ICOM IC-F29SR two-way radio
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1. BATTERY CHARGING Rapid charging with the supplied BC 213 The BC 213 DESKTOP CHARGER rapidly charges the Li ion battery pack The BC 213 is used with the power adapter or the CP 23L CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE purchase separately e Charging time of the BP 279 Approximately 2 to 3 hours CAUTION STOP charging if the charge indicator lights orange and green alternately This indicates charging fail ure is occurring MO QVv NOTE Charge the battery within the specified tempera ture range of 10 C to 40 C Otherwise the charging time will be longer but the battery will not reach a full charge While charging at a point where the temperature goes out of the specified range the charging will auto matically stop MA AQAA Rapid charging with the BC 214 The BC 214 MULTI CHARGER can simultaneously charge up to 6 Li ion battery packs The BC 214 is used with the BC 157S AC ADAPTER or the OPC 656 DC POWER CABLE Purchase separately e Charging time of the BP 279 Approximately 2 to 3 hours Power adapter A different type or no power adapter is sup Transceiver plied depending on the Battery Battery pack transceiver version Turn OFF the Power m l lt a e CP 23L i for 12 V cigarett lighter socket can be used instead of the power adapter Charge indicator e Lights orange while charging e Lights green when charging is completed BC 213 Transceiver Battery pac2. in water if you suspect the waterproof protection may not be effective 4 especially after one of the following e The transceiver has been dropped e The transceivers case or the water proof seal is cracked or damaged e The jack cover or the optional HM 168LWP is detached from the trans ceiver SE r L LLL LLL LLL LLL PANEL DESCRIPTION Antenna ROTARY SELECTOR Rotate to select the memory channels PTT Hold down to transmit and release to receive 4 Microphone _ e VOL Rotate to turn the power ON or OFF and to adjust the audio level TOP No function is initially assigned Upper Lower J Upper Push to make a Smart Ring call M Hold down to make a Call Ring call Lower Hold down to cancel the CTCSS DTCS mute Other functions can be assigned to these keys with the CS F29SR cloning software purchase separately Icom Inc 1 1 32 Kamiminami Hirano ku Osaka 547 0003 Japan LED INDICATOR e Lights red while transmitting e Lights green while receiving a signal or when the squelch is open e You should charge the battery when the indicator slowly blinks green e You must charge the battery when the indicator quickly blinks green A SPEAKER MICROPHONE JACK Connect an optional speaker microphone Speaker Icom Icom Inc an
3. the radio has been dropped dust tight and waterproof protection cannot be guaranteed because of possible damage to the radio s case or the waterproof seal Only when the jack cover or the optional HM 168LWP is attached Even when the radio power is OFF a slight current still flows in the circuits Remove the battery pack from the radio when not using it for a long time Otherwise the installed battery pack will become exhausted and will need to be recharged or replaced MAKE SURE to turn OFF the radio power before connecting the supplied or optional equipment e Battery caution Misuse of Li ion batteries may result in the following hazards smoke fire or the battery pack may rupture Misuse can also cause damage to the battery pack or degradation of battery performance A DANGER NEVER short terminals or charging terminals of the battery pack Also current may flow into nearby metal objects such as a key so be careful when placing the battery packs or the radio in handbags etc Simply carrying with or placing near metal objects such as a key etc may cause shorting This may damage not only the battery pack but also the radio A DANGER DO NOT hammer or otherwise impact the battery pack Do not use the battery pack if it has been severely impact ed or dropped or if it has been subjected to heavy pressure The damage may not be visible on the outside of the case Even if the surface of the battery pack does not s
4. ABLE HS 94 Ear hook type HS 95 Neck arm type HS 97 Throat microphone VS 4LA To connect headset and for PTT use Some options may not be available in some countries Ask your dealer for details Approved Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal perfor mance when used with an Icom transceiver Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to an Icom transceiver in the event the Icom transceiver is used with equipment that is not manufac tured or approved by Icom For more information download the IC F29SR operating guide from the Icom web site http www icom co jp world support INSTRUCTIONS PMR446 TRANSCEIVER IC F29SR SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Battery charger BC 213 Battery pack Y BP 279 Power adapter Belt clip for the battery charger MB 133 Not supplied or the shape is different depending on the transceiver version For accessory attachment details download the IC F29SR operating guide from the Icom web site http www icom co jp world support Thank you for choosing the IC F29SR PMR446 TRANS CEIVER READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and com pletely before using the transceiver RECOMMENDATION CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH WATER after exposure to saltwater and dry it before operat ing Otherwise the transceiver s keys switches and control lers may become unusable due to salt crystallization 47 NOTE DO NOT submerge the transceiver
