User manual ICOM IC-F50

[. . . ] INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF TRANSCEIVER UHF TRANSCEIVER iF50 iF60 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classified as "Occupational Use Only", meaning it must be used only during the course of employment by individuals aware of the hazards, and the ways to minimize such hazW ARN ING ards. This radio is NOT intended for use by the "General Population" in an uncontrolled environment. [. . . ] - Un-matched (or matched) CTCSS is received. - The selected channel is a `receive only' channel. · Time-out timer After continuous transmission for the pre-programmed time period, the time-out timer is activated, causing the transceiver to stop transmitting. · Penalty timer Once the time-out timer is activated, transmission is further inhibited for a period determined by the penalty timer. D TX code channel selection If the transceiver has [TX Code CH Select] assigned to it, indication can be toggled between the operating channel number (or name) and TX code channel number (or name). When the TX code channel number (or name) is displayed, the [ ]/[ ] key selects the TX code channel. TO SELECT A TX CHANNEL: q Push [TX Code CH Select]-- a TX code channel appears. w Push [ ]/[ ] to select the desired TX code channel. e Push [Call] (or [PTT] during MSK operation) to transmit the selected TX code. r Push [TX Code CH Select] again to return to the operating channel number indication. FOR TX CODE CHANNEL TYPE: If the transceiver has a [TX Code CH Up] or [TX Code CH Down] key assignment, the programmed TX code channel can be selected directly. 15 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION 3 D TX code number edit (PMR or BIIS PMR operation only) If the transceiver has [TX Code CH Select] or [TX Code Enter] assigned to it, TX code contents can be edited within the allowable digits. TO EDIT A TX CODE VIA [TX CODE CH SELECT] KEY: q Push [TX Code CH Select] to enter the TX code channel selection mode. · Select the desired channel using [ ]/[ ] if necessary. 3 w Push [TX Code CH Select] for 1 sec. e Push [TX Code CH Select] 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 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. [. . . ] · Do not pin the ribbon under the batteries. e Close the cover by fitting in the direction of the arrow (w) first, then check the latch is in place (e). (Fig. 1) · Be sure the gasket and the ribbon are set correctly, and do not protrude from the battery case. (Fig. 3) CAUTION: · When installing batteries, make sure they are all the same brand, type and capacity. Also, do not mix new and old batteries together. [. . . ]