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Icom IC-F4029SDR Instruction Manual
Summary of IC-F4029SDR
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Instruction manual uhf transceiver if4029sdr.
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I rdanger! Use and charge only specified icom battery packs with icom radios or icom chargers. Only icom battery packs are tested and approved for use with icom radios or charged with icom chargers. Using third-party or counterfeit battery packs or chargers may cause smoke, fire, or cause the batter...
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Ii 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 do not operate the radio near unshielded electrical blasting caps. Do not push [ptt] when you do not actually intend to transmit. Do not operate or place the radio in direct sunlight or in areas with temperatures below –25°c or above +55°c. Do not modify the...
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Iii voice coding technology country code list • iso 3166-1 country codes country codes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 austria belgium bulgaria croatia czech republic cyprus denmark estonia finland france germany greece hungary iceland ireland italy latvia at be bg hr cz cy dk ee fi fr de ...
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Iv 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 table of contents important ...................................................................................... I explicit definitions ................................................................... I precautions .........................................
Page 6: Accessories
1 1 accessories n supplied accessories battery pack belt clip jack cover (with screws) power adapter* (for the battery charger) battery charger *a different type is supplied, depending on the version. N accessory attachments ï battery pack to attach the battery pack: slide the battery pack in the di...
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ï belt clip to attach the belt clip: q remove 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 remove the battery pack if it is attached. W pinch the clip (q), and slide the bel...
Page 8: Panel Description
3 2 panel description n front panel q e w r t u i o y speaker microphone antenna 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: [...
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4 2 panel description 2 y dealer-programmable keys ( / / / ) the following functions are assigned to each program- mable 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 10: Function Display
5 2 panel description n function display q o i u y t r e w !0 !1 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 op...
Page 11: Programmable Function Keys
6 2 panel description n 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 de- sired k...
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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 14: Basic Operation
9 3 basic operation n 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 15: Lock Function
10 3 basic operation 3 n 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 m...
Page 16: Select Channel Setting
11 3 basic operation n select channel setting for select channel mode operation, add the desired channels as ‘select channels’ or clear the unwanted channels (non-se- lect channels). Q push [a/s] to select all channel mode. W push [side2] (ch up) or [side3] (ch down) to select the desired channel. E...
Page 17: Scan Operation
12 4 scan operation 3 4 n 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 18: Starting A Scan
13 4 scan operation n 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 ac- cording to the included...
Page 19: Ringer Function
14 5 ringer function (analog mode operation only) 4 5 n 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 20: Call-Ring Operation
15 5 ringer function (analog mode operation only) n 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-se- lected ring tone to your group members. • “ ” and “ ” appears. • the ring tone* is emit...
Page 21: Tone Squelch Operation
16 6 tone squelch operation (analog mode operation only) 5 6 n operation by default, the transceiver uses a ctcss/dtcs squelch system. The ctcss tone squelch. Dtcs opens only when receiving a signal containing a matching tone. You can silently wait for calls from group members using the same tone. ï...
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17 6 tone squelch operation (analog mode operation only) ï dtcs code setting this transceiver is equipped with 84 dtcs codes. Dtcs op- eration 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 23: Tone Scan Operation
18 6 tone squelch operation (analog mode operation only) 6 n 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 deter- mine the tone frequency or dtcs code nece...
Page 24: Digital Operation
19 7 digital operation n 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 25: Receiving A Call
20 7 digital operation 7 n receiving a call q when a call is received; • “ ” and “ ” appears and the mute is released. Appears appears 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...
Page 26: Break-In Request Call
21 7 digital operation n break-in request call the break-in request function allows you to announce to an- other station that you want to talk. ï 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 an- other station that you want to talk. Another station will re- ceive it after the transmission is finished. Station a station b station c station a station b station c • station a, b an...
Page 28: Status Message
23 7 digital operation n status message 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 32 status types (1 to 32) are available, and the status messages 30, 31 and 32 have designated me...
Page 29: Digital Mode Indication
24 7 digital operation 7 n digital mode indication the following indications are available for the digital mode operation. • break : appears when the break-in request call is re- ceived. • canceled : appears when the break-in request call is cancelled. • complete : appears when the break-in request ...
