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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

i41S

UHF C.R.S.TRANSCEIVER

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Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL i41S UHF C R S TRANSCEIVER ...

Page 2: ...23 REPEATER CHANNELS CB R1 to CB R8 UHF CB repeaters provide greater range through a base station that re transmits the signal Repeaters operate utilizing two channels repeater input repeater output channels It is important to avoid operation on locally used repeater input channels which will be in the range channels 31 to 38 or locally used repeater receiving channels which will be in the range c...

Page 3: ...t or in areas with temperatures below 30 C or above 60 C The basic operations transmission and reception of the trans ceiver are guaranteed within the specified operating temper ature range However the LCD display may not be operate correctly or show an indication in the case of long hours of operation or after being placed in extremely cold areas DO NOT modify the transceiver for any reason KEEP ...

Page 4: ...ning preparation 18 Open scan 19 Group and priority scans 20 Repeater search scan 21 6 TONE SQUELCH OPERATION 22 24 Tone squelch operation 22 Pocket beep operation 24 7 SELCALL OPERATION 25 29 General 25 Calling operation 25 When receiving a call 28 Quiet mode operation 29 Stun function 29 8 OTHER FUNCTIONS 30 33 Smart Ring and ATS Automatic Transponder System 30 RX frequency setting for RX channe...

Page 5: ...the supplied flexible anten na to the antenna connector CAUTION NEVER HOLD the antenna when carrying the transceiver Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver Belt clip Jack cover with screws AC adapter for the battery charger Battery charger Battery pack Flexible antenna ...

Page 6: ... the arrow q NEVER release or attach the battery pack when the trans ceiver is wet or soiled This may result water or dust get ting into the transceiver battery pack and may result in the transceiver being damaged DBelt clip To attach the belt clip q Release the battery pack if it is attached w Slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the belt clip is locked and makes a click sound ...

Page 7: ...ack cover q Attach the jack cover to the MIC SP jack w Tighten the screws using a Phillips screwdriver CAUTION Use the supplied screws only To detach the jack cover q Unscrew the screws using a Phillips screwdriver w Detach the jack cover for the optional speaker microphone or headset connection q q w q w MIC SP jack Jack cover ...

Page 8: ... p 14 Push and hold for 2 sec to activate the following func tions in order Subaudible tone encoder and Tone squelch DTCS squelch T SQL appears p 23 Pocket beep T SQL ë appears p 24 No tone operation T SQL ë disappears F F F F SQL ATS Push to enter the squelch level setting mode then push CH Up or CH Down to set the squelch level p 14 Push and hold for 2 sec to turn the ATS automatic transponder s...

Page 9: ... tagged F F F F TX Code CH Call Push to enter the SelCall TX code channel selection mode then push CH Up or CH Down to select CB channel operation only p 25 Push and hold for 2 sec to transmit to the SelCall TX code channel CB channel operation only p 27 0 O G P RS KEY N N N N Scan Mode Rpt Scan Push to select the scan type from open scan group scan and priority scan in order p 18 appears when the...

Page 10: ...Lock Push and hold for 2 sec again to turn the lock function OFF F F F F Dup Zone Push to toggle the selected channel between duplex or simplex operation Depending on pre setting Duplex operation can be selected in CB R1 to CB R8 only Push and hold for 2 sec then select the desired zone with CH Up or CH Down p 11 Available only when more than two zones are set Function display q TRANSMIT INDICATOR...

Page 11: ...operating channel number channel name Set mode contents etc is displayed 1 FUNCTION INDICATOR Appears during the Function mode is ON A secondary function of the key can be access 2 LOW POWER INDICATOR p 11 Appears when low output power or dry battery mode is selected When the battery power decreases to a specified level low power is selected automatically 3 OPEN SCAN INDICATOR p 19 Appears when th...

Page 12: ... priority channel Push and hold for 2 sec to set the displayed channel as the priority channel S Ring PRIO Clear Push to transmit the Smart Ring call When RX channel is selected N A appears Push and hold for 2 sec to cancel the priority channel set ting Monitor TSQL This key function can be assigned in the Normal mode only Push to toggle the monitor function ON or OFF Push and hold for 2 sec to ac...

Page 13: ... Mode This key function can be assigned to the Top key only Push to turn Function mode ON or OFF Push and hold for 2 sec to the Set mode ON or OFF After entering the Set mode push this key momentarily to select the item and push CH Up or CH Down to change the setting Function RX VFO This key function can be assigned to the Top key only Push to turn Function mode ON or OFF Push and hold for 2 sec t...

