Instruction manual uhf transceiver if61v vhf transceiver if51v ! Ic-f51v_f61v_0.Qxd 07.10.11 1:20 pm page a (1,1).
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 operating notes • when transmitt...
Ii precautions 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 if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical. R w...
Table of contents important ……………………………………………………………………… i explicit definitions ………………………………………………………… i operating notes ……………………………………………………………… i precautions …………………………………………………………………… ii table of contents ………………………………………………………… iii 1 accessories ……………………………………………………………… 1–3 ‘ supplied 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...
2 1 accessories ■ accessory attachments d flexible antenna connect the supplied flexible antenna to the antenna connector. Caution! • never hold the antenna when carrying the transceiver. • transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. ï battery pack to attach the battery pack: slide t...
3 1 accessories 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ï 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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ! Ic-f51v_f61v_0.Qxd 07...
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 concerning your transceivers programming. If the programmable function nam...
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 ...
10 2 panel description monitor key activates one of (or two of) the following functions on each channel independently: • push and hold to un-mute the channel (audio is emitted; ‘audible’ con- dition). • push to mute the channel (sets to ‘inaudible’ only). • push after the communication is finished t...
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. • t...
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 de- tai...
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 trans- mitting audio to provide clearer communication. User set mode key ➥ push and hold to enter user set ...
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...
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...
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 t...
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 t...
18 3 basic operation d tx code channel selection if the transceiver has [tx code ch select] assigned to it, the indi- cation 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...
19 3 basic operation 3 e push [tx code ch select] to select the desired digit to be edited. 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 [...
20 3 basic operation ■ user set mode user set mode is accessed at power on and allows you to set sel- dom-changed settings. You can “customize” the transceiver opera- tion to suit your preferences and operating style. Entering the user set mode: q while pushing and holding [ ] and [ ], rotate [vol] ...
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 emergency signal is transmitted once or repeatedly on the emergency channel. ...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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 ï regular charging with the bc-152 q attach the bc-152 to a flat surface, such as a desk, if desired. W connect the ac adapter (bc-147) as shown below. E insert the battery pack with/without the tran...
28 4 battery charging d for your convenience eyelet use a rubber band to secure the transceiv- er while charging, if desired. ! Ic-f51v_f61v_0.Qxd 07.10.11 1:20 pm page 28 (1,1).
29 4 battery charging 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ï ad-100 installation the ad-100 charger adapter must be installed into the bc-119n or bc-121n before battery charging. ➥ connect the ad-100 charger adapter and the bc-119n/bc- 121n as below, then install the ad-100 into the ho...
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...
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-157) or th...
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, ...
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 ! Ic-f51v_f61v_0.Qxd 07.10.11 1:20 pm page 33 (1,1).
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...
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. Important: keep the [sp mic] jack cover attached to the transceiver when the speaker-microphone is n...
36 7 swivel belt clip ■ mb-86 contents qty. Q belt clip ………………………………………………………………… 1 w base clip ……………………………………………………………… 1 e screws ………………………………………………………………… 2 ■ attaching q attach the base clip to the back of the transceiver. W clip the belt clip to a part of your belt and insert the base clip into...
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 t...
38 8 options d d battery pack/case • bp-226 battery case battery case for 5 × aa (lr6) alkaline cells. • bp-227 l i - i on battery pack 7.2 v/1700 mah li-ion battery pack. The same as supplied with the transceiver. Bp-227 must be charged with the optional bc- 152/bc-119n/bc-121n. D d chargers • bc-1...
39 8 options 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 d d dc cables • cp-17l cigarette lighter cable allows charging of the battery pack through a 12 v cigarette lighter socket. (for bc-152/bc-119n) • opc-515l/opc-656 dc power cables allows charging of the battery pack using a 13.8 v power...
40 8 options ï about vs-1sc vox / ptt case the vs-1sc is a vox/ptt unit for icom handheld transceivers, and allows you hands-free operation. An optional headset (hs-94, etc.) is required for operation. • the vox (voice operated transmission) function starts transmission without pushing ptt switch wh...
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 tim...
42 9 doc ce version of the ic-f51v which display 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 equipment operates in non-harmonised frequency bands an...
43 9 doc 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 declaration of conformity we icom inc. Japan 1-1-32, kamiminami, hirano-ku osaka 547-0003, japan kind of equipment: vhf transceiver this compliance is based on conformity with the following harmonised standards, specifications or documents:...
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 printed in japan © 2007 icom inc. Printed on recycled paper with soy ink. ! Ic-f51v_f61v_0.Qxd 07.10.11 1:20 pm page 44 (1,1).