FOREWORD READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL — This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-F4SR. EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS The explicit definitions below apply to this instruction manual. £ Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may occur. Equipment damage may occur. If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk of personal injury, gite of electric shock. seal.
DO NOT push the PTT when not actually desiring to transmit. DO NOT allow children to play with any radio equipment containing a transmitter. DO NOT operate the transceiver near shielded electrical Blasting caps ‘or in an ‘explosive atmosphere. AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas with temperatures below =20°C or above +55°C. The use of non-com battery packs/chargers may impair transceiver performance and invalidate the warranty.
SCAN OPERATION .. TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS . CAUTIONS i SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION . M Panel description . M Function display . 3 BASIC OPERATION M Receiving and transmitting M Customization keys M Lock function W Monitor friction . WAl channel mode and select channel mode [l W Select channel setting B Display back lighting Scantness M Starting a scan .
ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT | I < Antenna < Belt clip ? CAUTION: Transmitting without an Conveniently attaches 1o your belt. y,f antenna may damage the transceiver. ms To attach: Insert the supplied antenna into the an: L;] /bile into the plastic Io on the back of the batten connector and screw down the an' pact senna as shown at right. Keep the jack cover attached when jacks are not in use to avoid bad contacts from dust and moisture.
B/ PANEL DESCRIPTION . Bl Panel description © VOLUME CONTROLS [VOL] (p. 5) Turns power ON and adjusts the audio level. @ SWITCHBOARD] (p. 5) Push and hold to transmit: release fo receive. © CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS [AV[Y] Push 1o select the operating channel (p. 5) we Push and hold to select the operating channel continuously. {p. 5) +The selection stops on channel 1 with a beep. O KEY LOCK SWITCH [mad | Toggles the lock function ON and OFF when pushed for 2 sec. (p.
© CUSTOMIZATION KEY € CUSTOMIZATION KEY 211} Activate the following customization functions. 2 functions can be programmed into the key at power ON. «These function cannot be changed depending on dealer setting. [NULL] Null switch (back light when Used) [CODE] CSS toneless code switch [A/S] Stalactite channel switch (default [SCAN] Sean switch [FO BEEP] . Pocket beep switch MY NAME] “My name” switch (default of {11 ]} [AUTO CH] Auto channel switch O RINGER KEY [ ] Transmits a ringer tone.
.| 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION B Function display 11'7 MITOTIC | IP. BUSINESSPERSON ill o @ SELECT CHANNEL MODE INDICATOR (5. 7) Appears whine select channel mode is selected. Disappears when all channel mode is selected: LOCK INDICATOR (p. 6) indicates that the lock function is in use. © INVERSE DOCS CODE INDICATOR (p. 12) Appears when sifting an inverse DOCS code. O TONE SQUELCHY INDICATOR (p. 12) Appears when setting a tone squelch frequency or DOCS code, efc.
M Receiving and transmitting y CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may dam age the transceiver, (1) Rotate [VOL] clockwise to turn power ON; then set to the 10 o'clock position. It & appears on the display, push [= (PO BEEP)] to cancel the pocket beep. (p.14) (2 Select the desired channel with the switches *When receiving a signal, "BUSY! appears and audio is emitted from the speaker.
al 3 BASIC OPERATION M Customization keys The customization keys activate the following functions, 2 functions can be programmed into the [ 1 V1] key at power ON: Assign the desired function as follows: «This function is not-available-depending on dealer sifting.
B All channel mode and select channel mode The transceiver has 2 indication modes—all channel mode and select channel mode. Select channel mode provides easy. fast channel selection and speeds Up the scan infernal: Noh select channels are not displayed while in select channel mode. = Push [« 1o toggle all channel mode or select channel mode. =0 appears when the select channel mode is selected.
3 BASIC OPERATION M Display back lighting The transceiver has display back lighting with sec. timer for nighttime operation. The display back lighting can be turned ON continuously or turned OFF. if desired. w Push any switch except [PTT] to turn the back lighting ON. *When the 5or 10 sec. timer is set, the back lighting will automate: apically turn OFF when switches have not been operated for 5 or 10 $60C;, respectively.
B Scan types Scanning is an efficient way 1o locate signals quickly over alf channels: Setting select channels and using select channel mode {p. 7) the scanning interval: In-addition, the auto channel function is available for standby convenience. (p.11) SCAN in all channel mode Repeatedly scans all channels including non-select channels in sequence. SCAN in select channel mode (G oD m(eh Repeatedly scans select channels only, in sequence.
5 RINGER FUNCTION M Ringer operation The ringer function is used to call a walling station with a ring or similar tones. 10 kinds of ring tones are available. (1) Select the desired channel with the switches. (2 Push [1p] for a desired time to call the waiting station. (1) appears while transmitting a ring dong: »The ringer tones are repeatedly transmitted when this key is pushed and held: (3) Waiting station receives the ringer phones. @) Operate the transceiver in the normal way.
I Auto channel function The auto channel function automatically checks for calling signals or ringer signals on all or select channels. If you hear ringer tone, specified in set mode, you can answer the call by simply pushing the [PTT] switch. It is not necessary to select a channel first. (D Push [« (AUTO CH)] to turn the auto channel function ON. «'A" appears and scan starts; 8 ck He i e “A” appears while the auto channel function is in use. i i) () When receiving a ringer tone, push [PTT] fo answer.
