SUCTION MANY VHF TRANSCEIVER IC-F10 UHF TRANSCEIVER oy e B This advice complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is: subject 1o the condition that this device ‘does ot cause noninterference. com Inc.
IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver, SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for the IC-F10 and IC-F20. CAUTIONS NEVER allow the antenna 1o come close to, or ouch, exposed body parts. especially the face or eyes while transmitting. NEVER allow children to operate the transceiver, NEVER operate the transceiver hear shielded eclectically blasting caps or in an explosive area.
. GETTING STARTED | O UNPACKING The transceiver comes supplied with the following accessories’: {D Flexible antenna (2)Belt clip and screws @ Hand strap. *The BR-160 BATTERY PACK comes attached to the transceiver. < ANTENNA The antenna screws onto the trans‘1 caver as illustrated below.
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ANTENNA AND CONNECTOR 1. 1 Attach the antenna to the connector. MONITOR SWITCH [MON!] p. 4 »Turns tone squelch ON and OFF. *Push and hold to activate the monitor function. EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACKS [SP/MIC] p. 9 Connect an optional speaker~ microphone. VOLUME CONTROL [Volvo. 3 Turns the transceiver power ON and OFF and adjusts the audio output. FUNCTION SWITCH [FIp. 5 While pushed, activates the secondary functions of other switches.
M Receiving and transmitting NOTE: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. See p. 1 for anterior attachment, Turn power ON as described on p. 1. Receiving: (@ Push [CH DOWN] to select a channel. » Ask your Com Dealer or System Operator for switch assignments; @ Listen for a transmission and adjust [VOL] 1o a comfortable listening level, & When no transmission: is:heard, push and hold [MONISM: while dusting COLL The transceiver is now set to receive desired calls on the selected channel.
3 ] 3 BASIC OPERATION M Monitor function The monitor function allows you to open the transceiver's squelch manually to check whether a channel is busy or not. The transceiver has 2 conditions for receive standby: Audible condition: This' condition mutes audio . ONLY ~ when no carrier is present. You can /L receive (or monitor) any signals on a channel all signals « Push and hold [MINI] to select the repudiate received ble condition.
I DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS 4 Il Il General Consult your com Dealer or System Operator for details concerning your transceiver's programming. When avail' able, programmed functions are assigned to [PROJECT, [P1], [P2], [P3] and [S] and [F] +|programmable switch: % in the following explanations, programmable function names: are bracketed, the specific switch: used to activate the function depends on programming.
ol 4 DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS < TALK AROUND The talk around function changes duplex channels to simplex channels. Duplex allows you to contact your Base Station, repeaters, etc.; Simplex allows you o contact other portable transceivers directly (portable-to-portable contact). To activate the talk around function: Push [TALK AROUND. e MITT T I" HEN 0N DENG OF Simplex operation Duplex operation © SCAN FUNCTION The scan function allows you 1o search a per-programmed group of channels for signals. .
B Battery pack replacement Before replacing the battery pack, the volume control MUST be rotated fully counterclockwise, until a click is heard, to turn the power OFF. : » TO REMOVE the battery pack from the transceiver: Push and hold the battery release bunion upwards, then slide the battery pack to the right with the transceiver facing you. » 1O ATTACH the battery patch to the transceiver: Mate the notched ends of the transceiver and the battery pack, and slide the battery pack until it clicks into place.
ol 5 BATTERY PACKS M Charging Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation.* CAUTION: To avoid carnage to the transceiver, turn it OFF while charging. M Connect the AC adapter (supplied with the charger) between a domestic AC power outlet and the charger (BC-79 + AD-28 or AD-54). @Insert the transceiver with attached battery pack (or the Battery pack only) into the charger. « The charge indicator lights.
' . SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS O I M Specifications GENERAL ¢ Frequency coverage* IC-F10 136150 MH2 146-174 MHz IC-F20 400-430 MHz 440-470 MHz 470-490 MHz 490-520 MHz Varies according o version. : 16KOF3E (wide type} 14KOF3E (20 kHz type) 8KB0F3E arrow type} [ =22 o +140°F (USA) —25°C to +55°C (Europe) * Mode * Usable temp. range » Dimensions L BTW) X 125(H) x 35(D) mm (projections not included) 2A0W) In « Weight 1365 g/129 02 TRANSMITTER « Output power t High 4W Low 1W RECEIVER « Sensitivity :0.
