User manual ICOM IC-02A

[. . . ] and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries. i PRECAUTIONS R DANGER!NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack. 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! [. . . ] · 2 beeps sound when "Low 2" is selected. · 3 beeps sound when "High" is selected. Priority A channel selection Depending on the presetting, the Priority A channel is selected each time the transceiver power is turned ON. MDC 1200 system operation The MDC 1200 signaling system enhances your transceiver's capabilities. It allows PTT ID* and Emergency signaling. *When [PTT] is pushed and/or released, the transceiver transmits your station ID. D Transmitting an Emergency Call The MDC 1200 system's Emergency feature can be accessed using the [Emergency] key. The transceiver will send an Emergency MDC 1200 system command once, or repeatedly for a programmed number of times until it receives the acknowledgement signal. The emergency call can be transmitted without a beep sound depending on how the emergency function is programmed. Ask your dealer for details. 20 3 BASIC OPERATION Emergency Call When [Emergency] is pushed for the specified time period*, the emergency signal is transmitted once, or repeatedly, on the specified emergency channel. A repeat emergency signal is automatically transmitted until the transceiver receives an acknowledgement signal, or you turn the transceiver power OFF. When no emergency channel is specified, the signal is transmitted on the previously selected channel. If you want to cancel the emergency call, push and hold [Emergency] again before transmitting the call. If your transceiver is programmed for Silent operation, you can transmit an Emergency call without the beep sounding and the LED indicator lighting. IMPORTANT: It is recommended to set an emergency channel individually to provide the certain emergency call operation. D NOTES Depending on the presetting, the following functions are automatically activated. · 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. NEVER use other manufacturers' chargers. The battery pack contains a rechargeable battery. 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. The charging time period by the BC-192 should be less than 48 hours. · 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!Use and charge only specified Icom battery packs with Icom radios or Icom chargers. Only Icom battery packs are tested and approved for use with Icom radios or charged with Icom chargers. [. . . ] Please ask your dealer for details. 35 OPTIONS 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 VOX function The transceiver has a VOX function, which allows you hands-free operation. An optional headset (HS-94/HS-95/HS-97) and a plug adapter cable (OPC-2004) are additionally required for operation. · The VOX (voice operated transmission) function starts transmitting when you speak into the microphone, without needing to push the PTT switch; then, automatically returns to receive when you stop speaking. D Optional unit connection qRotate [VOL] to turn the transceiver power OFF. 4) e onnect the optional headset (HS-94, HS-95 or HS-97) and C OPC-2004 as described below. OPC-2004 HS-94 [VOL] w e q 17 18 19 20 36 6 OPTIONS D Turning the VOX function ON or OFF The VOX function can be turned ON or OFF when turning the transceiver power ON. R q otate [VOL] to turn the transceiver power OFF. [. . . ]