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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PMR446 FM TRANSCEIVER
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IC-F22SR-(1) 02.3.23 2:29 PM Page 2 (1,1) New master FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing the IC-F22SR PMR446 FM trans- ceiver. This PMR FM transceiver meets the European PMR446 specification. This transceiver is designed for those who require top-grade quality, performance and outstanding reliability under the most demanding conditions. FEATURES Free of user-license and applications All 8 PMR channels and Auto Scan channel are available 52 convenient CTCSS tone channels 83 convenient DTC
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IC-F22SR-(1) 02.3.23 2:29 PM Page 3 (1,1) New master 2 types of built-in Code Squelch Systems: CTCSS; Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System DTCS; Digital Tone Code Squelch CTCSS* and DTCS* encoder/decoder are standard, providing quiet stand-by. Audio (voice) signals are output only when a sig- nal with a matched CTCSS or DTCS tone signal is received— very helpful for group communications. (pgs. 14, 28) *Select one of CTCSS or DTCS for your convenience. 2 types of “Ring” function The “Smart
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IC-F22SR-(1) 02.3.23 2:29 PM Page 4 (1,1) New master IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL–This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-F22SR PMR446 FM transceiver. CAUTIONS R WARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the an- tenna 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 microph
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IC-F22SR-(1) 02.3.23 2:29 PM Page 5 (1,1) New master TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i–ii SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii IMPORTANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii CAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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IC-F22SR-(1) 02.3.23 2:29 PM Page 6 (1,1) New master PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 ‘ ‘ Switches, controls, keys and connectors q [CH] selector w [VOL/ POWER] Antenna y TX/RX e [S-Ring Indicator LED /C-Ring] key u External [SP]/[MIC] jack r [PTT] (see below) t [MONI] key Speaker MIC u External Ext. MIC. [SP]/[MIC] jack Ext. SP 1 MIC SP
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IC-F22SR-(1) 02.3.23 2:29 PM Page 7 (1,1) New master 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION q CHANNEL SELECTOR [CH] • Rotate the selector to select the desired channel number 1 to 15. (pgs. 11, 12) • Select the Auto Scan channel No.16. (p. 13) • Select the Call-Ring melody. (p. 19) w VOLUME/POWER CONTROL [VOL/POWER] • Rotate the [VOL/POWER] clockwise to turn the power ON/OFF. A long power ON beep emits when turning the power ON. • Rotate clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease the audio volume. e
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IC-F22SR-(1) 02.3.23 2:29 PM Page 8 (1,1) New master 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ‘ ‘ LED indicator The TX/RX indicator LED indicates informa- tion in several ways as follows; (Ref.; R=Red, G=Green, O=Orange) [Brink patterns] • TX: Turns Red while transmitting a signal. R • RX (Busy): Turns Green while receiving a signal. G • Smart-Ring: Calling or answering back the Smart-Ring now. O O • Fast/Slow scan: CH scanning or CTCSS FIND is functioning now. GG • Low BATT1: You should charge the battery
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IC-F22SR-(1) 02.3.23 2:29 PM Page 9 (1,1) New master BATTERY PACKS 2 ‘ ‘ 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, pack period* BC-146 BC-119 or BC-121 Battery case for AA BP-208 (R6) × 6
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IC-F22SR-(1) 02.3.23 2:29 PM Page 10 (1,1) New master 2 BATTERY PACKS ‘ ‘ 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 tran
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IC-F22SR-(1) 02.3.23 2:29 PM Page 11 (1,1) New master BATTERY PACKS 2 ‘ ‘ Battery charging D Regular charging with the BC-146 The supplied* BC-146 provides regular charging of optional battery pack with/ without transceiver. (*depends on version) D D Spacer combination. Especially when charging the battery with the transceiver; • Be sure to attach the spacer (Spacer B/C) to the adaptor (Spacer A) with the orientation as follows. • Attach the spacer (Spacer B/C) to the adaptor with the orientat
