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FOREWORD

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

carefully and completely before

using the transceiver.

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL—

This instruction

manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-F14/
IC-F14S

VHF TRANSCEIVERS

and IC-F24/IC-F24S/IC-F26-L

UHF

TRANSCEIVERS

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

OPERATING NOTES

• When transmitting with a portable radio, hold the radio in a vertical

position with its microphone 5 to 10 centimeters (2 to 4 inches)
away from your mouth. Keep the antenna at least 2.5 centimeters
(1 inch) from your head and body.

• If you wear a portable two-way radio on your body, ensure that the

antenna is at least 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) from your body when
transmitting.

WORD

DEFINITION

WARNING

Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock
may occur.

NOTE

If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk
of personal injury, fire or electric shock.

CAUTION

Equipment damage may occur.

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Page 1: ...e complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interfer ence UHF TRANSCEIVER iF24 S VHF TRANSCEIVER iF14 S iF26 L IC F14_F24 6 q...

Page 2: ...ng Com pliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Fre quency Electromagnetic Fields American National Standards Institute C95 1 1992 IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human...

Page 3: ...not exceeded To provide the recipients of your transmission the best sound quality hold the antenna at least 5 cm 2 inches from your mouth and slightly off to one side The information listed above pro...

Page 4: ...n a vertical position with its microphone 5 to 10 centimeters 2 to 4 inches away from your mouth Keep the antenna at least 2 5 centimeters 1 inch from your head and body If you wear a portable two way...

Page 5: ...ransceiver in direct sunlight or in areas with temperatures below 22 F 30 C or above 140 F 60 C DO NOT modify the transceiver for any reason MAKE SURE the flexible antenna and battery pack are securel...

Page 6: ...CONVENTIONAL OPERATION 12 18 Turning power ON 12 Channel selection 12 Call procedure 13 Receiving and transmitting 14 Scrambler function 16 Setting the squelch level 16 Man Down Emergency Call 17 4 O...

Page 7: ...cessories are supplied Qty q Flexible antenna 1 w Battery pack 1 e Belt clip 1 r Unit cover double sided tape 1 t Jack cover with screws 1 set Use the unit cover as a spare Ask your dealer for details...

Page 8: ...ible antenna Connect the supplied flexible an tenna to the antenna connector CAUTION NEVER HOLD by the antenna when carrying the transceiver Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver...

Page 9: ...ry 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 released NEVER release or atta...

Page 10: ...used w w q q q w To attach the jack cover q Attach the jack cover to the SP MIC connector w Tighten the screws To detach the jack cover q Unscrew the screws with a phillips screwdriver w Detach the j...

Page 11: ...w Slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the belt clip is locked and makes a click sound To detach the belt clip q Release the battery pack if it is attached w Pinch the clip q and s...

Page 12: ...ct the pre programmed channel 1 or 2 IC F14 F24 F26 L Rotate the channel selector to select the pre programmed memory channels w VOLUME CONTROL VOL Rotate to turn the power ON OFF and adjust the audio...

Page 13: ...aker microphone p 31 t DEALER PROGRAMMABLE KEY Lower The desired function can be assigned by your dealer p 9 y PTT SWITCH PTT Push and hold to transmit release to receive u DEALER PROGRAMMABLE KEY Upp...

Page 14: ...RX Turns Green while receiving a signal Call LED ON When receiving a matched 2 5 tone Call LED Blink When receiving a matched 2 5 tone Fast Slow scan Blinks while Fast Slow scan is activated Low BATT1...

Page 15: ...ng scan cancels scanning When the power ON scan function is turned ON Push to pause scanning Scanning resumes after passing a specified time period In case of transmission during scan pauses scanning...

Page 16: ...Push and hold to electronically lock all programmable keys except the following Call incl Call A and Call B Moni Audi and Emergency keys OUTPUT POWER SELECTION KEY Select the transmit output power tem...

Page 17: ...ncy call is transmitted without a beep emission If you want to cancel the emergency call push or push and hold the key again before transmitting the call The emergency call is transmitted one time onl...

Page 18: ...e when MR CH 3 and MR CH 4 keys are assigned IC F14 F24 F26 L Rotate CHANNEL SELECTOR to se lect the desired operating channel in se quence or push one of MR CH 1 to MR CH 4 key to select a channel di...

Page 19: ...only and prevent unwanted stations from contacting you q Select the desired TX code channel or 2 5 tone code according to your System Operator s instructions This may not be necessary depending on pr...

