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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC 
Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that 
this device does not cause harmful interference.

UHF TRANSCEIVERS

iF4000

Series

VHF TRANSCEIVERS

iF3000

Series

Limited functions only

The  photo  shows 
the VHF transceiver.

Summary of Contents for IC-F3000 Series

Page 1: ...ith Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference UHF TRANSCEIVERS iF4000 Series VHF TRANSCEIVERS iF3000 Series Limited functions...

Page 2: ...F TRANSCEIVERS EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD DEFINITION RDANGER Personal death serious injury or an explo sion may occur RWARNING Personal injury fire hazard or electric shock may occur CAUTION Equipment...

Page 3: ...equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to ra dio communications Operati...

Page 4: ...10 cm 2 to 4 in away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical R WARNING NEVER operate the transceiver with a headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels Hearing experts advise again...

Page 5: ...rranty does not cover any problems caused by unauthorized modification DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine or alcohol when cleaning as they will damage the transceiver surfaces 0 the transceiver...

Page 6: ...t top and side panels 5 N LED indicator 7 N Programmable function keys 8 3 3 0 2 4 12 22 N Turning power ON 12 N Channel selection 13 N Call procedure 14 N Receiving and transmitting 15 N Setting the...

Page 7: ...0 4 BATTERY CHARGING 23 33 N Caution for the BP 264 Ni MH BATTERY 23 N Caution for the BP 265 Li ion BATTERY 25 N Battery chargers 28 5 BATTERY CASE 34 N Optional battery case BP 263 34 6 04 3 35 40 N...

Page 8: ...attery charger AC adapter Not supplied or the shape is different depending on the version N Accessory attachments D Flexible antenna Connect the flexible antenna to the antenna connector 54 s NEVER ca...

Page 9: ...de the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the belt clip locks in place and makes a click sound Battery pack Belt clip To detach the belt clip q Remove the battery pack from the transceiver...

Page 10: ...atch until it makes a click sound w q Latch w Battery pack case To remove the battery pack case Unhook the latch e and lift up the battery pack case in the direction of the arrow r e r Be careful The...

Page 11: ...ase and may result in them being damaged 4 Keep the battery terminals clean It s a good idea to occasionally clean them D Jack cover Attach the jack cover when the optional equipment is not used To at...

Page 12: ...i tLOWER KEY UPPER KEY PTT SWITCH ANTENNA CONNECTOR ROTARY SELECTOR LED INDICATOR VOLUME CONTROL SPEAKER MICROPHONE JACK q ROTARY SELECTOR Rotate to select the pre programmed memory channels w VOLUME...

Page 13: ...2 5 tone code is re ceived depending on the pre programming r 30 2 2 0 30 Connect the optional speaker microphone or VOX adapter cable t 7 2 9 OWER y 500 2 9 5PPER The desired function can be assigne...

Page 14: ...SIGNAL s 28 IGHTS REEN WHILE RECEIVING A SIGNAL s ALL 4URNS WHILE RECEIVING A MATCHED TONE s ALL LINK LINKS WHILE RECEIVING A MATCHED TONE s AST 3LOW SCAN LINKS WHEN THE AST 3LOW SCAN IS ACTIVATED s...

Page 15: ...and cancel the scanning operation If the scan pauses for any reason except being cancelled by this key it will resume after a specified time period has passed PRIORITY A CHANNEL PRIORITY B CHANNEL Pus...

Page 16: ...return to the mute condition after a specified time period Depending on the presetting pushing and holding this key for 1 sec cancels a scan LOCK Push and hold to electronically lock all programmable...

Page 17: ...R K Z USING the optional cloning software PMR operation only Ask your dealer for details Push and hold to switch the IF bandwidth to Narrow DTMF AUTODIAL Push to transmit a programmed DTMF code CALL C...

Page 18: ...acknowledgement signal or until the power is turned OFF When a matched 5 tone code signal is received the emergency func tion can be cancelled depending on the presetting PMR operation only SURVEILLAN...

Page 19: ...pack you must repeat the procedure until 1 beep is heard q Set 2 4 29 3 4 2 TO ANY channel other than Channel 16 w Rotate VOL to turn the transceiv er power OFF e While pushing and holding PTT rotate...

Page 20: ...OTATE 2 4 29 3 4 2 s 0USH ONE OF MEMORY CHANNEL KEYS 2 TO 2 AUTOMATIC SCAN TYPE Selecting a channel is not necessary for this type When turning the power ON the transceiver automatically starts scanni...

Page 21: ...a selective calling system which allows you to call only specific station s and prevent unwanted stations from contacting you q Select a desired TX code channel or 2 5 tone code according to your Syst...

Page 22: ...en a matched RX code signal is received audio from the microphone is automatically transmitted for a specified time period Depending on the presetting Ask your dealer for details Transmitting Wait for...

Page 23: ...s received The selected channel is a receive only channel s 4IME OUT TIMER After continuously transmitting longer than the pre programmed time period the time out timer activates and stops further tra...

Page 24: ...transceiver When the Stun command is received a beep sounds and the transceiver becomes unusable Receiving a Revive command is necessary to operate the transceiver again in this case When the Kill com...

Page 25: ...er or Lower If the level is set on 1 or 4 an error beep sounds after push ing Therefore you can determine the current level setting by the type of beep that sounds t Rotate VOL to turn the power OFF t...

Page 26: ...lch level tight squelch or push Lower to decrease the squelch level loose squelch s 4HE ADJUSTABLE RANGE IS LOOSE squelch to 9 tight squelch s BEEP SOUNDS AFTER PUSHING 5PPER OR OWER If the level is s...

