Résumé du contenu de la page N° 1
IC-F14_F24-6.qxd 06.9.29 6:09 PM Page A (1,1)
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF TRANSCEIVER
iF14/S
UHF TRANSCEIVER
iF24/S
iF26-L
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the condition that
this device does not cause harmful interfer-
ence.
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 2
IC-F14_F24-6.qxd 06.9.29 6:09 PM Page i (1,1) SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and clas- sified as “Occupational Use Only”, meaning it must be used only during the course of employment by individuals aware of the hazards, and the ways to minimize such haz- WARNING ards. This radio is NOT intended for use by the “General Population” in an uncontrolled environment. This radio has been tested and compl
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 3
IC-F14_F24-6.qxd 06.9.29 6:09 PM Page ii (1,1) 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 RF exposure limits. A proper antenna is the antenna supplied with this radio by the manufacturer or antenna specifically authorized by the manufacturer for use with this radio. • DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (“50% duty cycle”). Transmitting more than 50% of the time can cause FCC RF exposu
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 4
IC-F14_F24-6.qxd 06.9.29 6:09 PM Page iii (1,1) 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-F14/ IC-F14S VHF TRANSCEIVERS and IC-F24/IC-F24S/IC-F26-L UHF TRANSCEIVERS. EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD DEFINITION Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock RWARNING may occur. CAUTION Equipment damage may occur. If disregarded, inconvenience only. No r
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 5
IC-F14_F24-6.qxd 06.9.29 6:09 PM Page iv (1,1) PRECAUTION R WARNING! 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 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical. R WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with a headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels. CAUTION! NEVER short the terminals o
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 6
IC-F14_F24-6.qxd 06.9.29 6:09 PM Page v (1,1) TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION …………………………………… i FOREWORD ……………………………………………………………… iii EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ………………………………………………… iii OPERATING NOTES …………………………………………………… iii PRECAUTION …………………………………………………………… iv TABLE OF CONTENTS ………………………………………………… v 1 ACCESSORIES ……………………………………………………… 1–5 ‘ Supplied accessories………………………………………………… 1 ‘ Accessory attachments……………………………………………… 2 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION …………………………………………… 6–11 ‘ Front, top and
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 7
IC-F14_F24-6.qxd 06.9.29 6:09 PM Page 1 (1,1) ACCESSORIES 1 Supplied accessories 1 The following accessories are supplied: Qty. q Flexible antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 w Battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 e Belt clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 r Unit cover (double-sided tape)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 8
IC-F14_F24-6.qxd 06.9.29 6:09 PM Page 2 (1,1) 1 ACCESSORIES Accessory attachments D Flexible antenna Connect the supplied flexible an- tenna to the antenna connector. CAUTION: • NEVER HOLD by the antenna when carrying the transceiver. • Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. 2
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 9
IC-F14_F24-6.qxd 06.9.29 6:09 PM Page 3 (1,1) ACCESSORIES 1 1 ï Battery pack To attach the battery pack: Slide the battery pack on the back of the transceiver in the direc- tion 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: Push 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 b
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 10
IC-F14_F24-6.qxd 06.9.29 6:09 PM Page 4 (1,1) 1 ACCESSORIES ï Jack cover Attach the jack cover when the optional speaker-microphone is not used. To attach the jack cover: To detach the jack cover: q Attach the jack cover to the q Unscrew the screws with a [SP MIC] connector. phillips screwdriver. w Tighten the screws. w Detach the jack cover for the speaker-microphone connec- tion. q w q w w q 4
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 11
IC-F14_F24-6.qxd 06.9.29 6:09 PM Page 5 (1,1) ACCESSORIES 1 D Belt clip 1 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. 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 5
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 12
