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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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

The photo shows the
UHF transceiver.

iF4161/iF4163

UHF TRANSCEIVER

Series

iF3161/iF3163

VHF TRANSCEIVER

Series

iF4167DT

Summary of Contents for IC-F3161 Series

Page 1: ... with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Op eration is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference The photo shows the UHF transceiver iF4161 iF4163 UHF TRANSCEIVER Series iF3161 iF3163 VHF TRANSCEIVER Series iF4167DT ...

Page 2: ... may occur RWARNING Personal injury fire hazard or electric shock may occur CAUTION Equipment damage may occur NOTE If disregarded inconvenience only No risk of personal injury fire or electric shock Icom Icom Inc and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incor porated Japan in Japan the United States the United Kingdom Germany France Spain Russia Australia New Zealand and or other count...

Page 3: ...quires your full attention anything less may result in an accident CAUTION MAKE SURE the flexible antenna battery pack and jack cover are securely attached to the transceiver and that the antenna and battery pack are dry before attachment Expos ing the inside of the transceiver to dust or water will result in serious damage to the transceiver DO NOT push PTT when you do not actually intend to tran...

Page 4: ...ct the interference at his own expense CAUTION Changes or modifications to this transceiver not ex pressly approved by Icom Inc could void your authority to oper ate this transceiver under FCC regulations VOICE CODING TECHNOLOGY The AMBE 2 voice coding Technology embodied in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights copyrights and trade secrets of Digital Vo...

Page 5: ... Channel selection 12 Call procedure 13 Receiving and transmitting 13 User set mode 16 Scrambler function 16 Stun function 16 Emergency transmission 17 Man Down Emergency Call 17 Automatic Key Lock function 18 Priority A channel selection 18 4 BATTERY CHARGING 19 23 Caution 19 Optional battery chargers 21 5 BATTERY CASE 24 Optional battery case BP 240 24 6 SWIVEL BELT CLIP 25 26 MB 93 contents 25 ...

Page 6: ...ble antenna This illustration is for the UHF type Accessory attachments D Flexible antenna Connect the supplied flexible antenna to the antenna connector CAUTION NEVER carry the transceiver by holding only the antenna DO NOT connect the antenna other than listed on page 29 Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver ...

Page 7: ...emove 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 q w Battery release button Battery pack NOTE Keep the battery pack terminals clean It s a good idea to occasionally clean them D Belt clip To attach the belt clip q Remove the battery pack if it is attached ...

Page 8: ...Connector cover CAUTION Attach the connector cover when the optional equipment is not used Otherwise the terminals of the multi connec tor may be shorted by metal object etc and this could damage the transceiver To detach the connector cover q Remove the screw using a phillips screwdriver w Detach the connector cover for the optional equipment connector q w ...

Page 9: ...ammed by your dealer p 6 t PTT SWITCH PTT Push and hold to transmit release to receive y DEALER PROGRAMMABLE KEYS Side2 Side3 Desired function can be programmed independently by your dealer p 6 u 10 KEYPAD Depending on version The keypad allows you to enter digits to Select memory channels Select tone channels Select DTMF codes during transmit Set TX codes Start up with the password i DEALER PROGR...

Page 10: ... power ON OFF and adjusts the audio level Function display SET CALA TXCU TXC q t i u y r e w o 0 q SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR Indicates relative signal strength level w LOW POWER INDICATOR Appears when low output power is selected e AUDIBLE INDICATOR Appears when the channel is in the audible unmute condition Appears when the matched signal is received r COMPANDER INDICATOR Appears when the compand...

Page 11: ... mode 0 KEY INDICATOR Indicate the programmed function of the front panel keys P0 P1 P2 and P3 Programmable function keys The following functions can be assigned to EMR Side1 Side2 Side3 P0 P1 P2 and P3 programmable function keys Consult your Icom dealer or system operator for details con cerning your transceivers programming If the programmable function names are bracketed in the fol lowing expla...

Page 12: ...eriod has passed Push and hold this key for 1 sec to indicate the scan list then push CH Up or CH Down to select the desired list SCAN ADD DEL TAG KEY SCAD Push to add channel to or delete it from the current scan group 1 Push to indicate the scan group then push CH Up or CH Down to select the desired group 2 Push to add or delete the channel to from the selected scan group 3 Push and hold for 1 s...

Page 13: ...rker and OPT 1 2 3 Push and hold for 1 sec again to turn the lock function OFF LONE WORKER KEY LONE Push to turn the Lone Worker function ON or OFF If the Lone Worker function is activated the Emergency function is automatically turned ON after the specified time period has passed with no operation is performed HIGH LOW KEY H L Push to select the transmit output power temporarily or per manently d...

