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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

UHF TRANSCEIVER

iF4029SDR

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Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL UHF TRANSCEIVER iF4029SDR ...

Page 2: ... attention anything less may result in an accident CAUTION MAKE SURE the flexible antenna and battery pack are securely attached to the radio and that the antenna and battery pack are dry before attachment Exposing the inside of the radio to water will result in serious damage to the radio IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and com pletely before using the transceiver SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION ...

Page 3: ...solvents such as benzine or alcohol when cleaning as they will damage the radio surfaces KEEP the transceiver from the heavy rain and Never im merse it in the water The transceiver construction is water resistant not waterproof BE CAREFUL The radio will become hot when operating it continuously for long periods of time Even when the radio power is OFF a slight current still flows in the circuits R...

Page 4: ...ed Kingdom LI LT LU MT NL NO PL PT RO SK SI ES SE CH TR GB 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 Voice Systems Inc This voice coding Technology is licensed solely for use within this Communications Equipment The user of this Technology is explicitly prohibited from att...

Page 5: ...types 12 n Scan list setting 12 n Starting a scan 13 5 RINGER FUNCTION Analog mode operation only 14 15 n Smart Ring operation 14 n Call Ring operation 15 n Auto channel function 15 6 TONE SQUELCH OPERATION Analog mode operation only 16 18 n Operation 16 n Tone scan operation 18 7 DIGITAL OPERATION 19 24 n Transmitting a call 19 n Receiving a call 20 n Ringer operation 20 n Break in request call 2...

Page 6: ...lide the battery pack until the battery release button makes a click sound To remove the battery pack Slide the battery release button in the direction of the arrow w as shown below The battery pack is then released and you can remove it NEVER remove or attach the battery pack when the transceiver is wet or soiled This may result water or dust getting into the transceiver battery pack and may resu...

Page 7: ... attach the jack cover q Insert the jack cover into the MIC SP jack w Tighten the screws Use the supplied screws only To detach the jack cover e Unscrew the screws using a phillips screwdriver r Detach the jack cover for the optional speaker mi crophone or headset con nection MIC SP jack Jack cover e e w q r CAUTION Attach the jack cover when the optional accessory is not used Otherwise the termin...

Page 8: ...elect the desired ID Desired function can be programmed by your dealer p 6 e PTT SWITCH PTT Push and hold to transmit release to receive r SIDE 2 KEY Default CH UP t SIDE 3 KEY Default CH DOWN Push to select an operating channel Push to select the desired CTCSS DTCS tone after pushing CODE During Analog channel operation Push to select the desired Common ID after pushing Side1 CODE During Digital ...

Page 9: ... Down Select Push to display the TX status mes sage Clear Push to finish the conversation send ing a clear down signal and return to standby condition Desired functions can be programmed independently by your dealer p 6 u FUNCTION DISPLAY p 5 Displays a variety of information such as an operating channel number name CTCSS frequency the status mes sage etc i EXTERNAL MICROPHONE SPEAKER JACK Connect...

Page 10: ...ion Digital mode operation only y RINGER INDICATOR Appears while sending a Smart Ring call or Call Ring Analog mode operation only u BELL INDICATOR Blinks when the matched Smart Ring call is received Analog mode operation only Blinks when the Ringer call is received Digital mode operation only i CALL CODE INDICATOR Appears during in the CTCSS DTCS tone selection mode Analog mode operation only App...

Page 11: ...to select the desired CTCSS DTCS tone after push ing CODE During Analog mode operation Push to select the desired Common ID after pushing CODE During Digital mode operation Push to select a TX status message after pushing SELECT During Digital channel operation Push to change the value or condition in user set mode Push to select the desired scan list from SCAN 1 or ZONE after pushing and holding ...

Page 12: ...except the following Call 1 Moni 2 and PTT 1 Digital mode operation only 2 Analog mode operation only Push and hold for 1 sec again to turn the lock function OFF USER SET MODE KEY Push and hold to enter user set mode During user set mode push this key to select an item and change the value or condition using push CH Up CH Down Push and hold this key again to exit user set mode S RING RINGER KEY An...

