User manual ICOM IC-F60

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] 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. Push [P0] momentarily to select the item. Then push [ ] and [ ] to set the desired level/condition. Available set mode functions: · Backlight : ON, Auto or OFF · Beep : ON or OFF · SQL Level : 0 to 255 · AF Min level : ON or OFF · Mic Gain : 1 to 5 · Battery Voltage : ON or OFF e Push and hold [P0] again to exit set mode. User set mode is also available using a programmable key. 11 [User Set Mode] section. 3 18 I Default setting The following functions are assigned to each programmable switch as the default. : Push to transmit a 5-tone/BIIS call when the selected channel is a 5-tone or MSK channel, respectively. [. . . ] · 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. [. . . ]