User manual ICOM IC-F30 BROCHURE

[. . . ] The transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical. NEVER operate the transceiver with a headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels. CAUTION!NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source other than the BP-226 or BP-227. Such a connection will ruin the transceiver. DO NOT push the PTT when not actually desiring to transmit. [. . . ] Turn the power off and start over in this case. I Channel selection Several types of channel selections are available. NON-BANK TYPE: Push [ ]/[ ] to select the desired operating channel, in sequence; or, push one of the [MR-CH 1] to [MR-CH 4] keys to select a channel directly. BANK-TYPE: Push [Bank], then push [ ] or [ ] to select the desired bank. AUTOMATIC SCAN TYPE: Channel setting is not necessary for this type. When turning the power ON, the transceiver automatically starts scanning. Scanning stops when receiving a call. 12 3 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION I Call procedure When your system employs tone signalling (excluding CTCSS and DTCS), the call procedure may be necessary prior to voice transmission. 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 code channel or 5-tone code according to your System Operator's instructions. · This may not be necessary depending on programming. 15, 16 for selection. w Push the call switch (assigned to one of the dealer programmable switches: [P0], [P1], [P2], [P3], [Red], [ ] and [ ]). e After transmitting a 5-tone code, the remainder of your communication can be carried out in the normal fashion. Selective calling Non-selective calling 13 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION 3 I Receiving and transmitting NOTE: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. 1 for antenna attachment. 3 Receiving: q Rotate [VOL] to turn power ON. 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. [P1]; Digital : Push to select the call list ID/transmit message, or to display the receive message record for selection. [P3]; Moni(Audi) : Push this key after the communication to send a "clear down" signal during MSK channel operation. [ ]/[ ]; CH Down/Up : While in the standby condition, selects the operating channel. After pushing [Digital] or [TX Code CH Select], push to select the call list or TX code channel, respectively. [P0]; Call 4 BIIS OPERATION 19 BIIS OPERATION 4 I Receiving a call D Individual call q When an individual call is received; · Beeps sound. · The programmed text message (e. g. " ") and the calling station ID (or text) is displayed alternately, depending on the setting. · " " appears or blinks depending on the setting. 4 Appears Appears or blinks w Push and hold [PTT], then speak into the microphone at a normal voice level. · Transmit/Busy indicator lights red. e Release [PTT] to return to receive. · Transmit/Busy indicator lights green while receiving a signal. r To finish the conversation, push [P3] (Moni(Audi)) to send the "Clear down" signal. · Either station can send a clear down signal. ·" " disappears and the transceiver returns to the standby condition. 20 4 BIIS OPERATION D Group call q When a group call is received; · Beeps sound. · The programmed text message (e. g. " ") and the calling station ID (or text) is displayed alternately, depending on the setting. · " " appears or blinks depending on the setting. Appears Appears or blinks w Push and hold [PTT], then speak into the microphone at a normal voice level. [. . . ] The following are additionally required: · One AD-100 (purchase separately) · An AC adapter (may be supplied with BC-119N depending on version) or the DC power cable (OPC-515L/CP-17L). Transceiver Turn power OFF Battery pack AC adapter (Not supplied with some versions. ) AD-100 charger adapter is installed in BC-119N. Optional OPC-515L (for 13. 8 V power source) or CP-17L (for 12 V cigarette lighter socket) can be used instead of the AC adapter. 41 BATTERY CHARGING 5 D Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-100 The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged simultaneously. · Six AD-100 (purchase separately) · An AC adapter (BC-157) or the DC power cable (OPC-656) Transceiver Turn power OFF Battery pack AC adapter (Purchase separately) 5 AD-100 charger adapters are installed in each slot. ER HARG TI-C MUL DC power cable (OPC-656) Connect with the DC power supply; 13. 8 V/7 A minimum 42 5 BATTERY CHARGING I Optional battery case When using the optional battery case attached to the transceiver, install 5 × AA (R6) size alkaline batteries as illustrated at right. q Hook your finger under the latch, and open the cover in the direction of the arrow (q). · Do not pin the ribbon under the batteries. e Close the cover by fitting in the direction of the arrow (w) first, then check the latch is in place (e). [. . . ]