Page 13: ... only Push to finish the conversation sending a clear down signal and return to standby condition SELECT KEY Digital mode operation only Push to display the status message then push CH Up CH Down to select the desired status message The first 8 digit of status message is displayed during selec tion BREAK KEY Digital mode operation only Push to transmit a break in request call 2 ...

Page 14: ...o phone at a normal voice level and appears w Release PTT to return to receive NOTE To maximize the readability of your signal 1 Pause briefly after pushing PTT 2 Hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm 2 to 4 inches from your mouth then speak into the microphone at a normal voice level ï Transmitting notes Transmit inhibit function The transceiver has several inhibit functions which restrict transmission ...

Page 15: ...manually Analog mode operation only Push and hold Side1 Moni to monitor the operating channel appears Appears n All channel mode and Select channel mode The transceiver has 2 indication mode All channel mode and Select channel mode Select channel mode provides easy fast channel selection and speeds up the scan interval Non select channels are not displayed while in Select channel mode Push A S to ...

Page 16: ...me is pushed Analog mode operation only Ask your dealer for name programming details While pushing and holding My Name the pre pro grammed name or a comment is displayed Pre programmed My name n Battery type selection The battery type must be selected according to the attaching battery type when turning the transceiver ON Ask your dealer for details q Turn the power OFF w While pushing and holding...

Page 17: ...annel ch 16 ch 1 ch 2 ch 3 Non select channel ch 5 ch 6 ch 15 ch 4 SCAN in Select channel mode SCAN in All channel mode Non select channel n Scan list setting 2 scanning lists SCAN 1 and ZONE are available for wide variety and flexible scanning operation Repeatedly scans all zone channels ch 16 ch 1 ch 2 ch 3 ch 4 ch 5 ch 6 ch 15 Repeatedly scans the zone that includes the scan start channel ch 1 ...

Page 18: ...A or Scan B to start scanning w When a signal is received scan pauses and resumes ac cording to the included CTCSS frequency or DTCS code pgs 16 17 When the code is matched scan resumes 3 sec after the signal disappears When the code is not matched scan resumes immediately e Push Scan A or Scan B to stop scanning Blinks Appears Blinks When a signal is received Starting Scan 1 ...

Page 19: ...send the Smart Ring call and appears When a member of your group station answers your call the transceiver emits beep tones for every 10 sec and blinks Push Side1 MONI to cancel the Ringer beep and blinks When no answer comes back the transceiver emits short failure beep tones Appears Appears While transmitting e Push PTT to answer the call and to stop the beeps and blinking NOTE This function is ...

Page 20: ...he ringer tone is transmitted for a specified period in the founded clear channel Another station during scanning may answer the call in the clear channel if it receives the ringer signal q Push Auto Ch to start scan The selected scan type and scan list are available pgs 10 12 w To call a waiting station push S Ring Ringer for 1 sec to transmit a ringer tone The auto channel function automatically...

Page 21: ... mode CT OFF or CT T 00 is displayed in no tone setting channel NOTE The indication type is depending on the set mode setting p 28 r Push Side2 CH Up or Side3 CH Down to select the desired tone code t Push Code again to set y When the received signal includes a matching tone squelch opens and the signal can be heard When the received signal s tone does not match tone squelch does not open To open ...

Page 22: ...ush Code again to set y When the received signal includes a matching tone squelch opens and the signal can be heard When the received signal s tone does not match tone squelch does not open To open the squelch temporarily push Side1 MONI Available DTCS code list 371 411 412 413 423 431 432 445 464 465 F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 466 503 506 516 532 546 565 606 612 624 G0 G1 G2 G3 G4 G5 G6 G7 G8 ...

