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Icom IC-F61M Instruction Manual

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Manual is about: UHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER

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    Instruction manual uhf marine transceiver if61m.

  • Page 2: Read All Instructions

    I foreword thank you for purchasing this icom transceiver. The ic-f61m uhf marine transceiver is designed and built with icom’s state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation. Important read all instructions carefu...

  • Page 3: Thoroughly With  Fresh

    Ii recommendation c l e a n t h e t r a n s c e i v e r thoroughly with fresh water after exposure to saltwater, and dry it before operation. Otherwise, the transceiver’s keys, switches and controllers may become inoperable due to salt crystal- lization. Note: do not wash the transceiver in water if...

  • Page 4: Warning! Never

    Iii r warning! Never operate the transceiver with a headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels. The continuous high vol- ume operation may cause a ringing in your ears. If you experience the ringing, reduce the volume level or discontinue use. R warning! Never operate the transceiver w...

  • Page 5: Do Not

    Do not use harsh solvents such as benzine or alcohol when cleaning, as they will damage the transceiver surfaces. Be careful! The transceiver will become hot when operating it continuously for long periods of time. Make sure to turn off the transceiver power before connecting or disconnecting the su...

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    V foreword ........................................................................................ I important ......................................................................................... I explicit definitions ...................................................................... I re...

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    Vi 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 7 swivel belt clip .............................................................. 37–38 ■ optional mb-86 contents .......................................................... 37 ■ attaching .....................................................................................

  • 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. Put the supplied key stickers on the appropriate keys for easy rec...

  • 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 the antenna. • do not connect the antenna other than listed on page 41. • transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. D battery...

  • Page 10: 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 unscrew the screw using a phillips screwdriver. R detach the jack cover for the optio...

  • 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: Note:

    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 p. 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 n...

  • 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 specific time period has passed when scan is cancelled except for this key. ➥ push and hold for 1 sec. To indicate the scan group, then select the desired scan group using [ch up]/[ch do...

  • Page 16: Monitor Key

    9 2 panel description monitor key ➥ activates one of the following functions on each channel inde- pendently. • push and hold for 1 sec. To un-mute the channel (audio is emitted; ‘audible’ condition). • push to mute the channel (sets to ‘inaudible’ only). Note: the un-mute condition (‘audible’ condi...

  • Page 17: Talk Around Key

    10 2 panel description 2 talk around key push to turn the talk around function on or off. • the talk around function equalizes the transmit frequency to the re- ceive frequency for transceiver-to-transceiver communication. Dtmf autodial key ➥ push to enter the dtmf channel selection mode. Then selec...

  • Page 18: Emergency Keys

    11 2 panel description emergency keys push and hold to transmit an emergency call. • the emergency call transmits with beeps; the display does not change. • the transceiver can transmit an 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 or off. The compander function reduces noise components from the trans- mitting audio to provide clearer communication. User set mode key ➥ push and hold for 1 sec. To enter...

  • 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 password, 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 p. 2 for antenna attachment. Receiving: q rotate [vol] to turn power on. W push [ch up]/[ch down] to select a channel. E when receiving a call, adjust the audio output level to a...

  • Page 23: 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 specific time period, depending on the pre-set- ting. Push any key or [ptt] to stop the vibration. Note: • the transceiver cannot stop ...

  • Page 24: 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 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...

  • 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 the user set mode allows you to set seldom-changed settings. If the transceiver has [user set mode] assigned to it, you can “cus- tomize” the transceiver operation to suit your preferences and op- erating style. Entering the user set mode: q push and hold [user s...

  • Page 27: Emergency Transmission

    20 3 basic operation 3 ■ emergency transmission when [emergency] is pushed and held for the specific time period, an emergency signal is automatically transmitted. When [emergency] is pushed and held for the specific time pe- riod, the dtmf or 5-tone* emergency signal is transmitted once or repeated...

  • 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 specific id is received, the automatic recording function activates and records the voice message for a specific time period. Or, if the transce...

  • 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. • prior to using the battery pack for the first time, or after not using ...

  • Page 31: Danger!

    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! Use the battery only with the transceiver for which it is specified. Never use a battery with any other equipment, or for any purpose that is not described in this instruction manual. R danger! If fluid from inside th...

  • Page 32: Be Sure

    25 4 battery charging be sure to replace the battery pack with a new one approxi- mately five years after manufacturing, even if it still holds a charge. The inside battery material will become weak after a period of time, even with little use. The estimated number of times you can charge the batter...