Page 20: ...gned e When receiving a call adjust the audio output level to a comfort able listening level Transmitting Wait for the channel to become clear to avoid interference q While pushing and holding PTT spe...

Page 21: ...channel Time out timer After continuous transmission for the pre programmed time period the time out timer activates and causes the transceiver to stop transmit ting Penalty timer Once the time out t...

Page 22: ...the scrambler function OFF Setting the squelch level The squelch circuit mutes the received audio signal depending on the signal strength q While pushing PTT and Lower rotate VOL to turn the power ON...

Page 23: ...MAN DOWN UNIT is required After the emergency call the transceiver performs transmission and reception alternately with the following conditions Transmits the microphone signals Receives the signal a...

Page 24: ...into the hollow of the chassis then lift and take away the unit cover The removed cover cannot be used again e Install the unit as shown below r Replace the unit cover and the battery pack then rotat...

Page 25: ...ional unit installation e Cut the pattern on the PCB at the TX mic circuit MIC and RX AF circuit DISC as shown below r Install the scrambler unit as shown at left Optional unit installa tion t Replace...

Page 26: ...C 4 F to 140 F Use the specified chargers BC 119N BC 121N and BC 160 NEVER use another manufacturer s charger Use the optional AC adapter NEVER use another manufacturer s AC adapter Recommendation Ch...

Page 27: ...erminals BEFORE attaching it to the transceiver Otherwise the terminals will become corroded or cause connection failure etc NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack Also current may flow into ne...

Page 28: ...le OPC 515L CP 17L is additionally required AC adapter Not supplied with some versions Optional OPC 515L for 13 8 V power source or CP 17L for 12 V cigarette lighter socket can be used instead of the...

Page 29: ...lder space of the BC 119N 121N w Connect the plugs of the BC 119N BC 121N to the AD 106 with the connector then install the adapter into the charger with the supplied screws Desktop charger adapter Co...

Page 30: ...on or the DC power cable OPC 515L CP 17L AD 106 charger adapter is installed in BC 119N AC adapter Not supplied with some versions Optional OPC 515L for 13 8 V power source or CP 17L for 12 V cigarett...

Page 31: ...157 or the DC power cable OPC 656 AC adapter Purchase separately AD 106 charger adapters are installed in each slot DC power cable OPC 656 Connect with the DC power supply 13 8 V at least 7 A IMPORTA...

Page 32: ...q Belt clip 1 w Base clip 1 To attach q Release the battery pack if it is attached p 3 w Slide the base clip in the direction of the arrow until the base clip is locked and makes a click sound q w IC...

Page 33: ...ip to a part of your belt And insert the transceiver into the belt clip until the base clip inserted fully into the groove r Once the transceiver is locked in place it swivels as illustrated below IC...

Page 34: ...28 6 SWIVEL BELT CLIP To detach q Turn the transceiver upside down in the direction of the arrow and pull out from the belt clip IC F14_F24 6 qxd 06 9 29 6 09 PM Page 28 1 1...

Page 35: ...ion 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 holder or swivel properly if t...

Page 36: ...red simultaneously An AC adapter should be purchased sep arately Charging time approx 3 hours when BP 232N is attached BC 160 DESKTOP CHARGER BC 145 AC ADAPTER For rapid charging of battery packs An A...

Page 37: ...r MB 96 96F LEATHER BELT HANGER MB 93 s base clip is required D DC CABLES CP 17L CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE Allows charging of the battery pack through a 12 V cigarette lighter socket For BC 119N OPC 515...

Page 38: ...S STUBBY ANTENNAS FA SC73US 450 490 MHz FA SC56VS 150 162 MHz FA SC57VS 160 174 MHz FA SC01U FA SC25U FA SC57U FA SC72U FA SC25V FA SC55V ANTENNAS FA SC01U 350 400 MHz FA SC25U 400 430 MHz FA SC57U 43...

Page 39: ...eturns to receive when you stop speaking Features Straight type head SP MIC plug equipped Water resistant construction Durable construction Equipped with a PTT switch and revolving clip MIC VOX gain a...

Page 40: ...1 1 32 Kamiminami Hirano ku Osaka 547 0003 Japan A 6369D 1EX y Printed in Japan 2004 2006 Icom Inc IC F14_F24 6 qxd 06 9 29 6 09 PM Page 34 1 1...

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