Page 23: ... code number stations Scans all of the CTCSS tone frequency and DTCS code then stops when a matched tone code is detected q Rotate VOL to turn the power ON w Push Side2 CH Up or Side3 CH Down to select the desired channel that you want to assign the CTCSS tone frequency or DTCS code e Push Code for 1 sec to start the tone scan During scanning push Code to stop the scan Blinks During scanning CTCSS...

Page 24: ...lection mode appears Common ID Appears w Push Side2 CH Up or Side3 CH Down to select the desired Common ID Then push Side1 Code to set p 39 e Push PTT to call appears When a member of your group station answers your call the transceiver emits beep tones and appears Appears Appears r Push PTT to transmit release to receive t Push Clear to send the Clear down signal Either station can send a Clear d...

Page 25: ... station that you are going to trans mit See p 14 for details of the ringer procedure S Ring Ringer is replaced with Call in the illustra tion on page 14 q Set the desired Common ID pgs 19 39 w Push Call to send the Ringer call When a member of your group station answers your call the re ceived transceiver emits beep tones and appears on either side blinks on the received transceiver The Ringer em...

Page 26: ...eak in request call is un suc ceeded w Wait for the reply call from the station who receives the break in request call WAIT is displayed Pushing Clear cancels the call e After receiving the reply call the break in request call is completed COMPLETE is displayed r Push and hold PTT then speak into the microphone at a normal voice level ï Receiving a break in request call q When the break in request...

Page 27: ...re ceive it after the transmission is finished Station A Station B Station C Station A Station B Station C Station A B and C are communicating using the same common ID Push Break After Station A releases PTT transmission is finished Break Break Station C transmit the break in request call while Station A is transmitting Station A and C receive the break in request Wait ...

Page 28: ...ct then push Side2 CH Up or Side3 CH Down to select the desired status message e Push Call to transmit the status message to the se lected station group FAILED is displayed when status call is un succeeded The transceiver returns to the standby condition automatically when the transmission is successful ï Receiving a status message q When a status message is received Beeps sound The status message...

Page 29: ...reak in request call is succeeded FAILED Appears when a call includes status or break in request call is un succeeded HI VOLT Appears when the applied DC power voltage exceeds the specified level LOCK Appears when key except PTT operation is performed while the lock function is acti vated LOW BATT Appears when the attached battery pack is nearly exhaustion STANDBY Appears when clear down signal is...

Page 30: ...n power OFF w Push and hold User Set Mode to enter the set mode e Push User Set Mode several times to select the desired item r Push Side2 CH Up or Side3 CH Down to select the desired condition of the item t Push and hold User Set Mode to return to the normal operation mode Backlight Beep tone level Squelch level 1 Mic gain level Battery voltage indication Signal monitor function 1 Ringer type 1 R...

Page 31: ...mation beeps sound in both ana log and digital mode digital mode only or analog mode only at the push of a key by turning beeps ON The beep tone volume is linked with VOL NOTE That some beeps such as the lockout timer and TOT cannot be turned OFF Beep ON default Beep OFF ï Beep tone level Select the key touch beep minimum output level from 1 to 5 The beep output level is adjustable with VOL contro...

Page 32: ...rd from the speaker when mak ing a call with ringer function Signal monitor function ON default Signal monitor function OFF ï Ringer type Call Ring emission type is selectable with 16 different indi vidual sounds Ringer type 1 default Ringer type 16 ï Ringer2 type Ringer emission type for digital mode operation are select able with 16 different individual sounds and OFF Ringer2 type 2 default Ring...

Page 33: ...uring CTCSS or DTCS selection mode from CTCSS DTCS code and CTCSS DTCS channel number Tone code indication type Code default Tone code indication type Number ï Power save The power save function reduces the current drain to con serve the battery power Select the power save function activity in both Analog and Digital mode Digital mode only or Analog mode only Or you can select the power save funct...

Page 34: ...n direct sunlight may cause the battery to rupture or catch fire Excessive temperatures may also degrade battery performance or shorten battery life R DANGER DO NOT expose the battery to rain snow seawater or any other liquids Do not 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 NEVER incinerate used battery packs sin...

