User manual ICOM IC-F4GT

[. . . ] 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-230, BP-231 or BP-232. Such a connection will ruin the transceiver. DO NOT push the PTT when not actually desiring to transmit. [. . . ] w Pinch the clip (q), and slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow (w). w q 5 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION q IC-F15S/F25S I Front, top and side panels IC-F15/F25 i u w e Speaker y t r Microphone q CHANNEL SW/SELECTOR · IC-F15S/F25S: Toggle the channel switch to select the pre-programmed channel 1 or 2. · IC-F15/F25 : Rotate the channel selector to select the preprogrammed memory channels. w VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] Rotate to turn the power ON/OFF and adjust the audio level. 6 PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 2 e LED INDICATOR (p. Lights/blinks orange when the matched 2/5-tone code is received, according to the pre-programming. r SPEAKER-MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [SP MIC] Connects the optional speaker-microphone. 31) [SP MIC] jack cover NOTE: Attach the [SP MIC] jack cover when the optional speaker-microphone is not used. 4) t DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEY [Lower] The desired function can be assigned by your dealer. u DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEY [Upper] The desired function can be assigned by your dealer. D Programmable key reference Upper Lower 7 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ` LED indicator The LED indicator indicates several information as follows; (Ref. ; R=Red, G=Green, O=Orange) · TX: Turns Red while transmitting a signal. R · RX: Turns Green while receiving a signal. G · Call LED (ON): When receiving a matched 2/5-tone. OO · Call LED (Blink): When receiving a matched 2/5-tone. O O · Fast/Slow scan: Blinks while Fast/Slow scan is activated. G G · Low BATT1: You should charge the battery. (blinks slowly) G G · Low BATT2: You must charge the battery. q Select the desired TX code channel or 2/5-tone code according to your System Operator's instructions. · This may not be necessary depending on programming. 3 w Push the call key (assigned to one of the dealer programmable keys. ) (p. Push [Scrambler] to turn the scrambler function OFF. I Setting the squelch level The squelch circuit mutes the received audio signal depending on the signal strength. q While pushing [PTT] and [Lower], rotate [VOL] to turn the power ON to enter the squelch level adjustment mode. w Push [Upper] to increase the [Upper] squelch level (tight squelch) or [PTT] [Lower] to decrease the squelch level (loose squelch). [Lower] e Rotate [VOL] to turn the power OFF to fix the squelch level. [VOL] 16 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION 3 I Man Down Emergency Call The man down emergency call function transmits an emergency call automatically, after the transceiver laying down in a horizontal position for a pre-set time period. (The optional UT-113 MAN DOWN UNIT is required. ) After the emergency call, the transceiver performs transmission and reception alternately with the following conditions: - Transmits the microphone signals. When the emergency cancel code is received, the function is cancelled. IMPORTANT!: Set an emergency channel individually, to provide certain emergency call operation is recommended. 3 17 OPTIONAL UNIT INSTALLATION I Optional unit installation Install the optional unit as follows: q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power OFF, and remove the battery pack. NOTE: Use a flat head screw driver or a similar flat instrument, and insert into the hollow of the chassis, then lift and take away the unit cover. (The removed cover cannot be used again. ) 4 e Install the unit as shown below. *This illustration is described with the UT-110. r Replace the unit cover and the battery pack, then rotate [VOL] to turn the power ON. NOTE: The optional UT-109/UT-110 SCRAMBLER UNITS requires some PC board modifications. [. . . ] 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. IMPORTANT!: Ensure the guide lobs on the battery pack are correctly aligned with the guide rails inside the charger adapter. Guide rails Lobs 24 BATTERY CHARGING 5 D Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-106 The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged simultaneously. · An AC adapter (BC-157) or the DC power cable (OPC-656) Transceiver Turn power OFF Battery pack AD-106 charger adapters are installed in each slot. 5 AC adapter (Purchased separately) DC power cable (OPC-656) (Connect with the DC power supply; 13. 8 V/at least 7 A) IMPORTANT!: Ensure the guide lobs on the battery pack are correctly aligned with the guide rails inside the charger adapter. Guide rails Lobs 25 6 SWIVEL BELT CLIP I MB-93 contents Qty. q Belt clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 w Base clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]