5. BASIC OPERATION Turning ON the power Y Before using the transceiver for the first time the battery Y must be fully charged for optimum life and operation Rotate VOL to turn ON the power Receiving and Transmitting e Receiving Rotate ROTARY SELECTOR to select a channel 2 When receiving a call rotate VOL to adjust the audio output to a comfortable listening level e Transmitting Wait until the channel is clear to avoid interference While holding down PTT speak at your normal voice level 2 Release PTT to receive 4 NOTE 4 To insure the readability of your signal 1 After pushing PTT pause briefly before you start speaking 2 Hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm from your mouth and then speak at your normal voice level ALSS Call Ring operation Sends the preselected ring tone of your group members e Call your group members with a Call Ring 1 Set the same operating channel and CTCSS tone for all of your group transceivers 2 Hold down Upper for 1 second to send the preselected ringer to your group members e The ringer sounds while holding down Upper e The same ringer sounds from your group members speaker Smart Ring operation This function has an answer back feature You can confirm whether or not a call has reached your group members even if the operators are temporarily away from their transceivers The called transceiver automatically sends an answer b
6. ack call to your transceiver M Set the same operating channel and CTCSS tone for all of your group transceivers as described on the reverse side of this sheet 2 Push Upper to make the Smart Ring call e When an answer back is received the transceiver sounds beep tones every 10 seconds and the LED indicator blinks orange Push Lower to stop the beeps and the LED blinking e When no answer back is received the transceiver sounds short failure beeps 3 Push PTT to answer the call and stop the beeps and blinking f NOTE This function is usable only when the called sta UY tions transceivers are set to the same CTCSS tone and operating channel OK OPTIONS BATTERY PACKS e BP 278 BP 279 BATTERY PACK Battery pack Voltage Capacity ps l 1130 mAh minimum 16 BP 278 1190 mAh typical hours 1485 mAh minimum 21 1570 mAh typical hours 7 2 V BP 279 When the power save function is turned ON and the operat ing periods are calculated under the following conditions TX RX standby 5 5 90 CHARGERS e BC 213 DESKTOP CHARGER BC 123S AC ADAPTER e BC 214 MULTI CHARGER BC 157S AC ADAPTER DC CABLES e CP 23L CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE For BC 213 e OPC 656 DC POWER CABLE For BC 214 OTHERS e MB 130 MOBILE BRACKET e MB 133 BELT CLIP HM 158LA HM 159LA HM 168LWP SPEAKER MICROPHONE e HM 153LA HM 166LA EARPHONE MICROPHONE HS 94 HS 95 HS 97 HEADSET VS 4LA PTT SWITCH C
7. d the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incor porated Japan in Japan the United States the United Kingdom Germa ny France Spain Russia and or other countries All other products or brands are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders Count on us A 7150H 1EU Printed in Japan 2014 Icom Inc EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS DEFINITION Z DANGER Personal death serious injury or an explosion may occur Z WARNING Personal injury fire hazard or electric shock may occur CAUTION Equipment damage may occur NOTE If disregarded inconvenience only No risk of personal injury fire or electric shock PRECAUTIONS e Radio caution A DANGER NEVER short the charging terminals of the bat tery pack A 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 to be charged by Icom chargers Using third party or counterfeit battery packs or chargers may cause smoke fire or cause the battery packs to burst A WARNING NEVER hold the radio so that the antenna is very close to or touching exposed parts of the body especially the face or eyes while transmitting The radio will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm away from the lips and the ra dio is vertical A WARNING NEVER operate the radio with a headset or oth er audio accessories at high volume levels The co
