to select the continuous tone channel using [CH Up]/[CH Down] to change the tone frequency/code setting. The selected channel remains set as the continuous tone channel until another channel is designated as such. TALK AROUND KEY Push to turn the talk around function ON and OFF. · The talk around function equalizes the transmit frequency to the receive frequency for transceiver-to-transceiver communication. PRIO A/B KEYS Push to select Priority A or Priority B channel. Push and hold [Prio A (Rewrite)] or [Prio B (Rewrite)] for 1 sec. to reassign the operating channel to Priority A or Priority B channel. MR-CH 1/2/3/4 KEYS Push to select memory channels 1 to 4 in the operating zone directly. MONI KEY Mute and release the CTCSS (DTCS) or 2-tone squelch mute. Open any squelch/deactivate any mute while pushing and holding this key. LOCK KEY Push and hold for 1 sec. to electronically lock all programmable keys except the following: [Call] (incl. Call A and Call B), [Moni] and [Emergency]. Push and hold for 1 sec. again to turn the lock function OFF. HIGH/LOW KEY Push to select the transmit output power temporarily or permanently, depending on the pre-setting. · Ask your dealer for the output power level for each selection. WIDE/NARROW KEY Push to toggle the IF bandwidth between wide and narrow. DTMF AUTODIAL KEY Push to enter the DTMF channel selection mode. Then select the desired DTMF channel using [CH Up]/[CH Down]. After selecting the desired DTMF channel, push this key to transmit the DTMF code. RE-DIAL KEY Push to transmit the last-transmitted DTMF code. 8 PANEL DESCRIPTION CALL KEYS Push to ...