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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF MOBILE TRANSCEIVER
iF1710
iF1810
UHF MOBILE TRANSCEIVER
iF2710
iF2810
Above photo shows the IC-F1810 or IC-F2810.
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and com- RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an pletely before using the transceiver. AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— This instruction manual contains important operating instructions NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source of more for the IC-F1710, IC-F1810, IC-F2710 and IC-F2810 VHF/ than 16 V DC such as a 24 V battery. This connection will ruin UHF MOBILE TRA
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AVOID operating the transceiver without running the vehi- cle’s engine. The vehicle’s battery will quickly run out if the transceiver transmits while the vehicle’s engine OFF. AVOID placing the transceiver in excessively dusty envi- ronments. AVOID placing the transceiver against walls. This will obstruct heat dissipation. AVOID the use of chemical agents such as benzine or alcohol when cleaning, as they damage the transceiver sur- faces. BE CAREFUL! The transceiver will become hot when operatin
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT ....................................................................................... i Receiving a message ............................................................... 18 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS .................................................................... i DReceiving a status message .................................................. 18 PRECAUTION .................................................................................... i DReceiving an SDM (Sh
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PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 Front panel 1 q w e* e* IC-F1710 Icom Inc F2710 IC-F1810 F2810 or i ut y qAF VOLUME CONTROL KNOB r 10-KEYPAD (IC-F1810 or IC-F2810 only) Rotate the knob to adjust the audio output level. The keypad allows you to enter digits to: • Minimum audio level is pre-programmed. • Select memory channels, tone channels and DTMF codes (when in the DTMF code channel selection mode) wFUNCTION DISPLAY (p. 2) • Set TX codes and BIIS status number Displays a variety of information, such as
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1 PANEL DESCRIPTION yPOWER SWITCH [POWER] Function display Push to turn the power ON and OFF. • The following functions are available at power ON as options: q w e r t y uio -Automatic scan start -Password prompt -Set mode 136.1 Nar uTRANSMIT INDICATOR ! Lights red while transmitting. iDEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEYS Desired functions can be programmed independently by ! your dealer. (p. 3) In this instruction manual, these keys are from the left, qSIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR called [P0]/[P1]/[P2]/[P3
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PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 Programmable function keys 1 yBELL INDICATOR The following functions can be assigned to [DIAL]*, [UP], Appears/blinks when the specific 5-tone/BIIS code is [DOWN], [P0], [P1], [P2], [P3] and [P4] programmable func- received, according to the pre-programming. tion keys. Consult your Icom dealer or system operator for details con- uCALL CODE MEMORY INDICATOR cerning your transceivers programming. Appears when the call code memory is selected. If the programmable function name
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1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ZONE KEY ➥ Push and hold this key for 1 sec. to indicate the scan Push this key, then select the desired zone using [CH Up]/ group, then select the desired group using [CH Up]/ [CH Down]. [CH Down]. What is “zone”?—The desired channels are assigned SCAN ADD/DEL (TAG) KEY into a zone according to the intended use for grouping. Push to add or delete the selected channel to/from the scan For example, ‘Staff A’ and ‘Staff B’ are assigned into a group. “Business” zone, and ‘John’
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PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 PUBLIC ADDRESS KEY HIGH/LOW KEY 1 While in the hailer mode, push this key for the audio output Push to select the transmit output power temporarily or per- via the hailer amplifier. Ask your dealer for details. manently, depending on the pre-setting. •Ask your dealer for the output power level for each selection. While in the normal mode, the audio output via the cable can be controlled from the transceiver separately from [VOL] con- C.TONE CH ENT KEY trol knob when an optiona
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1 PANEL DESCRIPTION RE-DIAL KEY TX CODE ENTER KEY Push to transmit the last-transmitted DTMF code. Push to enter the ID code edit mode directly, for both 5-tone and BIIS. Then set the desired digit using [CH Up]/ CALL KEYS [CH Down] or 10-keypad*. (p. 11) Push to transmit a 5-tone/BIIS ID code. *IC-F1810 or IC-F2810 only •Call transmission is necessary before calling another station depending on your signalling system. TX CODE CHANNEL SELECT KEY •[Call A] and/or [Call B] may be available when yo