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IC-F22SR-(1) 02.3.23 2:29 PM Page 12 (1,1) New master 2 BATTERY PACKS D Regular charging with the BC-146 (continued) • First insert the spacer in to the BC-146, then insert the battery or the transceiver. • Be sure to check orientation and the spacer combination. Avoid overcharging–Batteries must be removed from the charger to stop charging. Batteries should not be charged for more than 24 hours. Turn power OFF BP-209, BP-210 or BP-222 only Check AC adaptor orientation* Charging indicator *Vi
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IC-F22SR-(1) 02.3.23 2:29 PM Page 13 (1,1) New master BATTERY PACKS 2 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 adaptor (purchased AD-99 separately) Charge indicator (each indicator functions independently) D Rapid chargi
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IC-F22SR-(1) 02.3.23 2:29 PM Page 14 (1,1) New master 2 BATTERY PACKS ‘ ‘ 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. • 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
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IC-F22SR-(1) 02.3.23 2:29 PM Page 15 (1,1) New master BATTERY PACKS 2 ‘ ‘ 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. 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 transceiver, if ignored. • Never incinerate used battery ce
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IC-F22SR-(1) 02.3.23 2:29 PM Page 16 (1,1) New master 3 BASIC OPERATION ‘ ‘ Receiving and transmitting CHARGE the battery pack before first operating the transceiver. The transceiver has been pre-programmed with all the PMR fre- quency channels and CTCSS tone codes as a default. The CTCSS tone number can be changed if required. [CH selector] Receiving: [VOL q Rotate the [VOL] knob clockwise to /POWER] turn the power ON. w Rotate the [CH] selector to select the [S-Ring desired operating channel
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IC-F22SR-(1) 02.3.23 2:29 PM Page 17 (1,1) New master BASIC OPERATION 3 • Frequency channel/CTCSS tone list (default) 1 2 Channel RX/TX Freq. (MHz)* CH spacing Tone (Hz)* No.1 446.00625 Narrow NO No.2 446.01875 Narrow NO No.3 446.03125 Narrow NO No.4 446.04375 Narrow 107.2 No.5 446.05625 Narrow 110.9 No.6 446.06875 Narrow 114.8 No.7 446.08125 Narrow 118.8 No.8 446.09375 Narrow 123.0 No.9 446.00625 Narrow 127.3 No.10 446.01875 Narrow 131.8 No.11 446.03125 Narrow 136.5 No.12 446.04375 Narrow 141
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IC-F22SR-(1) 02.3.23 2:29 PM Page 18 (1,1) New master 3 BASIC OPERATION ‘ ‘ Setting squelch level The squelch circuit mutes the received audio signal depending on the signal strength. qWhile pushing and holding [VOL [PTT] and [MONI], turn the /POWER] transceiver’s power ON to enter the squelch adjustment [S-Ring mode. /C-Ring] wPush [S-Ring/C-Ring] to in- crease the squelch level (tight [PTT] squelch) or [MONI] to de- crease the squelch level (loose [MONI] squelch). • Squelch level will be fi
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IC-F22SR-(1) 02.3.23 2:29 PM Page 19 (1,1) New master BASIC OPERATION 3 ‘ ‘ Setting the group code number D D USING THE CTCSS TONE CODE The transceiver is equipped with 52 CTCSS tones. (See next page) CTCSS operation provides communication with silent standby since you will only receive calls from group members using the same CTCSS tone. You can assign a different tone to CH 1 to CH 15 independently. q While pushing and holding [PTT], [S-Ring/C-Ring], [MONI], turn [VOL] to turn the power ON. w
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IC-F22SR-(1) 02.3.23 2:29 PM Page 20 (1,1) New master 3 BASIC OPERATION • CTCSS tone code list : EIA/TIA standard code (Recommended to use these.) No. Freq. No. Freq. No. Freq. No. Freq. 0 OFF 16 107.2 32 171.3 48 233.6 1 67.0 17 110.9 33 173.8 49 241.8 2 69.3* 18 114.8 34 177.3 50 250.3 3 71.0 19 118.8 35 179.9 51 254.1 4 71.9 20 123.0 36 183.5 52 270.4 5 74.4 21 127.3 37 186.2 6 77.0 22 131.8 38 189.9 7 79.7 23 136.5 39 192.8 8 82.5 24 141.3 40 196.6 9 85.4 25 146.2 41 199.5 10 88.5 26 151.4
