Icom IC-F1710 Instruction Manual

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Manual is about: VHF, UHF Mobile Transceiver

Summary of IC-F1710

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    Instruction manual uhf mobile transceiver if2810 if2710 vhf mobile transceiver if1810 if1710 above photo shows the ic-f1810 or ic-f2810..

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    Important read all instructions carefully and com- pletely before using the transceiver. Save this instruction manual — this instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the ic-f1710, ic-f1810, ic-f2710 and ic-f2810 vhf/ uhf mobile transceivers . See the operating guide for detai...

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    Precautions r warning! Never connect the transceiver to an ac outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock. R warning! Never connect the transceiver to a power source of more than 16 v dc such as a 24 v battery. This connection will ruin the transceiver. R warning! Never cut th...

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    Iii table of contents important .......................................................................... I explicit definitions ....................................................... I precautions .................................................................... Ii table of contents .............

  • Page 5: Front Panel

    I c o m i n c o i q e * w e * ic-f1710 f2710 ic-f1810 f2810 y r u t n front panel q af volume control knob rotate the knob to adjust the audio output level. • minimum audio level is pre-programmed. W function display (p. 2) displays a variety of information, such as an operating channel number/name,...

  • Page 6: Function Display

    2 1 panel description y power switch [power] push to turn the power on and off. • the following functions are available at power on as options: - automatic scan start - password prompt - set mode u transmit indicator lights red while transmitting. I dealer-programmable keys desired functions can be ...

  • Page 7: Programmable Function Keys

    3 1 panel description 1 y bell indicator appears/blinks when the specific 5-tone/biis code is re- ceived, according to the pre-programming. U call code memory indicator appears when the call code memory is selected. I sdm memory indicator appears when the sdm memory is displayed. O sdm indicator app...

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    4 1 panel description zone key push this key, then select the desired zone using [ch up]/ [ch down]. What is “zone”? —the desired channels are assigned into a zone according to the intended use for grouping. For example, ‘staff a’ and ‘staff b’ are assigned into a “business” zone, and ‘john’ and ‘ci...

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    5 1 panel description 1 public address key while in the hailer mode, push this key for the audio output via the hailer amplifier. Ask your dealer for details. While in the normal mode, the audio output via the cable can be controlled from the transceiver separately from [vol] control knob when an op...

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    6 1 panel description re-dial key push to transmit the last-transmitted dtmf code. Call keys push to transmit a 5-tone/biis id code. • call transmission is necessary before calling another station depend- ing on your signalling system. • [call a] and/or [call b] may be available when your system emp...

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    7 1 panel description 1 compander key push to toggle the compander function on and off. The compander function reduces noise components from the transmitted audio to provide clear communication. Hook scan key when the hook on scan function is turned on, push this key to stop scanning temporarily. Pu...

  • Page 12: Basic Operation

    8 2 basic operation n turning power on q push [ ] to turn the power on. W if the transceiver is programmed for a start up password, input the digit codes as directed by your dealer. • 10-keypad* can be used for password input. *ic-f1810 or ic-f2810 only • the keys as below can be used for password i...

  • Page 13: Call Procedure

    9 2 basic operation 2 n call procedure when your system employs tone signaling (excluding ctcss and dtcs), the call procedure may be necessary prior to voice transmission. The tone signalling employed may be a selective calling system which allows you to call specific station(s) only and prevent unw...

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    10 2 basic operation ï transmitting notes • transmit inhibit function the transceiver has several inhibit functions which restrict transmission under the following conditions: - the channel is in mute condition (‘inaudible’ condition; “ ” does not appear.) - the channel is busy. - un-matched (or mat...

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    11 2 basic operation 2 ï tx code number edit if the transceiver has [tx code ch select] or [tx code enter] assigned to it, tx code contents can be edited within the al- lowable digits. Using [tx code ch select] key: q push [tx code ch select] to enter the tx code channel selection mode. • select the...

  • Page 16: Scrambler Function

    12 2 basic operation ï dtmf transmission if the transceiver has [dtmf autodial] assigned to it, the auto- matic 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 [ch up] or [ch down], or rotate [c...

  • Page 17: User Set Mode

    13 2 basic operation 2 n user set mode user set mode can be accessed with ‘power on’ function. In this case, all set mode items are available. User set mode allows you to set seldom-changed settings and you can “customize” the transceiver operation to suit your preferences and operating style enteri...

  • Page 18: Biis Operation

    14 3 biis operation n default setting the following functions are assigned to each programmable key as the default. However, the assigned function can be changed by your dealer. Ask your dealer for details. Note: [tx code enter] must be assigned to a key. P0 p4 p3 p2 p1 in this instruction manual, t...

