User manual ICOM IC-F51

[. . . ] INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF TRANSCEIVER iF51 UHF TRANSCEIVER iF61 FOREWORD READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL-- This instruction TRANSCEIVER manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-F51 VHF and IC-F61 UHF TRANSCEIVER. EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD RWARNING CAUTION NOTE DEFINITION Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may occur. No risk of personal injury, fire or electric shock. OPERATING NOTES · When transmitting with a portable radio, hold the radio in a vertical position with its microphone 5 to 10 centimeters away from your mouth. Keep the antenna at least 2. 5 centimeters from your head and body. · If you wear a portable two-way radio on your body, ensure that the antenna is at least 2. 5 centimeters from your body when transmitting. i PRECAUTION R WARNING! [. . . ] r Set the desired digit using [ ]/[ ]/[TX Code CH Up]/[TX Code CH Down]. t Push [TX Code CH Select] to set the digit. The editable digit will move to the right automatically. y Repeat r and t to input all allowable digits. u Push [Call] or [PTT] to transmit the selected TX code. TO EDIT A TX CODE VIA [TX CODE ENTER] KEY: q Select the desired TX code channel via [TX Code CH Up]/[TX Code CH Down]. w Push [TX Code Enter] to enter the TX code edit mode. e Push [TX Code Enter] to select the desired digit to be edited. r Set the desired digit using [ ]/[ ]/[TX Code CH Up]/[TX Code CH Down]. t Push [TX Code Enter] to set the digit. The editable digit will move to the right automatically. y Repeat r and t to input all allowable digits. u Push [Call] or [PTT] to transmit the selected TX code. 16 3 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION D DTMF transmission If the transceiver has [DTMF Autodial] assigned to it, the automatic DTMF transmission function is available. TO SELECT A TX CODE: q Push [DTMF Autodial]-- a DTMF channel appears. w Push [ ]/[ ] to select the desired DTMF channel. e Push [DTMF Autodial] to transmit the DTMF code in the selected DTMF channel. I Scrambler function The voice scrambler function provides private communication between stations. The frequency inversion type is equipped to all versions, and some versions have the Rolling or Non-rolling type installed. q Push [Scrambler] to turn the scrambler function ON. e Push [Scrambler] again to turn the scrambler function OFF. 17 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION 3 I User set mode User set mode is accessed at power ON and allows you to set seldom-changed settings. In this case you can "customize" transceiver operation to suit your preferences and operating style. Entering the user set mode: q While pushing and holding [ ] and [ ], rotate [VOL] to enter the user set mode at power ON. w Push and hold [P0] to enter user set mode. [. . . ] If the connector becomes wet, be sure to dry it BEFORE attaching it to the transceiver. NOTE: The microphone is located at the top of the speaker-microphone, as shown in the diagram above. To maximize the readability of your transmitted signal (voice), hold the microphone approx. 5 to 10 cm from your mouth, and speak in a normal voice level. 45 SPEAKER-MICROPHONE 6 I Attachment Attach the connector of the speaker-microphone into the [SP MIC] connector on the transceiver and tighten the screw. 6 CAUTION: Attach the speaker-microphone s connector securely to prevent accidental dropping, or water intrusion in the connector. [. . . ]