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Icom IC-F3161DS Instruction manual
Summary of IC-F3161DS
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Instruction manual this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Op- eration is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. The photo shows the uhf transceiver. If4161dt uhf transceiver if4161ds if3161dt vhf transceiver if3161ds.
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I important read all instructions carefully and com- pletely before using the transceiver. Save this instruction manual — this instruction manual contains important oper ating instruc- tions for the ic-f3161dt/ds vhf transceivers and ic-f4161dt/ds uhf transceivers. See the operating guide for detail...
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Ii 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 r danger! Never short the terminals of the bat- tery pack. R danger! In order to comply with the fm rating for gas, use of this transceiver is permitted in only a gas group d environment. R warning! Never hold the transceiver so that the antenna is very clos...
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Iii fcc information • for class a unintentional radiators: this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class a digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the fcc rules. These limits are designed to provide rea- sonable protection against harmful interference when the equipme...
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 iv table of contents important .......................................................................... I explicit definitions ....................................................... I voice coding technology .......................................... I preca...
Page 6: Accessories
1 1 accessories ■ supplied accessories the following accessories are supplied. Battery pack belt clip connector cover (with screw) flexible antenna (this illustration is for the uhf type.) ■ accessory attachments d flexible antenna connect the supplied flexible antenna to the antenna connector. Caut...
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2 1 accessories 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 d 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...
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3 1 accessories d connector cover to attach the connector cover: q insert the connector cover into the multi-connector. W tighten the screw. Q w multi- connector connector cover caution: attach the connector cover when the optional equipment is not used. Otherwise the terminals of the multi-connec- ...
Page 9: Panel Description
4 2 panel description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ■ front panel w e t r y q !1 !0 o !2 u i microphone speaker q rotary selector rotate to select the pre-programmed memory channels or the operating zone. (depending on the pre-setting) w antenna connector connects the supplied antenna. (p. ...
Page 10: Function Display
!0 multi-connector connect an optional equipment. Connector cover note: attach the connec- tor cover when the optional equipment is not used. See page 3 for details. !1 busy/transmit indicator ➥ lights green while receiving a signal, or when the squelch is open. ➥ lights red while transmitting. !2 v...
Page 11: Programmable Function Keys
6 2 panel description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 y bell indicator appears/blinks when the matched signal is received, ac- cording to the pre-programming. U call code memory indicator appears when the call code memory is selected. I battery indicator appears or blinks when the battery pow...
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2 panel description zone key “zone” push this key, then push [ch up] or [ch down] to select the desired zone. When [rotary selector] selects “operating zone,” this key operation is not available. What is “zone”?— selected channels are assigned to a zone according to how they are to be used in a grou...
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8 2 panel description memory ch 1/2/3/4 keys “ch1” “ch2” “ch3” “ch4” push to select the memory channels 1 to 4 directly. Moni key “mon” ➥ push to mute and release the ctcss (dtcs) or 2-tone squelch mute. Open any squelch/deactivate any mute while pushing and holding this key. (lmr operation only) ➥ ...
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2 panel description talk around key “ta” push to turn the talk around function on and off. • the talk around function equalizes the transmit frequency to the receive frequency for transceiver-to-transceiver communication. Wide/narrow key “w/n” push to toggle the if bandwidth between wide and narrow....
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10 2 panel description tx code channel up/down keys “txcu” “txcd” push to select a tx code channel directly. Id-memory select key “idms” ➥ recalls detected id codes. • push this key, then select the id code using [ch up]/[ch down]. • up to 5 id’s are memorized. ➥ push and hold for 1 sec. To erase th...
Page 16: Turning Power On
■ turning power on prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. (p. 19) q rotate [vol] 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...
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12 3 basic operation automatic scan type: channel setting is not necessary for this type. When turning power on, the transceiver automatically starts scanning. Scanning stops when receiving a call. * depending on the pre-setting. When [rotary selector] selects “operating channel,” [ch up]/[ch down] ...
Page 18: Call Procedure
■ call procedure when your system employs tone signalling (excluding ctcss and dtcs), this 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 unwanted stations from ...
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14 3 basic operation d 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; “ ” (audible indicator) does not appear.) - the channel is busy. ...
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3 basic operation d tx code number edit (pmr operation only) if the transceiver has [tx code ch select] or [tx code enter] assigned to it, tx code contents can be edited within the allowable digits. Using [tx code ch select] key: q push [tx code ch select] to enter the tx code channel selection mode...
