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IC-446S-(5) 02.3.11 4:17 PM Page 2 (1,1) FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing the IC-446S PMR (Private Mobile Radio) FM transceiver. This PMR FM transceiver meets the European PMR specification (PMR446). This transceiver is designed for those who require top-grade quality, performance and outstanding reliability under the most demanding conditions.
IC-446S-(5) 02.3.11 4:17 PM Page 3 (1,1) ■ WATER-RESISTANT* CONSTRUCTION Water-resistant* construction is employed. Can be used anywhere, anytime. *Meets JIS water-protection specification grade 4. ■ GROUP MODE (BUILT-IN CTCSS: Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) CTCSS encoder/decoder are standard, providing quiet stand-by. Audio (voice) signals are output only when a signal with matched CTCSS tone signal is received—very helpful for group communications.
IC-446S-(5) 02.3.11 4:17 PM Page 4 (1,1) 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-446S PMR FM transceiver. CAUTIONS 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.
IC-446S-(5) 02.3.11 4:17 PM Page 5 (1,1) TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i–ii SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii IMPORTANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii CAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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IC-446S-(5) 02.3.11 4:17 PM Page 7 (1,1) PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 q ANTENNA Extend the antenna completely when using the transceiver. • The antenna collapses completely into the transceiver body for carrying purposes. • The antenna can be adjusted 90 degrees from the regular position when operating the transceiver in a horizontal position. w PTT SWITCH [PTT] • Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. e CHANNEL UP SWITCH [UP]/[Y] • Push to increment the operating channel.
IC-446S-(5) 02.3.11 4:17 PM Page 8 (1,1) 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ‘ Function display q o w i e u r t y q TRANSMIT INDICATOR Appears during PTT on. w BUSY INDICATOR Appears while receiving a signal or when the squelch is open. e KEY LOCK INDICATOR Appears during key lock function ON. r AUTO POWER OFF INDICATOR Appears while the auto power off function is ON. (see p. 15) t LOW BATTERY INDICATOR Appears or flashes when battery power has decreased to a specified level.
IC-446S-(5) 02.3.11 4:17 PM Page 9 (1,1) ACCESSORIES 2 ‘ Accessory attachment D Antenna Adjust the antenna position as shown at right. Keep the jack cover attached when jacks are not in use to avoid bad contacts. D Belt clip Attach the belt clip using the supplied screws. Conveniently attaches to your belt.
IC-446S-(5) 02.3.11 4:17 PM Page 10 (1,1) 3 BATTERY PACKS ‘ Installing batteries in the battery case Install 3 R6(AA) size alkaline, dry cell batteries or the BP-202 BATTERY PACK as illustrated below. q Remove the battery case cover from the transceiver. w Install 3×R6(AA) size dry cell, alkaline batteries or the BP-202. • Be sure to observe the correct polarity. BP-202 NOTE: Keep battery contacts clean. It’s a good idea to clean battery terminals once a week.
IC-446S-(5) 02.3.11 4:17 PM Page 11 (1,1) BATTERY PACKS 3 ‘ Battery pack charging The optional BP-202 BATTERY PACK includes rechargeable Ni-Cd batteries and can be charged approx. 300 times. Charge the battery pack before first operating the transceiver or when the battery pack becomes exhausted. If you want to be able to charge the battery pack more than 300 times, the following points should be observed: 1. Avoid overcharging. The charging period should be less than 48 hours. 2.
IC-446S-(5) 02.3.11 4:17 PM Page 12 (1,1) 3 BATTERY PACKS ‘ Charging connections D Rapid charging with the BC-119L/BC-119+AD-89 q Insert the optional AD-89 DESKTOP CHARGER ADAPTER into the charging slot of the BC-119. • The BC-119L comes preinstalled with the AD-89 CHARGING ADAPTER. w Insert the battery pack, either by itself or attached to the transceiver, into the charger. (See BC-119/L instructions.
