INSTRUCTION MANUALThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful
31ACCESSORIESD Jack cover Attach the jack cover when the optional equipment is not used.To attach the jack cover:q Insert the jack cover into the [SP
42PANEL DESCRIPTION1234567891011121314151617181920 Front, top and side panelsq VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] Turns power ON and adjusts the audio level.w RED
52PANEL DESCRIPTIONr EXTERNAL SPEAKER-MICROPHONE JACK [SP MIC] Connects the optional speaker-microphone, etc.[SP MIC] jack coverNOTE: KEEP the [SP
62PANEL DESCRIPTION2 Function displayuoq t iyrewq RECORD INDICATOR ➥ Appears when an unread message is in the memory. ➥ Blinks while recording.w LO
72PANEL DESCRIPTION Programmable function keysThe following functions can be assigned to [P0], [P1], [P2], [P3], [Red], [ ] and [ ] programmable func
82PANEL DESCRIPTION2SCAN B START/STOP KEY➥ Push to start and cancel scanning operation. Scan resumes after a specified time period has passed when sc
92PANEL DESCRIPTIONMONITOR KEY ➥ Mute and release the CTCSS (DTCS) or 2-tone squelch mute. Open any squelch/deactivate any mute while pushing and hol
102PANEL DESCRIPTION2TALK AROUND KEYPush to turn the talk around function ON and OFF.• The talk around function equalizes the transmit frequency to t
112PANEL DESCRIPTIONEMERGENCY KEYSPush and hold to transmit the emergency call.• The emergency call transmits with beeps; the display does not cha
122PANEL DESCRIPTION1234567891011121314151617181920COMPANDER KEYPush to turn the compander function ON and OFF. The compander function reduces noise c
iSAFETY TRAINING INFORMATIONYour Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classified as “O
133BASIC OPERATION Turning power ONq Rotate [VOL] to turn power ON. • When the opening vibration function is turned ON, the transceiver vibrates fo
143BASIC OPERATION1234567891011121314151617181920 Call procedureWhen your system employs tone signalling (excluding CTCSS and DTCS), this call proced
153BASIC OPERATION Receiving and transmitting NOTE: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the trans-ceiver. See p. 2 for antenna attachment.Rec
163BASIC OPERATION3D Receiving note• Vibration function (Depends on the version)When the matched RX code signal is received, the transceiver may vibra
173BASIC OPERATIOND TX code channel selectionIf the transceiver has [TX Code CH Select] assigned to it, the in-dication can be toggled between the ope
183BASIC OPERATION3e Push [TX Code CH Select] to select the desired digit to be ed-ited.r Push [CH Up]/[CH Down] to select the desired digit.t Push
193BASIC OPERATION User set modeUser set mode is accessed at power ON and allows you to set seldom-changed settings. You can “customize” the transcei
203BASIC OPERATION3 Emergency transmissionWhen [Emergency] is pushed for the specified time period, an emergency signal is automatically transmitted.
213BASIC OPERATION Recording function (Depends on the version)The transceiver has a recording function that records the TX/RX voice messages. When th
223BASIC OPERATION1234567891011121314151617181920e Release [PTT] to receive. • The RX voice message is recorded.r Push [Playback/Rec] again to stop
SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATIONii • DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as this may damaged the radio and may also cause you to
234BATTERY CHARGING CautionMisuse of Lithium-Ion batteries may result in the following hazards: smoke, fire, or the battery may rupture. Misuse can al
244BATTERY CHARGING1234567891011121314151617181920R DANGER! NEVER solder the battery terminals or NEVER modify the battery pack. This may cause heat
254BATTERY CHARGINGD Charging cautionR DANGER! NEVER charge the battery pack in areas with ex-tremely high temperatures, such as near fires or stoves,
264BATTERY CHARGING1234567891011121314151617181920 Optional battery chargersD Regular charging with the BC-152q Attach the BC-152 to a flat surface,
274BATTERY CHARGINGD For your convenienceEyeletUSE a rubber band to secure the transceiv-er while charging, if desired.
284BATTERY CHARGING1234567891011121314151617181920D AD-100 installationThe AD-100 charger adapter must be installed into the BC-119N or BC-121N before
294BATTERY CHARGINGD Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-100The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of the optional Li-Ion battery pack. The follo
304BATTERY CHARGING1234567891011121314151617181920D Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-100The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be char
315BATTERY CASE Optional battery case (BP-226)When using the optional battery case attached to the transceiver, install 5 × AA (LR6) size alkaline ba
325BATTERY CASE1234567891011121314151617181920qweBP-226LatchFig.1Fig.2RibbonFig.3GasketRibbon
iiiIMPORTANTREAD ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver.SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— This instruction manual contains
336SPEAKER-MICROPHONE Optional HM-168 descriptionNEVER immerse the connector in water. If the connector becomes wet, be sure to dry it BEFORE attachi
346SPEAKER-MICROPHONE1234567891011121314151617181920 AttachmentAttach the connector of the speaker-microphone into the [SP MIC] jack on the transceiv
357SWIVEL BELT CLIP Optional MB-86 contentsQty.q Belt clip ...
367SWIVEL BELT CLIP1234567891011121314151617181920e Once the transceiver is locked in place, it will swivel 360 de-grees. DetachingTurn the transcei
378OPTIONSD BATTERY PACK/CASE• BP-226 battery case Battery case for 5 × AA (LR6) alkaline cells.• BP-227 li-ion battery pack 7.2 V/1700 mAh Li-Ion
388OPTIONS1234567891011121314151617181920D BELT CLIPS• MB-86 swivel belt clip• MB-98 belt clip Exclusive alligator-type belt clip.• MB-96N/MB-96F le
398OPTIONSD About VS-1SC vox/ptt caseThe VS-1SC is a VOX/PTT unit for Icom handheld transceivers, and allows you hands-free operation.An optional head
408OPTIONS1234567891011121314151617181920VOX gain and delay adjustmentq Attach the connector of the VS-1SC into the [SP/MIC] connec-tor on the transc
1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, JapanA-6604H-1EX-wPrinted in Japan© 2007–2008 Icom Inc.Printed on recycled paper with soy ink.
ivPRECAUTIONSR WARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the antenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of the body, especially the face or
vFCC INFORMATION• FOR CLASS B UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
viTABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION ...iIMPORTANT ...
1ACCESSORIES1 Supplied accessoriesBattery packAntennaBelt clipKey sticker*Jack cover* There are no names on the programmable function keys since the
Accessory attachmentsD Flexible antennaConnect the supplied flexible antenna to the antenna connector. CAUTION! • NEVER HOLD the antenna when carry
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