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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

iF621

UHF TRANSCEIVER

VHF TRANSCEIVER

iF521

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Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL iF621 UHF TRANSCEIVER VHF TRANSCEIVER iF521 IC F521_F621 2 qxd 05 12 2 10 15 AM Page a 1 1 ...

Page 2: ...ldren to touch the transceiver NEVER expose the transceiver to rain snow or any liquids USE supplied microphone only Other microphones have different pin assignments and may damage the transceiver DO NOT use or place the transceiver in areas with tem CAUTIONS WORD DEFINITION RWARNING Personal injury fire hazard or electric shock may occur CAUTION Equipment damage may occur NOTE If disregarded inco...

Page 3: ...o operate this transceiver under FCC regulations TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS i CAUTIONS i TABLE OF CONTENTS ii 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 6 Front panel 1 Function display 2 Programmable function keys 3 2 OPERATION 7 10 Turning power ON 7 Channel selection 7 Receiving and transmitting 8 DTransmitting notes 8 DTx code channel selection 9 DTx code number selection 9 DDTMF transmissi...

Page 4: ... by your Dealer Same as P0 to P4 keys eFUNCTION DISPLAY Displays variety of information such as an operating chan nel number name 2 5tone code DTMF numbers and audi ble condition etc NOTE The above functions depend on pre programming rRIGHT UP DOWN KEYS Push to select the operating channel Can be programmed for one of several functions by your Dealer Same as P0 to P4 keys IC F521_F621 2 qxd 05 12 ...

Page 5: ...a hanger hook The following functions are available when the microphone is on or off hook Automatic scan start when hung on Automatic priority channel selection when hung off Sets to Inaudible condition mute condition when hung on Sets to Audible condition un mute condition when hung off Function display qTRANSMIT INDICATOR Appears while transmitting or sending a 2 5tone code wBUSY INDICATOR Appea...

Page 6: ... System operator for details con cerning your transceivers programming In the following explanations programmable function names are bracketed the specific switch used to activate the func tion depends on programming CH UP AND DOWN KEYS Select an operating channel Select a transmit code channel after pushing the TX CH key Select a DTMF channel after pushing the DTMF key Select a scan group while p...

Page 7: ...Select the transmit output power temporarily or permanently depending on the pre setting Ask your Dealer or System Operator for the out put power level for each selection MONI W N H L BANK KEY Select and determine a bank number When the optional UT 105 is installed push BANK then push CH UP CH DN to select operating bank number and then push BANK to determine the bank number SCAN START STOP KEY Pu...

Page 8: ...h or push and hold the key again before trans mitting the call The emergency call is transmitted one time only or repeatedly until receiving a control code depending on the pre setting T A CALL EMER TX CODE CHANNEL UP DOWN KEY Push to selects a TX code channel directory DTMF CHANNEL SELECT KEY Push this key to select a DTMF channel Push this key then select the desired DTMF channel using the keys ...

Page 9: ... exit set mode User set mode also available via the Power ON function Please refer p 10 also ID MR GRP COMP SET SCRAMBLER KEY Push and hold to turn the voice scrambler func tion ON Push to turn the voice scrambler function OFF NOTE Optional UT 109 02 or UT 110 02 VOICE SCRAMBLER UNIT is required UT 109 Non rolling type 32 codes are available UT 110 Rolling type Provides higher communica tion secur...

Page 10: ...ode number may be incorrect Turn power off and start over in this case Channel selection Several types channel selections are available methods may differ according to your system set up NON BANK TYPE Push CH UP CH DN to select the desired operating chan nel in sequence or push one of the CH 1 to CH 4 to select a channel directly BANK TYPE Push BANK to select the desired bank number AUTOMATIC SCAN...

Page 11: ... to receive IMPORTANT To maximize the readability of your signal 1 Pause briefly after pushing PTT 2 Hold the microphone 2 to 5 cm from your mouth then speak into the microphone 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 in mute condition Inaudible cond...

Page 12: ... CH DN to select the desired DTMF chan nel e Push and hold DTMF to transmit the selected DTMF DScrambler function UT 109 02 or UT 110 02 optional voice scrambler unit provides high performance private communication between stations with the same scrambler codes q Push and hold SCRM to turn the scrambler function ON w appears e Push SCRM to turn the function OFF IC F521_F621 2 qxd 05 12 2 10 15 AM ...

