Icom IC-F61-L, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL UHF TRANSCEIVER iF61 L P0 P1 P2 P3...

Page 2: ...for details OPERATING NOTES When transmitting with a portable radio hold the radio in a ver tical position with its microphone 5 to 10 centimeters away from your mouth Keep the antenna at least 2 5 c...

Page 3: ...Personal death serious injury or an explo sion may occur RWARNING Personal injury fire hazard or electric shock may occur CAUTION Equipment damage may occur NOTE If disregarded inconvenience only No...

Page 4: ...138 MUST be at tached to the speaker microphone connector KEEP the transceiver and the BP 227AXD clean to avoid any risk of ignition due to the build up of electrostatic charges Repair of Icom radios...

Page 5: ...scribed on the 94 9 EC sticker Ex Mark ing and BP 227AXD as below BP 227AXD DO NOT OPEN WHEN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE MAY BE PRESENT DO NOT CHARGE THE BATTERY IN HAZARDOUS LOCA TION The following illus...

Page 6: ...tical R WARNING NEVER operate the transceiver with a headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume operation If you experience a ringin...

Page 7: ...surfaces BE CAREFUL The transceiver will become hot when operating it continuously for long periods of time BE CAREFUL The transceiver meets IP67 requirements for dust tight and waterproof protection...

Page 8: ...e panels 3 Function display 6 Programmable function keys 7 3 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION 12 18 Turning power ON 12 Channel selection 12 Call procedure 13 Receiving and transmitting 14 Scrambler function 17...

Page 9: ...ly assigned to P0 to P3 Red and keys Attach the supplied function name stickers above the appropriate keys for easy recognition of that key s assigned function Digital ANI 32 Auto emergency transmissi...

Page 10: ...er when the optional speaker microphone is not used When the transceiver is used in a hazardous areas either the jack cover or HM 138 must be attached to the connector Failure to do this will make the...

Page 11: ...release button in the direction of the arrow w as shown below The battery pack is then removed NEVER remove or attach the battery pack when the transceiver is wet or soiled This may result in water o...

Page 12: ...crophone Function display p 6 Speaker See the following NOTE NOTE If the speaker netting for dust proofing becomes wet dry it with a hair drier cool mode etc before operating the transceiver Otherwise...

Page 13: ...RAMMABLE KEYS P0 to P3 The desired functions can be assigned independently by your dealer y CH UP AND DOWN KEYS During standby condition push to select an operating channel After pushing TX Code CH Se...

Page 14: ...nels Continued u TRANSMIT BUSY INDICATOR Lights red while transmitting lights green while receiving a sig nal or when the squelch is open i PTT SWITCH PTT Push and hold to transmit release to receive...

Page 15: ...OCK INDICATOR Appears during the key lock function ON t SCRAMBLER INDICATOR Appears when the voice scrambler function is activated y BELL INDICATOR Appears Blinks when the specific 5 tone BIIS code is...

Page 16: ...l after pushing the DTMF Autodial key Select a scan group after pushing and holding the Scan A Start Stop Scan B Start Stop keys Select a BIIS code status number or SDM after pushing the Digital key B...

Page 17: ...Audible only Push after the communication is finished to send a reset code NOTE The un mute condition Audible condition may auto matically return to the mute condition Inaudible condition after a spec...

Page 18: ...be selected from 25 0 or 20 0 kHz using the CS F50 cloning software Ask your dealer for details DTMF AUTODIAL KEY Push to enter the DTMF channel selection mode Then select the desired DTMF channel us...

Page 19: ...digit using CH Up CH Down TX Code CH Up TX Code CH Down p 16 TX CODE CHANNEL SELECT KEY Push to enter the direct ID code channel selection mode Then set the desired channel using CH Up CH Down TX Cod...

Page 20: ...dition Push and hold this key again to exit the User Set mode DIGITAL KEY BIIS operation only Push to select the call ID list transmit message and standby condition Toggles between queue channel and r...

Page 21: ...lear after input ting 4 digits the input code number may be incorrect Turn the power off and start over in this case Channel selection Several types of channel selections are available Methods may dif...

Page 22: ...from contacting you q Select the desired TX code channel or 5 tone code according to your System Operator s instructions This may not be necessary depending on programming Refer to pages 15 and 16 fo...

Page 23: ...to become clear to avoid interference q While pushing and holding PTT speak into the microphone at a normal voice level When a tone signalling system is used the call procedure de scribed at left may...

Page 24: ...iod determined by the penalty timer D TX code channel selection If the transceiver has TX Code CH Select assigned to it indication can be toggled between the operating channel number or name and TX co...

Page 25: ...t to set the digit The editable digit will move to the right automatically y Repeat r and t to input all allowable digits u Push Call or PTT to transmit the selected TX code TO EDIT A TX CODE VIA TX C...

Page 26: ...channel e Push DTMF Autodial to transmit the DTMF code in the se lected DTMF channel Scrambler function The voice scrambler function provides private communication be tween stations The frequency inve...

Page 27: ...Set mode w Push User Set Mode momentarily to select the appropriate item Then push CH Up or CH Down to set the desired level condi tion Available set mode functions Backlight ON Auto or OFF Beep ON or...

Page 28: ...ively P1 Digital Push to select the call list ID transmit mes sage or to display the receive message re cord for selection P3 Moni Audi Push this key after the communication to send a clear down signa...

Page 29: ...pears w Push and hold PTT then speak into the microphone at a nor mal voice level Transmit Busy indicator lights red e Release PTT to return to receive Transmit Busy indicator lights green while recei...

