User manual ICOM IC-F610

[. . . ] INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF TRANSCEIVER UHF TRANSCEIVER iF510 iF610 IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. PRECAUTION RWARNING!NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source of more than 16 V DC such as a 24 V battery. If an incorrect connection is made after cutting, the transceiver might be damaged. NEVER place the transceiver where normal operation of the vehicle may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL-- This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-F510 VHF TRANSCEIVER and IC-F610 UHF TRANSCEIVER. EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS DEFINITION Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock R WARNING! [. . . ] · Penalty timer Once the time-out timer is activated, transmission is further inhibited for a period determined by the penalty timer. y Push the [CALL] key when initiating a call from your side. · Coded audio may be heard (except for MSK call) from the transceiver, then " " appears. · This operation may not be necessary depending on your signaling system. Ask your Dealer. D Tx code number selection If the transceiver has a [CODE] key, Tx code contents can be changed within the allowable digits. TO SELECT A TX CODE: q Push [TX CODE ENT]-- a Tx code number appears and the first digit blinks. w Push [CH UP]/[CH DN] to select the desired number of the blinking digit. e Push [TX CODE ENT] to enter the selected number and the next digit will start blinking automatically. t Push [CALL] to transmit the selected TX code. u While pushing and holding [PTT], speak into the microphone at your normal voice level. i Release [PTT] to receive. IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your signal: (1) Pause briefly after pushing [PTT] (2) Hold the microphone 2. 5 to 5 cm from your mouth, then speak into the microphone at a normal voice level. 9 OPERATION D Tx code channel selection If the transceiver has a [TX CODE CH UP] or [TX CODE CH DN] key, the programmed Tx code channel can be selected directly. 2 D User set mode User set mode is accessed at power ON and allows you to set seldom-changed settings. In this case you can "customize" transceiver operation to suit your preferences and operating style. Entering the user set mode: qWhile pushing and holding [ ] and [ ], push [ ] to enter the user set mode at power ON. Available set mode functions: · Backlight : AUTO, DIM, OFF or ON · Beep : ON or OFF · Beep Level : 1 to 5 or Link (links to audio output level) · SQL Level : 0 to 255 · AF Min level : 0 to 255 · Audio Filter : 3000, 3400, 0 or 300 · Mic Gain : 1 to 5 · Horn : ON or OFF e Push [ ] (or push and hold [P0]) again to exit set mode. 6 [SET] section. D DTMF transmission If the transceiver has a [DTMF] key, the automatic DTMF transmission function is available. e Push and hold [DTMF] to transmit the selected DTMF. D Scrambler function UT-109 (#02) or UT-110 (#02) optional voice scrambler unit provides high performance private communication between stations with the same scrambler codes. e Push [SCRM] to turn the function OFF. 10 3 [P0]; CALL BIIS OPERATION I Receiving a call D Individual call q When an individual call is received; · Beeps sound. " ") and the calling station ID (or text) is displayed alternately. · " " appears or blinks depending on the setting. I Default setting The following functions are assigned to each programmable switch as the default. : Push to send a 5-tone call or BIIS call when the selected channel is a 5-tone or MSK channel, respectively. [P1]; DIGITAL : Push to select the call list ID/transmit message, or to display the receive message record for selection. [P4]; MONI : Pushing this switch after the communication to send a "clear down" signal during MSK channel operation. [Y]/[Z]; Status Up/Down : Selects status indication and a status message or SDM channel. When an SDM is received, cancels the auto scroll and scrolls the message manually. [ ]/[ ]; CH Up/Down : During standby condition, selects the operating channel. [. . . ] Otherwise no TX modulation or AF output is available. 29 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION 5 · Connector information OPC-617 Pin Assignment trewq q LCD backlit cont. GND I Antenna A key element in the performance of any communication system is an antenna. Ask your Dealer about antennas and the best places to mount them. oiuy I Fuse replacement A fuse is installed in the supplied DC power cable. If a fuse blows or the transceiver stops functioning, track down the source of the problem, if possible, and replace the damaged fuse with a new rated one. [. . . ]