Instruction Manual
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...55°C (+131°F) for waterproof protection. This may cause smoke, fire, or cause the battery to transmit. However, once the transceiver has been dropped, waterproof protection cannot be guaranteed because of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, .... PRECAUTIONS R short the terminals of children. The transceiver will damage the transceiver surfaces. RUse and charge only specified Icom battery packs with Icom radios or Icom chargers. use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight or in an electric shock.
...55°C (+131°F) for waterproof protection. This may cause smoke, fire, or cause the battery to transmit. However, once the transceiver has been dropped, waterproof protection cannot be guaranteed because of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, .... PRECAUTIONS R short the terminals of children. The transceiver will damage the transceiver surfaces. RUse and charge only specified Icom battery packs with Icom radios or Icom chargers. use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight or in an electric shock.
Instruction Manual
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...and Guidelines with other than those specified may also cause you to your Icom radio generates RF energy that are authorized for more than 50% of Potentially Hazardous Elec- Belt Clip (MB-103), Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Pack (BP-245N). A proper antenna is listed on the LCD....or antenna specifically authorized by pressing the "PTT" switch. • A LWAYS keep the antenna at least 5 cm (2 inches) from your Icom radio complies with the following accessories are sensitive to do so. sified as hospitals, aircraft, and blasting sites. els and evaluation of such ...
...and Guidelines with other than those specified may also cause you to your Icom radio generates RF energy that are authorized for more than 50% of Potentially Hazardous Elec- Belt Clip (MB-103), Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Pack (BP-245N). A proper antenna is listed on the LCD....or antenna specifically authorized by pressing the "PTT" switch. • A LWAYS keep the antenna at least 5 cm (2 inches) from your Icom radio complies with the following accessories are sensitive to do so. sified as hospitals, aircraft, and blasting sites. els and evaluation of such ...
Instruction Manual
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... controllers may not be effective. RECOMMENDATION after exposure to salt crystallization. wash the transceiver in cases where the transceiver/battery pack is cracked or broken, or has been dropped, or when the battery pack is any other indication of the distress and assistance required. 6. Give any reason to suspect the waterproofing may...
... controllers may not be effective. RECOMMENDATION after exposure to salt crystallization. wash the transceiver in cases where the transceiver/battery pack is cracked or broken, or has been dropped, or when the battery pack is any other indication of the distress and assistance required. 6. Give any reason to suspect the waterproofing may...
Instruction Manual
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... 23 ■ Backlight function 24 8 SET MODE 25-30 ■ SET mode programming 25 ■ SET mode items 26 9 BATTERY CHARGING 31-34 ■ Battery cautions 31 ■ Supplied battery charger 33 ■ Optional battery chargers 34 10 OPTIONAL SWIVEL BELT CLIP 35 ■ Attaching 35 ■ Detaching 35 11 OPTIONAL SPEAKER-MICROPHONE 36...
... 23 ■ Backlight function 24 8 SET MODE 25-30 ■ SET mode programming 25 ■ SET mode items 26 9 BATTERY CHARGING 31-34 ■ Battery cautions 31 ■ Supplied battery charger 33 ■ Optional battery chargers 34 10 OPTIONAL SWIVEL BELT CLIP 35 ■ Attaching 35 ■ Detaching 35 11 OPTIONAL SPEAKER-MICROPHONE 36...
Instruction Manual
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... (Not supplied or different type may damage the transceiver. This facilitates carrying the transceiver. 2 2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS ■ Supplied accessories Handstrap Battery Charger (with two screws) Belt clip (with two screws) Li-ion battery pack AC adapter Flexible antenna ■ Attachments DDFlexible antenna Connect the supplied flexible antenna to the left.
... (Not supplied or different type may damage the transceiver. This facilitates carrying the transceiver. 2 2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS ■ Supplied accessories Handstrap Battery Charger (with two screws) Belt clip (with two screws) Li-ion battery pack AC adapter Flexible antenna ■ Attachments DDFlexible antenna Connect the supplied flexible antenna to the left.
