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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF TRANSCEIVER
iF15/S
UHF TRANSCEIVER
iF25/S
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IC-F15_F25-2.qxd 06.8.23 11:24 AM Page i (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-F15/ F15S VHF TRANSCEIVER and IC-F25/F25S UHF TRANSCEIVER. EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD DEFINITION Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock RWARNING may occur. CAUTION Equipment damage may occur. If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk NOTE of perso
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IC-F15_F25-2.qxd 06.8.23 11:24 AM Page ii (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 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 of the battery p
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IC-F15_F25-2.qxd 06.8.23 11:24 AM Page iii (1,1) TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ……………………………………………………………… i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ………………………………………………… i OPERATING NOTES ……………………………………………………… i PRECAUTION …………………………………………………………… ii TABLE OF CONTENTS ………………………………………………… iii 1 ACCESSORIES ……………………………………………………… 1–5 ‘ Supplied accessories………………………………………………… 1 ‘ Accessory attachments……………………………………………… 2 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION …………………………………………… 6–11 ‘ Front, top and side panels ………………………………………… 6 ‘ LED indicat
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IC-F15_F25-2.qxd 06.8.23 11:24 AM 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
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IC-F15_F25-2.qxd 06.8.23 11:24 AM 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
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IC-F15_F25-2.qxd 06.8.23 11:24 AM 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
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IC-F15_F25-2.qxd 06.8.23 11:24 AM 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
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IC-F15_F25-2.qxd 06.8.23 11:24 AM 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
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IC-F15_F25-2.qxd 06.8.23 11:24 AM Page 6 (1,1) 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION Front, top and side panels q IC-F15S/F25S IC-F15/F25 w i e u Speaker y r t Microphone q CHANNEL SW/SELECTOR • IC-F15S/F25S: Toggle the channel switch to select the pre-pro- grammed channel 1 or 2. • IC-F15/F25 : 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
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IC-F15_F25-2.qxd 06.8.23 11:24 AM 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.
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IC-F15_F25-2.qxd 06.8.23 11:24 AM 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
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IC-F15_F25-2.qxd 06.8.23 11:24 AM 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 S
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IC-F15_F25-2.qxd 06.8.23 11:24 AM 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 (s
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IC-F15_F25-2.qxd 06.8.23 11:24 AM 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
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IC-F15_F25-2.qxd 06.8.23 11:24 AM Page 12 (1,1) 3 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION Turning power ON ➥ Rotate [VOL] to turn power ON. [VOL] Channel selection IC-F15S/F25S: 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-F15/F25: [CHANNEL Rotate [CHANNEL SELECTOR] to se- SELECTOR] lect the desired operating
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IC-F15_F25-2.qxd 06.8.23 11:24 AM 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. • T
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IC-F15_F25-2.qxd 06.8.23 11:24 AM 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-F15S/F25S), rotate [CHAN- NEL SELECTOR] (IC-F15/F25) or push one of [MR-CH 1] to [MR-CH 4] key to select a channel. For IC-F15S/F25S: The memory channels 3 and 4 are available when [MR-CH 3] and [MR-CH 4] keys are assigne
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IC-F15_F25-2.qxd 06.8.23 11:24 AM Page 15 (1,1) CONVENTIONAL OPERATION 3 D Transmitting notes • Transmit inhibit function 3 The transceiver has several inhibit functions which restrict trans- mission under the following conditions: - The channel is in mute condition. - Channel is busy. - Un-matched (or matched) CTCSS is received. - The selected channel is a ‘receive only’ channel. • Time-out timer After continuous transmission for the pre-programmed time period, the time-out timer activates, a
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IC-F15_F25-2.qxd 06.8.23 11:24 AM Page 16 (1,1) 3 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION Scrambler function The optional voice scrambler units UT-109 (#01) and UT-110 (#01) provide high performance private communication between stations with the same scrambler codes. ➥ Push and hold [Scrambler] to turn the scrambler function ON. ➥ Push [Scrambler] to turn the scrambler function OFF. Setting the squelch level The squelch circuit mutes the received audio signal depending on the signal strength. q While push
