Icom IC-40Jr Instruction Manual

Summary of IC-40Jr

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    Uhf c.R.S. Fm transceiver instruction manual.

  • Page 2: Read All Instructions

    I foreword thank you for purchasing the ic-40jr uhf c.R.S. (citizen radio service) fm transceiver. This c.R.S. Fm transceiver is designed for those who require top quality, performance and outstanding reliability under the most demanding conditions. Important read all instructions carefully and comp...

  • Page 3: Do Not

    Ii do not modify the transceiver for any reason. Do not transmit for more than 3 sec., when operating with the group mode and/or call ring function. Transmission in a form other than speech is limited, and should be of a duration of less than 3 sec. As a compliance to aca requirements in australia. ...

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    Table of contents foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I important . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 5: Accessory

    1 1 accessory ‘ ‘ accessory attachment d belt clip attach the belt clip using the supplied screw. D antenna adjustment adjust the antenna position as shown in the diagram. Keep the jack cover attached when jacks are not in use to protect from water, dust, etc..

  • Page 6: Panel Description

    2 2 panel description ‘ ‘ switches, controls, keys and connectors q antenna !1 sp/mic jacks !0 [vol] o function display i [power] u [mode] y mic w [ptt] e [up/ y ] r [down/ z ] t speaker.

  • Page 7: Antenna

    3 panel description 2 q antenna extend the antenna completely when using the transceiver. • the antenna collapses completely into the transceiver body for car- rying purposes. • the antenna can be adjusted 90 degrees from the regular position when operating the transceiver in a horizontal position. ...

  • Page 8: Function Display

    4 2 panel description ‘ ‘ function display q transmit indicator appears while transmitting. W busy indicator appears while receiving a signal or when the squelch is open. E key lock indicator (p. 18) appears during key lock function on. R repeater indicator (p. 12) appears when repeater operation is...

  • Page 9: Battery Pack

    5 battery pack 3 ‘ ‘ installing batteries in the battery case install 3 aa size alkaline, dry cell batteries or the optional bp-202 battery pack as illustrated below. Q remove the battery case cover from the transceiver. W install 3 × aa size alkaline, dry cells, or the bp-202. • be sure to observe ...

  • Page 10: Battery Pack Charging

    6 3 battery packs ‘ ‘ battery pack charging the optional bp-202 battery pack includes rechargeable ni-cd batteries and can be charged approx. 300 times. Charge the battery pack before first operating the transceiver or when the battery pack becomes exhausted. If you want to be able to charge the bat...

  • Page 11: Charging Connections

    Battery packs 3 ‘ ‘ charging connections d rapid charging with the bc-119+ad-89 q insert the optional ad-89 desktop charger adapter into the charging slot of the bc-119. W insert the battery pack, either by itself or attached to the trans- ceiver, into the charger. * bc-119 ad-89 bp-202 ac adapter i...

  • Page 12: Basic Operation

    8 4 basic operation ✔ what is squelch? A squelch circuit allows you to mute undesired noise while re- ceiving no signal and emit audio while receiving signals. This provides quiet standby. The [ mode ] key changes the squelch setting. This is useful to listen to weak signals that do not open the squ...

  • Page 13: Note:

    9 4 basic operation ‘ ‘ selecting the operating channel push [up/ y ] or [down/ z ] keys sev- eral times until the desired operating channel number appears in the dis- play. • while pushing and holding [up/ y ] or [down/ z ] keys, the displayed channel changes continuously until channel number “1” a...

  • Page 14: Receive And Transmit

    10 5 receive and transmit q push [mode] for 1 sec. To open the squelch. • adjust volume to the desired audio level. (see p. 8) w select a desired operating channel. When a signal is received: • “ ” appears in the display. • squelch opens and audio is emit- ted from the speaker. • further adjustment ...

  • Page 15: Talk Range

    11 5 receive and transmit ✔ talk range the ic-40jr is designed to maximize performance and improve transmission range in the field. However, the single most impor- tant factor in transmit range is your surrounding environment. These radios are “line of sight” radios and as such, transmission range i...

  • Page 16: Repeater Operation

    12 6 repeater operation a repeater amplifies received signals and re-transmits them on a different channel, allowing you to communicate over greater dis- tances with improved reliability. When using a repeater, the transmit channel is shifted from the receive channel by 30 channels. Please ask you d...

  • Page 17: Scan Function

    13 7 scan function scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over all chan- nels. Select scan resume condition in advance, using initial set mode (p. 18) d starting the scan ➥ while pushing [up/ y ], push [down/ z ] to start the scan. • “-” flashes. • while pushing [down/ z ], push- ing...