Page 30: ...Appears w Push and hold PTT then speak into the microphone at a nor mal voice level NOTE Only one station is permitted to speak Transmit Busy indicator lights red e Release PTT to return to receive T...

Page 31: ...r is pow ered OFF the all records are cleared q Push P1 Digital for 1 sec Displays following indication When a record is available When no record is available w Push to select the desired call e Push...

Page 32: ...n mode Call code text is displayed w Push to select the desired call code e Push P0 Call or PTT to call PTT call can be made only when PTT call capability is permitted NOTE When no answer back is rece...

Page 33: ...y when PTT call capability is permitted NOTE When no answer back is received the transceiver re peats the call 3 times default automatically and is displayed during each call However an error beep sou...

Page 34: ...tically t Repeat e and r to input all allowable digits y Push P0 Call or PTT to call PTT call can be made only when PTT call capability is permitted NOTE When no answer back is received the transceive...

Page 35: ...ternately depending on the setting w Push P3 Moni Audi to return to the standby condition NOTE Only the calling station ID or text is displayed no message is displayed alternately when the scroll time...

Page 36: ...SDM is displayed alter nately depending on the setting w When the received SDM includes more than 8 characters the message scrolls automatically when the automatic scroll func tion is activated Push S...

Page 37: ...rily Displays message memory When a message is available When no message is available e Push to select the desired message When selecting the SDM that includes more than 8 characters the message scrol...

Page 38: ...tus call can be sent with both individual and group calls D Transmitting a status q While in the standby condition push P1 Digital then push to select the desired station group code w Push P1 Digital...

Page 39: ...ed station group code w Push P1 Digital again then push to select the de sired SDM Or you can select the desired SDM using Status Up Status Down key directly SDM is displayed e Push P0 Call or PTT to...

Page 40: ...message is received When the status 24 message GPS request is received Fully automatic When automatic position transmission is enabled send the po sition data according to Time Marker and Interval Ti...

Page 41: ...to provide remote control data reception etc Ask your dealer or system operator for connection details Digital ANI The own ID can be transmitted each time the PTT is pushed log in or released log off...

Page 42: ...nsmission is performed on the emergency chan nel however when no emergency channel is specified the signal is transmitted on the previously selected channel There is no change in the function display...

Page 43: ...n When one of the following operations is performed the transceiver selects the Priority A channel automatically Priority A is selected when Clear down signal is received transmitted Set the Move to P...

Page 44: ...rge the battery with without the transceiver in an explosive atmosphere The optional battery chargers are not approved as Intrinsically Safe R DANGER Use and charge only specified Icom battery packs w...

Page 45: ...direct sunlight may cause the battery to rupture or catch fire Excessive temperatures may also degrade battery performance or shorten battery life R DANGER DO NOT expose the battery to rain snow seawa...

Page 46: ...within the specified temperature range for the transceiver 20 C to 55 C and the battery itself 10 C to 60 C Using the battery out of its specified temperature range will reduce the battery s performan...

Page 47: ...by the specified time stop charging and re move the battery from the battery charger Continuing to charge the battery beyond the specified time limit may cause a fire over heating or the battery may r...

Page 48: ...with without the transceiver into the char ger The charge indicator lights green r Charge the battery pack approximately 10 hours depending on the remaining power condition The charge indicator goes...

Page 49: ...e problem through the use of these solutions the battery pack or the charger may be damaged or the battery life may be over In that case contact your nearest Icom Dealer or Service Center NOTE After c...

Page 50: ...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 holder space of the BC 119N BC 121N with the supplied screws 41 5 BA...

Page 51: ...15L CP 23L AC adapter Not supplied with some versions AD 100 charger adapter is installed in BC 119N Battery pack Transceiver Turn power OFF Optional OPC 515L for 13 8 V power source or CP 23L for 12...

Page 52: ...rately An AC adapter BC 157 or the DC power cable OPC 656 AC adapter Purchase separately MULTI CHARGER AD 100 charger adapters are installed in each slot Battery pack Transceiver Turn power OFF DC pow...

Page 53: ...8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 IMPORTANT Battery charging caution Ensure the guide tabs on the battery pack are correctly aligned with the guide rails inside the charger adapter This illustratio...

Page 54: ...one Speaker 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 croph...

Page 55: ...accidental dropping or water intrusion in the connector IMPORTANT KEEP the SP MIC jack cover attached trans ceiver when the speaker microphone is not in use Water will not get into the transceiver ev...

Page 56: ...r BC 145S ac adapter For rapid charging of battery packs An AC adapter is not sup plied with some versions Charging time approximately 2 to 2 5 hours BC 121N multi charger AD 100 charger adapter 6 pcs...

Page 57: ...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 it is used with equipment that is not manu facture...

Page 58: ...m type BP 227AXD When the transceiver is used in a hazardous areas either the jack cover or HM 138 must be attached to the connector Failure to do this will make the radio ATEX non compliant and may r...

Page 59: ...re Protection by enclosures Ambient temperature Explosion protection marking CE conformity marking Type of Explosive atmosphere G for gas vapors and mist D for dusts Gas Equipment Protection Level EPL...

Page 60: ...cohol I amyl acetate n butane n butyl alcohol Ethylene Acetylene Acetalde hyde Ethyl ether Benzine Diesel fuel Aircraft fuel Heating oil n hexane Acetone Ethane Ethyl acetate Ammonia Benzene pure Acet...

Page 61: ...the attached Declaration of Conformity CE versions of the IC F61 L which display the CE symbol on the serial number label comply with the es sential requirements of the ATEX Directive 94 9 EC 52 9 CE...

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