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Icom IC-F11/Sl IC-F21/S Instruction Manual

Manual is about: UHF/VHF Transceiver

Summary of IC-F11/Sl IC-F21/S

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    Instruction manual uhf transceiver if21/s this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. Vhf transceiver if11/s ic-f11_f21_s_4.Qxd 07.7.24 1:14 pm page 1 (1,1).

  • Page 2: Safety Training Information

    I your icom radio generates rf electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is de- signed for and classified 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 hazards. This radio is n...

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    Ii this radio by the manufacturer or an antenna specifically 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 rf exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded...

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    Iii foreword thank you for purchasing the ic-f11/s, f21/s fm transceiver. Read all instructions carefully and completely before using the transceiver. Save this instruction manual–this instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the transceiver. Important r caution! Never hold t...

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    Iv table of contents safety training information ………………………………… i–ii foreword ……………………………………………………………… iii important ……………………………………………………………… iii table of contents ………………………………………………… iv 1 panel description …………………………………………… 1–3 ‘ switches, controls, keys and connectors ……………………… 1–2 ‘ led indicator ...

  • Page 6: Panel Description

    1 panel description 1 ‘ ‘ switches, controls, keys and connectors y u speaker mic w e r t i 2ch version ch1 ↔ch2 16ch version ch1 to ch16 q sp mic ic-f11_f21_s_4.Qxd 07.7.24 1:14 pm page 6 (1,1).

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    2 1 panel description q channel selector/sw [ch] • 2ch version : toggle the ch switch to select ch1 or ch2. • 16ch version: turn the selector knob to select the pro- grammed operating channel. W volume control [off/vol] turns power on and adjusts the audio level. E dealer-programmable key [upper] ca...

  • Page 8: ‘ Led Indicator

    ‘ ‘ led indicator the tx/rx indicator led indicates several more information as follows; (ref.; r=red, g=green, o=orange) panel description 1 3 r r r r r r o o o o r r r r r r g g g r • tx: turns red while transmitting a signal. • rx: turns green while receiving a signal. • call led (on): when recei...

  • Page 9: Accessories

    2 accessories 4 ‘ ‘ accessory attachment d supplied accessories the transceiver comes supplied with the following accessories. Q flexible antenna w belt clip (w/screws) d antenna the antenna screws onto the transceiver as illustrated right. D belt clip attach the belt clip to the transceiver as illu...

  • Page 10: Battery Packs

    5 3 battery packs ‘ ‘ battery pack replacement before replacing the battery pack, the volume control must be rotated fully counterclockwise, until a click is heard, to turn the power off. • slide the battery release forward, then pull the battery pack upward with the transceiver facing away from you...

  • Page 11: ‘ Battery Cautions

    6 3 battery packs ‘ ‘ battery cautions • caution! Never short the terminals of the battery pack (or charging terminals of the transceiver). Also, current may flow into nearby metal objects such as a necklace, so be careful when plac- ing battery packs (or the transceiver) in handbags, etc. Simply ca...

  • Page 12: ‘ Battery Charging

    7 3 battery packs ‘ ‘ battery charging d rapid charging with the bc-144n+ad-99n the optional bc-144n provides rapid charging of optional battery packs. The following are additionally required: • one ad-99n (depends on version.). • an ac adapter (may be supplied with the bc-144n depending on version)...

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    8 3 battery packs d rapid charging with the bc-144n+ad-99n d d spacer combination. • be sure to attach the spacer (spacer b/c) to the adapter (spacer a) with the orientation as il- lustrated in the diagram at right. • attach the spacer (spacer b/c) to the adapter with the orientation of the stamp “ ...

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    9 3 battery packs d rapid charging with the bc-121n+ad-101 the optional bc-121n allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged simultaneously. The following are additionally required. • six ad-101 • an ac adapter (may be supplied with the bc-121n depending on version). D regular charging with the bc-146...

  • Page 15: ‘ Charging Note

    10 3 battery packs ‘ ‘ charging note prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. • recommended temperature range for charging: +10°c to +40°c (50°f to 140°f). • use the supplied charger or optional charger (bc-119n/bc- 121...

