Summary of IC-40S
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I40s uhf c.R.S. Transceiver instruction manual.
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I foreword read all instructions carefully and completely before using the transceiver. Save this instruction manual — this in- struction manual contains important operating instructions for the ic-40s. Explicit definitions the explicit definitions below apply to this instruction manual. This device...
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Ii do not push the ptt when not actually desiring to trans- mit. Do not allow children to play with any radio equipment containing a transmitter. Do not operate the transceiver near unshielded electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere. Avoid using or placing the transceiver in direct su...
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Foreword ........................................................................ I explicit definitions ..................................................... I cautions ........................................................................... I supplied accessories...................................
Page 5: Accessory Attachment
1 1 accessory attachment d antenna caution: transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. Insert the supplied antenna into the an- tenna connector and screw down the an- tenna as shown at right. Keep the jack cover attached when jacks are not in use to avoid bad contacts from dust and ...
Page 6: Panel Description
■ panel description q volume controls [vol] (p. 5) turns power on and adjusts the audio level. W ptt switch [ptt] (p. 5) push and hold to transmit; release to receive. E channel up/down switches [ y ]/[ z ] ➥ push to select the operating channel. (p. 5) ➥ select item conditions in set mode. R monito...
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3 2 panel description y scan type selection switch [o/g] ➥ push to select the scan types in order. (p. 8) • open scan—“os” appears. • group scan—“gs” appears. • priority scan—“ps” appears. ➥ when the group or priority scan is selected, this switch sets the displayed channel as the priority channel f...
Page 8: Function Display
4 2 panel description ■ function display q tag channel indicator (p. 9) appears when the selected channel is set as a tag chan- nel. • tag channels can be set separately for each scan type. W lock indicator (p. 6) indicates that the lock function is in use. E duplex indicator (p. 7) appears when sem...
Page 9: Basic Operation
5 3 basic operation ■ receiving and transmitting caution: transmitting without an antenna may dam- age the transceiver. Q rotate [vol] clockwise to turn power on, then set to the 10 o’clock position. • if “t sql” appears on the display, push [–] for 2 sec. Once or twice to cancel the tone squelch or...
Page 10: Display Backlighting
6 3 basic operation ■ display backlighting the transceiver has display backlighting with a 5 or 10 sec. Timer for nighttime operation. The display backlighting can be turned on continuously or turned off, if desired. ➥ push any switch except [ptt] to turn the backlighting on. • when the 5 or 10 sec....
Page 11: Repeater Operation
7 3 basic operation ■ repeater operation a repeater amplifies received signals and retransmits them on a different channel, allowing you to communicate over greater distances with improved reliability. When using a re- peater, the transmit channel is shifted from the receive chan- nel by 30 channels...
Page 12: Scan Operation
8 4 scan operation ■ scan types the transceiver has 3 scan types with tag functions and 4 re- sume conditions providing scanning versatility. Tag channels are independently set for open, group and pri- ority scans. Initially, all channels may be set as tag channels for all scans. ■ open scan open sc...
Page 13: Group and Priority Scans
9 4 scan operation ■ group and priority scans group and priority scans repeatedly watch a priority channel while scanning only specified channels. This is useful when waiting for calls on the priority channel or several specified channels. Group and priority scans behave differently when transmit- t...
Page 14: Scan Resume
10 4 scan operation ■ scan resume condition the scan resume condition can be selected as a pause or timer scan. Q push [low] for 2 sec. To enter set mode. W push [low] several times until “sc” appears. E push [ y ] or [ z ] to select the scan resume timer. - “t-05” : scan pauses 5 sec. While receivi...
Page 15: Tone Squelch Operation
11 5 tone squelch operation ■ tone squelch operation the tone squelch opens only when receiving a signal con- taining a matching ctcss (subaudible) tone. You can silently wait for calls from group members using the same tone. Q set the desired channel. W set the desired ctcss tone in set mode. • see...
Page 16: Charging
■ charging precautions never attempt to charge dry cell bat- teries. This will cause internal liquid leakage and damage the battery case and transceiver. Never connect two or more chargers at the same time. Charging may not occur under temper- atures of 10°c (50°f) or over tempera- tures of 40°c (10...
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13 6 battery packs d multiple charging with the bc-121 the optional bc-121 allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged simultaneously. Six ad-81’s and an ac adapter (may be supplied with the bc-121 depending on version) are additionally required. • charging periods: 1.5 hours (w/bp-195) 2 hours (w/bp...
Page 18: About The Battery Pack
14 6 battery packs ■ about the battery pack d operating period depending on the attached battery pack, the operating period of the transceiver varies. Refer to the last page for battery pack specifications. D battery pack life if your battery pack seems to have no capacity even after being fully cha...
Page 19: Other Functions
Other functions 15 7 ■ time-out timer to prevent continuous, extend transmissions, the transceiver has a time-out timer. This timer turns a transmission off 1, 2, 3 or 4 min. After it starts. This timer can be cancelled. Approx. 5 sec. Before the time-out time elapses, the trans- ceiver emits a beep...
Page 20: Transmit Lockout
16 7 other functions ■ transmit lockout the transmit lockout function inhibits transmission while re- ceiving a signal or when receiving a signal with an unmatched ctcss tone. Q push [low] for 2 sec. To enter set mode. W push [low] several times until “lo” appears. E push [ y ] or [ z ] to select th...
Page 21: Troubleshooting
17 8 troubleshooting if your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning, please check the following points before sending it to a service center. Problem possible cause solution ref. No power comes on. • the battery is exhausted. • bad connection to the battery pack. • recharge the battery pack. • check...
Page 22: Specifications
18 9 specifications d general • frequency coverage : 450.000–480.000 mhz (incl. All 40 uhf c.R.S. Ch.) • mode : fm (16k0f3e) • tuning step increment : 25 khz • acceptable power supply : 9.6 v dc nominal (negative ground) (authorized battery packs) • usable temp. Range : –10˚c to +60˚c • frequency st...
Page 23: Options
D battery packs * 1 operating periods are calibrated for the following conditions: at 25°c (77°f), tx (high power) : rx : standby = 5 : 5 : 90 * 2 when ni-cd batteries are installed. D other options bc-110v wall charger used for regular charging of the connected battery pack. Bc-119 desktop charger ...
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