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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF TRANSCEIVER
iF15/S
UHF TRANSCEIVER
iF25/S
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!IC-F15_F25.qxd 04.8.6 5:38 PM Page i (1,1) FOREWORD PRECAUTION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before R WARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the antenna using the transceiver. is very close to, or touching exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The transceiver will perform SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— This instruction best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm away from the lips and the manual contains important operating instructions for
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!IC-F15_F25.qxd 04.8.6 5:38 PM Page iii (1,1) ACCESSORIES 1 Supplied accessories 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS The following accessories are supplied: Qty. FOREWORD ……………………………………………………………… i q Flexible antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ………………………………………………… i w Battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 OPERATING NOTES ……………………………………………………… i PRECAUTION …………………………………………………………… ii e Belt
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!IC-F15_F25.qxd 04.8.6 5:38 PM Page 2 (1,1) 1 ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES 1 Accessory attachments 1 D Flexible antenna ï Battery pack Connect the supplied flexible an- To attach the battery pack: tenna to the antenna connector. 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. CAUTION: • Slide the battery pack until the battery release button makes a ‘click’ • NEVER HOLD by the antenna sound. when carrying the
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!IC-F15_F25.qxd 04.8.6 5:38 PM Page 4 (1,1) 1 ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES 1 ï Jack cover D Belt clip 1 Attach the jack cover when the optional speaker-microphone is not To attach the belt clip: used. q Release the battery pack if it is attached. To attach the jack cover: To detach the jack cover: w Slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the belt clip is q Attach the jack cover to the q Unscrew the screws with a locked and makes a ‘click’ sound. [SP MIC] connector. phillips screwdr
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!IC-F15_F25.qxd 04.8.6 5:38 PM Page 6 (1,1) 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 Front, top and side panels 2 e LED INDICATOR (p. 8) q IC-F15S/F25S IC-F15/F25 ➥ 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) w i e u [SP MIC] jack cover Speaker NO
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!IC-F15_F25.qxd 04.8.6 5:38 PM Page 8 (1,1) 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 ‘ ‘ LED indicator ‘ ‘ Programmable function keys The LED indicator indicates several informa- The following functions can be assigned to [Upper] and [Lower] 2 tion as follows; programmable function keys. (Ref.; R=Red, G=Green, O=Orange) Consult your Icom dealer or system operator for details concerning your transceivers programming. If the programmable function names are bracketed in the following explanations,
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!IC-F15_F25.qxd 04.8.6 5:38 PM Page 10 (1,1) 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 MONITOR KEY DTMF AUTODIAL KEY ➥ Mute and release the CTCSS (DTCS) or 2-tone squelch mute. Push to transmit the programmed DTMF code. Open any squelch/deactivate any mute while pushing this key. 2 CALL KEYS (LMR operation only) Push to transmit a 2/5-tone code. ➥ Activates one of (or two of) the following functions on each chan- • Call transmission is necessary before you call another station de- nel independen
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!IC-F15_F25.qxd 04.8.6 5:38 PM Page 12 (1,1) 3 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION CONVENTIONAL OPERATION 3 Turning power ON Call procedure ➥ Rotate [VOL] to turn power ON. When your system employs tone signalling (excluding CTCSS and DTCS), the call procedure may be necessary prior to voice trans- [VOL] 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 cod
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!IC-F15_F25.qxd 04.8.6 5:38 PM Page 14 (1,1) 3 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION CONVENTIONAL OPERATION 3 Receiving and transmitting NOTE: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the trans- D Transmitting notes ceiver. See p. 2 for antenna attachment. • Transmit inhibit function 3 The transceiver has several inhibit functions which restrict trans- Receiving: mission under the following conditions: q Rotate [VOL] to turn power ON. - The channel is in mute condition. w Toggle [CHANNEL SWITCH] (IC-F15S