IC-F14_F24-6.qxd 06.9.29 6:09 PM Page 6 (1,1) 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION Front, top and side panels q IC-F14S/F24S IC-F14/F24/F26-L w i e u Speaker y r t Microphone q CHANNEL SW/SELECTOR • IC-F14S/F24S : Toggle the channel switch to select the pre-programmed channel 1 or 2. • IC-F14/F24/F26-L : Rotate the channel selector to select the pre-programmed memory channels. w VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] Rotate to turn the power ON/OFF and adjust the audio level. 6
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 13
IC-F14_F24-6.qxd 06.9.29 6:09 PM Page 7 (1,1) PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 2 e LED INDICATOR (p. 8) ➥ Lights red while transmitting. ➥ Lights green while receiving a signal, or when the squelch is open. ➥ Lights/blinks orange when the matched 2/5-tone code is re- ceived, according to the pre-programming. r SPEAKER-MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [SP MIC] Connects the optional speaker-microphone. (p. 31) [SP MIC] jack cover NOTE: Attach the [SP MIC] jack cover when the optional speak- er-microphone is not used. (
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 14
IC-F14_F24-6.qxd 06.9.29 6:09 PM Page 8 (1,1) 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ‘ ‘ LED indicator The LED indicator indicates several informa- tion as follows; (Ref.; R=Red, G=Green, O=Orange) • TX: Turns Red while transmitting a signal. R • RX: Turns Green while receiving a signal. G • Call LED (ON): When receiving a matched 2/5-tone. O O • Call LED (Blink): When receiving a matched 2/5-tone. O O • Fast/Slow scan: Blinks while Fast/Slow scan is activated. G G • Low BATT1: You should charge the b
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 15
IC-F14_F24-6.qxd 06.9.29 6:09 PM Page 9 (1,1) PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 ‘ ‘ Programmable function keys The following functions can be assigned to [Upper] and [Lower] 2 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 used to activate the function depends on programming. SCAN A KEY ➥ This key’s operation depends on the Power ON Sc
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 16
IC-F14_F24-6.qxd 06.9.29 6:09 PM Page 10 (1,1) 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION MONITOR KEY ➥ Mute and release the CTCSS (DTCS) or 2-tone squelch mute. Open any squelch/deactivate any mute while pushing this key. (LMR operation only) ➥ Activates one of (or two of) the following functions on each chan- nel independently: (PMR operation only) • Push and hold to un-mute the channel (audio is emitted; ‘Audible’ condition). • Push to mute the channel (sets to ‘Inaudible’ only). • Push to un-mute the channel (se
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 17
IC-F14_F24-6.qxd 06.9.29 6:09 PM Page 11 (1,1) PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 DTMF AUTODIAL KEY Push to transmit the programmed DTMF code. 2 CALL KEYS Push to transmit a 2/5-tone code. • Call transmission is necessary before you call another station de- pending on your signalling system. • [Call A] and/or [Call B] keys may be available when your system em- ploys selective ‘Individual/Group’ calls. Ask your dealer which call is assigned to each key. EMERGENCY KEYS ➥ Push and hold to transmit an emergency
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 18
IC-F14_F24-6.qxd 06.9.29 6:09 PM Page 12 (1,1) 3 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION Turning power ON ➥ Rotate [VOL] to turn power ON. [VOL] Channel selection IC-F14S/F24S: Toggle [CHANNEL SWITCH] to select the channel 1 or 2, or, push one of [MR- CH 1] to [MR-CH 4] key to select a chan- nel directly. • The memory channels 3 and 4 are avail- able when [MR-CH 3] and [MR-CH 4] keys are assigned. [CHANNEL SWITCH] IC-F14/F24/F26-L: [CHANNEL Rotate [CHANNEL SELECTOR] to se- SELECTOR] lect the desired opera
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 19
IC-F14_F24-6.qxd 06.9.29 6:09 PM Page 13 (1,1) CONVENTIONAL OPERATION 3 Call procedure When your system employs tone signalling (excluding CTCSS and DTCS), the call procedure may be necessary prior to voice trans- 3 mission. The tone signalling employed may be a selective calling system which allows you to call specific station(s) only and prevent unwanted stations from contacting you. q Select the desired TX code channel or 2/5-tone code according to your System Operator’s instructions. • Th
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 20
IC-F14_F24-6.qxd 06.9.29 6:09 PM Page 14 (1,1) 3 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION Receiving and transmitting NOTE: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the trans- ceiver. See p. 2 for antenna attachment. Receiving: q Rotate [VOL] to turn power ON. w Toggle [CHANNEL SWITCH] (IC-F14S/F24S), rotate [CHAN- NEL SELECTOR] (IC-F14/F24/F26-L) or push one of [MR-CH 1] to [MR-CH 4] key to select a channel. For IC-F14S/F24S: The memory channels 3 and 4 are available when [MR-CH 3] and [MR-CH 4] keys are as
