User manual ICOM IC-F12S

[. . . ] INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF TRANSCEIVER iF12/S UHF TRANSCEIVER iF22/S This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing the IC-F12/S, F22/S FM transceiver. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL­This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the transceiver. IMPORTANT R CAUTION! [. . . ] (Insert together with charging adapter. ) BC-146 9 BATTERY PACKS 3 ` Charging NOTE Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. · Recommended temperature range for charging: +10°C to +40°C (50°F to 140°F). · Use the supplied charger or optional charger (BC-119/BC-121/BC144 for rapid charging, BC-146 for regular charging) only. NEVER use other manufacturers' chargers. The optional BP-209, BP-210 or BP-222 battery packs include rechargeable Ni-Cd(Ni-MH: BP-210) batteries and can be charged approx. Charge the battery pack before first operating the transceiver or when the battery pack becomes exhausted. If you want to charge the battery pack more than 300 times, the following points should be observed: · Avoid overcharging­batteries must be removed from the charger to stop charging. Batteries should not be charged for more than 15 hours after the LED indicator turns green. · Use the battery until it becomes almost completely exhausted under normal conditions. D Battery pack life When the operating period becomes extremely short even after charging the battery pack fully, a new battery pack is needed. NOTE: The charger rapidly charges a battery pack to a specified level, not a completed level, to prevent overcharging. Leave the battery pack in the charger for a few more hours (up to 15 hours; depending on battery condition) after the LED indicator turns green, to charge the battery completely. 10 3 BATTERY PACKS ` Battery case (Option) When using a BP-208 OPTIONAL BATTERY CASE attached to the transceiver, install 6 AA (R6) size alkaline batteries as illustrated below. NOTE: Output power is automatically reduced to 1 W to retain sufficient power in case of an emergency, etc. D CAUTIONS · Use ALKALINE batteries only. · Make sure all battery cells are the same brand, type and capacity. · Never mix old and new batteries. Either of the above may cause a fire hazard or damage the transceiver, if ignored. · Never incinerate used battery cells since internal battery gas may cause them to rupture. · Never expose a detached battery case to water. If the battery case gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before using it. 11 PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS ` General 4 In the following explanations, programmable function names are bracketed, the specific switch used to activate the function depends on programming. D KEY LOCK FUNCTION1/2 This function locks access to all programmable switches (except the switch assigned for the lock function): Lock1: All Key Lock function; lockes all keys except Lock, PTT, CALL, Moni, Emergency keys and Channel selector SW. Lock2: Channel selector SW Lock function; lockes all keys except Lock, PTT, CALL, Moni and Emergency keys. Push and hold the [Lock1] or [Lock2] switch for 1 sec. [. . . ] · BP-222 Ni-Cd BATTERY PACK 7. 2 V/600 mAh Ni-Cd battery pack, allows approx. 5. 5* hours operation (Same as supplied with 2 W models). D CHARGER · BC-119 DESKTOP CHARGER + AD-94 (#11) For rapid charging of battery packs. An AC adapter is supplied with the charger. [. . . ]