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Icom IC-F50V Instruction Manual
Summary of IC-F50V
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Instruction manual this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. Uhf transceiver if60v vhf transceiver if50v.
Page 2: Guidelines:
I safety training information your icom radio generates rf electromagnetic energy 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 individuals aware of the hazards, and the ways to minimize suc...
Page 3: Occupational/controlled Use
Safety training information ii • do not operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as this may damaged the radio and may also cause you to exceed fcc rf exposure limits. A proper antenna is the antenna supplied with this radio by the manufacturer or antenna specifically authorized by the m...
Page 4: Read All Instructions
Iii important read all instructions carefully and completely before using the transceiver. Save this instruction manual— this instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the ic-f50v vhf transceiver and ic-f60v uhf transceiver . Explicit definitions word definition rdanger! Perso...
Page 5: R Danger! Never
Iv precautions r danger! Never short the terminals of the battery pack. R danger! 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 counterfe...
Page 6: • Caution:
V 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 reasonable protec- tion against harmful interference in a residential i...
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Vi table of contents safety training information ............................................................I important ............................................................................................... Iii explicit definitions .............................................................
Page 8: Accessories
1 accessories 1 ■ supplied accessories battery pack antenna belt clip key sticker* jack cover * there are no names on the programmable function keys since the functions can be freely assigned to [p0] to [p3], [red], [ ] and [ ] keys. Attach the supplied key stickers above the appropriate keys for ea...
Page 9: Accessory Attachments
■ accessory attachments d flexible antenna connect the supplied flexible antenna to the antenna connector. Caution: • never carry the transceiver by holding only the antenna. • do not connect the anntena other than listed on page 38. • transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. D ba...
Page 10: D Jack Cover
3 1 accessories d jack cover attach the jack cover when the optional equipment is not used. To attach the jack cover: q insert the jack cover into the [sp mic] jack. W tighten the screw. To detach the jack cover: e remove the screw using a phillips screwdriver. R detach the jack cover for the option...
Page 11: Panel Description
4 2 panel description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ■ front, top and side panels q volume control [vol] turns power on and adjusts the audio level. W red button the desired function can be assigned by your dealer. (p. 7) e antenna connector connects the supplied antenna. (p. 2) ...
Page 12: Ch Up and Down Keys [
5 2 panel description r external speaker-microphone jack [sp mic] connects the optional speaker-microphone, etc. [sp mic] jack cover note: keep the [sp mic] jack cover attached to the transceiver when the optional equipment is not used. (see page 3 for details) t dealer-programmable keys [p0] to [p3...
Page 13: Function Display
6 2 panel description 2 ■ function display u o q t i y r e w q record indicator ➥ appears when an unread message is in the memory. ➥ blinks while recording. W low power indicator appears when low output power is selected. E audible indicator ➥ appears when the channel is in the ‘audible’ (unmute) co...
Page 14: Programmable Function Keys
7 2 panel description ■ programmable function keys the following functions can be assigned to [p0], [p1], [p2], [p3], [red], [ ] and [ ] programmable function keys. Consult your icom dealer or system operator for details concern- ing your transceivers programming. If the programmable function names ...
Page 15: Scan B Start/stop Key
8 2 panel description 2 scan b start/stop key ➥ push to start and cancel scanning operation. Scan resumes after a specified time period has passed when scan is cancelled except for this key. ➥ push and hold this key for 1 sec. To indicate the scan group, then select the desired scan group using [ch ...
Page 16: Monitor Key
9 2 panel description monitor key ➥ mute and release the ctcss (dtcs) or 2-tone squelch mute. Open any squelch/deactivate any mute while pushing and hold- ing this key. (lmr operation only) ➥ activates one of (or two of) the following functions on each channel independently: (pmr operation only) • p...
Page 17: Talk Around Key
10 2 panel description 2 talk around key push to turn the talk around function on and off. • the talk around function equalizes the transmit frequency to the re- ceive frequency for transceiver-to-transceiver communication. Wide/narrow key push to toggle the if bandwidth between wide and narrow. • t...