Page 30: Set Mode
25 8 set mode n 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 31: Set Mode Items
26 8 set mode 8 n set mode items ï 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 ï 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. Battery voltage indication off (default) battery voltage indication on ï signal monitor function select the ringer...
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28 8 set mode 8 ï 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. Ringer2 output level 3 (default) ringer2 output level 5 ï tone code indication type select the desired indication type during ctcss or dtcs select...
Page 34: Battery Charging
29 9 battery charging n caution misuse of lithium-ion batteries may result in the fol- lowing hazards: smoke, fire, or the battery may rupture. Misuse can also cause damage to the battery or degra- dation of battery performance. • r danger! Use and charge only specified icom battery packs with icom ...
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30 9 battery charging 9 • r warning! Never put the battery in a microwave oven, high-pressure container, or in an induction heating cooker. This could cause a fire, overheating, or cause the battery to rupture. • caution! Always use the battery within the specified tem- perature range for the transc...
Page 36: Battery Chargers
31 9 battery charging n battery chargers ï rapid charging with the bc-160 the bc-160 provides rapid charging of optional li-ion battery pack. Charging period: approximately 3.5 hours (with bp-232h) the following items are additionally required: • a power adapter (may be supplied with bc-160 dependin...
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32 9 battery charging 9 ï ad-106 installation the ad-106 charger adapter must be installed into the bc- 119n or bc-121n before battery charging. Q attach the plugs from the bc-119n/bc-121n to the ad- 106 charger adapter . W secure the ad-106 into the holder space of the bc-119n/ bc-121n with the sup...
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33 9 battery charging n battery chargers (continued) ï 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 3.5 hours (with bp-232h) the following items are additionally required. • six ad-106 charger ad...
Page 39: Battery Case
34 10 battery case 9 10 n 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 (l...
Page 40: Swivel Belt Clip
35 11 swivel belt clip n mb-93 contents qty. Q belt clip ........................................................................... 1 w base clip ......................................................................... 1 q w n to attach q remove the battery pack if it is attached. (p. 1) w slide t...
Page 41: To Detach
36 11 swivel belt clip 11 n 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. 1) e pinch the clip (q), and slide the base clip in the direction of the arrow (w). Q w caution: hold the transceiv...
Page 42: Specifications
37 12 specifications n specifications ï 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 : 7...
Page 43: Channel Frequency Lists
38 12 specifications 12 n channel frequency lists zone 2 (analog mode) frequency (mhz)* 1 446.006250 446.093750 446.031250 446.068750 446.043750 446.018750 446.081250 446.056250 446.006250 446.093750 446.031250 446.068750 446.043750 446.018750 446.056250 446.081250 tone (hz)* 2 94.8 88.5 103.5 79.7 ...
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39 12 specifications n channel frequency lists (continued) zone 4 (digital mode) frequency (mhz)* 1 446.103125 446.109375 446.115625 446.121875 446.128125 446.134375 446.140625 446.146875 446.153125 446.159375 446.165625 446.171875 446.178125 446.184375 446.190625 446.196875 common id* 3 85 87 93 95...
Page 45: Options
40 13 options 13 ï battery pack battery pack voltage capacity battery life* 1 bp-230n 7.4 v 950 mah (min.) 980 mah (typ.) 8.8 hrs.* 2 6.8 hrs.* 3 bp-232n 7.4 v 1900 mah (min.) 2000 mah (typ.) 18 hrs.* 2 14 hrs.* 3 bp-232h 7.4 v 2250 mah (min.) 2300 mah (typ.) 29 hrs.* 2 26.5 hrs.* 3 bp-240 battery c...
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41 13 options ï belt clips • mb-93 swivel belt clip • mb-94 belt clip • mb-96n/mb-96f/mb-96fl leather belt hanger ï dc cables • cp-23l cigarette lighter cable allows charging of the battery pack through a 12 v cigarette lighter socket. (for bc-119n/bc-160/bc-171) • opc-515l/opc-656 dc power cables a...
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Memo 13.
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