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!IC-F15_F25.qxd 04.8.6 5:38 PM Page 16 (1,1) 3 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION CONVENTIONAL OPERATION 3 Scrambler function Man Down Emergency Call The optional voice scrambler units UT-109 (#01) and UT-110 (#01) The man down emergency call function transmits an emergency provide high performance private communication between stations call automatically, after the transceiver laying down in a horizontal 3 with the same scrambler codes. position for a pre-set time period. (The optional UT-113 MAN DOW
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!IC-F15_F25.qxd 04.8.6 5:38 PM Page 18 (1,1) OPTIONAL UNIT INSTALLATION 4 OPTIONAL UNIT INSTALLATION 4 Optional unit installation Scrambler unit installation Install the optional unit as follows: The following PC board modification is required when installing the q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power OFF, and remove the battery optional UT-109 or UT-110. pack. (p. 3) q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power OFF, and remove the battery w Remove the unit cover. pack. (p. 3) 4 NOTE: Use a flat head screw d
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!IC-F15_F25.qxd 04.8.6 5:38 PM Page 20 (1,1) 5 BATTERY CHARGING BATTERY CHARGING 5 Battery charging Caution Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must R DANGER Charge the specified Icom batteries only. be fully charged for optimum life and operation. Only tested and approved for use with genuine Icom batteries. Fire and/or explosion may occur when a third party battery pack or CAUTION: To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn it OFF while counterfeit product is
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!IC-F15_F25.qxd 04.8.6 5:38 PM Page 22 (1,1) 5 BATTERY CHARGING BATTERY CHARGING 5 Optional battery chargers D Rapid charging with the BC-160 ï AD-106 installation The optional BC-160 provides rapid charging of optional Li-Ion bat- q Install the AD-106 desktop charger adapter into the holder space tery packs. of the BC-119N/121N. • An AC adapter (may be supplied with BC-160 depending on ver- AD-106 sion) or the DC power cable (OPC-515L/CP-17L) is additionally Connectors 5 required. AC adapte
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!IC-F15_F25.qxd 04.8.6 5:38 PM Page 24 (1,1) 5 BATTERY CHARGING BATTERY CHARGING 5 D Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-106 D Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-106 The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of optional Li-Ion The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged battery packs. simultaneously. The following items are additionally required. The following items are additionally required: • Six AD-106. • One AD-106 (purchase separately). • An AC adapter (BC-124) or th
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!IC-F15_F25.qxd 04.8.6 5:39 PM Page 26 (1,1) 6 SWIVEL BELT CLIP SWIVEL BELT CLIP 6 e Clip the belt clip to a part of your belt. And insert the transceiver MB-93 contents into the belt clip until the base clip inserted fully into the groove. Qty. q Belt clip …………………………………………………………… 1 w Base clip …………………………………………………………… 1 q w 6 To attach r Once the transceiver is locked in place, it swivels as illustrated q Release the battery pack if it is attached. (p. 3) below. w Slide the base clip in th
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!IC-F15_F25.qxd 04.8.6 5:39 PM Page 28 (1,1) 6 SWIVEL BELT CLIP SWIVEL BELT CLIP 6 To detach q Turn the transceiver upside down in the direction of the arrow w Release the battery pack if it is attached. (p. 3) and pull out from the belt clip. e Pinch the clip (q), and slide the base clip in the direction of the arrow (w). q w 6 CAUTION: HOLD THE TRANSCEIVER TIGHTLY, WHEN HANGING OR DETACHING THE TRANSCEIVER FROM THE BELT CLIP. Otherwise the transceiver may not be attached to the holder or s
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!IC-F15_F25.qxd 04.8.6 5:39 PM Page 30 (1,1) 7 OPTIONS OPTIONS 7 D BATTERY PACK D BELT CLIPS • BP-230 Li-Ion BATTERY PACK • MB-93 SWIVEL BELT CLIP 7.4 V/800 mAh Li-Ion battery pack, allows approx. 5.5 hours* op- • MB-94 BELT CLIP eration. Exclusive alligator-type belt clip. The same as supplied with the • BP-231 Li-Ion BATTERY PACK transceiver. 7.4 V/1150 mAh Li-Ion battery pack, allows approx. 8 hours* op- • MB-96*/96F LEATHER BELT HANGER eration. The same as supplied with the transceiver. *M
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!IC-F15_F25.qxd 04.8.6 5:39 PM Page 32 (1,1) 8 DOC DOC 8 CE versions of the IC-F15/S which display the “CE” This warning symbol indicates that this equipment op- symbol on the serial number seal, comply with the erates in non-harmonised frequency bands and/or may essential requirements of the European Radio and be subject to licensing conditions in the country of use. Telecommunication Terminal Directive 1999/5/EC. Be sure to check that you have the correct version of this radio or the correc
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