Page 18: Emergency Keys
11 2 panel description emergency keys push and hold to transmit the emergency call. • the emergency call transmits with beeps; the display does not change. • the transceiver can transmit the emergency call silently or with the display changes depending on the pre-setting. Ask your dealer for details...
Page 19: Compander Key
12 2 panel description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 compander key push to turn the compander function on and off. The compander function reduces noise components from the transmitting audio to provide clearer communication. User set mode key ➥ push and hold to enter the user se...
Page 20: Basic Operation
13 3 basic operation ■ turning power on q rotate [vol] to turn power on. • when the opening vibration function is turned on, the transceiver vibrates for 2 sec. Ask your dealer for details. W if the transceiver is programmed for a start up passcode, input digit codes as directed by your dealer. • th...
Page 21: Call Procedure
14 3 basic operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ■ call procedure when your system employs tone signalling (excluding ctcss and dtcs), this call procedure may be necessary prior to voice trans- mission. The tone signalling employed may be a selective calling system which allow...
Page 22: Receiving and Transmitting
15 3 basic operation ■ receiving and transmitting note: transmitting without an antenna may damage the trans- ceiver. See page 2 for antenna attachment. Receiving: q rotate [vol] to turn power on. W push [ch up] or [ch down] to select a channel. E when receiving a call, adjust the audio output level...
Page 23: D Receiving Note
16 3 basic operation 3 d receiving note • vibration function (depends on the version) when the matched rx code signal is received, the transceiver may vibrate for a specified time period, depending on the pre-setting. Push any key or [ptt] to stop the vibration. Note: • the transceiver cannot stop t...
Page 24: D Tx Code Channel Selection
17 3 basic operation d tx code channel selection if the transceiver has [tx code ch select] assigned to it, the in- dication can be toggled between the operating channel number (or name) and tx code channel number (or name). When the tx code channel number (or name) is displayed, [ch up] or [ch down...
Page 25: Using [Tx Code Enter] Key:
18 3 basic operation 3 e push [tx code ch select] to select the desired digit to be ed- ited. R push [ch up]/[ch down] to select the desired digit. T push [tx code ch select] to set. The digit to the right will blink automatically. Y repeat r and t to edit all allowable digits. U after editing, push...
Page 26: User Set Mode
19 3 basic operation ■ user set mode 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 mode] for 1 sec. To enter the user set mode. W push [user set ...
Page 27: Emergency Transmission
20 3 basic operation 3 ■ emergency transmission when [emergency] is pushed for the specified time period, an emergency signal is automatically transmitted. When [emergency] is pushed for the specified time period, the dtmf or 5-tone* emergency signal is transmitted once or repeat- edly on the emerge...
Page 28: Recording Function
21 3 basic operation ■ recording function (depends on the version) the transceiver has a recording function that records the tx/rx voice messages. When the specified id is received, the automatic recording function activates and records the voice message for a specified time period. Or, if the trans...
Page 29: Playing Back:
22 3 basic operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 e release [ptt] to receive. • the rx voice message is recorded. R push [playback/rec] again to stop recording. • “ ” stops blinking. • the recording operation automatically stops after the following: the recording memory is full...
Page 30: Battery Charging
23 4 battery charging ■ 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...
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24 4 battery charging 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 r danger! Never solder the battery terminals or never modify the battery pack. This may cause heat generation, and the battery may rupture, emit smoke or catch fire. R danger! Use the battery only with the transceiver for which...
Page 32: D Charging Caution
25 4 battery charging d charging caution r danger! Never charge the battery pack in areas with ex- tremely high temperatures, such as near fires or stoves, inside a sun heated car, or in direct sunlight. In such environments, the safety/protection circuit in the battery will activate, causing the ba...