Page 14: ...l transmission is necessary before you call another station depending on your signaling system Call A and or Call B may be available when your system employs selective Individual Group calls Ask your dealer which call is assigned to each key EMERGENCY KEY EMR Push and hold to transmit the emergency call The emergency call transmits with beeps the display does not change The transceiver can transmi...

Page 15: ...the digital mode operation push to toggle the encryption transmission function ON and OFF COMPANDER KEY COMP Push to toggle the compander function ON and OFF The compander function reduces noise components from the transmitting audio to provide clear communication USER SET MODE KEY SET Push and hold for 1 sec to enter the User Set mode During the User Set mode push this key to select an item and c...

Page 16: ...P1 P2 P3 e When the PASSWORD indication does not clear after inputting 6 digits the input code number may be incorrect Turn the power off and start over in this case D Battery type selection The battery type must be selected according to the attaching battery type when tuning the transceiver ON While pushing and holding Emer and PTT rotate VOL to toggle the attaching battery type After the display...

Page 17: ...zones can be selected Depending on the pre setting When Rotary selector selects Operating channel CH Up CH Down are not available When Rotary selector selects Operating zone Zone Zone Up Zone Down are not available AUTOMATIC SCAN TYPE Channel setting is not necessary for this type When turning power ON the transceiver automatically starts scanning Scanning stops when receiving a call D Voting oper...

Page 18: ...1 for accessory attachments Receiving q Rotate VOL to turn the power ON w Push CH Up or CH Down or rotate ROTARY SELEC TOR to select the conventional system channel in se quence Depending on the pre setting e When receiving a call adjust the audio output level to a comfortable listening level NOTE When a matched RX code signal is received audio from the microphone is automatically transmitted for ...

Page 19: ...termined by the penalty timer D TX code channel selection If the transceiver has TX Code CH Select assigned to it the indication can be toggled between the operating channel number or name and TX code channel number or name When the TX code channel number or name is displayed CH Up or CH Down selects the TX code channel USING TX CODE CH SELECT KEY q Push TX Code CH Select a TX code channel number ...

Page 20: ...e CH Select to set Return to the stand by mode i Push Call to transmit USING TX CODE ENTER KEY q After pushing TX Code CH Select push CH Up or CH Down or push TX Code CH Up or TX Code CH Down to select the desired TX code channel w Push TX Code Enter to enter the TX code edit mode The digit to be edited blinks e Push TX Code Enter to select the desired digit to be ed ited r Push CH Up CH Down to s...

Page 21: ... unit is connected e Push and hold User Set Mode again to exit the User Set mode Scrambler function The voice scrambler function provides private communica tion between stations All versions have a built in frequency inversion type scrambler however an optional rolling or non rolling type is available as well Push Scrambler to toggle the scrambler function ON or OFF Scrambler indicator appears whe...

Page 22: ...our dealer for details D NOTES Depending on the presetting the following functions are auto matically activated Ask your dealer for details Auto TX function After the emergency call transmission audio from the micro phone is automatically transmitted for a specified time period Auto RX function After the emergency call transmission the transceiver stands by in the audible mode for the specified ti...

Page 23: ...tion is ON push and hold Lock for 1 sec to turn the function OFF When 0 is programmed this function is not available Priority A channel selection When one of the following operations is performed the trans ceiver selects the Priority A channel automatically Turning the power ON The Priority A channel is selected each time the trans ceiver power is turned ON Status call The Priority A channel is se...

Page 24: ...w sea water or any other liquids Never charge or use a wet battery If the battery gets wet be sure to wipe it dry before using The battery is not waterproof R DANGER KEEP battery packs away from fire Fire or heat may cause them to rupture or explode Dispose of used bat tery packs in accordance with local regulations R DANGER NEVER solder the battery terminals or NEVER modify the battery pack This ...

Page 25: ...per ating time of the transceiver may become short when Approximately five years have passed since the battery was manufactured The battery has been repeatedly charged D Charging caution R DANGER NEVER charge the battery pack in areas with extremely high temperatures such as near fires or stoves inside a sun heated vehicle or in direct sunlight In such en vironments the safety protection circuit i...

Page 26: ...C 515L to a power source using reverse polarity This will ruin the battery charger White line Black line Turn OFF the power D Regular charging with the BC 171 The optional BC 171 provides regular charging of the Li ion battery pack Charging time Approximately 4 hours with BP 230N The following items are additionally required A power adapter may be supplied with BC 171 depending on version or the D...