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    15 3 biis operation 3 ï group call q when a group call is received; • beeps sound. • “ ” appears and the mute is released. • the programmed text message (e.G.“ group ”) and the calling sta- tion id (or text) is displayed when the indication mode is 2 lines. • the programmed text message (e.G.“ group...

  • Page 20: Transmitting A Call

    16 3 biis operation n transmitting a call a total of 3 ways for code selection are available—selecting the call code from memory, entering the call code from the keypad and calling back from the queue channel record. ï using call memory q while in the standby condition, push [p1] (digital) to enter ...

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    17 3 biis operation 3 ï direct code entry q while in the standby condition, push [p3] (tx code enter) to enter the tx code edit mode. • code digit for editing blinks. 0 5 0 0 w push [p3] (tx code enter) to select the desired digit to be edited. • digit for editing differs according to the setting. E...

  • Page 22: Receiving A Message

    18 3 biis operation n receiving a message ï receiving a status message q when a status message is received; • beeps sound. • the calling station id (or text) and the status message is dis- played alternately when the indication mode is 1 line, depending on the setting. R x s t a t u s 0 1 b a s e w ...

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    19 3 biis operation 3 ï received message selection the transceiver memorizes the received message in the memory. Up to 6 messages for status and sdm, or 95 charac- ter sdm’s can be memorized. The oldest message is erased when the 7th message is received. However, once the trans- ceiver is powered of...

  • Page 24: Transmitting A Status

    20 3 biis operation n transmitting a status ï 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 messages 22 and 24 have designated me...

  • Page 25: Transmitting An Sdm

    21 3 biis operation 3 ï general the short data message, sdm, can be sent to an individual station or group stations. Also, 8 sdm memory channels are available and the messages can be edited via pc program- ming. ï transmitting an sdm q while in the standby condition, push [p1] (digital), then push [...

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    22 3 biis operation ï programming an sdm memory (ic-f1810 or ic-f2810 only) q during standby condition, push [p1] (digital) twice, then push [up] or [down] to select the desired sdm to be ed- ited. W push [ m ] or [#] to enter the message editing condition. • the first character blinks when [#] is p...

  • Page 27: Position Data Transmission

    23 3 biis operation 3 n position data transmission when the optional 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. The position data is transmitted when...

  • Page 28: Stun Function

    24 3 biis operation n stun function when the specified id, set as a killer id, is received, the stun function is activated. When the killer id is received, the transceiver switches to the password required condition. Entering of the password via the keypad is necessary to operate the transceiver aga...

  • Page 29: Connection and Maintenance

    25 4 connection and maintenance 3 4 r t antenna black red 12v battery q antenna connector connects to an antenna. Contact your dealer about antenna selection and placement. Q e w e external speaker jack w reserved for a future function. Connect a 4–8 ø external speaker. R microphone hanger connect t...

  • Page 30: Supplied Accessories

    26 4 connection and maintenance n supplied accessories key-sticker microphone microphone hanger and screw set microphone hanger cable dc power cable mounting bracket speaker* key cap function name stickers flat washers spring washers bracket bolts mounting screws (m5 × 12) self-tapping screws (m5 × ...

  • Page 31: Mounting The Transceiver

    27 4 connection and maintenance 4 n mounting the transceiver the universal mounting bracket supplied with your transceiver allows overhead mounting. • mount the transceiver securely with the 4 supplied screws to a thick surface which can support more than 1.5 kg. Nut *felts reduce the vibration effe...

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    28 4 connection and maintenance n optional ut-109 or ut-110 installation (continued) r install the unit as shown in the diagram below. Front front t replace the bottom cover and screws, then re-connect the dc power cable. N optional opc-617 installation install the opc-617 as shown below. Opc-617 cu...

  • Page 33: Antenna

    29 4 connection and maintenance 4 n antenna a key element in the performance of any communication sys- tem is an antenna. Contact your dealer about antennas and the best places to mount them. N fuse replacement a fuse is installed in the supplied dc power cable. If a fuse blows or the transceiver st...

  • Page 34: Doc

    30 5 doc ce versions of the ic-f1710/f1810/f2710/f2810 which display the “ce” symbol on the serial num- ber label, comply with the essential requirements of the european radio and telecommunication terminal directive 1999/5/ec. This warning symbol indicates that this equipment operates in non-harmon...

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    Declaration of conformity we icom inc. Japan 1-1-32, kamiminami, hirano-ku osaka 547-0003, japan kind of equipment: uhf transceiver this compliance is based on conformity with the following harmonised standards, specifications or documents: i) en 301 489-1 v1.2.1 (2000-8) ii) en 301 489-5 v1.2.1 (20...

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