User manual ICOM IC-02A

[. . . ] 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 WARNING!NEVER operate the transceiver with a headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels. CAUTION: NEVER use non-Icom battery packs/chargers, to prevent the loss of the transceiver's good performance and warranty. CAUTION: MAKE SURE the flexible antenna and battery pack are securely attached to the transceiver, and that the antenna and battery pack are dry before attachment. Exposing the inside of the transceiver to water will result in serious damage to the transceiver. DO NOT push [PTT] when not actually intending to transmit. [. . . ] Therefore, you can determine the current level setting by the type of beep that sounds. t Rotate [VOL] to turn the power OFF, then ON to exit the microphone gain adjustment mode. NOTE: · This operation may not be available, depending on the presetting. · When using the VOX function, we recommend setting the microphone gain to 3. However, you can adjust it to suit your operating environment (including your headset performance). 18 3 BASIC OPERATION Setting the squelch level The squelch circuit mutes the received audio signal, depending on the signal strength. e While pushing and holding [PTT] and [Lower], rotate [VOL] [PTT] to turn the power ON and enter the squelch level adjustment [Upper] mode. r Push [Upper] to increase the [Lower] squelch level (tight squelch), or push [Lower] to decrease the squelch level (loose squelch). · The adjustable range is 0 (loose squelch) to 9 (tight squelch). Therefore, you can determine the current level setting by the type of beep that sounds. t Rotate [VOL] to turn the power OFF, then ON to exit the squelch level adjustment mode. NOTE: This operation may not be available, depending on the presetting. Ask your dealer for details. 19 BASIC OPERATION 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Output power level selection If the transceiver has [High/Low] assigned to it, the transmit output power level can be selected, depending on the presetting. When the battery case is selected as the battery type, or the battery voltage drops to a low power level and the LED indicator status is "Low Battery 2, " the output power automatically switches to "Low 1. " (pgs. 7, 12) Push [High/Low] to select the transmit output power level. · 1 beep sounds when "Low 1" is selected. If the battery must be left unused for a long time, it must be detached from the radio after charging. Keep it safely in a cool dry place at the following temperature range: ­20°C to +45°C (up to a month) ­20°C to +35°C (up to six months) ­20°C to +25°C (up to a year*) * We recommend charging the battery pack every 6 months. 4 BATTERY CHARGING Clean the battery terminals to avoid rust or misscontact. It's a good idea to clean the battery terminals once a week. 23 BATTERY CHARGING 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 If your Ni-MH battery pack seems to have no capacity, even after being charged, completely discharge it by leaving the power ON overnight. If the battery pack still does not retain a charge (or only very little charge), a new battery pack must be purchased. 33) Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. · Recommended temperature range for charging: between +10°C and +40°C (rapid charge: with BC-191) or between 0°C and +45°C (regular charge: with BC-192) · Use the supplied charger or optional charger (BC-191 for rapid charging, BC-192 for regular charging) only. Charge the battery pack before first operating the transceiver, or when the battery pack becomes exhausted. If you want to prolong the battery life, the following points should be observed: · Avoid over charging. · Use the battery pack until it becomes almost completely exhausted, under normal conditions. We recommend battery charging after transmitting becomes impossible. 24 4 BATTERY CHARGING Caution (for the BP-265 li-ion battery) Misuse of Li-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. R DANGER! [. . . ] 2. 5 hours for the BP-265. 33 OPTIONS 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 D DC POWER CABLES · CP-23L cigarette lighter cable Allows charging of the battery pack through a 12 V cigarette lighter socket. (For BC-191/BC-193) · OPC-515L dc power cable Allows charging of the battery pack using a power source instead of the AC adapter. D BELT CLIPS · MB-124 belt clip Exclusive alligator-type belt clip. D ANTENNAS · FA-SC73US/FA-SC56VS/FA-SC57VS stubby antennas FA-SC73US : 450­490 MHz FA-SC56VS : 150­162 MHz FA-SC57VS : 160­174 MHz · FA-SC25U/FA-SC57U/FA-SC72U/ FA-SC25V/FA-SC55V antennas FA-SC25U : 400­430 MHz FA-SC57U : 430­470 MHz FA-SC72U : 470­520 MHz FA-SC25V : 136­155 MHz FA-SC55V : 146­174 MHz · FA-SC61VC/FA-SC61UC cut antennas FA-SC61VC : 136­174 MHz FA-SC61UC : 380­520 MHz 34 6 OPTIONS D OTHER OPTIONS · AD-98FSC antenna connector converter Allows you to connect an external antenna with a BNC connector. · HM-158L/HM-159L speaker-microphone Combination speaker-microphone that provides convenient operation while hanging the transceiver on your belt. · HS-94/HS-95/HS-97 headset + OPC-2004 plug adapter cable HS-94 : Ear hook type HS-95 : Neck-arm type HS-97 : Throat microphone OPC-2004 : Allows you to connect the HS-94/HS-95/HS-97 to the transceiver. [. . . ]