Page 27: ...pid charging of the Li ion battery pack Charging time Approximately 3 5 hours with BP 232H The following items are additionally required AD 106 charger adapter purchase separately A power adapter may be supplied with BC 119N depend ing on version or the DC power cable OPC 515L CP 23L power adapter A different type or no power adapter is supplied depending on the version Optional OPC 515L for 13 8 ...

Page 28: ...re installed in each slot Power adapter Purchased separately Turn OFF the power DC power cable OPC 656 Connect with a DC power supply 13 8 V at least 7 A About the OPC 656 Red line Black line IMPORTANT Battery charging caution Ensure the guide tabs on the battery pack are correctly aligned with the guide rails inside the charger adapter This illustration is described with the BC 160 Guide rail Tab...

Page 29: ... 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 terminals clean It s a good idea to clean battery terminals once a week Never incinerate used battery cells since internal battery gas may cause them t...

Page 30: ...he arrow until the base clip is locked and makes a click sound e Attach the battery pack p 2 r Clip the belt clip to a part of your belt And insert the transceiver into the belt clip until the base clip inserted fully into the groove t 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 ...

Page 31: ...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 q 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 holder or swivel properly if the transceiver is accidentally dropped and the base clip is scratched or damaged ...

Page 32: ...ity of your transmitted signal voice hold the microphone approx 5 to 10 cm 2 to 4 inches from your mouth and speak in a normal voice level To attach Attach the connector of the speaker microphone into the multi connector on the transceiver and tighten the screw CAUTION Attach the multi connector snugly but do not overtighten A loose connection will al low water intrusion into the connector an over...

Page 33: ...06s are required simultaneously A power adapter should be pur chased separately Charging time Approximately 3 5 hours for the BP 232H BC 160 desktop charger BC 123S ac adapter For rapid charging of battery pack A power adapter is sup plied with the charger depending on versions Charging time Approximately 3 5 hours for the BP 232H BC 171 desktop charger BC 147S ac adapter For regular charging of b...

Page 34: ...95 Neck arm type HS 97 Throat microphone MB 130 vehicle charger bracket Vehicle mounting bracket for the BC 160 battery charger D ANTENNAS FA SC56VS FA SC57VS FA SC73US stubby antennas Shorter VHF or UHF antennas FA SC56VS Frequency range 150 162 MHz FA SC57VS Frequency range 160 174 MHz FA SC73US Frequency range 450 490 MHz FA SC25V FA SC55V FA SC03U FA SC25U FA SC57U FA SC72U flexible antennas V...

Page 35: ...n cover PTT switch MIC VOX gain adjusting pot VOX PTT select switch VOX gain and delay adjustment NOTE To adjust the VOX gain and VOX delay these items must be preset to enable by your dealer q Attach the connector of the VS 1SC into the multi connec tor on the transceiver and tighten the screw Toggle the VOX PTT select switch to VOX w Push and hold User Set Mode for 1 sec to enter the User Set mo...

Page 36: ...0 5 sec step for a convenient interval before returning to receive 0 5 sec min default X TXC SET CALA SET TXCU TXC CALA SET TXCU TXC VOX DLY0 5 VOX DLY3 0 3 0 sec max X TXC SET Side2 Push Side3 NOTE MIC VOX gain can be adjusted via the Adjusting pot using a thin screw driver ...

Page 37: ...s RF exposure Belt Clip MB 93 MB 94 MB 96N and MB 96F Rechargeable Li ion Bat tery Pack BP 230N BP 232N BP 232H Alkalies Battery Case BP 240 and Speaker microphone HM 131SC HM 159SC HM 169 and HM 170GP To ensure that your expose to RF electromag netic energy is within the FCC and IC allowa ble limits for occupational use always adhere to the following guidelines DO NOT operate the radio without a ...

Page 38: ...on grand pu blic dans un environnement non contrôlé Cet appareil a été évalué et jugé conforme aux limites d expo sition aux RF de la FCC et d IC pour une utilisation grand pu blic En outre votre radio Icom satisfait les normes et directives qui suivent en matière de niveaux d énergie et d énergie élec tromagnétique de RF et d évaluation de tels niveaux en ce qui concerne l exposition humaine Supp...

Page 39: ... au moment d émettre et utiliser uniquement l at tache pour ceinture Icom illustrée à la p 28 lorsque vous at tachez la radio à votre ceinture ou à autre chose de façon à vous assurer de ne pas provoquer une exposition aux RF supérieure aux limites fixées par la FCC et d IC Pour offrir à vos interlocuteurs la meilleure qualité de transmission possible tenez l antenne à au moins 5 cm de votre bouch...

Page 40: ...1 1 32 Kamiminami Hirano ku Osaka 547 0003 Japan A 6638H 1EX i Printed in Japan 2007 2015 Icom Inc Printed on recycled paper with soy ink ...

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