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!IC-F50_F60 BIIS.qxd 03.9.12 8:49 AM Page A (1,1)
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF TRANSCEIVER
iF50
UHF TRANSCEIVER
iF60
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC rules. Operation is subject to
the condition that this device does not
cause harmful interference.
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!IC-F50_F60 BIIS.qxd 03.9.12 8:49 AM Page i (1,1) SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy • DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as this during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and clas- may damaged the radio and may also cause you to exceed FCC RF sified as “Occupational Use Only”, meaning it must be exposure limits. A proper antenna is the antenna supplied with this used only during the course of employment by individual
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!IC-F50_F60 BIIS.qxd 03.9.12 8:49 AM Page iii (1,1) FOREWORD PRECAUTION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before R WARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the antenna using the transceiver. is very close to, or touching exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The transceiver will perform SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— This instruction best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) away from the manual contains important operating instru
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!IC-F50_F60 BIIS.qxd 03.9.12 8:49 AM Page v (1,1) TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION …………………………………… i 5 BATTERY CHARGING ………………………………………… 35–44 FOREWORD ……………………………………………………………… iii ‘ Battery charging …………………………………………………… 35 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ………………………………………………… iii ‘ Caution ……………………………………………………………… 36 OPERATING NOTES …………………………………………………… iii ‘ Optional battery chargers ………………………………………… 37 PRECAUTION …………………………………………………………… iv ‘ Optional battery case ……………………………………………… 43 TABLE
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!IC-F50_F60 BIIS.qxd 03.9.12 8:49 AM Page 1 (1,1) ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES 1 1 ï Jack cover Accessory attachments 1 Attach the jack cover when the optional speaker-microphone is not used. D Flexible antenna To attach the jack cover: To detach the jack cover: Connect the supplied flexible antenna q Insert the jack cover into the e Unscrew the screw with a to the antenna connector. [SP MIC] connector. phillips screwdriver. CAUTION! w Tighten the screw. r Detach the jack cover for the • NEVER HOL
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!IC-F50_F60 BIIS.qxd 03.9.12 8:49 AM Page 3 (1,1) PANEL DESCRIPTION PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 2 Front, top and side panels 2 q VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] w Turns power ON and adjusts the audio level. w RED BUTTON e The desired function can be assigned by your dealer. q e ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects the supplied antenna. r r SPEAKER-MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [SP MIC] Connects the optional speaker-microphone. (p. 46) Speaker i (See the following NOTE.) [SP MIC] jack cover Microphone u NOTE: KEEP the [SP MIC]
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!IC-F50_F60 BIIS.qxd 03.9.12 8:49 AM Page 5 (1,1) 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 Front, top and side panels (Continued) Function display u TRANSMIT/BUSY INDICATOR 2 q w r t y u e 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. i q OUTPUT POWER INDICATOR Appears when Low 2 or Low 1 is selected. w AUDIBLE INDICATOR ➥ Appears when the channel is in the ‘audible’ (u
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!IC-F50_F60 BIIS.qxd 03.9.12 8:49 AM Page 7 (1,1) 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 PRIORITY CHANNEL KEYS Programmable function keys ➥ Push to select Priority A or Priority B channel. ➥ Push and hold [Prio A (Rewrite)] to rewrite the Prio A channel. 2 The following functions can be assigned to [P0], [P1], [P2], [P3], [Red], [] and [] programmable function keys. MR-CH 1/2/3/4 KEYS Consult your Icom dealer or system operator for details concerning Select an operating channel directly. y
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!IC-F50_F60 BIIS.qxd 03.9.12 8:49 AM Page 9 (1,1) 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 C.TONE CHANNEL ENTER KEY EMERGENCY KEYS Select the continuous tone channel using [CH Up]/[CH Down] keys ➥ Push and hold to transmit an emergency call. to change the tone frequency/code setting after pushing this key for ➥When [Emergency Single (Silent)] or [Emergency Repeat 2 permanent operation. (Silent)] is pushed, an emergency call is transmitted without a beep emission and LCD indication change. • If
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!IC-F50_F60 BIIS.qxd 03.9.12 8:49 AM Page 11 (1,1) 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION CONVENTIONAL OPERATION 3 VOICE SCRAMBLER FUNCTION Turning power ON Push to toggle the voice scrambler function ON and OFF. 2 q Rotate [VOL] to turn power ON. COMPANDER KEY w If the transceiver is programmed for a start up passcode, input 3 Push to toggle the compander function ON and OFF. digit codes as directed by your dealer. The compander function reduces noise components from the trans- • The keys in the table below
