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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.
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and com- RCAUTION! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the pletely before using the transceiver. antenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— This transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 2 to 4 in. (5 instruction manual contains important operating instructions to 10 cm) away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical. for the I
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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
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT ........................................................................ i 6 OPTIONAL SWIVEL BELT CLIP .......................... 22–23 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ..................................................... i MB-93 contents ........................................................ 22 PRECAUTIONS ................................................................... i Attaching .................................................................. 22 TABLE OF CONTENTS .
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ACCESSORIES 1 Supplied accessories Accessory attachments 1 NOTE: Some accessories are not supplied with depending DFlexible antenna on versions. Connect the supplied flexible anten- na to the antenna connector. Flexible antenna Battery pack Belt clip CAUTION! • NEVER HOLD the antenna when carrying the transceiver. • Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. Jack cover Unit cover (with screws) (double-sided tape)* *Use the unit cover as a spare. Ask your dealer for details. 1
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1 ACCESSORIES ïBattery pack DBelt clip To attach the battery pack: To attach the belt clip: Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow (q), then q Release the battery pack if it is attached. lock it with the battery release button. w Slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the belt • Slide the battery pack until the battery release button makes a ‘click’ clip is locked and makes a ‘click’ sound. sound. To release the battery pack: Slide the battery release button in the
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ACCESSORIES 1 ïJack cover 1 Attach the jack cover when the optional speaker-microphone or headset is not used. To detach the jack cover: To attach the jack cover: q Unscrew the screws using a phillips screwdriver. q Attach the jack cover to the [MIC/SP] jack. w Detach the jack cover for the speaker-microphone or w Tighten the screws. headset connection. [MIC/SP] jack q q w w q Jack cover CAUTION! • Attach the jack cover when the optional speaker-micro- phone or headset is not used. • Use the sup
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PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 Front panel e DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEY [Side1] ! Desired function can be programmed by your dealer. (p. 7) q r PTT SWITCH [PTT] w Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. o e t DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEYS [Side2]/[Side3] Desired functions can be programmed independently by Speaker r your dealer. (p. 7) Microphone y 10-KEYPAD (Depending on version) i t The keypad allows you to enter digits to: u • Select memory channels y • Select tone channels • Select DTMF codes (during
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PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 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. Jack cover NOTE: Attach the jack cover when the optional equipment is not used. See (p. 3) for details. ! VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] Rotate to turn the power ON/OFF and adjusts the audio level. 5 0
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2 PANEL DESCRIPTION Function display y SCRAMBLER INDICATOR q w e r t y u i Appears when the voice scrambler function is activated. u BELL INDICATOR o 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 q TRANSMIT INDICATOR Appears or blinks when the battery power decreases to a Appears while transmitting. specified level. w BUSY INDICATOR ! ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY Appears w
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PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 Programmable function keys 2 The following functions can be assigned to [Emer], [Side1], SCAN A KEY [Side2], [Side3], [P0], [P1], [P2] and [P3] programmable ➥ This key’s operation depends on the Power ON Scan set- function keys. ting. Consult your Icom dealer or system operator for details con- When the power ON scan function is turned OFF; cerning your transceivers programming. Push to start and cancel scanning operation. In case of If the programmable function names are b
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2 PANEL DESCRIPTION PRIO A/B KEYS C.TONE CH ENT KEY ➥Push to select Priority A or Priority B channel. Push to select the continuous tone channel using ➥Push and hold [Prio A (Rewrite)] or [Prio B (Rewrite)] for 1 [CH Up]/[CH Down] to change the tone frequency/code set- sec. to reassign the operating channel to Priority A or ting. The selected channel remains set as the continuous Priority B channel. tone channel until another channel is designated as such. MR-CH 1/2/3/4 KEYS TALK AROUND KEY Pus
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PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 CALL KEYS TX CODE CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS Push to transmit a 2-tone. Push to select a TX code channel directly. •Call transmission is necessary before you call another station 2 depending on your signaling system. SCRAMBLER FUNCTION •[Call A] and/or [Call B] may be available when your system employs Push to toggle the voice scrambler function ON and OFF. selective ‘Individual/Group’ calls. Ask your dealer which call is assigned to each key. USER SET MODE KEY ➥Push and hold for 1
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BASIC OPERATION 3 Turning power ON Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery DBattery type selection pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. The battery type must be selected according to the attaching (p. 16) battery type when turning the transceiver ON. Ask your dealer for details. q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power ON. w If the transceiver is programmed for a start up password, q Turn the power OFF. input the digit codes as directed by your dealer. w Whi
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BASIC OPERATION 3 Channel selection Call procedure Several types of channel selections are available. Methods When your system employs tone signaling (excluding CTCSS may differ according to your system set up. and DTCS), the call procedure may be necessary prior to voice 3 transmission. The tone signaling employed may be a selective NON-ZONE TYPE: calling system which allows you to call specific station(s) only Push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the desired operating and prevent unwanted st
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3 BASIC OPERATION Receiving and transmitting NOTE: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the DTransmitting notes transceiver. See page 1 for accessory attachments. • Transmit inhibit function The transceiver has several inhibit functions which restrict Receiving: transmission under the following conditions: q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power ON. - The channel is in mute condition (‘Inaudible’ condition; w Push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the conventional sys- “ ” does not appear.) tem c
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BASIC OPERATION 3 DTX code channel selection DDTMF transmission If the transceiver has [TX Code CH Select] assigned to it, the If the transceiver has [DTMF Autodial] assigned to it, the auto- 3 indication can be toggled between the operating channel matic DTMF transmission function is available. Up to 8 DTMF number (or name) and TX code channel number (or name). channels are available. When the TX code channel number (or name) is displayed, TO SELECT A TX CODE: [CH Up] or [CH Down] selects the T
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3 BASIC OPERATION User set mode Emergency transmission User set mode is accessed at power ON and allows you to When [Emergency Single] or [Emergency Repeat] is pushed, set seldom-changed settings. In this case you can “cus- an emergency signal is automatically transmitted for the spec- tomize” the transceiver operation to suit your preferences and ified time period. operating style. When [Emergency] is pushed, the DTMF emergency signal is transmitted on the priority channel. Entering the user
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BASIC OPERATION 3 Stun function When the specified ID, set as a killer ID, is received, the stun function is activated. 3 When the killer ID is received, the transceiver switches to the password required condition. Entering of the password via the keypad is necessary to operate the transceiver again in this case. Priority A channel selection When one of the following operations is performed, the trans- ceiver selects the Priority A channel automatically. Priority A is selected when; •Clear do
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BATTERY CHARGING 4 Caution R DANGER! NEVER use or leave battery packs in areas Misuse of Lithium-ion batteries may result in the follow- with temperatures above +60˚C (+140˚F). High temperature ing hazards: smoke, fire, or the battery may rupture. buildup in the battery, such as could occur near fires or Misuse can also cause damage to the battery or degra- stoves, inside a sun heated car, or in direct sunlight may dation of battery performance. cause the battery to rupture or catch fire. Excess