Page 14: ...tion The battery type MUST be selected according to the type of battery attached when turning the transceiver ON Ask your dealer for details NOTE When the selected battery type is not matched to the attached battery the transceiver does not work correctly q Turn the power OFF in advance w While pushing and holding Top and PTT rotating VOL to turn power ON to toggle the attaching battery type After...

Page 15: ...2 and CB 23 channels are used for telemetry and telecommand applications so voice com munications are not available on these channels Receiving and transmitting NOTE Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver See page 1 for accessory attachments Receiving q Rotate VOL to turn the power ON If T SQL appears on the display push and hold Side1 for 2 sec once or twice to cancel the tone...

Page 16: ...e at a normal voice level DTransmitting notes Transmit inhibit function The transceiver has several inhibit functions which restrict transmission under the following conditions The channel is busy or un matched CTCSS DTCS is received Depending on the transmission lockout function setting The selected channel is a receive only channel Time out timer After continuous transmission for the pre program...

Page 17: ...nnel N A appears when the priority channel is not set DSet the priority channel q Select the desired channel p 11 w Push and hold PRIO Set for 2 sec to set the dis played channel as the priority channel DCancel the priority channel setting Push Top Function to enter the function mode then push and hold PRIO Clear for 2 sec to cancel the priority channel setting P disappears The priority channel is...

Page 18: ...accidental channel changes and function access Push and hold Lock for 2 sec to toggle the lock func tion ON and OFF appears when the lock function is in use Adjusting the squelch level In order to receive signals properly the squelch must be adjusted to the proper level q Push Top Function to enter the function mode then push Side1 SQL to enter the squelch level setting mode w Push CH Up or CH Dow...

Page 19: ...ase you can customize the transceiver operation to suit your preferences and operating style See p 34 for set mode items detail Entering the set mode q While pushing and holding CH Up and CH Down rotate VOL to turn the power ON Then push and hold Top Set Mode for 2 sec to enter set mode w Push Top several times to select the appropriate item Then push CH Up or CH Down to set the desired level cond...

Page 20: ...ces with improved reliability When using a repeater the repeater output channel CB R1 to CB R8 must be selected You can search the accessible repeater in your local area using the Repeater search scan function p 21 q Select the desired repeater output channel CB R1 to CB R8 p 11 w While pushing and holding PTT speak into the micro phone at your normal voice level appears e Release PTT to receive A...

Page 21: ...N Scans all repeater channels CB R1 to CB R8 in se quence If there are no busy channels after scanning channels CB R1 to CB R8 it begins scanning from CB R1 again then the transceiver transmits a signal to search for a repeater while the scanning Excludes Emergency Repeater CB R5 Repeatedly watches a designated priority channel after scanning 5 tagged channels Priority channel GROUP OR PRIORITY SC...

Page 22: ...s displayed for 1 sec when each scan type is selected DTag channel setting q Select the desired scan type See at left w Select the desired channel p 11 e Push and hold Scan Tag for 2 sec to toggle the tag channel setting ON and OFF S appears when the tag setting is ON The channel is set as a scan channel To speed up scanning For open scan cancel the tag channel setting to skip unde sired channels ...

Page 23: ...ppears r Rotate VOL to turn the power OFF or push and hold Top Set Mode for 2 sec to exit set mode Open scan Open scan searches for being transmitted signals automati cally and makes it easier to locate new stations for contact or listening purposes IMPORTANT Open scan can transmit on a start channel or busy chan nel q Push Scan Mode several times to select the open scan p 18 appears w Push Scan t...

Page 24: ...s to select the group or priority scan p 18 appears when the group scan is selected and ap pears when the priority scan is selected w Set the priority channel if desired when the priority scan type is selected in step q p 13 When the priority channel is not set scan start channel is moni tored during the priority scan e Push Scan to start the scan r When receiving a signal the scan pauses and resu...

Page 25: ...udes Emergency Repeater CB R5 q Select the desired repeater output channel CB R1 to CB R8 and push and hold Rpt Scan for 2 sec to start the repeater search scan See the flow as described at right for repeater search scan details w When receiving a signal on the repeater channel scan stops During second cycle scanning 3 high beeps sound when receiv ing a signal and 3 low beeps sound when no signal ...

Page 26: ...y Rotate VOL to turn the power OFF or push and hold Top Set Mode for 2 sec to exit set mode Available CTCSS tone frequency list Hz NOTE The transceiver has 51 tone frequencies and con sequently their spacing is narrow compared with units hav ing 38 tones Therefore some tone frequencies may receive interference from adjacent tone frequencies Freq 67 0 69 3 71 0 71 9 74 4 77 0 79 7 82 5 85 4 88 5 91...