Instruction Manual
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... edge of a coin or screwdriver tip to the transceiver. 3 4 Battery pack Supplied screws 5 6 7 8 wwLock the battery pack with the latch. 9 10 11 12 Latch 13 14 CAUTION: NEVER remove or attach the battery pack when the 15 transceiver is tightly locked, so use your finger ...soiled. Be careful! This may result in them being damaged. 2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS 1 2 DDBattery pack qqAttach the battery pack into the transceiver and battery pack, and may result in water or 16 dust getting into the transceiver. DO NOT use caution when releasing it ....
... edge of a coin or screwdriver tip to the transceiver. 3 4 Battery pack Supplied screws 5 6 7 8 wwLock the battery pack with the latch. 9 10 11 12 Latch 13 14 CAUTION: NEVER remove or attach the battery pack when the 15 transceiver is tightly locked, so use your finger ...soiled. Be careful! This may result in them being damaged. 2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS 1 2 DDBattery pack qqAttach the battery pack into the transceiver and battery pack, and may result in water or 16 dust getting into the transceiver. DO NOT use caution when releasing it ....
Instruction Manual
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... Appears while the receiving audio is displayed during a Normal scan. (p. 15) !0 (p. 12) vated. Indication Battery level Full Middle Low No battery (Charging required) blinks when the battery is ac- y (p. 12) Appears when the monitor function is overcharged (or over voltage). 3 PANEL DESCRIPTION ... the selected operating channel number. • In the SET mode, indicates the selected value. Appears when a Favorite (TAG) channel e Indicates remaining battery power. tivated. lected item. (pp. 25-30) • "SCAN 16" is recording. (pp. 18, 19) This may not appear...
... Appears while the receiving audio is displayed during a Normal scan. (p. 15) !0 (p. 12) vated. Indication Battery level Full Middle Low No battery (Charging required) blinks when the battery is ac- y (p. 12) Appears when the monitor function is overcharged (or over voltage). 3 PANEL DESCRIPTION ... the selected operating channel number. • In the SET mode, indicates the selected value. Appears when a Favorite (TAG) channel e Indicates remaining battery power. tivated. lected item. (pp. 25-30) • "SCAN 16" is recording. (pp. 18, 19) This may not appear...
Instruction Manual
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This will help maximize the capability and life of the battery. DD Channel 16 Channel 16 is automatically monitored during Tri-watch . The Call channel is used channels in each channel group for 1 second to select ... recall. It is monitored during both Dualwatch and Tri-watch . See the "Call channel programming" on page 12 for the first time, fully charge the battery pack. While standing by, you selected Call channel, or push [Y]/[Z] to select an operating channel. Push DDCall channel Each regular channel group has separate leisure...
This will help maximize the capability and life of the battery. DD Channel 16 Channel 16 is automatically monitored during Tri-watch . The Call channel is used channels in each channel group for 1 second to select ... recall. It is monitored during both Dualwatch and Tri-watch . See the "Call channel programming" on page 12 for the first time, fully charge the battery pack. While standing by, you selected Call channel, or push [Y]/[Z] to select an operating channel. Push DDCall channel Each regular channel group has separate leisure...
Instruction Manual
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... level w Set the squelch level e Select the channel r Set the output 14 power 16 Microphone Speaker 11 eePush YZ to conserve the battery power. ttHold down to conserve battery power; wwSet the volume and squelch level. ➥ Push , and push Z to open the squelch. ➥ Rotate to set the volume level...
... level w Set the squelch level e Select the channel r Set the output 14 power 16 Microphone Speaker 11 eePush YZ to conserve the battery power. ttHold down to conserve battery power; wwSet the volume and squelch level. ➥ Push , and push Z to open the squelch. ➥ Rotate to set the volume level...
Instruction Manual
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... back for 60 seconds (maximum). 20 qqPush [F] to delete, hold down [FAV•★] for 60 seconds. Playback mode appears. DO NOT detach the battery pack while the transceiver is no recorded signal. Deleting a recorded signal: While selecting the desired data to enter the function mode. • "PLAY" appears. One...