Page 21: User Set Mode
16 3 basic operation ■ user set mode the user set mode allows you to set seldom-changed set- tings. If the transceiver has [user set mode] assigned to it, you can “customize” the transceiver operation to suit your preferences and operating style. Entering the user set mode: q push and hold [user set...
Page 22: Emergency Transmission
17 3 basic operation ■ emergency transmission when [emergency] is pushed for the specified time period*, the emergency signal is transmitted once, or repeatedly, on the specified emergency channel. A repeat emergency signal is automatically transmitted until the transceiver receives an acknowledgeme...
Page 23: Automatic Key Lock Function
18 3 basic operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ■ automatic key lock function when [lock] is assigned to any key and the automatic key lock timer is pre-programmed* by your dealer, the key lock function can be automatically turned on after the specified time period has passed without ope...
Page 24: Caution
■ caution misuse of lithium-ion batteries may result in the following hazards: smoke, fire, or the battery may rupture. Misuse can also cause damage to the battery or degradation of battery performance. • r danger! Use and charge only specified icom battery packs with icom radios or icom charger. On...
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• r warning! Immediately stop using the battery if it emits an abnormal odor, heats up, or is discolored or deformed. If any of these conditions occur, contact your icom dealer or distributor. • r warning! Immediately wash, using clean water, any part of the body that comes into contact with fluid f...
Page 26: Optional Battery Chargers
4 battery charging 21 ■ 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: approximately 3 hours (with bp-232fm) transceiver battery pack ac adapter (a different type, or no ac adapter is supplied, de- p...
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22 4 battery charging 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 d ad-106 installation the ad-106 charger adapter must be installed into the bc-119n or bc-121n before battery charging. Q connect the ad-106 charger adapter and the bc-119n/ bc-121n. W install the ad-106 into the holder space of the bc-119...
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4 battery charging 23 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: approximately 3 hours (with bp-232fm) the following items are additionally required. • six ad-106 charger adapters (purchase separately) • a...
Page 29: Swivel Belt Clip
24 5 swivel belt clip 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ■ mb-93 contents qty. Q belt clip ............................................................................1 w base clip ..........................................................................1 q w ■ to attach q remove the battery pa...
Page 30: To Detach
■ to detach q turn the transceiver upside down in the direction of the arrow and pull out from the belt clip. W remove the battery pack if it is attached. (p. 2) e pinch the clip (q), and slide the base clip in the direction of the arrow (w). Q w caution: hold the transceiver tightly, when hanging o...
Page 31: Speaker Microphone
26 6 speaker microphone 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ■ optional hm-169is description speaker belt clip microphone ptt switch push and hold to transmit; release to receive. Turn the transceiver power off when attaching or detach- ing the microphone. Never immerse the connector in water. If ...
Page 32: Options
27 7 options d battery packs battery pack voltage capacity battery life* bp-232fm 7.4 v 1900 mah (min.) 2000 mah (typ.) 12 hrs. * when the power save function is turned on, and the operating pe- riods are calculated under the following conditions; tx : rx : standby = 5 : 5 : 90 d chargers • bc-119n ...
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28 7 options 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 d antennas • fa-sc25v/fa-sc55v fa-sc25u/fa-sc57u/fa-sc72u flexible antennas vhf or uhf antennas. Fa-sc25v: frequency range 136–150 mhz fa-sc55v: frequency range 150–174 mhz fa-sc25u: frequency range 400–430 mhz fa-sc57u: frequency range 430–470 mhz...
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29 7 options vox gain and delay adjustment q attach the connector of the vs-1sc into the multi-connec- tor on the transceiver and tighten the screw. • toggle the vox/ptt select switch to [vox]. W enter user set mode. (p. 16) e push [p0] several times to select the “vox gain” or “vox delay” items. Th...
Page 35: Safety Training Information
30 8 safety training information 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 w arning your icom radio generates rf electromagnetic en- ergy during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classified as “occupational use only”, meaning it must be used only during the course of employment by individua...
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Electromagnetic interference/compatibility during transmissions, your icom radio generates rf energy that can possibly cause interference with other devices or systems. To avoid such interference, turn off the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so. Do not operate the transmitter in areas th...
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32 8 safety training information 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 afin de vous assurer que votre exposition à une énergie électromagnétique de rf se situe dans les limites permises par la fcc et d’ic pour une utilisation grand public, veuillez en tout temps respecter les directi- ves suivantes...
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Memo.
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Memo 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16.
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