8. how cracks or any other damage the cells inside may rupture or catch fire A DANGER NEVER use or leave the battery pack in areas with temperatures above 60 C High temperature buildup in the battery pack such as could occur near fires or stoves in side a sun heated car or in direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause the battery pack to rupture or catch fire Ex cessive temperatures may also degrade performance or short en battery life A DANGER DO NOT expose the battery pack to rain snow seawater or any other liquids Do not charge or use a wet bat tery pack If the battery pack gets wet be sure to wipe it dry be fore using A DANGER KEEP the battery pack away from fire Fire or heat may cause them to rupture or explode Dispose of an used battery pack in accordance with local regulations A DANGER NEVER solder the battery pack terminals or modify the battery pack This may generate heat in the battery and the battery pack may burst emit smoke or catch fire A DANGER Use the battery pack only with the radio for which it is specified Never use a battery pack with any other equip ment or for any purpose that is not specified in this sheet A DANGER If fluid from inside the battery pack gets in your eyes blindness can result Rinse your eyes with clean water without rubbing them and see a doctor immediately A WARNING Immediately stop using the battery pack if it emits an abnormal odor heats up or
9. is discolored or deformed If any of these conditions occur contact your Icom dealer or distributor PRECAUTIONS continued A WARNING Immediately wash using clean water any part of the body that comes into contact with fluid from inside the battery pack A WARNING NEVER put the battery pack in a microwave oven high pressure container or in an induction heating cook er This could cause a fire overheating or cause the battery pack to rupture CAUTION Always use the battery pack within the specified temperature range for the radio 30 C to 60 C and the bat tery pack itself 20 C to 60 C Using the battery pack out of its specified temperature range will reduce the performance and the life Please note that the specified temperature range of the battery pack may exceed that of the radio In such cases the radio may not work properly because it is out of its operat ing temperature range CAUTION Shorter battery life could occur if the battery pack is left fully charged completely discharged or in an excessive temperature environment above 50 C for an extended pe riod of time If the battery pack must be left unused for a long time it must be detached from the radio after discharging You may use the battery pack until the remaining capacity is about half then keep it safely in a cool and dry place at the following temperature range 20 C to 50 C within a month 20 C to 40 C within three mo
10. k Battery pack only Turn OFF the power OPC 656 Connect to a DC power supply 12 to 16 V at least 7 A Red line Black line BC 214
11. nths 20 C to 20 C within a year BE SURE to replace the battery pack with a new one after five years even if still holds a charge The inside battery material will deteriorate after a period of time even with little use e Charging caution A DANGER NEVER charge the battery pack in areas with extremely high temperatures such as near fires or stoves in side a sun heated vehicle or in direct sunlight In such environ ments the safety protection circuit in the battery pack will acti vate causing the battery to stop charging A WARNING NEVER charge or leave the battery pack in the battery charger beyond the specified time for charging If the battery pack is not completely charged by the specified time stop charging and remove the battery pack from the battery charger Continuing to charge the battery pack beyond the specified time limit may cause a fire overheating or the battery pack may rupture A WARNING NEVER insert the radio the battery pack at tached to the radio into the charger if it is wet or soiled This could corrode the battery charger terminals or damage the charger The charger is not waterproof NOTE Charge the battery pack within the specified tempera ture range of 10 C to 40 C Otherwise the charging time will be longer but the battery pack will not reach a full charge While charging at a point after the temperature goes out of the spec ified range the charging will automatically stop
12. ntinuous high volume operation may cause a ringing in your ears If you experience the ringing reduce the volume level or discontin ue use A WARNING NEVER operate the radio while driving a vehi cle Safe driving requires your full attention anything less may result in an accident CAUTION MAKE SURE the flexible antenna battery pack and jack cover are securely attached to the radio and that the an tenna and battery pack are dry before attachment Exposing the inside of the radio to dust or water will result in serious dam age to the radio DO NOT operate the radio near unshielded electrical blasting Caps or in an explosive atmosphere DO NOT push PTT when you do not actually intend to transmit DO NOT operate or place the radio in direct sunlight or in plac es with temperatures below 30 C or above 60 C The basic operations of the radio are guaranteed within the specified op erating temperature range DO NOT modify the radio The specifications may change and then not comply with the requirements of a corresponded regu lation The radio warranty does not cover any problems caused by unauthorized modification DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine or alcohol when cleaning as they will damage the radio surfaces BE CAREFUL The radio may become hot when operating it continuously for long periods of time BE CAREFUL The radio meets IP67 requirements for dust tight and waterproof protection However once
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