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Icom IC-F15 Instruction Manual

Manual is about: Analog Portables VHF/UHF

Summary of IC-F15

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    Instruction manual uhf transceiver if25/s vhf transceiver if15/s ic-f15_f25-3.Qxd 07.6.29 11:22 am page a (1,1).

  • Page 2: Read All Instructions

    I 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-f15/ f15s vhf transceiver and ic-f25/f25s uhf transceiver . Explicit definitions operating notes • when t...

  • Page 3: Warning! Never

    Ii precaution r warning! Never hold the transceiver so that the antenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical. R wa...

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    Iii table of contents foreword ……………………………………………………………… i explicit definitions ………………………………………………… i operating notes ……………………………………………………… i precaution …………………………………………………………… ii table of contents ………………………………………………… iii 1 accessories ……………………………………………………… 1–5 ‘ supplied accessories……………………………………………...

  • Page 5: Accessories

    1 1 accessories 1 ■ supplied accessories the following accessories are supplied: qty. Q flexible antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 w battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 e belt clip . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 6: Accessory Attachments

    2 1 accessories ■ accessory attachments d flexible antenna connect the supplied flexible an- tenna to the antenna connector. Caution: • never hold by the antenna when carrying the transceiver. • transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. Ic-f15_f25-3.Qxd 07.6.29 11:22 am page 2 (1,1...

  • Page 7: Battery Pack

    3 1 accessories 1 ï battery pack to attach the battery pack: slide the battery pack on the back of the transceiver in the direc- tion of the arrow ( q ), then lock it with the battery release button. • slide the battery pack until the battery release button makes a ‘click’ sound. To release the batt...

  • Page 8: Jack Cover

    4 1 accessories ï jack cover attach the jack cover when the optional speaker-microphone is not used. W w q q q w to attach the jack cover: q attach the jack cover to the [sp mic] connector. W tighten the screws. To detach the jack cover: q unscrew the screws with a phillips screwdriver. W detach the...

  • Page 9: Belt Clip

    5 1 accessories 1 d belt clip to attach the belt clip: q release the battery pack if it is attached. W slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the belt clip is locked and makes a ‘click’ sound. To detach the belt clip: q release the battery pack if it is attached. W pinch the clip ( ...

  • Page 10: Panel Description

    6 2 panel description ■ front, top and side panels q channel sw/selector • ic-f15s/f25s: toggle the channel switch to select the pre-pro- grammed channel 1 or 2. • ic-f15/f25 : rotate the channel selector to select the pre- programmed memory channels. W volume control [vol] rotate to turn the power ...

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    7 2 panel description 2 e led indicator (p. 8) ➥ lights red while transmitting. ➥ lights green while receiving a signal, or when the squelch is open. ➥ lights/blinks orange when the matched 2/5-tone code is re- ceived, according to the pre-programming. R speaker-microphone connector [sp mic] connect...

  • Page 12: Led Indicator

    8 2 panel description ‘ ‘ led indicator the led indicator indicates several informa- tion as follows; (ref.; r=red, g=green, o=orange) r r r r o o o o g g g g g g r o r o r o r o r o r o r o r o g g g r • tx: turns red while transmitting a signal. • rx: turns green while receiving a signal. • call l...

  • Page 13: Programmable Function Keys

    9 2 panel description 2 ‘ ‘ programmable function keys the following functions can be assigned to [upper] and [lower] programmable function keys. Consult your icom dealer or system operator for details concerning your transceivers programming. If the programmable function names are bracketed in the ...

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    10 2 panel description monitor key ➥ mute and release the ctcss (dtcs) or 2-tone squelch mute. Open any squelch/deactivate any mute while pushing this key. (lmr operation only) ➥ activates one of (or two of) the following functions on each chan- nel independently: (pmr operation only) • push and hol...

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    11 2 panel description 2 dtmf autodial key push to transmit the programmed dtmf code. Call keys push to transmit a 2/5-tone code. • call transmission is necessary before you call another station de- pending on your signalling system. • [call a] and/or [call b] keys may be available when your system ...