Page 27: ...tone frequency DTCS code and tone squelch ON OFF settings are automatically stored in mem ory channels for easy recall Appears Code 023 025 026 031 032 036 043 047 051 053 054 065 071 072 073 074 114 115 116 122 125 No 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Code 131 132 134 143 145 152 155 156 162 165 172 174 205 212 223 225 226 243 244 245 246 No 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30...

Page 28: ...rom a specific station q Select the desired channel except for channels 5 and 35 p 11 w Set the desired CTCSS tone DTCS code in set mode pgs 22 35 e Push and hold Side1 TSQL for 2 sec several times until T SQL ë appears to activate the pocket beep r When the received signal includes a matching tone or code the transceiver emits beep tones every 10 sec and ë blinks t Push PTT to answer and to stop ...

Page 29: ... the help file for setting details NOTE Channels 5 and 35 are used for the emergency channels and SelCall operation is not available on these channels SelCall transmission is restricted for total of 3 sec in a minute If your try to transmit over 3 sec N A appears when Call is pushed or error beep is emitted when PTT is pushed Calling operation DTX code channel selection TX Code CH enables you to c...

Page 30: ...the TX code con tents within the allowable digits The group call function works by allowing you to edit a special group code into the last 2 digits position of the SelCall ID code To edit a TX code q Select the desired CB channel CB XX except for chan nels 5 and 35 p 11 w Push Top Function to enter the function mode then push TX Code CH to enter the TX code channel selection mode Push CH Up or CH ...

Page 31: ... Code CH to set the code and return to the TX code channel selection mode o Push PTT to transmit to the selected TX code channel or push TX Code CH to set the selected TX code channel and return to the stand by mode NOTE The TX code editable digit can only be set changed with the optional CS 41S CLONING SOFTWARE DTransmitting an individual call Push Top Function to enter the function mode then pus...

Page 32: ...mmed into the trans ceiver using the CS 41S You can set the transceiver s condition when receiving an individual call using the CS 41S See the help file for set ting details Recall the memorised RX code q Push Top Function to enter the function mode then push and hold ID MR for 2 sec to display the memorised RX code w Push CH Up or CH Down to select the desired RX code e Push Top Function to enter...

Page 33: ... blinks when the monitor function is in use To enable SelCall mute When blinks push Side1 Monitor to mute the channel disappears NOTE The unmute condition may automatically return to the mute condition after a specified time period depending on the pre setting Stun function When the specified ID set as a killer ID is received the stun function is activated PC programming is required When the kille...

Page 34: ...e same operating channel as you NOTE The setting at left is for the calling station only A called party automatically sends an answer back signal without any pre settings All IC 41S s operating on the same op erating channel will answer back to the call in the sur roundings communications area When RX channel is selected N A appears DATS q Push Top Function to enter the function mode then push and...

Page 35: ...wn then push to set the displayed channel Enable e Turn the power OFF then ON The Enable channels appear on the LCD and can be selected with CH Up CH Down DRX frequency programming q Select the desired RX channel RX XX See at left w Push Top Function to enter the function mode then push and hold Top RX VFO for 2 sec to enter the RX VFO mode Push to toggle the bandwidth between wide or narrow e Pus...

Page 36: ...utomatically u Repeat steps t and y to input the desired frequency i Push and hold Top for 2 sec to return to the normal operation condition RX frequency setting is memorized to the channel Pushing Top also returns to the normal operation condition In this case the RX frequency setting is not memorized to the channel temporary operation Regardless of the assigned key function ...

Page 37: ...oggles between transmit receive Using this function you can transmit without pushing and holding the PTT switch To prevent accidental continuous transmission with this func tion the time out timer function is automatically set to the transceiver See p 12 for details q Turn the power OFF w While pushing and holding PTT rotate VOL to turn power ON to turn the PTT hold function ON P HOLD ON is displa...

Page 38: ...this case all set mode items are available DSet mode operation q Push and hold Top Set Mode for 2 sec to enter Set mode When no key is pushed for 30 sec the transceiver returns to nor mal operation w Push Top to select the desired item if necessary e Push CH Up or CH Down to select the desired condi tion of the item r Rotate VOL to turn the power OFF or push and hold Top Set Mode for 2 sec to exit...

Page 39: ...klight condition The transceiver has display backlight for night time operation ON Backlight turns ON continuously A2 Auto2 Lights for 5 sec when any key except PTT is pushed or the LCD indication is changed AT Auto Lights for 5 sec when any key except PTT is pushed or the SelCall signal is transmitted received OF OFF No backlight available DBeep tone You can select silent operation by turning key...