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PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 COMPANDER KEY ✩ STATUS UP/DOWN KEYS (BIIS operation only) 1 Push to toggle the compander function ON and OFF. ➥While in the standby condition, push (or rotate)* to display The compander function reduces noise components from the the transmit status indication and select a status number. transmitted audio to provide clear communication. ➥When a received SDM is displayed, push (or rotate)* to cancel the automatic scroll and scroll the message manu- HOOK SCAN KEY ally. When the
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BASIC OPERATION 2 Turning power ON Channel selection q Push[] to turn the power ON. Several types of channel selections are available. Methods w If the transceiver is programmed for a start up password, may differ according to your system set up. input the digit codes as directed by your dealer. • 10-keypad* can be used for password input. NON-ZONE TYPE: *IC-F1810 or IC-F2810 only Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate [CH Up/Down] to select • The keys as below can be used for password input:
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BASIC OPERATION 2 Call procedure Receiving and transmitting 2 When your system employs tone signaling (excluding CTCSS Receiving: and DTCS), the call procedure may be necessary prior to voice q Push [ ] to turn the power ON. transmission. The tone signalling employed may be a selec- w Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate [CH Up/Down] to tive calling system which allows you to call specific station(s) select a channel, in sequence. only and prevent unwanted stations from contacting you. e When
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2 BASIC OPERATION DTransmitting notes DTX code channel selection • Transmit inhibit function If the transceiver has [TX Code CH Select] assigned to it, the The transceiver has several inhibit functions which restrict indication can be toggled between the operating channel transmission under the following conditions: number (or name) and TX code channel number (or name). - The channel is in mute condition (‘Inaudible’ condition; When the TX code channel number (or name) is displayed, “” does not
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BASIC OPERATION 2 USING [TX CODE ENTER] KEY: DTX code number edit q Select the desired TX code channel via [TX Code CH If the transceiver has [TX Code CH Select] or [TX Code Select]+[CH Up] or [CH Down], [TX Code CH Up], [TX 2 Enter] assigned to it, TX code contents can be edited within Code CH Down] or [TX Code CH Up/Down]. the allowable digits. w Push [TX Code Enter] to enter the TX code edit mode. e Push [TX Code Enter] to select the desired digit to be edit- USING [TX CODE CH SELECT] KEY: ed
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2 BASIC OPERATION DDTMF transmission Scrambler function If the transceiver has [DTMF Autodial] assigned to it, the auto- matic DTMF transmission function is available. Up to 8 DTMF The voice scrambler function provides private communication channels are available. between stations. The frequency inversion type is equipped to all versions, moreover, the optional Rolling or Non-rolling TO SELECT A TX CODE: type can be available. q Push [DTMF Autodial]— a DTMF channel appears. w Push [CH Up] or [
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BASIC OPERATION 2 User set mode 2 User set mode is accessed with [User Set Mode] and allows e Push [] again to exit set mode. you to set seldom-changed settings. In this case you can “customize” the transceiver operation to suit your preferences and operating style. Entering the user set mode: [ ] q While pushing and holding [P1] and [P2], push [] to turn the power ON. Then, push and hold [P0] to enter user set User set mode is also available via a programmable key. mode. Please refer to p.
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BIIS OPERATION 3 Default setting Receiving a call The following functions are assigned to each programmable D DIndividual call key as the default. However, the assigned function can be q When an individual call is received; changed by your dealer. Ask your dealer for details. •Beeps sound. •“ ” appears and the mute is released. NOTE: [TX Code Enter] must be assigned to a key. •The programmed text message (e.g.“CALLING”) and the calling In this instruction station ID (or text) is displayed w
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BIIS OPERATION 3 D DGroup call D DDisplaying the received call record q When a group call is received; — Queue indication 3 •Beeps sound. The transceiver memorizes the calling station ID in the mem- •“ ” appears and the mute is released. ory. Up to 3 calls can be memorized, and the oldest call •The programmed text message (e.g.“GROUP”) and the calling sta- record is erased when a 4th call is received. However, once tion ID (or text) is displayed when the indication mode is 2 lines. the transceiv
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3 BIIS OPERATION Transmitting a call D DCalling back from the queue channel A total of 3 ways for code selection are available—selecting q While in the standby condition, push [P1] (Digital) for the call code from memory, entering the call code from the 1 sec. to enter the queue memory channel selection mode. keypad and calling back from the queue channel record. w Push [Up] or [Down] or rotate [DIAL] to select the desired record. D DUsing call memory q While in the standby condition, push [P1