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!IC-F50_F60 BIIS.qxd 03.9.12 8:49 AM Page 13 (1,1) 3 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION CONVENTIONAL OPERATION 3 Call procedure Receiving and transmitting When your system employs tone signalling (excluding CTCSS and NOTE: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the trans- DTCS), the call procedure may be necessary prior to voice trans- ceiver. See p. 1 for antenna attachment. 3 mission. The tone signalling employed may be a selective calling system which allows you to call specific station(s) only
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!IC-F50_F60 BIIS.qxd 03.9.12 8:49 AM Page 15 (1,1) 3 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION CONVENTIONAL OPERATION 3 D Transmitting notes D TX code number edit (PMR or BIIS PMR operation only) • Transmit inhibit function If the transceiver has [TX Code CH Select] or [TX Code Enter] as- The transceiver has several inhibit functions which restrict trans- signed to it, TX code contents can be edited within the allowable mission under the following conditions: digits. 3 - The channel is in mute condition (‘Inaudi
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!IC-F50_F60 BIIS.qxd 03.9.12 8:49 AM Page 17 (1,1) 3 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION CONVENTIONAL OPERATION 3 D DTMF transmission User set mode If the transceiver has [DTMF Autodial] assigned to it, the automatic DTMF transmission function is available. Up to 8 DTMF channels User set mode is accessed at power ON and allows you to set are available. seldom-changed settings. In this case you can “customize” trans- 3 ceiver operation to suit your preferences and operating style. TO SELECT A TX CODE: q
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!IC-F50_F60 BIIS.qxd 03.9.12 8:49 AM Page 19 (1,1) BIIS OPERATION BIIS OPERATION 4 4 Default setting Receiving a call The following functions are assigned to each programmable switch D D Individual call as the default. Ask your dealer for details. q When an individual call is received; • Beeps sound. [P0]; Call : Push to transmit a 5-tone/BIIS call when the •“ ” appears and the mute is released. 4 selected channel is a 5-tone or MSK channel, • The programmed text message (e.g.“”) and the c
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!IC-F50_F60 BIIS.qxd 03.9.12 8:49 AM Page 21 (1,1) 4 BIIS OPERATION BIIS OPERATION 4 D D Group call D D Displaying the received call record q When a group call is received; — Queue indication • Beeps sound. The transceiver memorizes the calling station IDs for record. Up to •“ ” appears and the mute is released. 3 calls can be memorized, and the oldest call record is erased • The programmed text message (e.g.“”) and the calling sta- when a 4th call is received. However, once the transceiver is
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!IC-F50_F60 BIIS.qxd 03.9.12 8:49 AM Page 23 (1,1) 4 BIIS OPERATION BIIS OPERATION 4 Transmitting a call Total of a 3 ways for code selection are available—selecting the call D D Calling back from the queue channel code from memory, entering the call code from the keypad and call- q While in the standby condition, push [P1] (Digital) for 1 sec. to ing back from the queue channel record. enter queue memory channel selection mode. w Push [ ]/[ ] to select the desired record. 4 D D Using call m
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!IC-F50_F60 BIIS.qxd 03.9.12 8:49 AM Page 25 (1,1) 4 BIIS OPERATION BIIS OPERATION 4 D D Direct code entry Receiving a message q While in the standby condition, push [TX Code Enter] to enter the TX code edit mode. D D Receiving a status message • Editable code digit blinks. q When a status message is received; • Beeps sound. • The calling station ID (or text) and the status message is displayed 4 alternately, depending on the setting. w Push [TX Code Enter] to select the desired digit to be
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!IC-F50_F60 BIIS.qxd 03.9.12 8:49 AM Page 27 (1,1) 4 BIIS OPERATION BIIS OPERATION 4 D D Receiving an SDM D D Received message selection q When an SDM is received; The transceiver memorizes the received messages for record. Up • Beeps sound. to 6 messages for status and SDM, or 95 character SDM’s can be • The calling station ID (or text) and the SDM is displayed alternately, memorized. The oldest message is erased when the 7th message depending on the setting. is received. However, once the tr
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!IC-F50_F60 BIIS.qxd 03.9.12 8:49 AM Page 29 (1,1) 4 BIIS OPERATION BIIS OPERATION 4 Transmitting a status Transmitting an SDM D D General D D General The status message can be selected with the programmed text, The short data message, SDM, can be sent to an individual station and the message text is also displayed on the function display of or group stations. Also, 8 SDM memory channels are available and the called station. the messages can be edited via PC programming. 4 Up to 24 status
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!IC-F50_F60 BIIS.qxd 03.9.12 8:49 AM Page 31 (1,1) 4 BIIS OPERATION BIIS OPERATION 4 Position data transmission Printer connection When the optional OPC-966 INTERFACE CABLE and a GPS receiver When the optional OPC-966 INTERFACE CABLE is connected to the is connected to the transceiver, the position (longitude and latitude) transceiver, a printer can be connected to print out the received data can be transmitted automatically. SDM content and the ID of the station who sent the message. Ask
