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Icom IC-F4029SDR Instruction Manual
Summary of IC-F4029SDR
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Instruction manual uhf transceiver if4029sdr ! Ic-f4029sdr-3.Qxd 06.7.4 5:53 pm page a (1,1).
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I explicit definitions precautions word definition r warning personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may occur. Caution equipment damage may occur. Note if disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk of personal injury, fire or electric shock. Read all instructions carefully and com- pletely bef...
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Ii table of contents important .................................................................................... I explicit definitions ................................................................. I precautions ............................................................................... I...
Page 4: Accessories
1 1 accessories ■ supplied accessories ■ accessory attachments ï battery pack to attach the battery pack: slide the battery pack in the direction 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 rele...
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2 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 6: Panel Description
3 2 panel description ■ front panel q top switch (default: lock) push and hold for 1 sec. To toggle the key lock function on and off. • desired function can be programmed by your dealer. (p. 6) w side 1 key (default: monitor/code) analog mode operation: [moni] mute and release the ctcss (dtcs) squel...
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4 2 panel description 2 y dealer-programmable keys ( / / / ) the following functions are assigned to each programma- ble key as the default. Analog mode operation: ; s-ring/ringer : push to send a smart-ring call. Push and hold to send a call-ring. ; zone : push this key, then change the zone up or ...
Page 8: Function Display
5 2 panel description ■ function display q transmit indicator appears while transmitting. W busy indicator appears while the channel is busy. E signal strength indicator indicates relative signal strength level. R dry cell indicator appears during the optional battery case operation. (p. 11) t audib...
Page 9: Programmable Function Keys
6 2 panel description ■ programmable function keys the desired key function can be assigned to the programma- ble function keys ( , , or ) in following way. Q select the desired operating mode (analog or digital), then turn power off. W while pushing and holding [side3] (ch down) and the desired key...
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7 2 panel description scan a start/stop key ➥ push to start and cancel scanning operation. In case of transmission during scan, scanning will be can- celled. ➥ push and hold this key for 1 sec. To indicate the scan list, then select the desired scan list from “scan 1” or “zone” using [ch up]/[ch dow...
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8 2 panel description call key (digital mode operation only) push to transmit the programmed common id on the select- ed channel to make a group call. Clear key (digital mode operation only) push to finish the conversation (sending a clear down signal) and return to standby condition. Select key (di...
Page 12: Basic Operation
9 3 basic operation ■ receiving and transmitting prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. (p. 29) receiving: q rotate [vol] clockwise to turn the power on. W push [side2] (ch up) or [side3] (ch down) to select the desir...
Page 13: Lock Function
10 3 basic operation 3 ‘ ‘ lock function the lock function provides accidental channel changes and function access. ➥ push [top] (lock) for 1 sec. To toggle the lock function on and off. • (call)* 1 , [side1] (moni)* 2 and [ptt] are available while the lock function is on. • “ ” appears. * 1 digital...
Page 14: Select Channel Setting
11 3 basic operation ‘ ‘ select channel setting for select channel mode operation, add the desired channels as ‘select channels’ or clear the unwanted channels (non- select channels). Q push [a/s] to select all channel mode. W push [side2] (ch up) or [side3] (ch down) to select the desired channel. ...
Page 15: Scan Operation
12 4 scan operation 3 4 ■ scan types scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over all channel. Setting ‘select channels’ (p. 11) and using select channel mode (p. 10) speeds up the scanning interval. In addition, repeatedly scanning all zone channels or selected zone channels can be s...
Page 16: Starting A Scan
13 4 scan operation ■ starting a scan to speed up the scanning interval, set the desired channels as ‘select channels’ and set select channel mode in advance. (pgs. 10, 11) q push [scan a] or [scan b] to start scanning. W when a signal is received, scan pauses and resumes according to the included c...
Page 17: Ringer Function
14 5 ringer function (analog mode operation only) 4 5 ■ smart-ring operation the ring function has an answer back feature. This allows you to confirm whether or not a call has reached to the member of your group even if the operator is temporarily away from the transceiver. Q set the same operating ...