IC-446S-(5) 02.3.11 4:17 PM Page 13 (1,1) 4 BASIC OPERATION ‘ Power ON ➥ Push [POWER] for 1sec. to turn the power ON. • The power on indicator and operating channel number appear on the display. R POWE UP MODE DO W N ‘ Adjusting the volume q Push and hold [MODE] for 1sec. to open the squelch. Busy indicator appears. • Busy indicator appears on the display while the squelch is open. w Adjust the audio to a suitable level using [VOL]. e Push and hold [MODE] for 1sec. to close the squelch.
IC-446S-(5) 02.3.11 4:17 PM Page 14 (1,1) 4 BASIC OPERATION ‘ Selecting the operating channel Push [UP]/[Y] or [DOWN]/[Z] keys several times until the desired operating channel number appears on the display. • While pushing and holding [UP]/[Y] or [DOWN]/[Z] keys, the displayed channel changes continuously until channel number “ 1 ” appears. If you want to keep the automatic selection, release the [UP]/[Y] or [DOWN]/[Z] keys then push and hold them again.
IC-446S-(5) 02.3.11 4:17 PM Page 15 (1,1) 5 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT q Push and hold [MODE] 1sec. Busy indicator to open the squelch. appears. • Adjust volume to the desired audio level. (See p. 8) w Select a desired operating channel. When a signal is received: • Squelch opens and audio is emitted from the speaker. • Further adjustment of [VOL] may be necessary at this point. • “BUSY” indicator appears on the display. e Push and hold [PTT] to transmit then speak into the microphone.
IC-446S-(5) 02.3.11 4:17 PM Page 16 (1,1) 6 GROUP MODE (CTCSS) ‘ Setting the group code The IC-446S is equipped with 38 group codes. Group mode operation provides communication with silent standby since you will only receive calls from group members using the same group number. First of all, set the same group code number for all group member’s transceivers. Turn ON the group mode operation: q Push [MODE] to enter set mode. • “ --- ” (group mode OFF) appears on the display.
IC-446S-(5) 02.3.11 4:17 PM Page 17 (1,1) GROUP MODE (CTCSS) 6 ✔ What is CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) GROUP MODE ? CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) GROUP MODE allows communication with silent stand by. Only signals containing your group code can open the squelch. This conveniently eliminates unwanted audio and is useful in group activities or security related activities where unwanted output can be a problem.
IC-446S-(5) 02.3.11 4:17 PM Page 18 (1,1) 6 GROUP MODE (CTCSS) D CTCSS code table CH Freq. CH Freq. CH Freq. CH Freq. 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 67.0 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 97.4 100.0 103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8 123.0 127.3 131.8 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 136.5 141.3 146.2 151.4 156.7 162.2 167.9 173.8 179.9 186.2 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 --- 192.8 203.5 210.7 218.1 225.7 233.6 241.8 250.
IC-446S-(5) 02.3.11 4:17 PM Page 19 (1,1) 7 RING FUNCTION ‘ Smart-Ring The ring function has an answer back feature. This allows you to confirm whether or not a call has reached the receiving party even if the operator is temporarily away from the transceiver. q Set the same group channel number for all of your group transceivers. (See left.) w While pushing [PTT], push [UP]/[Y] . • A beep is emitted and “ ” blinks on the display. e Release the [PTT].
IC-446S-(5) 02.3.11 4:17 PM Page 20 (1,1) 8 OTHER FUNCTIONS ‘ Initial set mode Initial set mode is accessed at power ON and allows you to set seldom changed settings. In this way you can “customize” transceiver operations to suit your preferences and operating style. D Auto power OFF This function sets the transceiver to automatically turn OFF after 2 hours elapse. q While pushing [MODE], push [POWER] ON to toggle the function ON or OFF. w “ “ appears on the display.