Page 33: Optional Battery Chargers
26 4 battery charging 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ■ optional battery chargers d regular charging with the bc-152n q attach the bc-152n to a flat surface, such as a desk, if desired. W connect the ac adapter (bc-147s) as shown below. E insert the battery pack with/without the t...
Page 34: Charging Indicator:
27 4 battery charging ■ optional battery chargers dregular charging with the bc-152n (continued) ❍ charging indicator: • lights orange while charging. • lights green when charging is completed. • blinks orange or green, or does not light when a problems is de- tected. Solutions: • remove the battery...
Page 35: D Ad-100 Installation
28 4 battery charging 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 d ad-100 installation the ad-100 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-100 charger adapter . W secure the ad-100 into the ho...
Page 36: Battery Pack
29 4 battery charging d rapid charging with the bc-119n+ad-100 the optional bc-119n provides rapid charging of the optional li- ion battery pack. The following items are additionally required: • an ad-100 charger adapter • an ac adapter (may be supplied with bc-119n depending on version) or the dc p...
Page 37: Battery Pack
30 4 battery charging 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 d rapid charging with the bc-121n+ad-100 the optional bc-121n allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged simultaneously. The following items are additionally required. • six ad-100 charger adapter • an ac adapter (bc-157) or th...
Page 38: Battery Case
31 5 battery case ■ optional battery case (bp-226) when using the optional battery case attached to the transceiver, install 5 × aa (lr6) size alkaline batteries as illustrated at right. The bp-226 is constructed to the ipx4 waterproof standard (iec 60529, 2006). Q hook your finger under the latch, ...
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32 5 battery case 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 q w e bp-226 latch fig.1 fig.2 ribbon fig.3 gasket ribbon.
Page 40: Speaker-Microphone
33 6 speaker-microphone ■ optional hm-168 description alligator type clip to attach the speaker-mic. To your shirt or collar, etc. Ptt switch transmits while pushed receives while released microphone speaker turn the transceiver power off when connecting the hm-168. Never immerse the connector in wa...
Page 41: Attachment
34 6 speaker-microphone 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ■ attachment attach the connector of the speaker-microphone into the [sp mic] jack on the transceiver and tighten the screw. Caution: attach the [sp mic] jack snugly, but do not overtighten. A loose connection will allow wate...
Page 42: Swivel Belt Clip
35 7 swivel belt clip ■ optional mb-86 contents qty. Q belt clip ......................................................................................... 1 w base clip ....................................................................................... 1 e screws ...................................
Page 43: Detaching
36 7 swivel belt clip 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 e once the transceiver is locked in place, it will swivel 360 de- grees. ■ detaching turn the transceiver upside down, and pull out from the belt clip. Then detach the base clip from the back of the transceiver. Caution: hold t...
Page 44: Options
37 8 options d battery pack/case • bp-226 battery case battery case for 5 × aa (lr6) alkaline cells. • bp-227 l i - ion battery pack voltage : 7.4 v capacity : 1850 mah (minimum)/1950 mah (typical) bp-227 must be charged with the optional bc-152n/bc-119n/ bc-121n. D chargers • bc-152n desktop charge...
Page 45: D Belt Clips
38 8 options 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 d belt clips • mb-86 swivel belt clip • mb-98 belt clip exclusive alligator-type belt clip. • mb-96n/mb-96f leather belt hangers d other options • hm-138/hm-168 speaker - microphones full-sized waterproof (ipx7 waterproof protection) sp...
Page 46: D About Vs-1Sc
39 8 options some options may not be available in some countries. Please ask your dealer for details. Approved icom optional equipment is designed for optimal performance when used with an icom transceiver. Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to an icom trans- ceiver in the event t...
Page 47: • Vox Gain
40 8 options 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 vox gain and delay adjustment note: to adjust the vox gain and vox delay, these items must be preset to “enable” by your dealer. Q attach the connector of the vs-1sc into the [sp/mic] connec- tor on the transceiver and tighten the screw...
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