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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

UHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER

iF61M

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Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL UHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER iF61M...

Page 2: ...ation IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC F6...

Page 3: ...s keys switches and controllers may become inoperable due to salt crystallization NOTE DO NOT wash the transceiver in water if there is any reason to suspect the waterproofing may not be effective For...

Page 4: ...cks chargers to pre vent the loss of the transceiver s good performance and warranty DO NOT push the PTT when not actually desiring to transmit DO NOT use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight o...

Page 5: ...n used with this transceiver We are not responsible for the transceiver being damaged or any accident caused when using non Icom optional equipment OPERATING NOTES When transmitting with a portable tr...

Page 6: ...le function keys 7 3 BASIC OPERATION 13 22 Turning power ON 13 Channel selection 13 Call procedure 14 Receiving and transmitting 15 User set mode 19 Emergency transmission 20 Scrambler function 20 Stu...

Page 7: ...3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 7 SWIVEL BELT CLIP 37 38 Optional MB 86 contents 37 Attaching 37 Detaching 38 8 OPTIONS 39 42 9 TROUBLESHOOTING 43 44 10 UHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST 45 11 SPECIFICATIONS 46 12 DOC...

Page 8: ...lt clip Key sticker Jack cover There are no names on the programmable function keys since the functions can be freely assigned to P0 to P3 Red and keys Put the supplied key stickers on the appropriate...

Page 9: ...tery pack until the battery release button makes a click sound To release the battery pack Push the battery release button in the direction of the arrow w as shown below The battery pack is then relea...

Page 10: ...ack cover into the SP MIC jack w Tighten the screw To detach the jack cover e Unscrew the screw using a phillips screwdriver r Detach the jack cover for the optional equipment connec tion D Belt clip...

Page 11: ...0 Front top and side panels q VOLUME CONTROL VOL Turns power ON and adjusts the audio level w RED BUTTON The desired function can be assigned by your dealer p 7 e ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects the suppli...

Page 12: ...sired functions can be assigned independently by your dealer p 7 y CH UP AND DOWN KEYS Push to select an operating channel etc Desired functions can be assigned independently by your dealer p 7 u TRAN...

Page 13: ...eceived r COMPANDER INDICATOR Appears when the compander function is activated t KEY LOCK INDICATOR Appears when the key lock function is activated y SCRAMBLER INDICATOR Appears when the voice scrambl...

Page 14: ...ct a scan group after pushing and holding Scan A Start Stop Scan B Start Stop ZONE SELECT KEY Push this key then select the desired zone using CH Up CH Down What is a zone The desired channels are ass...

Page 15: ...h this key while scan is paused a signal is detected on a channel except for priority channel the channel is cleared from the scan group Depending on the setting the cleared channel is added to the sc...

Page 16: ...FF in user set mode LONE WORKER KEY 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 specific time p...

Page 17: ...DIAL KEY Push to transmit the last transmitted DTMF code TX memories are cleared after turning the transceiver OFF CALL KEYS Push to transmit a 5 tone code Call transmission is necessary before callin...

Page 18: ...TER KEY Push to enter the TX code edit mode Then set the desired digit using CH Up CH Down p 18 TX CODE CHANNEL SELECT KEY Push to enter the TX code channel selection mode Then select the desired chan...

Page 19: ...22 Push to playback the recorded messages in sequence starting with the latest one A short beep is emitted after playing back each message A long beep is emitted after playing back all messages An er...

Page 20: ...or e When the PASSWORD indication does not clear after input ting 4 digits the input code number may be incorrect Turn the power off and start over in this case Channel selection Several types of cha...

Page 21: ...which allows you to call specific station s only and pre vent unwanted stations from contacting you q Select the desired TX code channel or 5 tone code according to your System Operator s instructions...

Page 22: ...stening level Transmitting Wait for the channel to become clear to avoid interference q While pushing and holding PTT speak into the microphone at a normal voice level When a tone signalling system is...

Page 23: ...s pushed to stop the vibration D Transmitting notes Transmit inhibit function The transceiver has several inhibit functions which restrict trans mission under the following conditions The channel is i...

Page 24: ...o set Return to the stand by mode r Push Call to transmit the selected TX code USING TX CODE CH UP TX CODE CH DOWN KEY If the transceiver has a TX Code CH Up or TX Code CH Down key assignment the prog...

Page 25: ...nter 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 edited r Push CH Up CH Down to select the desired digit t Push TX Code Enter to...

Page 26: ...P0 momentarily to select the appropriate item Then push to set the desired level condition Available set mode functions are Backlight Beep SQL Level Ringer Level AF Min level Mic Gain VOX Gain VOX De...

Page 27: ...want to cancel the emergency call push and hold the key again before transmitting the call Depending on the operating model type Scrambler function The scrambler function provides private communicati...

Page 28: ...dable Automatic recording q When the specific ID is received the recording function is auto matically activated blinks w While pushing and holding PTT speak into the microphone at a normal voice level...

Page 29: ...ed mes sage in sequence starting with the latest one Push CH Up or CH Down to select the desired message A short beep is emitted after playing back each message A long beep is emitted after playing ba...

Page 30: ...ubjected 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 or any other damage the cells inside the battery may rup...

Page 31: ...the battery WARNING NEVER put the battery in a microwave oven high pressure container or in an induction heating cooker This could cause a fire overheating or cause the battery to rupture CAUTION Alwa...