Page 18: Call-Ring Operation
15 5 ringer function (analog mode operation only) ■ call-ring operation q set the same operating channel and ctcss tone code for all of your group transceivers. W push and hold (s-ring/ringer) to send the pre-select- ed ring tone to your group members. • “ ” and “ ” appears. • the ring tone* is emit...
Page 19: Tone Squelch Operation
16 6 tone squelch operation (analog mode operation only) 5 6 ‘ ‘ operation by default, the transceiver uses a ctcss/dtcs squelch sys- tem. The ctcss tone squelch. Dtcs opens only when receiving a signal containing a matching tone. You can silent- ly wait for calls from group members using the same t...
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17 6 tone squelch operation (analog mode operation only) d d dtcs code setting this transceiver is equipped with 84 dtcs codes. Dtcs operation provides communication with silent standby since you will only receive calls from group members using the same dtcs code number. Q rotate [vol] to turn the p...
Page 21: Tone Scan Operation
18 6 tone squelch operation (analog mode operation only) 6 ‘ ‘ tone scan operation this transceiver can detect the ctcss tone frequency or dtcs code in the received signal. By monitoring a signal that is being transmitted from the other station, you can determine the tone frequency or dtcs code nece...
Page 22: Digital Operation
19 7 digital operation ■ transmitting a call the [side1] (code) key toggles between the standby mode and the common id selection mode when pushed. During in the id code selection mode, [side2] (ch up) or [side3] (ch down) selects the desired common id. Q while in the standby condition, push [side1] ...
Page 23: Receiving A Call
20 7 digital operation 7 ■ receiving a call q when a call is received; • “ ” and “ ” appears and the mute is released. W push and hold [ptt], then speak into the microphone at a normal voice level. • “ ” appears. Note: only one station is permitted to speak. E release [ptt] to return to receive. R t...
Page 24: Break-In Request Call
21 7 digital operation ■ break-in request call the break-in request function allows you to announce to another station that you want to talk. D d transmitting a break-in request call q while receiving an another station’s communication, push [break] to transmit the break-in request call. • “failed” ...
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22 7 digital operation 7 • how to use the break-in request? The break-in request call allows you to announce to anoth- er station that you want to talk. Another station will receive it after the transmission is finished. Station a station b station c station a station b station c • station a, b and ...
Page 26: Status Message
23 7 digital operation ■ status message d d 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 32 status types (1 to 32) are available, and the status messages 30, 31 and 32 have designated ...
Page 27: Digital Mode Indication
24 7 digital operation 7 ■ digital mode indication the following indications are available for the digital mode operation. • break : appears when the break-in request call is received. • canceled : appears when the break-in request call is cancelled. • complete : appears when the break-in request ca...
Page 28: Set Mode
25 8 set mode ■ set mode programming set mode is used to change the conditions of the transceiver’s functions: backlight, beep, beep level, squelch level* 1 , mic gain, battery voltage, signal monitor* 1 , ringer* 1 , ringer2* 2 , ringer timer* 1 , ringer2 level* 2 , code type* 1 and power save. Ava...
Page 29: Set Mode Items
26 8 set mode 8 ■ set mode items d automatic backlighting this function is convenient for nighttime operation. • on : backlight turns on continuously. • off : no backlight. • aut (auto) : backlight turns on for 5 sec. When any switch except [ptt] is pushed. • au2 (auto2) : backlight turns on for 5 s...
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27 8 set mode d battery voltage indication select the battery voltage indicator function on and off. Battery voltage displays on the lcd display for 2 sec., when the power is turned on. D signal monitor function select the ringer emission monitor function on and off. The ringer beeps can be heard fr...
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28 8 set mode 8 d ringer2 beep output level select the ringer 2 beep output level when receiving a call from 1 to 5, or minimum output level from 1 to 5. D tone code indication type select the desired indication type during ctcss or dtcs selection mode from ctcss/dtcs code and ctcss/dtcs channel num...
Page 32: Battery Charging
29 9 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 bat- tery packs or charger may cause sm...