  • Page 18: Setting The Group Code

    ‘ ‘ setting the group code the ic-40jr is equipped with 38 group codes. Group mode opera- tion provides communication with silent standby since you will only receive calls from group members using the same group number. First of all, set the same group code number for all group member’s transceivers...

  • Page 19: Ctcss Code Table

    8 group mode (ctcss) 15 d ctcss code table (unit: hz) code freq. Code freq. Code freq. Code freq. 01 67.0 11 97.4 21 136.5 31 192.8 02 71.9 12 100.0 22 141.3 32 203.5 03 74.4 13 103.5 23 146.2 33 210.7 04 77.0 14 107.2 24 151.4 34 218.1 05 79.7 15 110.9 25 156.7 35 225.7 06 82.5 16 114.8 26 162.2 36...

  • Page 20: Ring Function

    9 ring function 16 ‘ ‘ smart-ring the smart-ring function has an answer back feature. This allows you to confirm whether or not a call has reached the receiving party. Q set the same group code number for all of your group transceivers. (see p. 14) w while pushing [ptt], push [up/ y ]. • a beep is e...

  • Page 21: Other Functions

    17 10 other functions ‘ ‘ initial set mode initial set mode is accessed at power on and allows you to set sel- dom changed settings. In this way you can “customise” the trans- ceiver operations to suit your preferences and operating style. D auto power off this function sets the transceiver to autom...

  • Page 22: Lock Function

    18 10 other functions d lock function this function electronically locks all keys and switches to prevent accidental channel changes and function access. ➥ continue to hold [power] down for 2 sec. After power on to turn the lock function on and off. “ ” appears in the display. - only [power], [mode]...

  • Page 23: Ptt Hold Function

    Other functions 10 19 d ptt hold function this function frees you from having to constantly push [ptt] during conversation. Q while pushing [ptt], turn the power on to switch the ptt hold function on and off. • “ ≈ ” appears in the display when the ptt hold function is activated. • during group mode...

  • Page 24: Ats

    20 10 other functions ‘ ‘ ats (automatic transponder system) this allows you to confirm whether or not a call has reached the re- ceiving party even if the operator is temporarily away from the transceiver. No “ring” tone is emitted with this function. ➥ push [mode], while [ptt] is on to turn the fu...

  • Page 25: Low Battery Indicator

    21 10 other functions ‘ ‘ low battery indicator ➥ appears when the battery is nearing ex- haustion. • a warning beep is emitted at power on. ➥ appears and flashes when battery replace- ment is necessary. ‘ ‘ resetting the transceiver initialise the operating conditions before using the transceiver f...

  • Page 26: Optional Hm-75A Functions

    22 10 other functions ‘ ‘ optional hm-75a functions the optional hm-75a allows you to remotely select operating chan- nels, open the squelch, etc. The switches on the hm-75a function as follows. Caution: when connecting the hm-75a to the transceiver, make sure that power to the transceiver is turned...

  • Page 27: Options

    23 11 options d battery pack bp-202 ni-cd battery pack 3.6v/700 mah rechargeable battery pack, allows approx. 10 hours of operation. (pgs. 6–7) d charger bc-119 desktop charger + ad-89 desktop charger adapter rapidly charge battery packs in 1 to 1.5 hrs. An ac adapter is packed with the bc-119. The ...

  • Page 28: Specifications

    24 12 specifications general • frequency coverage : 40 uhf c.R.S. Channels (476.425–477.400 mhz) • mode : f3e (fm) • frequency stability : ±3.0 khz • frequency resolution : 25 khz • power supply requirement : 4.5 v (aa × 3) or bp-202 • current drain : less than 500 ma • battery life (tx:rx:stand-by=...

  • Page 29: Channel Frequency List

    12 specifications 25 ï channel frequency list (unit: mhz) ‘ ‘ channel number and group number use this page to record your group operating channel number (p. 9) and group channel number (p. 14) for your reference. Operating channel number group code number ch freq. Ch freq. Ch freq. Ch freq. 1 476.4...

  • Page 30: Warranty

    13 warranty 26 icom warranty icom incorporated is proud of the technology within, and the quality of workmanship of its products. Icom (australia) pty. Ltd., the authorised icom distributor, warrants this icom product to be free defects in material or workmanship for a period of two years from date ...

  • Page 31: Authorized Icom Distributor

    13 warranty 27 this warranty is in addition to the benefits conferred by federal and state legislation and, to the extent allowed thereunder and without in any way limiting and implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, any liability of icom for any loss or damage arisi...

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    1-1-32 kamiminami, hirano-ku, osaka 547-0003 japan a-5691d-1au printed in japan © 2000 icom inc..