Icom IC-F1610 Instruction Manual

Summary of IC-F1610

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    Instruction manual if1610 vhf transceiver if2610 uhf transceiver ic-f1610_f2610.Qxd 03.3.7 16:29 page a (1,1).

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    Ii important read all instructions carefully and com- pletely before using the transceiver. Save this instruction manual— this in- struction manual contains important operating instructions for the ic-f1610 vhf transceiver or ic-f2610 uhf transceiver. Explicit definitions versions of the transceiver...

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    Do not connect the transceiver to a power source using reverse polarity. This connection will not only blow fuses but also may damage the transceiver. Do not use or place the transceiver in areas with tem- peratures below –20°c or above +55°c or, in areas subject to direct sunlight, such as the dash...

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    Iv supplied accessories q w r t y u i o !0 !1 !2 !3 e lcd-sticker q microphone (hm-100) . . . . 1 w microphone hanger and screw set . . . . . . . . . . . 1 set e microphone cable . . . . . . . 1 r dc power cable (opc-345) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 t mounting bracket . . . . . . . . 1 y bracket bol...

  • Page 5: Panel Description

    1 1 panel description ■ front panel 1 p 4 p 3 p 2 p 1 p 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 m 0 # low volume control function display (p. 6) ch up/down keys (p. 2) (programmable) microphone connector power switch programmable function keys (pgs. 2–6) keypad ic-f1610_f2610.Qxd 03.3.7 16:29 page 1 (1,1).

  • Page 6: ■ Programmable Keys

    2 1 panel description volume control adjusts the audio output • minimum audio level (when setting control maximum counter clock- wise) is pre-programmed. Channel up/down keys [ ]/[ ]([ch up]/[ch dn]) push to select an operating channel. • can be programmed for one of several functions by your dealer...

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    3 1 panel description bank key selects a memory bank. Priority channel keys select priority a or priority b channel. Scan keys start/stop scan a or scan b. Scan tag key adds or deletes the selected channel to the scan group. • “ ” appears above the [tag] key when the channel belongs to the scan grou...

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    4 1 panel description the following: [call] (incl. Cal a and cal b), [moni] and [emer] keys. Output power selection keys select the transmit output power temporarily or per- manently, depending on the pre-setting. • ask your dealer or system operator for the output power level for each selection. Be...

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    5 1 panel description emergency key push and hold the key to transmit an emergency call. • if you want to cancel the emergency call, push (or push and hold) the key again before transmitting the call. • the emergency call is transmitted one time only or repeatedly until receiving a control code, dep...

  • Page 10: ■ Function Display

    6 1 panel description tx code channel up/down function when a key is assigned this function, push it to increment or decrement the tx code channel. Turbo speedial a/b/c/d functions during smartrunk ii™ operation, when a key is assigned this function, push it to automatically dial a commonly used num...

  • Page 11: Operation

    7 2 operation ■ turning power on ➀ push [ ] to turn power on. • a power-up alert tone sounds for about 1 sec. And an opening message may appear. ➁ if the transceiver is programmed with a startup password, input the code from the keypad as instructed by your sys- tem operator. ➂ when the password pro...

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    8 2 operation ■ receiving and transmitting receiving: ➀ push [ ] to turn power on. ➁ push [ch up]/[ch dn] to select a channel. ➂ when receiving a call, adjust the volume to comfortable lis- tening level. Transmitting: ➃ lift the microphone off the microphone hanger. • 5-tone mute may be released (th...

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    9 2 operation d tx code channel selection if the transceiver has the [tx ch] key, display can be toggled with the operating channel number (or name) and tx code channel number (or name). When the tx code channel num- ber (or name) is displayed, the [ ]/[ ] key selects the tx code channel. To select ...

  • Page 14: Connection And Installation

    10 3 connection and installation ■ rear panel and connections supplied speaker sp-22 (optional for some versions) ¤ ⁄ ‹ › fi 12 v battery black red optional cable (opc-617) antenna supplied dc power cable ic-f1610_f2610.Qxd 03.3.7 16:29 page 10 (1,1).

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    11 3 connection and installation q antenna connector connects to an antenna. Ask your dealer about antenna se- lection and optimal antenna locations. W microphone hanger connects the supplied microphone hanger to the vehicle’s ground for the hanger function. E dc power receptacle connects to a 12 v ...

  • Page 16: ■ Mounting

    12 3 connection and installation separation (using rmk-1) ■ mounting ■ separation ➀ separate the front panel from the transceiver main unit using the allen wrench ( 1 ⁄ 32 ″). ➁ connect the optional opc-609 cable to both the front and main unit attachments (figures 1 and 2). • remove the rear plate ...

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    13 3 connection and installation ■ optional ut-105 installation the optional ut-105 provides smartrunk ii™ functions. In- stall the unit as follows: ➀ turn power off, then disconnect the dc power cable. ➁ unscrew the 4 screws, then remove the bottom cover. ➂ install the unit as shown in the diagram ...

  • Page 18: ■ Smartrunk Ii™ And

    14 4 optional smartrunk ii™ operation ■ smartrunk ii™ and conventional modes this transceiver has smartrunk ii™ compatible capabilities. The optional ut-105 allows communication in conventional channels or smartrunk ii™ channels. Select a channel bank for smartrunk ii™ before trunking operation. Pus...

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    15 4 optional smartrunk ii™ operation d terminating a call after completing a call, push [#] to disconnect (hang up). Important: if one person in the conversation terminates a call, all participants will be cut off. D last number redial push [m], [m] to automatically redial the last number called. •...

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    16 4 optional smartrunk ii™ operation d clear channel alerting if all channels are busy the transceiver automatically begins searching for an open channel and beeps every ten seconds. When two short beeps (low-pitched, then high-pitched) are heard, a channel is available. Push [m], [m] immediately t...

  • Page 21: Options

    17 5 options ex-1761 memory expansion unit expands the number of available memory channels to 256 for large system operation. Hm-100t dtmf microphone opc-617 acc cable provides external terminal connec- tion. Opc-822 interface cable rmk-1 separation kit + opc-609 separation cable allows you to insta...

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    Count on us! 6-9-16 kamihigashi, hirano-ku, osaka 547-0002 japan a-5547h-1ex-q printed in japan © 1998 icom inc. Ic-f1610_f2610.Qxd 03.3.7 16:29 page 18 (1,1).