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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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

The photo shows the 10-key  
version VHF transceiver.

iF3023T/S

iF3021T/S

VHF TRANSCEIVERS

iF3026T/S

iF4023T/S

iF4021T/S

UHF TRANSCEIVERS

iF4026T/S

Summary of Contents for IC-F3021S

Page 1: ... of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference The photo shows the 10 key version VHF transceiver iF3023T S iF3021T S VHF TRANSCEIVERS iF3026T S iF4023T S iF4021T S UHF TRANSCEIVERS iF4026T S ...

Page 2: ...f you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume level or discontinue use R WARNING NEVER operate the transceiver while driving a vehicle Safe driving requires your full attention anything less may result in an accident READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and com pletely before using the transceiver SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL This instruction manual contains important oper ating instruc tio...

Page 3: ...enzine or alcohol when cleaning as they will damage the transceiver surfaces KEEP the transceiver from the heavy rain and Never im merse it in the water The transceiver construction is water resistant not waterproof FCC INFORMATION FOR CLASS A UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules...

Page 4: ...ning power ON 9 Channel selection 10 Call procedure 10 Receiving and transmitting 11 User Set mode 13 Priority A channel selection 13 Stun function 13 Scrambler function 13 Emergency Call 14 Man Down Emergency Call 14 MDC 1200 system operation 15 4 BATTERY CHARGING 16 20 Caution 16 Optional battery chargers 18 5 BATTERY CASE 21 Optional battery case BP 240 21 6 OPTIONAL SWIVEL BELT CLIP 22 23 MB 9...

Page 5: ...tion of the arrow q then lock it with the battery release button Slide 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 removed NEVER remove or attach the battery pack when the trans ceiver is wet or soiled This may result water or dust get ting i...

Page 6: ...w Lift the tab up q and slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow w q w D Jack cover Attach the jack cover when the optional speaker microphone or headset is not used CAUTION Use the supplied screws only To attach the jack cover q Attach the jack cover to the MIC SP jack w Tighten the screws To detach the jack cover e Remove the screws using a phillips screwdriver r Detach the jack cover f...

Page 7: ...MABLE KEYS Side2 Side3 Desired functions can be programmed independently by your dealer p 5 y 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 u DEALER PROGRAMMABLE KEYS P0 to P3 Desired functions can be programmed independently by your dealer p 5 i FUNCTION ...

Page 8: ...e to turn the power ON OFF and adjusts the audio level Function display y q i u t r e w o 0 q TRANSMIT INDICATOR Appears while transmitting w BUSY INDICATOR Appears while the channel is busy e SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR Indicates relative signal strength level r LOW POWER INDICATOR Appears when low output power is selected When the battery power decreases to a specified level low power is selected ...

Page 9: ...r 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 CH UP AND DOWN KEYS Push to select an operating channel Push to select a transmit code channel after pushing TX Code CH Select Push to select a DTMF channel after pushing DTMF Au todial Push to select a scan group after pushing and holding...

Page 10: ... SCAN ADD DEL TAG KEY Push to add a channel to or delete it from the current scan list When a channel is added to the current scan list the display shows SCAN ON When a channel is deleted from the current scan list the display shows SCAN OFF After showing SCAN ON or SCAN OFF the display shows the current scan list text You can add a channel to or delete it from the scan list after selecting the li...

Page 11: ...evel for each selection C TONE CH ENT KEY Push to select the continuous tone channel using CH Up CH Down to change the tone frequency code setting The selected channel remains set as the continuous tone channel until another channel is designated as such TALK AROUND KEY Push to turn the talk around function ON and OFF The talk around function equalizes the transmit frequency to the receive frequen...

Page 12: ...cy call is transmitted one time only or repeatedly until receiving a control code depending on the pre setting SURVEILLANCE KEY Push to turn the surveillance function ON or OFF When this function is turned ON the beep is not emitted and the LCD backlight does not light when a signal is received or a key is pushed etc SIREN KEY Push to emit a siren TX CODE CHANNEL SELECT KEY Push to enter the ID co...

Page 13: ...6 Side3 P0 P1 P2 P3 Side3 VOL e When the PASSWORD indication does not clear after inputting 4 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 turning the transceiver ON Ask your dealer for details q Turn the power OFF w While pushing and holding Emer ...

Page 14: ...when receiving a call Call procedure When your system employs tone signaling excluding CTCSS and DTCS the call procedure may be necessary prior to voice transmission The tone signaling employed may be a selective calling system which allows you to call specific station s only and prevent unwanted stations from contacting you q Select the desired TX code channel or 2 tone code ac cording to your Sy...

Page 15: ...e at a normal voice level e Release PTT to return to receive IMPORTANT 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 DTransmitting notes Transmit inhibit function The transceiver has several inhibit functions which restrict transmission under the foll...

