INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF P25 TRUNKING HANDHELD TRANSCEIVERS iF9011B/S/T UHF P25 TRUNKING HANDHELD TRANSCEIVERS iF9021B/S/T iF9023B/S/T The photo shows the 10-key type VHF transceiver.
IMPORTANT EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL — This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-F9011B/S/T VHF P25 TRUNKING HANDHELD TRANSCEIVERS and the IC-F9021B/S/T, IC-F9023B/S/T UHF P25 TRUNKING HANDHELD TRANSCEIVERS. WORD DEFINITION RDANGER! Personal death, serious injury or an explosion may occur. RWARNING! Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may occur.
FCC INFORMATION ABOUT IPR • FOR CLASS B UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
PRECAUTIONS R DANGER! NEVER short the terminals of the bat- DO NOT modify the transceiver. The transceiver warranty tery pack. does not cover any problems caused by unauthorized modification. 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 (2 to 4 in.) away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical.
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT........................................................................... i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS........................................................ i FCC INFORMATION............................................................. ii ABOUT IPR........................................................................... ii VOICE CODING TECHNOLOGY.......................................... ii PRECAUTIONS....................................................................
1 ACCESSORIES ■ Supplied accessories The following accessories are supplied. Battery pack Flexible antenna Belt clip D Battery pack To attach the battery pack: Slide the battery pack on the back of the transceiver in the direction 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.
ACCESSORIES D Belt clip 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. D Connector cover Attach the connector cover when the optional equipment is not used. To attach the connector cover: q I nsert the connector cover into the multi-connector. w Tighten the screw. Multiconnector CAUTION: Attach the connector cover when the optional equipment is not used.
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel i u q w y e r !5 t !4 Speaker Microphone Function display*1 (p. 5) !3 !2*1 !1*2 o*1 !0*1 e LED INDICATOR ➥ Lights green while receiving a signal, or when the squelch is open. ➥ Lights red while transmitting. ➥ The LED indicator indicates some information. (Nondisplay type only) (p. 16) r DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE ABC SWITCH Desired function can be programmed to each position (A, B or C) independently by your dealer. (p.
PANEL DESCRIPTION t CHANNEL INDICATOR ➥L ights white according to the “Backlight” setting of the user set mode. ➥ When you rotate [Rotary selector] to select the channel or zone, set the desired channel/zone number to this point. y DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE TOGGLE SWITCH Desired function can be programmed by your dealer. (p. 11) When the toggle switch is set to the left side (‘ ’), the preprogrammed function will be activated.
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Function display (Simple/10-key types only) t SCRAMBLER INDICATOR Appears when the voice scrambler or encryption function is activated. q w e r tyui o 001 ch-01 IC-F9011 MON CLCK !0 u TELEPHONE INDICATOR Appears when a phone call* is received. ZONE !1 q SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR Indicates relative signal strength level. Weak Strong w LOW POWER INDICATOR Appears when low output power is selected. • When high output power is selected, no indicator appears.
PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 ■ Programmable function keys !0 ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY Displays an operating channel number, channel name, Set mode contents, DTMF code, etc. !1 KEY INDICATOR Indicate the programmed function of the front panel keys ([I], [II] and [III]). See the operating guide for details of Analog, MDC and P25 Trunking/Conventional system operations. Consult your Icom dealer or system operator for details concerning your transceiver’s programming.
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION D For All types (Common operation) PRIO A AND PRIO B KEYS “PRA” “PRB” Push to select Priority A or Priority B channel. MR-CH 1, MR-CH 2, MR-CH 3 AND MR-CH 4 KEYS “CH1” “CH2” “CH3” “CH4” Push to select the memory channels 1, 2, 3 and 4 directly. MONI KEY “MON” ➥P ush to mute and release the CTCSS (DTCS), 2-tone, NAC or Talkgroup ID squelch mute. Open any squelch/deactivate any mute while pushing and holding this key.