Page 32: ...stop charging and re move the battery from the battery charger Continuing to charge the battery beyond the specific time limit may cause a fire over heating or the battery may rupture WARNING NEVER in...

Page 33: ...h without the transceiver into the charger The charge indicator lights green r Charge the battery pack approx 9 to 10 hours depending on the remaining power condition The charge indicator goes off whe...

Page 34: ...to the charger The charge indicator lights orange r Charge the battery pack approx 2 5 to 4 25 hours depending on the remaining power condition and whether the transceiver s power is ON OFF The charge...

Page 35: ...28 4 BATTERY CHARGING 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 D For your convenience Eyelet USE a rubber band to secure the transceiver while charging with BC 152 BC 190 if desired...

Page 36: ...D AD 100 installation The AD 100 charger adapter must be installed into the BC 119N or BC 121N before battery charging q Connect the AD 100 charger adapter and the BC 119N or BC 121N as shown below AD...

Page 37: ...9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 w Install the AD 100 into the holder space of the BC 119N or BC 121N with the supplied screws as shown below Screws supplied with the charger adapter These illustra...

Page 38: ...er cable OPC 515L CP 17L AC adapter Not suppl ed w th some vers ons AD 100 charger adapter s nstalled n BC 119N Opt onal OPC 515L for 13 8 V power source or CP 17L for 12 V c garette l ghter socket ca...

Page 39: ...pter BC 157 or a DC power cable OPC 656 MULTI CHARGER AC adapter Purchase separately Battery pack DC power cable OPC 656 Connect w th the DC power supply 13 8 V at least 7 A See the nstruct on manual...

Page 40: ...Close the cover by fitting in the direction of the arrow w first then check that the latch is in place e Fig 1 Be sure the gasket and the ribbon are seated correctly and do not protrude from the batte...

Page 41: ...34 5 BATTERY CASE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 q w e BP 226 Latch Fig 1 Fig 2 Ribbon Fig 3 Gasket Ribbon...

Page 42: ...located as shown in the diagram above To maximize the readability of your transmitted signal voice hold the microphone approx 5 to 10 cm from your mouth and speak in a normal voice level Alligator ty...

Page 43: ...to the transceiver when the speaker microphone is not in use p 3 Water will not get into the transceiver even if the cover is not at tached however the terminals pins will become rusty or the transce...

Page 44: ...ontents Qty q Belt clip 1 w Base clip 1 e Screws 2 Attaching q Attach the base clip to the back of the transceiver Suppl ed screws Base cl p w Clip the belt clip to a part of your belt and insert the...

Page 45: ...upside down and pull out from the belt clip Then detach the base clip from the back of the transceiver CAUTION HOLD THE TRANSCEIVER TIGHTLY WHEN ATTACHING OR DETACHING THE TRANSCEIVER FROM THE BELT CL...

Page 46: ...5L is not supplied with some versions Charging time approx 2 5 to 4 25 hours for BP 227 BC 119Ndesktop charger AD 100charger adapter BC 145ac adapter Used for rapid charging of battery packs The AC ad...

Page 47: ...9 meets IP57 require ments for dust protection and waterproof protection When it is con nected the transceiver corresponds to IP57 HS 94 HS 95 HS 97 headset VS 1SC vox ptt case HS 94 Ear hook type HS...

Page 48: ...ed Transmission function starts transmission without pushing PTT switch when you speak into the microphone then automatically returns to receive when you stop speaking Features Equipped with a 9 pin S...

Page 49: ...t VOX Gain or VOX Delay Then push to set the desired level condition r Rotate VOL to turn the power OFF to exit set mode VOX Gain The VOX sensitivity level can be adjusted from OFF or 1 through 6 for...

Page 50: ...vel p 4 Water has entered to the SP MIC jack Dry the SP MIC jack Problem Transmitting is impossible or high power cannot be selected Solution The battery is exhausted Recharge the battery pack pgs 26...

Page 51: ...rify the battery voltage is correct in the User set mode p 19 Problem Transmitting continuously while not speaking when using VOX function Solution Ambient noise is too loud Set the VOX gain to lower...

Page 52: ...mplex channels CH A B C D E F Two frequency semi duplex channels for use with repeater only Frequency MHz 467 550 467 525 467 575 457 525 457 550 457 575 CH G H J Frequency MHz 467 525 Repeater RX 467...

Page 53: ...TTER Output power at 7 2 V DC Less than 2 0 W ERP and 0 2 W ERP Modulation system Variable reactance frequency modu lation Max frequency deviation 5 kHz Adjacent channel power 70 dB Spurious emissions...

Page 54: ...o or the correct program ming of this radio to comply with national licensing requirement 1 Austria AT 2 Belgium BE 3 Bulgaria BG 4 Croatia HR 5 Czech Republic CZ 6 Cyprus CY 7 Denmark DK 8 Estonia EE...

Page 55: ...20 2 v1 2 1 2007 11 ii EN 60945 2002 iii EN 60950 1 2001 iv v vi Type designation iC f61m Signature Authorized representative name Place and date of issue Version where applicable 0560 D sseldorf 30th...

Page 56: ...Osaka 547 0003 Japan Intended Country of Use AT FI IT PL GB RO BE FR LV PT IS TR CY DE LT SK LI HR CZ GR LU SI NO DK HU MT ES CH EE IE NL SE BG A 6686H 1EU Printed in Japan 2008 Icom Inc Printed on r...

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