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Icom IC-F12 Instruction Manual
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Instruction manual uhf transceiver if22/s vhf transceiver if12/s ic-f12_f22.Qxd 03.1.20 14:48 page 1 (1,1).
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I foreword thank you for purchasing the ic-f12/s, f22/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 the...
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Page 4: 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-f12_f22.Qxd 03.1.20 14:48 page 4 (1,1).
Page 5: Q Channel Selector/sw [Ch]
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] can...
Page 6: ‘ 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 7: Accessories
2 accessories 4 ‘ ‘ accessory attachment d supplied accessories the transceiver comes supplied with the following accessories. Q flexible antenna w belt clip d antenna the antenna screws onto the transceiver as illustrated right. D belt clip attach the belt clip to the transceiver as illustrated bel...
Page 8: Battery Packs
5 3 battery packs ‘ ‘ battery pack replacement before replacing the battery pack, the volume control must be ro- tated fully counterclockwise, until a click is heard, to turn the power off. • push the battery release for- ward, then pull the battery pack upward with the trans- ceiver facing you. D d...
Page 9: ‘ 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 10: ‘ Battery Charging
7 3 battery packs ‘ ‘ battery charging d rapid charging with the bc-144+ad-99 the optional bc-144 provides rapid charging of optional battery packs. The following are additionally required: • one ad-99 (depends on version.). • an ac adapter (may be supplied with the bc-144 depending on version). Ac ...
Page 11: D Spacer Combination.
8 3 battery packs d rapid charging with the bc-144+ad-99 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-94 (#11) the optional bc-121n allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged simultaneously. The following are additionally required. • six ad-94 (#11) (some versions require additional ad-99s). • an ac adapter (may be supplied with the bc-121n depe...
Page 13: ‘ 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 14: ‘ Battery Case (Option)
‘ ‘ battery case (option) when using a bp-208 optional battery case attached to the transceiver, install 6 aa (r6) size alkaline batteries as illustrated 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 alkaline b...
Page 15: 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...
Page 16: D Scan Function
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...
Page 17: D Monitor Audible Function
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...
Page 18: D Dtmf Transmission
Programmable functions 15 4 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...
Page 19: D Code Squelch
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 20: 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 21: ‘ 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 22: ‘ 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 23: 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 24: Option
21 7 option ‘ ‘ options d d battery packs • bp-208 battery case allows a set of alkaline batteries to operate the handheld when charging the rechargeable battery or in emergencies, etc. 6 aa (r6) cells are required. • bp-209 ni-cd battery pack 7.2 v/1100 mah ni-cd battery pack, allows more than 8 ho...
Page 25: D Other Options
22 7 option d d other options • hm-46l/hm-75a/hm-131l speaker-microphones combination speaker-microphone that provides convenient oper- ation while hanging the transceiver from your belt. Hm-75a has programmable function key mic up, mic down, mic a, mic b. Hm-131l has a moisture proof construction. ...
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23 8 ce ce versions of the ic-f12/s, f22/s which display the “ce” symbol on the serial number seal, comply with the essential requirements of the european radio and telecommunication terminal directive 1999/5/ec. About ce this warning symbol indicates that this equipment op- erates in non-harmonised...
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24 8 ce we icom inc. Japan 1-1-32, kamiminami, hirano-ku osaka 547-0003, japan kind of equipment: vhf transceiver this compliances is based on conformity with the following harmonised standards, specifications or documents: i) en300 279 v1.2.1(1999-02) (emc product standard) ii) en60950 august 1992,...
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25 8 ce declaration of conformity we icom inc. Japan 1-1-32, kamiminami, hirano-ku osaka 547-0003, japan kind of equipment: uhf transceiver this compliances is based on conformity with the following harmonised standards, specifications or documents: i) en300 279 v1.2.1(1999-02) (emc product standard...
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Page 30: Count On Us!
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