Icom IC-F60V manual

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. UHF TRANSCEIVER iF60V VHF TRANSCEIVER iF50V ! IC-F50V_F60V_0.qxd 07.8.6 10:36 AM Page A (1,1)[...]

i SAFETY TRAINING INFORMA TION Y our Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and clas- sified as “Occupational Use Only”, meaning it must be used only during the course of employment by individuals aware of the hazards, and the ways to minimize such haz- ards. This radio is NOT intended fo[...]

ii G INFORMA TION • DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as this may damaged 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 or antenna specifically authorized by the manufacturer for use with this radio. • DO NOT transmit for[...]

iii IMPOR T ANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver . SA VE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-F50V VHF TRANSCEIVER and IC-F60V UHF TRANSCEIVER . EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS OPERA TING NOTES • When transmitting with a portable radio, hold the rad[...]

iv PRECAUTIONS R W ARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the antenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of the body , especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical. R W ARNING! NEVER operate the trans[...]

T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY TRAINING INFORMA TION …………………………………………… i IMPORT ANT ……………………………………………………………………… iii EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ………………………………………………………… iii OPERA TING NOTES ……………………………………[...]

1 1 ACCESSORIES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ■ Supplied accessories * There are no names on the programmable function keys since the functions can be freely assigned to [P0] to [P3], [Red], [ ] and [ ] keys. Attach the supplied key stickers above the appropriate keys for easy recognition of that key’s assigned function. Ba[...]

2 1 ACCESSORIES ■ Accessory attachments D Flexible antenna Connect the supplied fl exible antenna to the antenna connector . CAUTION! • NEVER HOLD the antenna when carrying the transceiver . • T ransmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver . ï Battery pack T o attach the battery pack: Slide the battery pack on the back of the t[...]

3 1 ACCESSORIES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ï Jack cover Attach the jack cover when the optional equipment is not used. D Belt clip Attach the belt clip to the back of the transceiver with the supplied screws. Supplied screws w Jack cover [SP MIC] jack Screw q e r T o attach the jack cover: q Insert the jack cover into the [[...]

4 2 P ANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front, top and side panels q VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] T urns power ON and adjusts the audio level. w RED BUTTON The desired function can be assigned by your dealer . (p. 8) e ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects the supplied antenna. (p. 2) Microphone Function display (p. 6) w e r t y u q i Speaker ! IC-F50V_F60V_0.qxd 07.8.6 10:36 AM [...]

5 2 P ANEL DESCRIPTION 2 r EXTERNAL SPEAKER-MICROPHONE JACK [SP MIC] Connects the optional speaker-microphone, etc. t DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEYS [P0] to [P3] The desired functions can be assigned independently by your dealer . (p. 8) y CH UP AND DOWN KEYS [ ]/[ ] Push to select an operating channel, etc. *Desired functions can be assigned independent[...]

6 2 P ANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Function display q RECORD INDICA TOR ➥ Appears when an unread message is in the memory . ➥ Blinks while recording. w LOW POWER INDICA TOR Appears when low output power is selected. e AUDIBLE INDICA TOR ➥ Appears when the channel is in the ‘ audible ’ (unmute) condition. ➥ Appears when the speci fi ed 2/5-tone[...]

7 2 P ANEL DESCRIPTION 2 i BA TTERY INDICA T OR Appears or blinks when the battery power decreases to a speci- fi ed level. o ALPHANUMERIC DISPLA Y Displays an operating channel number , channel names, Set mode contents, DTMF code, etc. * 1 BIIS operation only * 2 MDC operation only ! IC-F50V_F60V_0.qxd 07.8.6 10:36 AM Page 7 (1,1)[...]

8 2 P ANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Programmable function keys The following functions can be assigned to [P0] , [P1] , [P2] , [P3] , [Red] , [] and [] programmable function keys. Consult your Icom dealer or system operator for details concerning your transceivers programming. If the programmable function names are bracketed in the following explanations, t[...]

9 2 P ANEL DESCRIPTION 2 SCAN B ST ART/STOP KEY ➥ Push to start and cancel scanning operation. Scan resumes afte r a speci fi ed time period has passed when scan is cancelled except for this key . ➥ Push and hold this key for 1 sec. to indicate the scan group, then select the desired scan group using [CH Up]/[CH Down]. SCAN ADD/DEL (T AG) KEY [...]

10 2 P ANEL DESCRIPTION MONITOR KEY ➥ Mute and release the CTCSS (DTCS) or 2-tone squelch mute. Open any squelch/deactivate any mute while pushing and hold- ing this key . (LMR operation only) ➥ Activates one of (or two of) the following functions on each chan - nel independently: (PMR operation only) • Push and hold to un-mute the channel (a[...]

11 2 P ANEL DESCRIPTION 2 T ALK AROUND KEY Push to turn the talk around function ON and OFF . • The talk around function equalizes the transmit frequency to the re- ceive frequency for transceiver-to-transceiver communication. WIDE/NARROW KEY Push to toggle the IF bandwidth between wide and narrow . • The wide passband width can be selected fro[...]