Page 35: ... to 20 C within a year BE SURE to replace the battery with a new one after five years even if still holds a charge The inside battery material will deteriorate after a period of time even with little use ï 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 car or in direct sunlight In such en vironments...

Page 36: ...23L for 12 V cigarette lighter socket can be used instead of the power adapter Transceiver Battery pack Turn power OFF D Regular charging with the BC 171 The optional BC 171 provides regular charging of the Li ion battery pack Charging period 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 DC p...

Page 37: ...he optional BC 119N provides rapid charging of the Li ion battery pack Charging period 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 depending on version or the DC power cable OPC 515L CP 23L AD 106 charger adapter is installed in BC 119N Power adapter A different type or no...

Page 38: ...e separately A power adapter or the DC power cable OPC 656 Transceiver Battery pack AD 106 charger adapters are installed in each slot Power adapter Purchased separately Turn power OFF 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...

Page 39: ...ok 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 the battery pack terminals clean It s a good idea to occasionally clean them Never incinerate used battery cells since internal battery gas may cause them to rupture Never expose a detach...

Page 40: ...he direction of the arrow until the base clip is locked and makes a click sound e Clip the belt clip to a part of your belt And insert the trans ceiver into the belt clip until the base clip inserted fully into the groove r Once the transceiver is locked in place it swivels as il lustrated below Once the transceiver is locked in place it will swivel 360 degrees ...

Page 41: ...if it is attached p 1 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 42: ...able reactance frequency modulation Max frequency deviation 2 5 kHz Spurious emissions 0 25 µW or below 1 GHz 1 00 µW above 1 GHz Adjacent channel power 60 dB External mic connector 3 conductor 2 5 d mm 2 2 kø ï Receiver Receive system Double conversion superheterodyne Sensitivity 20 dB SINAD 26 5 dBµV m Squelch sensitivity 26 5 dBµV m Intermodulation rejection ratio 86 29 dBµV m Spurious response...

Page 43: ...55N 134N 243N Zone 1 Analog mode Frequency MHz 1 446 006250 446 018750 446 031250 446 043750 446 056250 446 068750 446 081250 446 093750 446 006250 446 018750 446 031250 446 043750 446 056250 446 068750 446 081250 Tone Hz 2 No setting No setting No setting 107 2 110 9 114 8 118 8 123 0 127 3 131 8 136 5 141 3 146 2 151 4 156 7 Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 All operating channel ...

Page 44: ... 95 117 119 125 127 213 215 221 223 245 247 253 254 Zone 3 Analog mode Frequency MHz 1 446 006250 446 018750 446 031250 446 043750 446 056250 446 068750 446 081250 446 093750 Tone Hz 2 67 0 71 9 74 4 77 0 79 7 82 5 85 4 88 5 Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 All operating channel frequencies are fixed 2 CTCSS tone frequencies can be programmed by manually p 16 You can use DTCS Digit...

Page 45: ...ied with the charger depending on versions Charging time Approximately 3 5 hours when BP 232H is charged BC 121N multi charger AD 106 charger adapter 6 pcs BC 157 ac adapter For rapid charging of up to 6 battery packs six AD 106 s are required simultaneously A power adapter should be pur chased separately Charging time Approximately 3 5 hours when BP 232H is charged BC 160 desktop charger BC 145S ...

Page 46: ...microphone Combination speaker microphone that provides convenient operation while hanging the transceiver from your belt HS 94 HS 95 HS 97 headset VS 1L vox ptt case HS 94 Ear hook type HS 95 Neck arm type HS 97 Throat microphone VS 1L VOX PTT switch box for hands free operation etc MB 130 vehicle charger bracket Vehicle mounting bracket for the BC 160 battery charger Approved Icom optional equip...

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Page 48: ...saka 547 0003 Japan A 6499H 1EU t Printed in Japan 2006 2014 Icom Inc Printed on recycled paper with soy ink 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 ...

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