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Icom IC-450 Instruction Manual

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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. Uhf transceiver if60 vhf transceiver if50 !Ic-f50_f60 biis.Qxd 03.9.12 8:49 am page a (1,1).

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    I ii safety training information your 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 minimiz...

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    Iv iii foreword read all instructions carefully and completely before using the transceiver. Save this instruction manual— this instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the ic-f50 vhf transceiver and ic-f60 uhf transceiver . Explicit definitions operating notes • when transmi...

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    Vi table of contents v safety training information …………………………………… i foreword ……………………………………………………………… iii explicit definitions ………………………………………………… iii operating notes …………………………………………………… iii precaution …………………………………………………………… iv table of contents ………………………………………………… v supplied accessories ………………………...

  • Page 5: Accessories

    2 1 accessories 1 1 1 accessories ■ accessory attachments d flexible antenna connect the supplied flexible antenna to the antenna connector. Caution! • never hold by the antenna when carrying the transceiver. • transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. ï battery pack to attach the ...

  • Page 6: Panel Description

    4 2 panel description 2 3 2 panel description ■ front, top and side panels note: if the speaker netting (for dust proofing) becomes wet, dry it with a hair drier (cool mode) etc. Before operating the transceiver. Otherwise the audio may be difficult to hear for loss of the sound pressure. Q w e r t ...

  • Page 7: Function Display

    6 2 panel description 2 5 2 panel description ■ front, top and side panels (continued) u transmit/busy indicator lights red while transmitting; lights green while receiving a sig- nal, or when the squelch is open. I ptt switch [ptt] ➥ push and hold to transmit; release to receive. ■ function display...

  • Page 8: Programmable Function Keys

    7 2 panel description 8 2 panel description 2 ■ 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 p...

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    10 2 panel description 2 9 2 panel description c.Tone channel enter key select the continuous tone channel using [ch up]/[ch down] keys to change the tone frequency/code setting after pushing this key for permanent operation. Talk around key turn the talk around function on and off. • the talk aroun...

  • Page 10: Conventional Operation

    12 3 conventional operation 2 3 11 2 panel description voice scrambler function push to toggle the voice scrambler function on and off. Compander key push to toggle the compander function on and off. The compander function reduces noise components from the trans- mitting audio to provide clear commu...

  • Page 11: Call Procedure

    14 3 conventional operation 3 13 3 conventional operation ■ call procedure when your system employs tone signalling (excluding ctcss and dtcs), the 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 s...

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    16 3 conventional operation 3 15 3 conventional operation d transmitting notes • transmit inhibit function the transceiver has several inhibit functions which restrict trans- mission under the following conditions: - the channel is in mute condition (‘inaudible’ condition; “ ” does not appear). - ch...

  • Page 13: Scrambler Function

    18 3 conventional operation 3 17 3 conventional operation d dtmf transmission if the transceiver has [dtmf autodial] assigned to it, the automatic dtmf transmission function is available. Up to 8 dtmf channels are available. To select a tx code: q push [dtmf autodial]— a dtmf channel appears. W push...

  • Page 14: Biis Operation

    20 4 biis operation 4 19 4 biis operation ■ default setting the following functions are assigned to each programmable switch as the default. Ask your dealer for details. [p0]; call : push to transmit a 5-tone/biis call when the selected channel is a 5-tone or msk channel, respectively. [p1]; digital...

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    22 4 biis operation 4 d d displaying the received call record — queue indication the transceiver memorizes the calling station ids for record. Up to 3 calls can be memorized, and the oldest call record is erased when a 4th call is received. However, once the transceiver is pow- ered off, the all rec...

  • Page 16: Transmitting A Call

    24 4 biis operation 4 23 4 biis operation ■ transmitting a call total of a 3 ways for code selection are available—selecting the call code from memory, entering the call code from the keypad and call- ing back from the queue channel record. D d using call memory q while in the standby condition, pus...

  • Page 17: Receiving A Message

    26 4 biis operation 4 25 4 biis operation d d direct code entry q while in the standby condition, push [tx code enter] to enter the tx code edit mode. • editable code digit blinks. W push [tx code enter] to select the desired digit to be edited. • editable digit differs according to the setting. E s...

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    28 4 biis operation 4 27 4 biis operation d d receiving an sdm q when an sdm is received; • beeps sound. • the calling station id (or text) and the sdm is displayed alternately, depending on the setting. W when the received sdm includes more than 8 characters, the message scrolls automatically, when...

  • Page 19: Transmitting A Status

    30 4 biis operation 4 29 4 biis operation ■ transmitting a status d d general the status message can be selected with the programmed text, and the message text is also displayed on the function display of the called station. Up to 24 status types (1 to 24) are available, and the status mes- sages 22...

  • Page 20: Position Data Transmission

    32 4 biis operation 4 31 4 biis operation ■ position data transmission when the optional opc-966 interface cable and a gps receiver is connected to the transceiver, the position (longitude and latitude) data can be transmitted automatically. Ask your dealer or system operator for connection details....

  • Page 21: Auto Emergency Transmission

    34 4 biis operation 4 33 4 biis operation ■ auto emergency transmission when [emergency single (silent)] or [emergency repeat (silent)] is pushed, an emergency signal is automatically transmitted for the specified time period. The status 22 (emergency) is sent to the selected id station, and the pos...

  • Page 22: Battery Charging

    36 5 battery charging 5 35 5 battery charging ■ battery charging prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. Caution: to avoid damage to the transceiver, turn it off while charging. • recommended temperature range for char...

  • Page 23: Optional Battery Chargers

    37 5 battery charging 38 5 battery charging 5 ■ optional battery chargers ï regular charging with the bc-152 q attach the bc-152 to a flat surface, such as a desk, if desired. W connect the ac adapter (bc-147a/e*) as shown below. *depending on version. E insert the battery pack with/without the tran...

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    40 5 battery charging 5 39 5 battery charging ï ad-100 installation q install the ad-100 desktop charger adapter into the holder space of the bc-119n/121n. Desktop charger adapter connectors plugs w connect the plugs of the bc-119n/121n to the ad-100 with the connector, then install the adapter into...

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    42 5 battery charging 5 41 5 battery charging d rapid charging with the bc-119n+ad-100 the optional bc-119n provides rapid charging of optional li-ion battery packs. The following are additionally required: • one ad-100 (purchase separately) . • an ac adapter (may be supplied with bc-119n depending ...

  • Page 26: Optional Battery Case

    44 5 battery charging 5 43 5 battery charging ■ optional battery case when using the optional battery case attached to the transceiver, install 5 × aa (r6) size alkaline batteries as illustrated at right. The bp-226 meets jis waterproof specification grade 4. Q hook your finger under the latch, and ...

  • Page 27: Speaker-Microphone

    46 6 speaker-microphone 6 45 6 speaker-microphone ■ optional hm-138 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 diagra...

  • Page 28: Options

    48 7 options 7 47 7 options • bp-226 battery case battery case for 5 × aa (r6) alkaline cells. • bp-227 l i - i on battery pack 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 or the bc-119n/121n. Bp-226 bp-227 • bc-152 d...

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    1-1-32 kamiminami, hirano-ku, osaka 547-0003, japan a-6294h-1ex printed in japan © 2003 icom inc. !Ic-f50_f60 biis.Qxd 03.9.12 8:49 am page 49 (1,1).