Page 13: ...ed settings wPush and hold P0 to enter user set mode Push P0 momentarily to select the item Then push and to set the desired level condition Available set mode functions Backlight AUTO DIM OFF or ON Beep ON or OFF Beep Level 1 to 5 or Link links to audio output level SQL Level 0 to 255 AF Min level 0 to 255 Audio Filter 3000 3400 0 or 300 Mic Gain 1 to 5 ePush POWER or push and hold P0 again to ex...

Page 14: ...nd may not be available in your system Contact your Dealer for details DPlacing a telephone call Enter the phone number followed by 1 M A high pitched beep indicates that the number is accepted When the called party answers push the PTT switch to talk and release it to listen DCalling another local system subscriber Enter the subscriber number followed by 3 M A high pitched beep indicates that the...

Page 15: ...ed beep indicates successful programming Memories A D are used for the Turbo SpeeDial DSystem busy indication If all channels are busy three low beeps sound after you initi ate a call Try the call again later DPTT dispatch operation q Push PTT once without dialling to initiate a dispatch call w Begin talking after you hear three beeps one short high pitched two very short low pitched e Receiving a...

Page 16: ... V battery Solder Crimp Note Use the terminals for the cable connections q Optional speaker SP 22 r t e Supplied DC power cable w 12V Battery Red Black Antenna Optional cable OPC 617 Rear panel and connection IC F521_F621 2 qxd 05 12 2 10 15 AM Page p 1 1 ...

Page 17: ...E OPC 617 Connect an external modem unit LCD backlight control etc Supplied Accessories q Microphone 1 w Microphone hanger and screw set 1 set e Microphone hanger cable 1 r DC power cable OPC 346 1 t Mounting bracket 1 y Bracket bolts 4 u Mounting screws M5 12 4 i Self tapping screws M5 20 4 o Flat washers 4 0 Spring washers 4 1 Nuts 4 2 Fuse s 20 A 2 3 Function name stickers 1705 LCD SEAL D 1 Fun...

Page 18: ...anel and main unit as shown in the following diagram rInvert the transceiver 180 degrees clockwise as below tRe attach the Front panel to the transceiver yTighten the 2 screws CAUTION NEVER rotate the transceiver more than 180 degrees DO NOT bend the flat cable too hard Damage may occur normal bend line inverted bend line Flat cable orientation to Front panel to MAIN unit NOTE Be sure to bend the ...

Page 19: ... bracket supplied with your transceiv er allows overhead mounting Mount the transceiver securely with the 4 supplied screws to a thick surface which can support more than 1 5 kg Flat washer Spring washer When using self tapping screws IC F521_F621 2 qxd 05 12 2 10 15 AM Page s 1 1 ...

Page 20: ...109 UT 110 installation q Turn power OFF then disconnect the DC power cable w Unscrew the 4 screws then remove the bottom cover e Cut the print pattern on the PCB at the TX mic circuit A and RX AF circuit B as shown in the following figure r Install the scrambler unit as shown in the left t Return the bottom cover and screws to the original posi tion NOTE Be sure to re solder above disconnected po...

Page 21: ...if possible and replace the dam aged fuse with a new rated one Fuse rating 20 A Cleaning If the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty wipe it clean with a dry soft cloth AVOID the use of solvents such as benzene or alco hol as they may damage transceiver surfaces q LCD backlit cont IN w AF OUT e Det AF OUT r Mod IN t PTT control IN y Horn drive cont OUT u AF GND i Det AF GND o Mod GND OPTIONAL CABLE ...

Page 22: ...108 DTMF DECODER UNIT Provides pager and code squelch capabilities UT 109 UT 110 02 VOICE SCRAMBLER UNIT UT 109 Non rolling type max 32 codes UT 110 Rolling type max 1020 codes UT 111 TRUNKING BOARD Provides trunking oprtation OPC 617 ACC CABLE Allows you to connect to an external terminal Icom Icom Inc and the logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated Japan in the United states the Unit...

Page 23: ...ons during operation To ensure that your exposure to RF elec tromagnetic energy is within the FCC allowable limits for occupational use always adhere to the following guidelines DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached as this may damage the radio and may also cause you to exceed FCC RF exposure limits A proper antenna is the antenna supplied with this radio by the manufacturer o...

Page 24: ...1 1 32 Kamiminami Hirano ku Osaka 547 0003 Japan A 6161H 1EX w Printed in Japan 2002 2005 Icom Inc 45W 50W IC F521_F621 2 qxd 05 12 2 10 15 AM Page Z 1 1 ...

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