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Icom IC-F51V Instruction Manual

Manual is about: VHF & UHF

Summary of IC-F51V

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    Instruction manual uhf transceiver if61v vhf transceiver if51v.

  • Page 2: Read All Instructions

    I 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-f51v vhf transceiver and ic-f61v uhf transceiver . Explicit definitions word definition r danger! Person...

  • Page 3: Danger! Never

    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 counterfeit ...

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    Table of contents iii important .................................................................................................... I explicit definitions ................................................................................. I operating notes................................................

  • Page 5: Accessories

    1 1 accessories 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ■ supplied accessories * 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 easy r...

  • Page 6: Accessory Attachments

    2 1 accessories ■ accessory attachments d flexible antenna connect the supplied flexible antenna to the antenna connector. Caution: • never carry the transceiver by holding the antenna. • do not connect the antenna other than listed on page 39. • transmitting without an antenna may damage the transc...

  • Page 7: Jack Cover

    3 1 accessories 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 d jack cover attach the jack cover when the optional equipment is not used. D belt clip attach the belt clip to the back of the transceiver with the supplied screws. Supplied screws w jack cover [sp mic] jack screw q e r to attach th...

  • Page 8: Panel Description

    4 2 panel description ■ 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. 8) e antenna connector connects the supplied antenna. (p. 2) microphone function display (p. 6) w e r t y u q i ...

  • Page 9: Ch Up and Down Keys [

    5 2 panel description 2 r external speaker-microphone jack [sp mic] connects the optional speaker-microphone, etc. T dealer-programmable keys [p0] to [p3] the desired functions can be assigned independently by your dealer. (p. 8) y ch up and down keys [ ]/[ ] push to select an operating channel, etc...

  • Page 10: Function Display

    6 2 panel description ■ function display 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) condition. ➥ appears w...

  • Page 11: Battery Indicator

    7 2 panel description 2 i battery indicator appears or blinks when the battery power decreases to a speci - fied level. O alphanumeric display displays an operating channel number, channel names, set mode contents, dtmf code, etc. * 1 biis operation only * 2 mdc operation only.

  • Page 12: Programmable Function Keys

    8 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 transceiver’s programmed keys and their functions. Ch up and ...

  • Page 13: Scan B Start/stop Key

    9 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 14: Monitor Key

    10 2 panel description monitor key activates one of (or two of) the following functions on each chan - nel independently: • push and hold to un-mute the channel (audio is emitted; ‘audible’ condition). • push to mute the channel (sets to ‘inaudible’ only). • push after the communication is finished ...

  • Page 15: Talk Around Key

    11 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. • ...

  • Page 16: Emergency Keys

    12 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 17: Compander Key

    13 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 user set mo...

  • Page 18: Basic Operation

    14 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 19: Call Procedure

    15 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 20: Receiving and Transmitting

    16 3 basic operation ■ receiving and transmitting note: transmitting without an antenna may damage the trans - ceiver. See p. 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 21: Receiving Note

    17 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 ...

  • Page 22: Tx Code Channel Selection

    18 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 dow...

  • Page 23: Using [Tx Code Enter] Key:

    19 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, pus...

  • Page 24: User Set Mode

    20 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 transceiver op - eration to suit your preferences and operating style. Entering the user set mode: q while pushing and holding [ ] and [ ], rotate [vol] t...

  • Page 25: Emergency Transmission

    21 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 26: Recording Function

    22 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 27: Playing Back:

    23 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 28: Battery Charging

    24 4 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 battery packs or charger may cause smoke,...

  • Page 29: Danger!

    25 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 mod- ify the battery pack. This may cause heat generation, and the bat- tery may rupture, emit smoke or catch fire. R danger! Use the battery only with the transceiver for w...

  • Page 30: Charging Caution

    26 4 battery charging caution! Shorter battery life could occur if the battery is left fully charged, completely discharged, or in an excessive temperature environment (above +45˚c) for an extended period of time. If the battery must be left unused for a long time, it must be detached from the radio...

  • Page 31: Optional Battery Chargers

    27 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 as shown below. E insert the battery pack with/without the transceiver...

  • Page 32: Charging Indicator:

    28 4 battery charging ❍ 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 pack, and reinsert it. • remove the battery pack, clean the battery termi...

  • Page 33: Ad-100 Installation

    29 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 34: Battery Pack

    30 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 ver - sion) or the dc...

  • Page 35: Battery Pack

    31 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-157s) or t...

  • Page 36: Battery Case

    32 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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    33 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 38: Speaker-Microphone

    34 6 speaker-microphone ■ optional hm-168 description never immerse the connector in water. If the connector becomes wet, be sure to dry it before attaching it to the transceiver. Note: the microphone is located at the top of the speaker-mi- crophone, as shown in the diagram above. To maximize the r...

  • Page 39: Attachment

    35 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 40: Swivel Belt Clip

    36 7 swivel belt clip ■ mb-86 contents qty. Q belt clip ......................................................................................... 1 w base clip ....................................................................................... 1 e screws ............................................

  • Page 41: Detaching

    37 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 ...

  • Page 42: Options

    38 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 (min.) / 1950 mah (typ.) bp-227 must be charged with the optional bc-152n/bc-119n/ bc-121n. D chargers • bc-152n desktop charger + ...

  • Page 43: Belt Clips

    39 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 44: About Vs-1Sc

    40 8 options approved icom optional equipment is designed for optimal performance when used with an icom transceiver. Icom is not responsible for the de - struction or damage to an icom transceiver in the event it is used with equipment that is not manufactured or approved by icom. Some options may ...

  • Page 45: • Vox Gain

    41 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 q attach the connector of the vs-1sc into the [sp/mic] con - nector on the transceiver and tighten the screw. • toggle the toggle switch to [vox]. W enter user set mode. (pgs. 13, 20) e push [p0] several ti...

  • Page 46: Country Code List

    42 9 country code list 1 austria at 2 belgium be 3 bulgaria bg 4 croatia hr 5 czech republic cz 6 cyprus cy 7 denmark dk 8 estonia ee 9 finland fi 10 france fr 11 germany de 12 greece gr 13 hungary hu 14 iceland is 15 ireland ie 16 italy it 17 latvia lv 18 liechtenstein li 19 lithuania lt 20 luxembo...

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    Memo 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

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    1-1-32 kamiminami, hirano-ku, osaka 547-0003, japan at fi it pl gb ro be fr lv pt is tr cy de lt sk li hr cz gr lu si no dk hu mt es ch ee ie nl se bg a-6605h-1eu- e printed in japan © 2007–2011 icom inc. Printed on recycled paper with soy ink..

  • Page 49: About Ce

    About ce declaration of conformity we icom inc. Japan 1-1-32, kamiminami, hirano-ku osaka 547-0003, japan kind of equipment: type-designation: signature authorized representative name place and date of issue version (where applicable): 136–174 mhz 12.5 khz/25 khz 136–174 mhz 12.5 khz/20 khz y. Furuk...

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    About ce we icom inc. Japan 1-1-32, kamiminami, hirano-ku osaka 547-0003, japan kind of equipment: uhf transceiver this compliance is based on conformity with the following harmonised standards, specifications or documents: i) en 60950-1 2001 ii) en 301 489-1 v1.4.1 (august 2002) iii) en 301 489-5 v...