... back for 60 seconds (maximum). 20 qqPush [F] to delete, hold down [FAV•★] for 60 seconds. Playback mode appears. DO NOT detach the battery pack while the transceiver is no recorded signal. Deleting a recorded signal: While selecting the desired data to enter the function mode. • "PLAY" appears. One...
Instruction Manual
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...sure to rain, snow, 2 seawater, or any purpose that comes into contact with Icom transceiver. If any of the battery does not show cracks or any other 10 equipment, or for any other battery damage or degradation of the case. Misuse can result. Even if the surface of... is not specified in this instruction manual. 11 • R DANGER! The battery by setting the battery in your 12 eyes, blindness can also cause other liquids. Rinse your 16 Icom dealer or distributor. • R WARNING! Use the battery only with clean water, without rubbing them, and see a doctor immedi- 13...
...sure to rain, snow, 2 seawater, or any purpose that comes into contact with Icom transceiver. If any of the battery does not show cracks or any other 10 equipment, or for any other battery damage or degradation of the case. Misuse can result. Even if the surface of... is not specified in this instruction manual. 11 • R DANGER! The battery by setting the battery in your 12 eyes, blindness can also cause other liquids. Rinse your 16 Icom dealer or distributor. • R WARNING! Use the battery only with clean water, without rubbing them, and see a doctor immedi- 13...
Instruction Manual
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... if charged out of its specified temperature range will activate, causing the battery to rupture. • CAUTION: Always use the battery until the remaining capacity is out of the specified temperature range. Icom recommends charging the battery at +20˚C (+68˚F). NEVER put the battery in a microwave oven, high-pressure container, or in the...
... if charged out of its specified temperature range will activate, causing the battery to rupture. • CAUTION: Always use the battery until the remaining capacity is out of the specified temperature range. Icom recommends charging the battery at +20˚C (+68˚F). NEVER put the battery in a microwave oven, high-pressure container, or in the...
Instruction Manual
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... with or without the transceiver into the charger. 4 • The charge indicator lights orange. 5 eeCharge the battery pack approximately 2.5 hours, de- ■ Supplied battery charger DDBC-210 installation • To a desktop Supplied screws • To a wall Supplied screws q e w •... stability Eyelet: Use a rubber band to a power source using reverse polarity. White line: Black line : 33 This will ruin the battery charger. pending on the remaining power level. 6 • The charge indicator lights green when charging is complete. 7 Transceiver Turn OFF ...
... with or without the transceiver into the charger. 4 • The charge indicator lights orange. 5 eeCharge the battery pack approximately 2.5 hours, de- ■ Supplied battery charger DDBC-210 installation • To a desktop Supplied screws • To a wall Supplied screws q e w •... stability Eyelet: Use a rubber band to a power source using reverse polarity. White line: Black line : 33 This will ruin the battery charger. pending on the remaining power level. 6 • The charge indicator lights green when charging is complete. 7 Transceiver Turn OFF ...
Instruction Manual
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... adapter into the each charger slot in each slot. AC adapter (An AC adapter is not supplied with the BC-157S will ruin the battery charger. Desktop charger adapter 8-pin connector Supplied screws DDRapid charging with the BC-197+BC-157S or OPC-656 The optional BC-197 ... Turn OFF power NEVER transmit near the BC-197 or the AC adapter while charging. Red line : + Black line : _ 34 9 BATTERY CHARGING ■ Optional battery chargers DDAD-129 installation qqConnect the 8-pin connector of the arrow, then use the two supplied screws to secure the adapter to the charger...
... adapter into the each charger slot in each slot. AC adapter (An AC adapter is not supplied with the BC-157S will ruin the battery charger. Desktop charger adapter 8-pin connector Supplied screws DDRapid charging with the BC-197+BC-157S or OPC-656 The optional BC-197 ... Turn OFF power NEVER transmit near the BC-197 or the AC adapter while charging. Red line : + Black line : _ 34 9 BATTERY CHARGING ■ Optional battery chargers DDAD-129 installation qqConnect the 8-pin connector of the arrow, then use the two supplied screws to secure the adapter to the charger...