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30 9 battery charging 9 • 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 dis- tributor. • warning! Immediately wash, using clean water, any part of the body that comes int...
Page 34: Battery Chargers
31 9 battery charging ■ battery chargers note: see each instruction manual for details of the charger led indication, operation, etc. ï rapid charging with the bc-160 the bc-160 provides rapid charging of optional li-ion battery packs. • an ac adapter (may be supplied with bc-160 depending on versio...
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32 9 battery charging 9 ï rapid charging with the bc-119n+ad-106 the optional bc-119n provides rapid charging of battery packs. The following items are additionally required. • ad-106 charger adapter • an ac adapter (may be supplied with bc-119n depending on version) or the dc power cable (opc-515l/...
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33 9 battery charging important!: battery charging ensure the guide lobs on the battery pack are correctly aligned with the guide rails inside the charger adapter. (this illustration is described showing the bc-160.) guide rail lobs ! Ic-f4029sdr-3.Qxd 06.7.4 5:53 pm page 33 (1,1).
Page 37: Battery Case
34 10 battery case 9 10 ■ 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 × aa...
Page 38: Swivel Belt Clip
35 11 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. 1) w slide the base clip in the direction of the arrow until the base clip is locked and makes a ‘click’ sound. E clip the...
Page 39: To Detach
36 11 swivel belt clip 11 ■ to detach q turn the transceiver upside down in the direction of the arrow and pull out from the belt clip. W release the battery pack if it is attached. (p. 1) e pinch the clip ( q ), and slide the base clip in the direction of the arrow ( w ). Caution! Hold the transcei...
Page 40: Specifications
37 12 specifications ■ specifications d d general • frequency coverage analog : 446.00625–446.09375 mhz digital : 446.103125–446.196875 mhz • mode : 16k0g3e (fm) 14k0f3e (fm) 8k50f3e (fm) 4k00f1d (fm) • current drain (at 7.2 v) : tx high 0.5 a max. Max. Audio 350 ma max. • power supply requirement :...
Page 41: Channel Frequency Lists
38 12 specifications 12 ■ channel frequency lists * 1 all operating channel frequencies are fixed. * 2 ctcss tone frequencies can be programmed by manually. (p. 16) you can use dtcs (digital tone code squelch) instead of ctcss. (p. 17) zone 2 (analog mode) frequency (mhz)* 1 446.006250 446.093750 44...
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39 12 specifications ■ channel frequency lists (continued) * 1 all operating channel frequencies are fixed. * 2 ctcss tone frequencies can be programmed by manually. (p. 16) you can use dtcs (digital tone code squelch) instead of ctcss. (p. 17) * 3 common id can be programmed by manually. (p. 19) zo...
Page 43: Options
40 13 options 13 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 sup- plied with the charger depending on versions. Charging time: approx. 2 hours when bp-231 is attached. •bc-121n multi - charger +...
Page 44: Doc
41 14 doc ce versions of the ic-f4029sdr which dis- play the “ce” symbol on the serial number seal, comply with the essential requirements of the european radio and telecommunication terminal directive 1999/5/ec. This warning symbol indicates that this equip- ment operates in non-harmonised frequenc...
Page 45: Declaration
42 14 doc 14 declaration of conformity we icom inc. Japan 1-1-32, kamiminami, hirano-ku osaka 547-0003, japan kind of equipment: uhf pmr transceiver type-designation: ic- f4029sdr signature authorized representative name place and date of issue declare on our sole responsibility that this equipment ...
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43 15 about voice coding technology the ambe+2™ voice coding technology embodied in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights and trade secrets of digital voice systems, inc. This voice coding technology is licensed sole- ly for use within this com...
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Memo 15 ! Ic-f4029sdr-3.Qxd 06.7.4 5:53 pm page 44 (1,1).
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1-1-32 kamiminami, hirano-ku, osaka 547-0003, japan a-6499h-1eu- e printed in japan © 2006 icom inc. Ger aut gbr irl nor fra ned bel lux esp por ita gre swe den fin sui ! Ic-f4029sdr-3.Qxd 06.7.4 5:53 pm page z (1,1).