User manual ICOM IC-28H

[. . . ] NEVER operate the transceiver near unshielded electrical blasting caps or in an explosive area. AVOID the use of chemical agents such as benzene or alcohol when cleaning--use a water-dampened cloth only. only Caution: Changes or modifications to this transceiver, not expressly approved by Icom Inc. , could void your authority to operate this transceiver under FCC regulations. Versions of the IC-28H/IC-F4 which display "CE" on the serial number seal, comply with the essential requirements of the 89/336/EEC directive for Electromagnetic Compatibility. SmarTrunk IITM is a trademark of SmarTrunk Systems, Inc. i GETTING STARTED D UNPACKING The transceiver comes supplied with the following accessories*. q Flexible antenna w Belt clip e 1922A REAR-SHEET *The BP-196 BATTERY PACK comes attached to the transceiver. 1 D ANTENNA The antenna screws onto the transceiver as illustrated below. D TURNING POWER ON Rotate the volume control to the 12 o'clock position. [. . . ] To toggle between high and low power: Push the [HIGH/LOW] switch. · "LOW" appears when low output power is selected. D EMERGENCY FUNCTION The emergency function allows you to send your ID quickly and easily to your Base Station, etc. To activate the emergency function: Push and hold the [EMERGENCY] switch for 1 sec. · The transceiver selects a pre-programmed channel, then sends an emergency signal to your Base Station. · The pre-programmed channel remains selected until a control signal is received from the Base Station or power is turned OFF. 6 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION I Receiving and transmitting NOTE: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. Receiving: q Push [Y]/[Z] to select a channel. w Listen for a transmission and adjust [VOL] to a comfortable listening level. · When no transmission is heard, push and hold monitor while adjusting [VOL] (your transceiver may not be programmed with the monitor function). 4 I Call procedure When your system employs tone signalling (excluding CTCSS and DTCS), the call procedure may be necessary prior to voice transmission. The tone signalling employed may be a selective calling system which allows you to call specific station(s) only and prevent unwanted stations from contacting you. q Select the desired Tx code channel or 5-tone code according to your System Operator's instructions. · This may not be necessary depending on programming. · Refer to the next page for selection. The transceiver is now set to receive desired calls on the selected channel. Transmitting: Wait for the channel to become clear to avoid interference. e While pushing and holding [PTT], speak into the microphone at a normal voice level. Use the Turbo SpeeDial function instead. D Emergency call *2 Push [0], [M] to initiate an emergency call. · Contact your Dealer for details. 10 For additional operating instructions, contact your Dealer or System Operator. OPTIONAL INSTALLATION I UT-80 2-TONE UNIT, UT-96 5-TONE UNIT or UT-105 SmarTrunk IITM Logic Board Only one of the above optional units can be installed in the IC-28H/IC-F4. q Remove the battery pack from the transceiver as shown in Fig. 2) · This sponge is not used when options are installed. 6 q (Fig. 1) r Connect the optional unit as shown in Fig. 2) 11 7 BATTERY PACKS I Battery cautions NEVER incinerate used battery packs. Internal battery gas may cause an explosion. NEVER immerse the battery pack in water. If the battery pack becomes wet, be sure to wipe it dry BEFORE attaching it to the transceiver. NEVER short terminals of the battery pack. [. . . ] · An AC adapter (may be supplied with the BC-121 depending on version). 7 D Charging with the BC-110A/D/V CAUTION: Only Ni-Cd batteries can be charged. NEVER connect a wall charger when dry cell or alkaline batteries are installed in the BP-194 OPTIONAL BATTERY CASE--the transceiver and/or battery case may be damaged. Connect the optional BC-110A/D/V to the [CHARGE] jack on the transceiver. · DO NOT turn power ON while connecting the BC-110A/D/V. [. . . ]