  • Page 16: ‘ Battery Case (Option)

    ‘ ‘ battery case (option) when using a bp-208n optional battery case attached to the transceiver, install 6 aa (lr6) size alkaline batteries as illus- trated below. Note: output power is automatically reduced to 1 w to retain suffi- cient power in case of an emergency, etc. D d cautions • use alkali...

  • Page 17: Programmable Functions

    12 4 programmable functions ‘ ‘ general in the following explanations, programmable function names are bracketed, the specific switch used to activate the function depends on programming. D d key lock function1/2 this function locks access to all programmable switches (except the switch assigned for...

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    13 4 programmable functions d d scan function the scan function allows you to search a pre-programmed group of channels for signals. Push the [scan] switch to start/stop scan. • scan pauses on a channel when receiving a signal. • “lockout scan” (pre-programmed list scan) or “priority scan” can be pr...

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    4 programmable functions 14 d d monitor audible function the monitor function allows you to open the transceiver’s squelch manually to check whether a channel is busy or not. The trans- ceiver has 2 conditions for receive standby: audible condition: this condition mutes audio only when no carrier is...

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    Programmable functions 15 2 d d dtmf transmission this function allows you to send a pre-programmed dtmf code to control a repeater, open another transceiver’s squelch, etc. Automatic pre-programmed transmission: push the [dtmf autodial] switch to send a dtmf code. D d emergency function the emergen...

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    4 programmable functions 16 d d code squelch this conveniently eliminates unwanted audio and is useful in group activities or security related activities where unwanted output can be a problem. The function is similar to a ctcss tone squelch. In order to use the above functions, cloning is necessary...

  • Page 22: Conventional Operation

    17 5 conventional operation ‘ ‘ receiving and transmitting note: transmitting without an antenna may damage the trans- ceiver. See p. 4 for antenna attachment. Turn power on as described on p. 2. Receiving: q select a desired channel. W listen for a transmission and adjust [vol] to a comfortable lis...

  • Page 23: ‘ Call Procedure

    18 5 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 specific station(s) only and ...

  • Page 24: ‘ Setting Squelch Level

    Conventional operation 19 5 ‘ ‘ setting squelch level the squelch circuit mutes the received audio signal depending on the signal strength. Q while pushing [ptt] and [lower], turn the transceiver’s power on to enter the squelch adjustment mode. W push [upper] to increase the squelch level (tight squ...

  • Page 25: Cloning

    20 6 cloning ‘ ‘ cloning cloning allows you to quickly and easily transfer the programmed contents from one transceiver to another transceiver; or data from pc to a transceiver using the optional cs-f11 cloning soft- ware. D d transceiver-to-transceiver cloning note: ‘transceiver-to-transceiver clon...

  • Page 26: Option

    21 7 option d d battery packs/case • bp-208n/bp-209n/bp-210n/bp-211n/bp-222n bp-208n : battery case for 6 aa (lr6) alkaline cells bp-209n : 7.2 v/1100 mah ni-cd battery pack bp-210n : 7.2 v/1650 mah ni-mh battery pack bp-211n : 7.4 v/1800 mah li-ion battery pack bp-222n : 7.2 v/600 mah ni-cd battery...

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    22 7 option • cs-f11 cloning software + opc-478 cloning cable allows you to clone the memory contents of an ic-f11/s, ic- f21/s by pc editing. • opc-474 cloning cable cloning cable for transceiver to transceiver ic-f11_f21_s_4.Qxd 07.7.24 1:14 pm page 27 (1,1).

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    23 memo ic-f11_f21_s_4.Qxd 07.7.24 1:14 pm page 28 (1,1).

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    24 memo ic-f11_f21_s_4.Qxd 07.7.24 1:14 pm page 29 (1,1).

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    25 memo ic-f11_f21_s_4.Qxd 07.7.24 1:14 pm page 30 (1,1).

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    1-1-32 kamiminami, hirano-ku, osaka 547-0003, japan ic-f11s/f21s series a-6021h-1ex-r printed in japan © 2001–2007 icom inc. Printed on recycled paper with soy ink. Ic-f11_f21_s_4.Qxd 07.7.24 1:14 pm page 32 (1,1).