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Icom IC-F4161 Series Instruction Manual

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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. If4161/f4163 uhf transceiver series if3161/f3163 vhf transceiver series.

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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 operating instructions for the ic-f3161t/s/dt/ds, ic-f3163t/s vhf transceiv- ers and ic-f4161t/s/dt/ds, ic-f4163t/s uhf trans- ceivers ...

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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 warning! Never hold the transceiver so that the antenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The transceiver will perform best i...

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    Iii fcc information • for class b unintentional radiators: this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class b digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the fcc rules. These limits are designed to provide reason- able protection against harmful interference in a residential...

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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 precautions .................................................................

  • 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...

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    3 1 accessories d connector cover attach the connector cover when the optional equipment is not used. 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 ...

  • 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 p. 3 for details. !1 busy/transmit indicator ➥ lights green while receiving a signal, or when the squelch is open. ➥ lights red while transmitting. !2 vol...

  • 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 g...

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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 operatio...

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    2 panel description c.Tone ch ent key “ tsel ” push to enter the continuous tone channel selection mode. Then select the desired tone frequency/code setting with [ch up]/[ch down]. The selected channel remains set as the continuous tone channel until another channel is designated as such. Talk aroun...

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    10 2 panel description tx code channel select key “ txc ” push to enter the tx code channel selection mode. Then set the desired channel using [ch up]/[ch down]. (pgs. 14, 15) tx code channel up/down keys “ txcu ” “ txcd ” push to select a tx code channel directly. Id-memory select key “ idms ” ➥ re...

  • 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...

  • Page 17: Channel Selection

    12 3 basic operation ■ channel selection several types of channel selections are available. Methods may differ according to your system set up. Non-zone type: to select the desired operating channel: • push [ch up] or [ch down]. • rotate [rotary selector]*. - up to pre-programmed 16 channels can be ...

  • 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 user set mode is accessed at power on and allows you to set seldom-changed settings. You can “customize” the trans- ceiver operation to suit your preferences and operating style. Entering the user set mode: q while pushing and holding [p1] and [p2], rotate [vol] ...

  • 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: approx. 3 hours (with bp-232n) the following items are additionally required: • an ac adapter (may be supplied with bc-160 depen...

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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-11...

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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: approx. 3 hours (with bp-232n) the following items are additionally required. • six ad-106 charger adapters (purchase separately) • an ac ad...

  • Page 29: Battery Case

    24 5 battery case 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ■ optional battery case (bp-240) when using the optional battery case attached to the trans- ceiver, install 6 × aaa (lr03) size alkaline batteries as illus- trated at right. Q unhook the battery cover release hook ( q ), and open the cover in...

  • Page 30: Swivel Belt Clip

    6 swivel belt clip 25 ■ mb-93 contents qty. Q belt clip ............................................................................1 w base clip ..........................................................................1 q w ■ to attach q release the battery pack if it is attached. (p. 2) w slide t...

  • Page 31: To Detach

    26 6 swivel belt clip 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ■ 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. 2) e pinch the clip ( q ), and slide the base clip in the direction of the arro...

  • Page 32: Optional Hm-169/hm-170Gp

    ■ optional hm-169/hm-170gp description turn the transceiver power off when attaching or detaching the microphone. Speaker belt clip microphone top key (for hm-170gp only) desired functions can be programmed by your dealer. Gps antenna (for hm-170gp only) ptt switch push and hold to transmit; release...

  • Page 33: Options

    28 8 options 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 d battery packs battery pack voltage capacity battery life * 1 bp-230n 7.4 v 950 mah (min.) 980 mah (typ.) 7.35 hrs. Bp-232n 7.4 v 1900 mah (min.) 2000 mah (typ.) 14 hrs. Bp-240 battery case for aaa (lr03) × 6 alkaline —* 2 * 1 when the power save ...

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    D 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 allows charging of the battery pack using a 13.8 v power source instead of the ac adapter. Opc-515l : for bc-119n o...

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    30 8 options 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 d about vs-1sc vox / ptt case the vs-1sc is a vox/ptt unit for icom handheld transceiv- ers, and allows you hands-free operation. An optional headset (hs-94, etc.) is required for operation. • the vox (voice operated transmission) function starts t...

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    8 options 31 • vox delay the vox delay time can be set from 0.5 to 3.0 sec. (0.5 sec. Step) for a convenient interval before returning to receive. 0.5 sec (min.) (default) x txc set cala set txcu txc cala set txcu txc vox dly0.5 vox dly3.0 3.0 sec (max.) x txc set [side2] push [side3] note: mic/vox ...

  • Page 37: Safety Training Information

    32 9 safety training information 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 your icom radio generates rf electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is de- signed for and classified as “occupational use only”, meaning it must be used only during the course of employment by individuals aware ...

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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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    Memo 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16.

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