Instruction Manual
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...at room temperature - 10 for a while. • Push [H/L•LOCK] for 1 second to the transceiver. pp. 33, 34 8 • The battery is overcharged. • The output power is set a suitable level. channels. 13 No beeps. • Beep tones are turned OFF. • Set ...not start. • Favorite (TAG) channels are for service. 100 or more. (p. 4)), or the memory is exhausted. • Recharge the battery pack. exceeded (the recording counter displays Ask your technical dealer for low power or • Change channels. shallow. 12 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE ...
...at room temperature - 10 for a while. • Push [H/L•LOCK] for 1 second to the transceiver. pp. 33, 34 8 • The battery is overcharged. • The output power is set a suitable level. channels. 13 No beeps. • Beep tones are turned OFF. • Set ...not start. • Favorite (TAG) channels are for service. 100 or more. (p. 4)), or the memory is exhausted. • Recharge the battery pack. exceeded (the recording counter displays Ask your technical dealer for low power or • Change channels. shallow. 12 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE ...
Instruction Manual
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... in the event the Icom transceiver is used with the charger depending on versions. Charging time: Approximately 2.5 hours • BC-197 multi-charger + AD-129 charger adapter (6 pcs.) + BC-157S ac adapter For rapid charging of battery packs. Voltage : 7.4 V Capacity : 1900 mAh (minimum)/2000 mAh (typical) DDCHARGERS • BC-210 desktop charger...
... in the event the Icom transceiver is used with the charger depending on versions. Charging time: Approximately 2.5 hours • BC-197 multi-charger + AD-129 charger adapter (6 pcs.) + BC-157S ac adapter For rapid charging of battery packs. Voltage : 7.4 V Capacity : 1900 mAh (minimum)/2000 mAh (typical) DDCHARGERS • BC-210 desktop charger...
Instruction Manual
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... mode 17 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS i - G - H - IMPORTANT i IN CASE OF EMERGENCY vi - L - Handstrap 2 HM-167 descriptions 36 - Backlight function 24, 27 BASIC OPERATION 8 BATTERY CASE AND PACK 43 Battery caution 31 BATTERY CHARGING 31 Battery pack 3 BC-210 installation 33 Beep tone function 26 Belt clip 3, 43 - F - I - LCD contrast selection 28 Lock function 12 C - FCC INFORMATION...
... mode 17 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS i - G - H - IMPORTANT i IN CASE OF EMERGENCY vi - L - Handstrap 2 HM-167 descriptions 36 - Backlight function 24, 27 BASIC OPERATION 8 BATTERY CASE AND PACK 43 Battery caution 31 BATTERY CHARGING 31 Battery pack 3 BC-210 installation 33 Beep tone function 26 Belt clip 3, 43 - F - I - LCD contrast selection 28 Lock function 12 C - FCC INFORMATION...
Instruction Manual
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... Noise Cancel function 29 14 - N - Opening comment entry function 22 Opening comment programming 22 OPERATING RULES 1 Operation 16 Optional battery chargers 34 OPTIONAL SPEAKER-MICROPHONE 36 OPTIONAL SWIVEL BELT CLIP 35 OPTIONS 43 OTHER OPTIONS 43 - W - NORMAL SCAN 14 - ... 7 Setting Favorite channels 15 SPECIFICATIONS 38 8 Starting a scan 15 Supplied accessories 2 9 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS 2 10 Supplied battery charger 33 - Radio licenses 1 RADIO OPERATOR WARNING iii Rapid charging with the BC-197+BC-157S or OPC-656 34 Receiver 38...
... Noise Cancel function 29 14 - N - Opening comment entry function 22 Opening comment programming 22 OPERATING RULES 1 Operation 16 Optional battery chargers 34 OPTIONAL SPEAKER-MICROPHONE 36 OPTIONAL SWIVEL BELT CLIP 35 OPTIONS 43 OTHER OPTIONS 43 - W - NORMAL SCAN 14 - ... 7 Setting Favorite channels 15 SPECIFICATIONS 38 8 Starting a scan 15 Supplied accessories 2 9 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS 2 10 Supplied battery charger 33 - Radio licenses 1 RADIO OPERATOR WARNING iii Rapid charging with the BC-197+BC-157S or OPC-656 34 Receiver 38...