  • Page 16: Conventional Operation

    12 3 conventional operation ■ turning power on ➥ rotate [vol] to turn power on. ■ channel selection ic-f15s/f25s: toggle [channel switch] to select the channel 1 or 2, or, push one of [mr- ch 1] to [mr-ch 4] key to select a chan- nel directly. • the memory channels 3 and 4 are avail- able when [mr-c...

  • Page 17: Call Procedure

    13 3 conventional operation 3 ■ 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 18: Receiving and Transmitting

    14 3 conventional operation ■ receiving and transmitting note: transmitting without an antenna may damage the trans- ceiver. See p. 2 for antenna attachment. Receiving: q rotate [vol] to turn power on. W toggle [channel switch] (ic-f15s/f25s), rotate [chan- nel selector] (ic-f15/f25) or push one of ...

  • Page 19: Transmitting Notes

    15 3 conventional operation 3 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. - channel is busy. - un-matched (or matched) ctcss is received. - the selecte...

  • Page 20: Scrambler Function

    16 3 conventional operation ■ scrambler function the optional voice scrambler units ut-109 (#01) and ut-110 (#01) provide high performance private communication between stations with the same scrambler codes. ➥ push and hold [scrambler] to turn the scrambler function on. ➥ push [scrambler] to turn t...

  • Page 21: Man Down Emergency Call

    17 3 conventional operation 3 ■ man down emergency call the man down emergency call function transmits an emergency call automatically, after the transceiver laying down in a horizontal position for a pre-set time period. (the optional ut-113 man down unit is required.) after the emergency call, the...

  • Page 22: Optional Unit Installation

    18 4 optional unit installation ■ optional unit installation install the optional unit as follows: q rotate [vol] to turn the power off, and remove the battery pack. (p. 3) w remove the unit cover. Note: use a flat head screw driver or a similar flat instru- ment, and insert into the hollow of the c...

  • Page 23: Scrambler Unit Installation

    19 4 optional unit installation 4 ■ scrambler unit installation the following pc board modification is required when installing the optional ut-109 or ut-110. Q rotate [vol] to turn the power off, and remove the battery pack. (p. 3) w remove the unit cover as shown at left (optional unit installatio...

  • Page 24: Battery Charging

    20 5 battery charging ■ caution r danger! Use and charge only specified icom battery packs with icom radios or icom charger. Only icom battery packs are tested and approved for use and charge with icom radios or icom charger. Using third-party or counterfeit battery packs or charger may cause smoke,...

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    21 5 battery charging r danger! Never solder the battery terminals or never mod- ify the battery pack. This may cause heat generation, and the bat- tery may rupture, emit smoke or catch fire. R danger! Use the battery only with the transceiver for which it is specified. Never use a battery with any ...

  • Page 26: Charging Caution

    22 5 battery charging d d charging caution r danger! Never charge the battery pack in areas with ex- tremely high temperatures, such as near fires or stoves, inside a sun heated car, or in direct sunlight. In such environments, the safety/protection circuit in the battery will activate, causing the ...

  • Page 27: Optional Battery Chargers

    23 5 battery charging ■ optional battery chargers d rapid charging with the bc-160 the optional bc-160 provides rapid charging of the li-ion battery pack. Charging period: approx. 3 hours (with bp-232n) the following items are additionally required: • an ac adapter (may be supplied depending on vers...

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    24 5 battery charging d regular charging with the bc-171 the optional bc-171 provides regular charging of the li-ion battery pack. Charging period: approx. 10 hours (with bp-232n) the following items are additionally required: • an ac adapter (may be supplied depending on version) or the dc power ca...

  • Page 29: Ad-106 Installation

    25 5 battery charging ï ad-106 installation the ad-106 charger adapter must be installed into the bc-119n or bc-121n before battery charging. ➥ connect the ad-106 charger adapter and the bc-119n/bc- 121n as below, then install the ad-106 into the holder space of the bc-119n or bc-121n with the suppl...

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    26 5 battery charging d rapid charging with the bc-119n+ad-106 the optional bc-119n provides rapid charging of the li-ion battery pack. Charging period: approx. 3 hours (with bp-232n) the following items are additionally required: • an ad-106 charger adapter • an ac adapter (may be supplied with bc-...