Page 16: ...nel Push TX Code CH Select again to return to the operating chan nel number indication e Push Call to transmit the selected TX code USING TX CODE CH UP TX CODE CH DOWN KEY If the transceiver has TX Code CH Up or TX Code CH Down assignment the programmed TX code channel can be selected directly when pushed D DTMF transmission If the transceiver has DTMF Autodial assigned to it the automatic DTMF tr...

Page 17: ... the Priority A channel is selected each time the transceiver power is turned ON Stun function When the specified ID set as a stun ID or kill ID is received the stun function is activated When the stun ID is received the transceiver becomes unus able Entering of the password p 9 or receiving a specified ID set as a revive ID is necessary to operate the transceiver again in this case When the kill ...

Page 18: ...epending 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 time period Man Down Emergency Cal...

Page 19: ...ves the acknowledgement signal The emergency call can be transmitted without a beep sound depending on how the emergency function is programmed Ask your dealer for details D Receiving an Emergency Call qWhen an emergency call is received Beeps sound The calling station alias and EMG EMG are displayed alter nately w Turn power OFF change the channel push PTT for reply ing the call etc to stop the b...

Page 20: ...in areas with temperatures above 60 C 140 F High tempera ture buildup in the battery such as could occur near fires or stoves inside a sun heated car or in direct sunlight may cause the battery to rupture or catch fire Excessive tempera tures may also degrade battery performance or shorten bat tery life R DANGER DO NOT expose the battery to rain snow sea water or any other liquids Never charge or ...

Page 21: ...ool dry place with the tempera ture range as below 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F within a month 20 C to 40 C 4 F to 95 F within three months 20 C to 20 C 4 F to 68 F within a year 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 car or in direct sunlight In such environ ments the safety protection circu...

Page 22: ...abs Guide rail IMPORTANT Ensure the tabs on the battery pack are correctly aligned with the guide rails inside the charger D Regular charging with the BC 171 The optional BC 171 provides regular charging of the Li Ion battery pack An AC adapter may be supplied with BC 171 depending on version or the DC power cable OPC 515L CP 23L is additionally required AC adapter Not supplied with some versions ...

Page 23: ...apid charging with the BC 119N AD 106 The optional BC 119N provides rapid charging of the Li Ion battery pack The following items are additionally required AD 106 charger adapter An AC 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 AC adapter Not supplied with some versions Optional OPC 515L for 13 8 V ...

Page 24: ... installed in each slot AC adapter Purchased separately Transceiver Turn power OFF DC power cable OPC 656 Connect with the DC power supply 13 8 V at least 7 A Guide rails Tabs IMPORTANT Ensure the tabs on the battery pack are correctly aligned with the guide rails inside the charger CAUTION When using the OPC 515L OPC 656 DC power cable NEVER reverse the polarity when connecting the OPC 515L OPC 6...

Page 25: ...the batteries e Fit the cover in the direction of the 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 occa sionally clean them Never incinerate used battery cells s...

Page 26: ...on of the arrow until the base clip is locked and makes a click sound e Attach the battery pack 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 27: ...ove the battery pack 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 28: ...to 6 battery packs six AD 106 s are required simultaneously An AC adapter should be pur chased separately Charging time Approximately 3 5 hours when BP 232H is attached BC 160 desktop charger BC 145S ac adapter For rapid charging of battery packs An AC adapter is sup plied with the charger depending on versions Charging time Approximately 3 5 hours when BP 232H is attached BC 171 desktop charger B...

Page 29: ...g the transceiver from your belt VS 1L vox ptt case HS 94 HS 95 HS 97 headset VS 1L VOX PTT switch box for hands free operation etc HS 94 Ear hook type HS 95 Neck arm type HS 97 Throat microphone FA SC25V FA SC55V FA SC25U FA SC57U FA SC72U antennas FA SC25V 136 150 MHz FA SC55V 150 174 MHz FA SC25U 400 430 MHz FA SC57U 430 470 MHz FA SC72U 470 520 MHz FA SC56VS FA SC57VS FA SC73US stubby antennas...

Page 30: ...thout a proper antenna attached as this may damaged the radio and may also cause you to ex ceed FCC RF exposure limits A proper antenna is the antenna supplied with this radio by the manufacturer or antenna specifi cally authorized by the manufacturer for use with this radio DO NOT transmit for more than 50 of total radio use time 50 duty cycle Transmitting more than 50 of the time can cause FCC R...

Page 31: ...risque d endommager la radio et causer une exposition supérieure aux limites établies par la FCC L antenne appropriée est celle qui est fournie avec cette radio par le fabricant ou une antenne spéciale ment autorisée par le fabricant pour être utilisée avec cette radio NE PAS émettre pendant plus de 50 du temps total d utilisation de l appareil 50 du facteur d utilisation La notion 50 du fac teur ...

Page 32: ...1 1 32 Kamiminami Hirano ku Osaka 547 0003 Japan A 6506D 1EX i Printed in Japan 2006 2012 Icom Inc Printed on recycled paper with soy ink ...

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