Page 40: ...DSignal Monitor function This function controls the mute condition The mute is re leased audible during SelCall code signal and roger beep emission DAuto power save function The auto power save function reduces current drain by deac tivating the receiver circuit for preset interval This function will activate when no signal is received and no operation is performed for 5 sec Power save ON default ...

Page 41: ...g a signal OF OFF No restriction for receiving a signal DScan resume timer The scan resume condition can be set as a pause P5 or timer scan 15 10 5 When a signal disappears scan resumes after 5 sec has passed regardless of the setting 15 10 5 Scan pauses for 15 10 or 5 sec when a signal is detected then resumes after that P5 Scan pauses until the signal disappears and then resumes after 5 sec DSca...

Page 42: ...et mode w Push Top to select the Own ID item e Push and hold for 2 sec to enter the Own ID edit mode r Push CH Up or CH Down several times to select the desired digit t Push to set the digit and the editable digit move to right automatically y Repeat steps r and t to input the desired ID code u After setting the last digit push to set the Own ID code Regardless of the assigned key function Own ID ...

Page 43: ...attery to rupture or catch fire Excessive temperatures may also degrade battery performance or shorten battery life R DANGER DO NOT expose the battery to rain snow sea water or any other liquids Do not charge or use a wet bat tery If the battery gets wet be sure to wipe it dry before using The battery is not waterproof R DANGER NEVER incinerate used battery packs since internal battery gas may cau...

Page 44: ...il the battery capacity becomes about half then keep it safely in a cool dry place with the temperature between 20 C to 25 C D DCharging caution R DANGER NEVER charge the battery pack in areas with extremely high temperatures such as near fires or stoves inside a sun heated car or in direct sunlight In such environ ments the safety protection circuit in the battery will activate causing the batter...

Page 45: ...of the BC 119N BC 121N w Connect the plugs of the BC 119N BC 121N to the AD 106 desktop charger adapter with the connector then install the adapter into the charger with the supplied screws Screws supplied with the charger adapter AD 106 Connectors Plugs q w 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 Not supplied with...

Page 46: ... 656 Charging period Approx 3 hours with BP 232N Battery pack Transceiver Turn power OFF DC power cable OPC 656 AC adapter Purchased separately IMPORTANT Ensure the guide lobs on the battery pack are correctly aligned with the guide rails inside the charger adapter Guide rails Lobs Connect with the DC power supply 13 8 V at least 7 A AD 106 charger adapters are in stalled in each slot AD 106 charg...

Page 47: ...the arrow e then close r And hook the battery cover release hook until it makes a click sound t Fig 3 CAUTION When installing batteries make sure they are all the same brand type and capacity Also do not mix new and old batteries together Keep battery contacts clean It s a good idea to clean bat tery terminals once a week Never incinerate used battery cells since internal battery gas may cause the...

Page 48: ...e direction of the arrow until the base clip is locked and makes a click sound e Clip the belt clip to a part of your belt And insert the trans ceiver into the belt clip until the base clip inserted fully into the groove r Once the transceiver is locked in place it swivels as illus trated below Once the transceiver is locked in place it will swivel 360 degrees q w ...

Page 49: ...ease the battery pack if it is attached p 2 e Pinch the clip q and slide the base clip in the direction of the arrow w CAUTION HOLD THE TRANSCEIVER TIGHTLY WHEN HANGING OR DETACHING THE TRANSCEIVER FROM THE BELT CLIP Otherwise the transceiver may not be attached to the hold er or swivel properly if the transceiver is accidentally dropped and the base clip is scratched or damaged q w ...

Page 50: ... lighter socket For BC 119N BC 160 OPC 515L OPC 656 DC POWER CABLES Allows charging of the battery pack using a 13 8 V power source instead of the AC adapter OPC 515L For BC 119N OPC 656 For BC 121N D OTHER OPTIONS SP 13 EARPHONE Provides clear receive audio in noisy environment HM 153L EARPHONE MICROPHONE HM 158L 159L SPEAKER MICROPHONE Combination speaker microphone that provides convenient oper...

Page 51: ...g including BP 232N D DTransmitter Output power 5 W Modulation system Variable reactance frequency modulation Max frequency deviation 5 0 kHz Spurious emissions 70 dB min Adjacent channel power 75 dB typical External mic connector 3 conductor 2 5 d mm 2 2 kΩ D DReceiver Receive system Double conversion superheterodyne Sensitivity 12 dB SINAD 12 dBµ typical Squelch sensitivity 12 dBµ typical Thresh...

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Page 53: ...PLACE POSTAGE HERE Icom Australia Pty Ltd Unit 1 103 Garden Road Clayton VIC 3168 REGISTRATION CARD Please fold and tape closed Cut here ...

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