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    27 5 battery charging 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 d rapid charging with the bc-121n+ad-106 the optional bc-121n allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged simultaneously. Charging period: approx. 3 hours (with bp-232n) the following items are additionally required. • six ad-10...

  • Page 32: Battery Case

    28 6 battery case ■ optional battery case (bp-240) when using the optional battery case, install 6 × aaa (lr03) size alkaline batteries as illustrated at right. Q unhook the battery cover release hook ( q ), and open the cover in the direction of the arrow ( w ). (fig.1) w then, install 6 × aaa (lr0...

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    29 6 battery case 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 q bp-240 w fig.1 fig.2 fig.3 e r t ic-f15_f25-3.Qxd 07.6.29 11:22 am page 29 (1,1).

  • Page 34: Swivel Belt Clip

    30 7 swivel belt clip ■ mb-93 contents qty. Q belt clip …………………………………………………………… 1 w base clip …………………………………………………………… 1 ■ to attach q release the battery pack if it is attached. (p. 3) w slide the base clip in the direction of the arrow until the base clip is locked and makes a ‘click’ sound. Q w ic...

  • Page 35

    31 7 swivel belt clip e clip the belt clip to a part of your belt. And insert the transceiver into the belt clip until the base clip inserted fully into the groove. R once the transceiver is locked in place, it swivels as illustrated below. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ic-f15_f...

  • Page 36: To Detach

    32 7 swivel belt clip ■ to detach q turn the transceiver upside down in the direction of the arrow and pull out from the belt clip. Ic-f15_f25-3.Qxd 07.6.29 11:22 am page 32 (1,1).

  • Page 37: Caution:

    33 7 swivel belt clip w release the battery pack if it is attached. (p. 3) e pinch the clip ( q ), and slide the base clip in the direction of the arrow ( w ). Caution: hold the transceiver tightly, when hanging or detaching the transceiver from the belt clip. Otherwise the transceiver may not be at...

  • Page 38: Options

    34 8 options d battery pack d chargers • bc-119n desktop charger + ad-106 charger adapter + bc-145 ac adapter for rapid charging of battery packs. An ac adapter is supplied with the charger depending on versions. Charging time: approx. 3 hours when bp-232n is attached. • bc-121n multi - charger + ad...

  • Page 39

    35 8 options d optional units • ut-108 dtmf decoder unit provides pager and code squelch capabilities. • ut-109 (#01)/ut-110 (#01) scrambler units non-rolling type (ut-109)/rolling type (ut-110) voice scrambler unit provides higher communication security. • ut-124 man down unit provides a measure of...

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    36 8 options • hs-94/hs-95/hs-97 headset + vs-1l vox / ptt case hs-94: ear hook type hs-95: neck-arm type hs-97: throat microphone vs-1l: vox/ptt switch box for hands-free operation, etc. • fa-sc73us/fa-sc56vs/fa-sc57vs stubby antennas fa-sc73us: 450–490 mhz fa-sc56vs: 150–162 mhz fa-sc57vs: 160–174...

  • Page 41: About Vs-1L

    37 8 options 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ï about vs-1l vox / ptt case the vs-1l is a vox/ptt unit for icom handheld transceivers, and allows you hands-free operation. An optional headset (hs-94, etc.) is additionally required for opera- tion. • the vox (voice operated transmis...

  • Page 42: Doc

    38 9 doc ce versions of the ic-f15/s and ic-f25/s which display the “ce” symbol on the serial number seal, comply with the essential requirements of the euro- pean radio and telecommunication terminal direc- tive 1999/5/ec. Declaration of conformity we icom inc. Japan 1-1-32, kamiminami, hirano-ku o...

  • Page 43: 0168

    39 9 doc this warning symbol indicates that this equipment op- erates in non-harmonised frequency bands and/or may be subject to licensing conditions in the country of use. Be sure to check that you have the correct version of this radio or the correct programming of this radio, to comply with natio...

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    1-1-32 kamiminami, hirano-ku, osaka 547-0003, japan ger aut gbr irl nor fra ned bel lux esp por ita gre swe den fin sui a-6370d-1eu- e printed in japan © 2004–2007 icom inc. Printed on recycled paper with soy ink. Ic-f15_f25-3.Qxd 07.6.29 11:22 am page 44 (1,1).