Page 27: ...ng the Priority A channel is selected each time the transceiver power is turned ON N MDC 1200 system operation The MDC 1200 signaling system enhances your transceiver s capa bilities It allows PTT ID...

Page 28: ...ting the call If your transceiver is programmed for Silent operation you can transmit an Emergency call without the beep sounding and the LED indicator lighting 0 24 4 It is recommended to set an emer...

Page 29: ...time period has passed an emergency call is automatically transmitted once or repeatedly If someone operates the transceiver before the call is transmitted the transceiver exits the emergency mode and...

Page 30: ...nsceiver 54 Always use the battery within the specified temperature range 5 C to 60 C 23 F to 140 F Using the battery out of its specified temperature range will reduce the battery s performance and b...

Page 31: ...URE RANGE FOR CHARGING BETWEEN AND RAPID CHARGE WITH OR BETWEEN AND REGULAR CHARGE WITH s 5SE THE SUPPLIED CHARGER OR OPTIONAL CHARGER FOR RAPID charging BC 192 for regular charging only NEVER use oth...

Page 32: ...severely impacted or dropped or if the battery has been subjected to heavy pressure Battery damage may not be visible on the outside of the case Even if the surface of the battery does not show cracks...

Page 33: ...s blind ness can result Rinse your eyes with clean water without rubbing them and see a doctor immediately R WARNING Immediately stop using the battery if it emits an ab normal odor heats up or is dis...

Page 34: ...ch environments the safety protection circuit in the battery will activate causing the bat tery to stop charging R WARNING DO NOT charge or leave the battery in the battery charger beyond the specifie...

Page 35: ...DAPTER NOT SUPPLIED WITH SOME VERSIONS OR THE POWER cable OPC 515L CP 23L Charge indicator AC adapter About OPC 515L White line Black line CAUTION NEVER connect the OPC 515L to a power source using re...

Page 36: ...Charging time period differs depending on the input voltage 12 V 13 8 V 16 V Approx 36 hours Approx 21 hours Approx 16 hours About OPC 515L White line Black line CAUTION NEVER connect the OPC 515L to...

Page 37: ...T SUPPLIED WITH SOME VERSIONS OR THE POWER cable OPC 515L CP 23L Charge indicator AC adapter About OPC 515L White line Black line CAUTION NEVER connect the OPC 515L to a power source using reverse pol...

Page 38: ...PTER NOT SUPPLIED WITH SOME VERSIONS OR THE 0 DC POWER CABLE Transceiver Battery pack Turn OFF the power Status indicator each indicator independently functions OPC 656 DC power cable AC adapter No AC...

Page 39: ...rchase a BC 197 check the type of battery you are using and then be sure to choose the suitable charger type HARGER 4YPE HARGEABLE ATTERY 7ITH CHARGER ADAPTERS BP 264 Ni MH battery 7ITH CHARGER ADAPTE...

Page 40: ...33 4 44 29 2 0 24 4 Ensure the tabs on the battery pack are correctly aligned with the guide rails inside the charger Guide rail Tabs...

Page 41: ...LS CLEAN T S A GOOD IDEA TO OCCASION ally clean them s EVER INCINERATE USED BATTERY CELLS SINCE INTERNAL BATTERY GAS may cause them to rupture s EVER EXPOSE A DETACHED BATTERY CASE TO WATER F THE BATT...

Page 42: ...RS s DESKTOP CHARGER BC 123S AC ADAPTER For rapid charging of the Ni MH battery pack An AC adapter is supplied with the charger depending on the version HARGING TIME PERIOD PPROXIMATELY HOURS FOR THE...

Page 43: ...y Approx 2 5 hrs Either AD 120 or AD 121 charger adapters are installed in the BC 197 depending on the chargeable battery pack D 0 7 2 3 s 0 CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE Allows charging of the battery pack...

Page 44: ...CT THE 3 3 3 TO THE transceiver After connection the VOX function can be used s MB 130 VEHICLE CHARGER BRACKET Vehicle mounting bracket for the BC 191 BC 192 and BC 193 battery chargers Approved Icom...

Page 45: ...y required for operation s 4HE 6 8 VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION FUNCTION STARTS TRANSMITTING when you speak into the microphone without needing to push the PTT switch then automatically returns to rece...

Page 46: ...ET 2 4 29 3 4 2 TO any channel other than Chan nel 16 e While pushing and holding Upper turn the transceiver power ON to switch the VOX function ON or OFF s BEEP SOUNDS WHEN THE 6 8 function is turned...

Page 47: ...de t Push Upper to increase or push Lower to decrease the VOX gain while speaking into the optional headset s 4HE ADJUSTABLE RANGE IS MINIMUM TO MAXIMUM s BEEP SOUNDS AFTER PUSHING 5PPER OR OWER If th...

Page 48: ...3UPPLEMENT VALUATING Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields s MERICAN ATIONAL 3TANDARDS NSTITUTE 3TANDARD for Safety Levels with Respect to Human...

Page 49: ...e radio to your belt etc to en sure FCC RF exposure compliance requirem ents are not exceeded To provide the recipients of your transmission the best sound qual ity hold the antenna at least 5 cm 2 in...

Page 50: ...ITION HUMAINE s 3UPPL MENT DITION DU ULLETIN 4 N DE LA Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields s ORME DE L MERICAN ATIONAL 3TANDARDS NSTI...

Page 51: ...ttachez la radio votre ceinture ou autre chose de fa on vous assurer de ne pas provoquer une exposition aux RF sup rieure aux limites fix es par la FCC Pour offrir vos interlocuteurs la meilleure qual...

Page 52: ...1 1 32 Kamiminami Hirano ku Osaka 547 0003 Japan A 6797H 1EX w Printed in Japan 2009 2012 Icom Inc Printed on recycled paper with soy ink...

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