  • 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 power adapter as shown below. E insert the battery pack with/without the transcei...

  • Page 34: Charging Indicator:

    27 4 battery charging ■ optional battery chargers d regular 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 batter...

  • Page 35: Battery Pack

    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 rapid charging with the bc-190 q attach the bc-190 to a flat surface, such as a desk, if desired. W connect the power adapter (bc-123s; may be supplied with the bc-190 depending on the version) as shown below. E insert the ba...

  • Page 36: For Your Convenience

    29 4 battery charging d for your convenience eyelet use a rubber band to secure the transceiver while charging with bc-152n/bc-190, if desired..

  • Page 37: Ad-100 Installation

    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 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...

  • Page 38: Battery Pack

    31 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 • a power adapter (may be supplied with the bc-119n depending on the version) o...

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    32 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 • a power adapter (bc-157s) or...

  • Page 40: Battery Case

    33 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. Q hook your finger under the latch, and open the cover in the direc- tion of the arrow ( q ). (fig.1) w install 5...

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    34 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 42: Speaker-Microphone

    35 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 as shown in the diagram above. To maximize the readability of your transmitted signal (v...

  • Page 43: Attachment

    36 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 with a coin or flat head screwdriver. Important: keep the [sp mic] jack cover attached to the transce...

  • Page 44: Swivel Belt Clip

    37 7 swivel belt clip ■ optional mb-86 contents qty. Q belt clip ......................................................................................... 1 w base clip ....................................................................................... 1 e screws ...................................

  • Page 45: Detaching

    38 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 46: Options

    39 8 options d battery pack/case • bp-226 battery case battery case for 5 × aa (lr6) alkaline cells. The bp-226 meets ipx4 requirements for splash resistance*. When it is connected, the trans- ceiver corresponds to ipx4. • bp-227/bp-274 l i - ion battery packs voltage : 7.4 v capacity : bp-227; 1850...

  • Page 47: Dc Cables

    40 8 options 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 d dc cables • cp-23l cigarette lighter cable allows charging of the battery pack through a 12 v cigarette lighter socket. (for bc-119n) • opc-515l/opc-656 dc power cables allows charging of the battery pack using a 13.8 v power source i...

  • Page 48: • Opc-966/opc-966U

    41 8 options d other options (continued) • opc-966/opc-966u interface cable provides advanced operation, such as printer or cloning connection. • fa-s57us stubby antennas : 450–490 mhz • fa-s27u antennas : 400–470 mhz * once these items have been dropped, the ip rating, waterproof pro- tection, or w...

  • Page 49: • Vox Gain

    42 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] jack on the transceiver and tighten the screw. • toggle the toggle switch to [vox]. W push and hold [user set mode] for 1 sec. To enter the user set mo...

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    43 9 troubleshooting if your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning, please check the fol- lowing points before sending it to a service centre. The transceiver’s power cannot be turned on. • the battery is depleted. ➥ recharge the battery pack (pgs. 26–32). • bad connection to the battery pack. ➥ ch...

  • Page 51: Using Vox Function.

    44 9 9 troubleshooting “overvolt” comment blinks. • the connected battery pack’s voltage is more than 10 v. ➥ verify the battery voltage is correct in the user set mode (p. 19). Transmitting continuously while not speaking when using vox function. • ambient noise is too loud. ➥ set the vox gain to l...

  • Page 52: Uhf Marine Channel List

    45 10 uhf marine channel list • single frequency simplex channels ch a b c d e f • two-frequency semi-duplex channels for use with repeater only frequency (mhz) 467.550 467.525 467.575 457.525 457.550 457.575 ch g h j frequency (mhz) 467.525 repeater rx 467.550 467.575 457.525 repeater tx 457.550 45...

  • Page 53: General

    46 11 10 11 d general • frequency rage : 457.525–467.575 mhz • mode : 16k0g3e • power supply requirement : specified icom’s battery pack only • current drain (at 7.2 v dc; approx.) : transmit (at 2 w erp) 1.0 a transmit (at 0.2 w erp) 0.4 a rx max. Audio 500 ma (internal speaker) 300 ma (external sp...

  • Page 54: Country Code List

    ■ country code list • iso 3166-1 ■ disposal the crossed-out wheeled-bin symbol on your product, literature, or packaging reminds you that in the european union, all electrical and electronic products, batteries, and accumulators (recharge- able batteries) must be taken to designated col- lection loc...

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