PANEL DESCRIPTION D For All types (Different operation with Non-display type) When the following key functions are programmed to Nondisplay type, the key functions may be limited and some key functions should be operated differently from Simple and 10-key types. HIGH/LOW KEY “H/L” Push to select the transmit output power temporarily or permanently, depending on the pre-setting. • Ask your dealer for the output power level for each selection.
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION PRIO A REWRITE AND PRIO B REWRITE KEYS “PRAR” “PRBR” ❍ For Simple/10-key types ➥ Push to select Priority A or Priority B channel. ➥ Push and hold [Prio A (Rewrite)] or [Prio B (Rewrite)] for 1 sec. to rewrite the operating channel as the Priority A or Priority B channel. ❍ For Non-display type Push to select Priority A or Priority B channel. COMPANDER KEY “COMP” The compander function reduces noise components from the transmitted audio to provide clear communication.
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION • Depending on the pre-setting, the deleted channel is added to the scan group again, after the scan is canceled. (Nuisance Delete function) During menu mode Push [Menu ] or [Menu�] 001 ch-01 IC-F9011 MON CLCK ZONE 001 ch-01 IC-F9011 LOCK LIGT 001 ch-01 IC-F9011 SET Push [Menu ] or [Menu�] SCNA Push [Menu ] or [Menu�] � SCAN ADD/DEL (TAG) KEY “SCAD” ➥ Push to add the selected channel to or delete it from the scan list. 1.
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION D For ABC and Toggle switches only ZONE SWITCH Selects the pre-programmed zone directly. PRIO A AND PRIO B SWITCHES Selects Priority A or Priority B channel. MR-CH 1, MR-CH 2, MR-CH 3 AND MR-CH 4 SWITCHES Selects the memory channels 1, 2, 3 and 4, directly. TALK AROUND SWITCH (Conventional operation only) Turns the talk around function ON and OFF. • The talk around function equalizes the transmit frequency to the receive frequency for transceiver-to-transceiver communication.
BASIC OPERATION ■ Turning power ON ■ Channel selection • Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. (p. 17) • When you use the transceiver for the first time, or after the transceiver has sat unused for a long time, make sure to check the date and time indication after turning the power ON. If the time and date are not correct, reset them. (p. 15) q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power ON.
3 BASIC OPERATION ■ Receiving and transmitting NOTE: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. See p. 1 for accessory attachments. Receiving: q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power ON. w Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR]* to select a channel, in sequence. *Depending on the pre-setting. e When receiving a call, adjust the audio output level to a comfortable listening level. Transmitting: Wait for the channel to become clear to avoid interference.
BASIC OPERATION 3 ■ User set mode The user set mode is accessed at power ON and allows you to set seldom-changed settings. You can “customize” the transceiver operation to suit your preferences and operating style. When you operate Non-display type, this function is not available. [VOL] Entering the user set mode: q While pushing and holding [I] and [II], rotate [VOL] to turn the power ON. • Turn power OFF in advance. • “SET MODE” appears for 1 sec. at power ON.
3 BASIC OPERATION n Clock function The transceiver indicates the current time and date when [Clock] is pushed. And you can change the indication format and time/date settings. When you operate Non-display type, this function is not available. When you use the transceiver for the first time, or after the transceiver has sat unused for a long time, make sure to check the date and time indication after turning the power ON. If the time and date are not correct, reset them.
BASIC OPERATION 3 n LED indicator (Non-display type only) The LED indicator indicates some information as follows; r Push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to set the selected item. (Ref.; R=Red, G=Green, O=Orange) • TX: Lights Red while transmitting a signal. 12HR 03:00PM YMD 08-04-01 MON CLCK R* TX • TX low BATT1: TX is performed at Low BATT1. R* TX L ow B AT T 1 ZONE R* TX L ow B ATT 2 t Push [Clock] to set. R* • TX low BATT2: Low BATT2 was detected during TX mode.
4 BATTERY CHARGING ■ Caution Misuse of Lithium-Ion batteries may result in the following hazards: smoke, fire, or the battery may rupture. Misuse can also cause damage to the battery or degradation of battery performance. • R DANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom battery packs with Icom radios or Icom chargers. Only Icom battery packs are tested and approved for use and charge with Icom radios or Icom chargers.
