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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
UHF GMRS TRANSCEIVER
iF21GM
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Oper-
ation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This de-
vice may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including in-
terference that may cause undesired operation.
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SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is de- signed for and classified as “Occupational Use Only”, meaning it must be used only during the WARNING 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 Popula- tion” in an uncontrolled environment. This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC RF expo- sure limits for “Occu
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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 total radio use time (“50% duty cycle”). Transmitting more than 50% of the time can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded. The radio is transmitting when the “TX indicator” lights red. You can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the “PTT” switch. • ALWAYS use Icom authorized accessories (antennas, batteries, belt clip
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Your Icom F21GM operates on GMRS frequencies (Plus 7 channels shared with FRS ). GENERAL MOBILE RADIO SERVICE (GMRS) GMRS is a two-way personal radio service available to an individual (one man or one woman) to facilitate the activities of the individ- ual's immediate family members. GMRS is not authorized for busi- ness uses. Users must cooperate in the selection and use of channels to make the most effective use of them and reduce the possibility of inter- ference. Channel 9 –15 are shared wit
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FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing the IC-F21GM FM transceiver. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL–This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the transceiver. IMPORTANT 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
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i-ii ABOUT GMRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii FOREWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v IMPORTANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vi 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 ‘ ‘ Switches, controls, keys and connectors q CH1↔CH16 y w u Speaker e i r t Mic • HM-75A (OPTION) Mic A Mic UP Mic B Mic Down 1 MIC SP
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1 PANEL DESCRIPTION q CHANNEL SELECTOR/SW [CH] (p. 14) Turn to select CH1 to CH16. w VOLUME CONTROL [OFF/VOL] Turns power ON and adjusts the audio level. e MONITOR (Audi) key [MONI] (p. 21) • Push and hold to open the noise/tone squelch. • Push to turn the noise/tone squelch ON. r PTT SWITCH [PTT] Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. t WIDE/NARROW KEY [W/N] (p. 22) • Push to select Wide FM mode. • Push and hold to select Narrow FM mode. y ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects the supplied antenna
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1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ‘ ‘ LED indicator The TX/RX indicator LED indicates informa- tion in several ways as follows; (Ref.; R=Red, G=Green) • TX: Turns Red while transmitting a signal. R • RX: Turns Green while receiving a signal. G • Low BATT1: You should charge the battery. (blinks slowly) R R • Low BATT2: You must charge the battery. (blinks fast) R R R R • TX low BATT1: Low BATT1 was detected during TX mode. R R • TX low BATT2: Low BATT2 was detected during TX mode. R R R R
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ACCESSORIES 2 ‘ ‘ Accessory attachment D Supplied accessories The transceiver comes supplied with the following accessories. q Flexible antenna q w Belt clip w D Antenna The antenna screws onto the transceiver as illustrated at right. D Belt clip Attach the belt clip to the transceiver as illustrated below. 4
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3 BATTERY PACKS ‘ ‘ Battery pack replacement Before replacing the battery pack, the volume control MUST be ro- tated fully counterclockwise, until a click is heard, to turn the power OFF. • Push the battery release for- ward, then pull the battery pack upward with the trans- ceiver facing you. D D BATTERY PACKS Charging period Battery Operating Voltage Capacity BC-144, 1 pack period* BC-146 BC-119 or BC-121 attery case for AA B 2 BP-208* (R6) × 6 alkaline 1100 BP-2097s .2 V 1s 2 hr1s .5 hr 8 hr
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BATTERY PACKS 3 ‘ ‘ Battery cautions • CAUTION! NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack (or charging terminals of the transceiver). Also, current may flow into nearby metal objects such as a necklace, so be careful when plac- ing battery packs (or the transceiver) in handbags, etc. Simply carrying with or placing near metal objects such as a neck- lace, etc. causes shorting. This will damage not only the battery pack, but also the transceiver. • NEVER incinerate used battery packs. Internal
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3 BATTERY PACKS ‘ ‘ Battery charging D Rapid charging with the BC-144+AD-99 The optional BC-144 provides rapid charging of optional battery packs. The following are additionally required: • One AD-99 (depends on version.). • An AC adaptor (may be supplied with the BC-144 depending on version). BP-209, BP-210 or BP-222 only AC adaptor BC-145A/E/V/UK Check orientation. Charging indicator 7
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BATTERY PACKS 3 D Rapid charging with the BC-144+AD-99 Turn power OFF BP-209, BP-210 or BP-222 attached to the transceiver. AC adaptor BC-145A/E/V/UK Check orientation and the spacer com- bination as follows. Charging indicator D D Spacer combination. •Be sure to attach the Check orientation spacer (SpacerB/C) to the adaptor (SpacerA) and Spacer A with the orientation as il- lustrated in the diagram at right. Spacer B/C •Attach the spacer (Spacer B/C) to the adap- tor with the orientation of th
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3 BATTERY PACKS D Rapid charging with the BC-121+AD-94 (#11) The optional BC-121 allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged si- multaneously. The following are additionally required. • Six AD-94 (#11) (Some versions require additional AD-99s). • An AC adaptor (may be supplied with the BC-121 depending on version). Turn power OFF. AC adapter (purchased AD-99 separately) Charge indicator (each indicator functions independently) D Regular charging with the BC-146 The optional BC-146 pro- Turn power
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BATTERY PACKS 3 ‘ ‘ Charging NOTE Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. • Recommended temperature range for charging: +10°C to +40°C (50°F to 140°F). • Use the supplied charger or optional charger (BC-119/BC-121/BC- 144 for rapid charging, BC-146 for regular charging) only. NEVER use other manufacturers’ chargers. The optional BP-209, BP-210 or BP-222 battery packs include rechargeable Ni-Cd(Ni-MH: BP-210) batter
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3 BATTERY PACKS ‘ ‘ Battery case (Option) When using a BP-208 OPTIONAL BATTERY CASE attached to the transceiver, install 6 AA (R6) size alkaline batteries as illustrated below. NOTE: Output power is automatically reduced to 1 W to retain suffi- cient power in case of an emergency, etc. D D CAUTIONS • Use ALKALINE batteries only. • Make sure all battery cells are the same brand, type and ca- pacity. • Never mix old and new batteries. Either of the above may cause a fire hazard or damage the transc
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SET MODE 4 ‘ ‘ Set mode Set mode is used for programming infrequently changed values or conditions of functions. • All settings performed with [CH selector], [OFF/VOL], [MONI], [PTT] and [W/N] keys. D DSELECTING RF OUTPUT POWER [CH selector] The RF output can be selected [OFF from one of 3 modes. (p. 13) /VOL] D D SETTING THE SIMPLEX/DU- [MONI] PLEX OPERATION The Simplex/Duplex function [PTT] changes duplex operation to sim- plex operation. (pgs. 13–14) [W/N] D D SETTING THE CTCSS TONE FREQUENCY
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2 CHAPTER CONTINUED D D SELECTING RF OUTPUT POWER The transceiver has 3 output power levels to suit your operating re- quirements. Low out put power settings during short-distance com- munications may reduce the possibility of interference to other stations, and will reduce current consumption. q While pushing and holding [PTT], [MONI], turn [OFF/VOL] to power ON. w Push [MONI] to toggle between Low1 (1 W ; Pi), Low2 (2 W ; PiPi) and High (4 W ; PiPiPi). e Turn the power OFF, and then ON again.