12 2 P ANEL DESCRIPTION EMERGENCY KEYS Push and hold to transmit the emergency call. • The emergency call transmits with beeps; the display does not change. • The transceiver can transmit the emergency call silently or with the display changes depending on the pre-setting. Ask your dealer for de- tails. • If you want to cancel the emergency c[...]

13 2 P ANEL DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 COMP ANDER KEY Push to turn the compander function ON and OFF . The compander function reduces noise components from the trans- mitting audio to provide clearer communication. USER SET MODE KEY ➥ Push and hold to enter user set mode. • While in user set mode, push this k[...]

14 3 BASIC OPERA TION ■ T urning power ON q Rotate [VOL] to turn power ON. • When the opening vibration function is turned ON, the transceiver vibrates for 2 sec. Ask your dealer for details. w If the transceiver is programmed for a start up passcode, input digit codes as directed by your dealer . • The keys in the table below can be used for[...]

15 3 BASIC OPERA TION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ■ Call procedure When your system employs tone signalling (excluding CTCSS and DTCS), this call procedure may be necessary prior to voice trans- mission. The tone signalling employed may be a selective calling system which allows you to call speci fi c station(s) only and p[...]

16 3 BASIC OPERA TION ■ Receiving and transmitting NOTE: T ransmitting without an antenna may damage the trans- ceiver . See p. 2 for antenna attachment. Receiving: q Rotate [VOL] to turn power ON. w Push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select a channel. e When receiving a call, adjust the audio output level to a comfort- able listening level. Transmitti[...]

17 3 BASIC OPERA TION 3 D Receiving note • Vibration function (Depends on the version) When the matched RX code signal is received, the transceiver may vibrate for a specified time period, depending on the pre-setting. Push any key or [PTT] to stop the vibration. NOTE: • The transceiver cannot stop the vibration suddenly after push- ing any key[...]

18 3 BASIC OPERA TION D TX code channel selection If the transceiver has [TX Code CH Select] assigned to it, the indi- cation can be toggled between the operating channel number (or name) and TX code channel number (or name). When the TX code channel number (or name) is displayed, [CH Up] or [CH Down] se- lects the TX code channel. USING [TX CODE C[...]

19 3 BASIC OPERA TION 3 e Push [TX Code CH Select] to select the desired digit to be edited. r Push [CH Up]/[CH Down] to select the desired digit. t Push [TX Code CH Select] to set. The digit to the right will blink automatically . y Repeat r and t to edit all allowable digits. u After editing, push [TX Code CH Select] to set. • Return to the sta[...]

20 3 BASIC OPERA TION ■ User set mode User set mode is accessed at power ON and allows you to set sel- dom-changed settings. Y ou can “ customize ” the transceiver opera- tion to suit your preferences and operating style. Entering the user set mode: q While pushing and holding [ ] and [ ], rotate [VOL] to power ON. • T urn power OFF in adva[...]

21 3 BASIC OPERA TION 3 ■ Emergency transmission When [Emergency] is pushed for the specified time period, an emergency signal is automatically transmitted. When [Emergency] is pushed for the specified time period, the DTMF emergency signal is transmitted once or repeatedly on the emergency channel. However , when no emergency channel is speci ?[...]

22 3 BASIC OPERA TION ■ Recording function (Depends on the version) The transceiver has a recording function that records the TX/RX voice messages. When the speci fi ed ID is received, the automatic recording function activates and records the voice message for a speci fi ed time period. Or , if the transceiver has [Playback/Rec] assigned to it[...]

23 3 BASIC OPERA TION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 e Release [PTT] to receive. • The RX voice message is recorded. r Push [Playback/Rec] again to stop recording. • “” stops blinking. • The recording operation automatically stops after the following: the recording memory is full, pushing any key but [PTT], or transmit[...]

24 4 BA TTER Y CHARGING ■ Caution R DANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom battery packs with Icom radios or Icom charger . Only Icom battery packs are tested and approved for use and charge with Icom radios or Icom charger . Using third-party or counterfeit battery packs or charger may cause smoke, fi re, or cause the battery to burst. D D [...]

25 4 BA TTERY CHARGING 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 R DANGER! NEVER solder the battery terminals or NEVER mod- ify the battery pack. This may cause heat generation, and the bat- tery may rupture, emit smoke or catch fi re. R DANGER! Use the battery only with the transceiver for which it is speci fi ed. Never use a battery wi[...]

26 4 BA TTERY CHARGING D D Charging caution R DANGER! NEVER charge the battery pack in areas with ex- tremely high temperatures, such as near fi res or stoves, inside a sun heated car , or in direct sunlight. In such environments, the safety/protection circuit in the battery will activate, causing the bat- tery to stop charging. W ARNING! DO NOT c[...]