6 TONE SQUELCHY B Operation By default, the transceiver uses a CTCSS/DTCS squelch system. The CSS tone squelchy opens only when receiving a signal containing a matching tone. You can silently wait for calls from group members using the same tone. {1) Push select the desired channel. @) Set the desired tone or code as described at right. (3) Push to turn the receive tone squelch ON. <43 " disappears when the tone squelch is turned ON; « Tone squelch or DOCS is always turned ON for some versions.
DOCS CODE ‘ Code&% Codeine | Code Code : 132 O 205 271 / 134 ric 306 224 143 1024 226 311 ol 182 P00 oas | 315 | 155 104 244 331 156 1080 245 343 162 ; be | 251 348 1165 ¢ 261 L E7 | 351 172 263 | /F8 364 174 1 B9 265 | 365 627 173 631 i 734 632 Ll 743 | 654 [ M3 754 b 662 1 664 1 0 1703 731 TONE SQUELCHY B B Tone number indication The transceiver can display STANCES tones and DOCS codes using 2-digit numbers, CSS tones are indicated DOCS codes are indicated BO to BY, etc. as shown at left.
© TONE SQUELCH/DTGCS B Pocket beep operation By default, the transceiver uses a CTCSS/DTCS squelch system. Using this system, you can determine halt someone has called while you were away from the transcendentalist like a ‘commodore pager” < Waiting for a call from a specific station (D Select the desired channel with the switches. *If 4\ " appears, push{?] fo turn the tone decoder Set the desired tone or code. *See p. 12 for programming information. @ Push [« (PO BEEP)] to activate the pocket beep.
B Tone scan The transceiver can detect the tone frequency of DICE code in a received signal, By monitoring & signal that is being transmitted on the channel, you ¢an determine the tone of code required to open the receiving station’s squelch, (D) Push select the desired channel. {2 Push for 2 sec: o start tone scan. Flashes while scanning. Selected channel number (3) When a matched tone or code s detected, the tone scan stops automatically.
7 B Power saver The power saver function refuges the current drain fo conserve battery power. OTHER FUNCTIONS wne SET MODE (1) While pushing [A] + [7]; turn power ON to enter set mode. »Set mode is not available depending on dealer sealing. (@ Push several times until “PS" appears, (8 Push turn the power saver ON or OFF, respectively. @) Turn power OFF to exit set mode.
B “My name” function The transceiver displays its name (or a comment) within 7 characters when turning power ON and when the [« (MY NAME) key is pushed. w Push [« (MY NAME)] to display the name. © Programming “my name” (1) While pushing turn power ON to enter “my name” set mode. «Set mode is not available depending on dealer setting: (3) Push select a character, Usable characters: At Oz, 0to 9.[, 1, = / and Space Push [ ] to advance the cursor.
18 H Charging precautions NEVER attempt to charge dry cell batteries. This will cause: internal liquid leakage and damage the battery case and transceiver. NEVER connect two or more chargers at the same time. Charging may not ‘occur under temperatures of 10°C (50°F) or over temperatures of 40°C (104°F). % When using BC-118: if the charge 7 indicator flashes orange, vehicle battery voltage 15 low and charging is /f/” not possible. Check the vehicle bat% trey voltage in this case.
© Multiple charging with the BC-121 The optional BC-121 allows up 1o 6 battery packs to be charged simultaneously. Six AD-B's and an AC adapter (may be supplied with the BC-121 depending on version) are additionally required, +Charging periods: 1.5 hours 2 hours Charge indicator {each indicator functions independently) AC adapter (not supplied with some versions} BATTERY PACKS 8 < Regular charging 41 Attach the battery pack 1o the transceiver.
8 BATTERY PACKS B About the battery pack < Operating period Depending on the attached battery pack, the operating period of the transceiver varies. Refer to the East page for battery pack specifications. < Battery pack life If your battery pack seems to have no capacity even afire being fully charged, completely discharge it by leaving the power ON overnight.
It your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning, please check the following points before sending it to a service center. . PROBLEM . TROUBLESHOOTING »Recharge the battery pack: J P18 No power comes ON. «The battery is exhausted. *Bad connection to the battery pack. »Check the connection to the transceiver. i No sound comes from *Volume level is too low, *Set [Volition a suitable level. p. 5 the speaker. *Different tone or code is selected. »Check the tone using tone scan. p.
B 10U SPECIFICATIONS © General *Frequency coverage (Incl. all SERB ch ): UK. France Sweden * Mode UK., France Sweden *Acceptable power supply : (negative ground) «Usable temp. range * Frequency stability »Current drain (approx.) Tx Rx *Antenna impedance *Dimensions (projections not incl.) *Weight (with BP-195) < Receiver *Receive system +Intermediate frequencies MHz MHz MHz FN (TURBOFAN) FM (16KOF3E) 9.6 V. DC nominal {authorized battery packs) =20 C o *55°C 1#5 ppm Antwerp D9A standbys mA max. audio \250 m
< Battery packs Battery case for AA (R6) x 8 alkaline or) 10 his™ N/A 8 hrs'? Ni-Cd cells 9BY 1700 marl 10 hrs 15hrs 8 hrs 1050 16 96V | on 15hs 20 hrs 12 his *1 Operating periods dre estimated 101 the following conditions: 26°C Tx (high power) : Rx : standby = 51590 *2 When 700 mAh Ni-Cd batteries are installed. © Other options BC-110D WALL CHARGER versions} Used for require charging of the connected battery pack. BC-119 DESKTOP CHARGER + AD:81 CHARGER ADAPTER For rapid charging of battery packs.