BATTERY CHARGING • R WARNING! Immediately stop using the battery if it emits an abnormal odor, heats up, or is discolored or deformed. If any of these conditions occur, contact your Icom dealer or distributor. • R WARNING! Immediately wash, using clean water, any part of the body that comes into contact with fluid from inside the battery. • R WARNING! NEVER put the battery in a microwave oven, high-pressure container, or in an induction heating cooker.
4 BATTERY CHARGING ■ Optional battery chargers D Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-110 D AD-110 installation The AD-110 charger adapter must be installed into the BC119N or BC-121N before battery charging. The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of the Li-Ion battery pack. Charging period: Approx. 4 hours (with BP-254) q Attach the plugs from the BC-119N/BC-121N to the AD110 charger adapter. wS ecure the AD-110 into the holder space of the BC-119N or BC-121N with the supplied screws.
BATTERY CHARGING D Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-110 The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged simultaneously. Charging period: Approx. 4 hours (with BP-254) IMPORTANT: Battery charging caution Ensure the guide tabs on the battery pack are correctly aligned with the guide rails inside the charger adapter. (This illustration shows the BC-119N.) The following items are additionally required.
5 BATTERY CASE ■ Optional battery case (BP-237) The optional battery case uses 6 × AA (LR6) size alkaline batteries. The battery case offers low output power. Fig.1 Latch q q Hook your finger under the latch, and open the cover in the direction of the arrow (q). (Fig.1) w Then, install 6 × AA (LR6) size alkaline batteries. (Fig.2) • Install the alkaline batteries only. • Be sure to observe the correct polarity. • Do not pin the ribbon under the batteries.
SPEAKER MICROPHONE ■ Optional HM-184/H description Microphone Speaker PTT SWITCH Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. 6 ■ To attach Attach the connector of the speaker-microphone into the multi connector on the transceiver and tighten the screw with a coin or flat head screwdriver. Belt clip Turn the transceiver power OFF when attaching or detaching the microphone. NEVER immerse the connector in water. If the connector gets wet, be sure to dry it BEFORE attaching it to the transceiver.
7 OPTIONS D BATTERY PACKS D CABLES Battery pack Voltage Capacity Battery life*3 BP-254*1 7.4 V 2900 mAh (min.) 3040 mAh (typ.) 9.5 hrs. BP-237*2 Battery case for A6 × AA (LR6) alkaline —*4 *1 The BP-254 meets IPX7* requirements for waterproof protection. When it is connected, the transceiver corresponds to IPX7. *2 The BP-237 meets IPX4* requirements for splash resistance. When it is connected, the transceiver corresponds to IPX4.
OPTIONS D OTHER OPTIONS • MB-115 belt clip Exclusive alligator-type belt clip. • AD-118 acc adapter Allows you to connect an accessory which uses a HIROSE plug. See the instruction sheet of the AD-118 for details of the recommended accessories. CAUTION: The AD-118 does not have any waterproof protection. When it is connected, NEVER expose the adapter and the transceiver to rain, snow or any liquids. • HM-184/HM-184H speaker-microphones Rugged type speaker-microphone.
7 OPTIONS D About VS-1MC vox/ptt case (Continued) VOX gain and delay adjustment qA ttach the connector of the VS-1MC into the multi-connector on the transceiver and tighten the screw. • VOX Delay The VOX delay time can be set from 0.5 to 3.0 sec. (0.5 sec. step) for a convenient interval before returning to receive. • Toggle the VOX/PTT select switch to [VOX]. w Enter user set mode. (p. 14) e Push [Ω] several times to select the “VOX Gain” or “VOX Delay” items.
SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classified as “Occupational Use Only”, meaning it must be used only during the course of employment by individuals aware of the hazards, and the ways to minimize W ARN ING such hazards. This radio is NOT intended for use by the “General Population” in an uncontrolled environment.
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