27 4 BA TTERY CHARGING 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ■ Optional battery chargers ï Regular charging with the BC-152 q Attach the BC-152 to a fl at surface, such as a desk, if desired. w Connect the AC adapter (BC-147) as shown below. e Insert the battery pack with/without the transceiver into the charger . • The charge in[...]

28 4 BA TTERY CHARGING D For your convenience Eyelet USE a rubber band to secure the transceiv- er while charging, if desired. ! IC-F50V_F60V_0.qxd 07.8.6 10:36 AM Page 28 (1,1)[...]

29 4 BA TTERY CHARGING 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ï AD-100 installation The AD-100 CHARGER ADAPTER must be installed into the BC-1 19N or BC-121N before battery charging. ➥ Connect the AD-100 CHARGER ADAPTER and the BC-1 19N/BC- 121N as below , then install the AD-100 into the holder space of the BC-1 19N or BC-121N with [...]

30 4 BA TTERY CHARGING D Rapid charging with the BC-1 19N+AD-100 The optional BC-1 19N provides rapid charging of the optional Li- Ion battery pack. The following items are additionally required: • An AD-100 charger adapter • An AC adapter (may be supplied with BC-1 19N depending on ver- sion) or the DC power cable (OPC-515L/CP-17L). AC adapter[...]

31 4 BA TTERY CHARGING 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 D Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-100 The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged simultaneously . The following items are additionally required. • Six AD-100 charger adapter • An AC adapter (BC-157) or the DC power cable (OPC-656) MULTI-CHARGER AC [...]

32 5 BA TTER Y CASE ■ Optional battery case (BP-226) When using the optional battery case attached to the transceiver , install 5 × AA (LR6) size alkaline batteries as illustrated at right. The BP-226 is constructed to the IPX4 waterproof standard (IEC 60529, 2006). q Hook your fi nger under the latch, and open the cover in the direc - tion of [...]

33 5 BA TTERY 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 ! IC-F50V_F60V_0.qxd 07.8.6 10:36 AM Page 33 (1,1)[...]

34 6 SPEAKER-MICROPHONE ■ Optional HM-168 description NEVER immerse the connector in water . If the connector becomes wet, be sure to dry it BEFORE attaching it to the transceiver . NOTE: The microphone is located at the top of the speaker-mi- crophone, as shown in the diagram above. T o maximize the readability of your transmitted signal (voice)[...]

35 6 SPEAKER-MICROPHONE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ■ Attachment Attach the connector of the speaker-microphone into the [SP MIC] jack on the transceiver and tighten the screw . IMPORT ANT : KEEP the [SP MIC] jack cover attached to the transceiver when the speaker-microphone is not in use. (p. 3) W ater will not get into th[...]

36 7 SWIVEL BEL T CLIP ■ Optional MB-86 contents Qty . q Belt clip ………………………………………………………………… 1 w Base clip ……………………………………………………………… 1 e Screws ………………………………………………………………… 2 ■ Attaching q Attach the ba[...]

37 7 SWIVEL BEL T CLIP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 e Once the transceiver is locked in place, it will swivel 360 de- grees. ■ Detaching T urn the transceiver upside down, and pull out from the belt clip. Then detach the base clip from the back of the transceiver . CAUTION! HOLD THE TRANSCEIVER TIGHTL Y WHEN A TT ACHING OR D[...]

38 8 OPTIONS D D BA TTER Y P ACK/CASE • BP-226 BA TTERY CASE Battery case for 5 × AA (LR6) alkaline cells. • BP-227 L i - I on BA TTERY P ACK 7.2 V/1700 mAh Li-Ion battery pack. The same as supplied with the transceiver . BP-227 must be charged with the optional BC- 152/BC-1 19N/BC-121N. D D CHARGERS • BC-152 DESKTOP CHARGER + BC-147 AC ADAP[...]

39 8 OPTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 D D DC CABLES • CP-17L CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE Allows charging of the battery pack through a 12 V cigarette lighter socket. (For BC-152/BC-1 19N) • OPC-515L/OPC-656 DC POWER CABLES Allows charging of the battery pack using a 13.8 V power source instead of the AC adapter . OPC-515L [...]

40 8 OPTIONS ï About VS-1SC VOX / PTT CASE The VS-1SC is a VOX/PTT unit for Icom handheld transceivers, and allows you hands-free operation. An optional headset (HS-94, etc.) is required for operation. • The VOX (V oice Operated T ransmission) function starts transmission without pushing PTT switch when you speak into the microphone; then, autom[...]

41 8 OPTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 VOX gain and delay adjustment q Attach the connector of the VS-1SC into the [SP/MIC] connector on the transceiver and tighten the screw . • T oggle the toggle switch to [VOX]. w Enter user set mode. (pgs. 13, 20) e Push [P0] several times to select “ VOX Gain ” or “ VOX Delay .[...]

1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan A-6604H-1EX Printed in Japan © 2007 Icom Inc. Printed on recycled paper with soy ink. ! IC-F50V_F60V_0.qxd 07.8.6 10:36 AM Page 42 (1,1)[...]