IC-446S-(5) 02.3.11 4:17 PM Page 21 (1,1) OTHER FUNCTIONS 8 D Lock function This function electronically locks all keys and switches to prevent accidental channel changes and function access. ➥ Push and hold [POWER] for 2 sec. to turn the lock function ON and OFF. “ ” appears on the display. Lock indicator - Only [POWER], [MODE] and appears. [PTT] are functional. - The Ring function is also available. (See p.
IC-446S-(5) 02.3.11 4:17 PM Page 22 (1,1) 8 OTHER FUNCTIONS ‘ ATS (Automatic Transponder System) This allows you to confirm whether or not a call has reached the receiving party even if the operator is temporarily away from the transceiver. No “Ring” tone is emitted with this function. ➥ Push [MODE], while [PTT] is ON to turn the function ON/OFF. appears. •“ ” appears on the display. • The transceiver starts to send a searching signal every 60 sec.
IC-446S-(5) 02.3.11 4:17 PM Page 23 (1,1) OTHER FUNCTIONS 8 ‘ Low Battery indicator ➥ Appears when the battery is nearing exhaustion. • A warning beep is emitted while turning the power ON. ➥ Appears and blinks when battery replacement is necessary. In an extreme low temperature environment (around –20°C), the capacity of Alkaline or dry cell batteries may exhaust quickly. In such case, we recommend to replace the batteries, when the “Low Battery Indicator” appears during transmission.
IC-446S-(5) 02.3.11 4:18 PM Page 24 (1,1) 8 OTHER FUNCTIONS ‘ Optional HM-75A functions The optional HM-75A allows you to remotely select operating channels, open the squelch, etc. The switches on the HM-75A function as follows. CAUTION: When connecting the HM-75A to the transceiver, make sure that power to the transceiver is turned OFF, otherwise the transceiver may malfunction.
IC-446S-(5) 02.3.11 4:18 PM Page 25 (1,1) SPECIFICATIONS 9 GENERAL • Frequency coverage • Mode • No. of operating ch. • Frequency stability : 446.00625–446.09375 MHz : F3E (FM) : 8 (simplex) : ±2.5 kHz (–20˚C to +55˚C), ±1.5 kHz (0˚C to +30˚C) • Frequency resolution : 12.5 kHz • Power supply requirement: 4.5 V (R6 × 3) or BP-202 • Current drain : Less than 500 mA • Operating temp. range : –20˚C to +55˚C (–4˚F to +131˚F) • No. of CTCSS freq. : 38 • Dimensions : 55.5(W)×102.5(H)×26.
IC-446S-(5) 02.3.11 4:18 PM Page 26 (1,1) 10 OPTIONS D Battery packs BP-202 Ni-Cd BATTERY PACK 3.6V/ 700 mAh rapid charge battery pack. (p. 6–7) D Chargers BC-119 DESKTOP CHARGER + AD-89 DESKTOP CHARGER ADAPTER Rapidly charge battery packs in 1 to 1.5 hrs. An AC adapter is packed with the BC-119. The AD-89 must be used with the BC-119 for charging the battery pack. The CP-17L or OPC-515 can be used instead of the supplied AC adapter. (p.
IC-446S-(5) 02.3.11 4:18 PM Page 27 (1,1) MEMO 11 ‘ Channel number and group number Use this page to record your group operating channel number (see p. 9) and group channel number (p. 11) for your reference. Operating channel number Group code number ï Channel frequency list ch Freq.(MHz) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 446.00625 446.01875 446.03125 446.04375 446.05625 446.06875 446.08125 446.
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IC-446S-(5) 02.3.11 4:18 PM Page 30 (1,1) 12 CE ABOUT CE CE Versions of the IC-446S which display the “CE” symbol on the serial number seal, comply with the essential requirements of the European Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Directive 1999/5/EC. This warning symbol indicates that this equipment operates in non-harmonised frequency bands and/or may be subject to licensing conditions in the contry of use.
iC-446s Type-designation: This compliance is based on conformity with the following harmonised standards, specifications or documents: i) ETS300 279 v1.2.
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