User manual ICOM IC-U2

[. . . ] WORD SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL -- This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-F3061T/S/F3063T/S VHF TRANSCEIVERS and IC-F4061T/S/F4063T/S UHF TRANSCEIVERS. Icom, Icom Inc. and the logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries. i TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] The tone signaling 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 2-tone code according to your System Operator's instructions. · This may not be necessary depending on programming. · Refer to (( pages 14 or 15)) for selection. 3 ZONE TYPE: Push [Zone], then push [CH Up] or [CH Down] or rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR]* to select the desired zone. AUTOMATIC SCAN TYPE: Channel setting is not necessary for this type. When turning power ON, the transceiver automatically starts scanning. Scanning stops when receiving a call. *Depending on the pre-setting. w Push the call key (assigned to one of the dealer programmable keys: [Emer], [Side1], [Side2], [Side3], [P0], [P1], [P2] and [P3]) or [PTT]. e After transmitting a 2-tone code, the remainder of your communication can be carried out in the normal fashion. Selective calling Non-selective calling 11 4 LTR OPERATION Receiving a call D Group call q Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR]* to select the LTR system channel or talk group. w When a call is received; · `BUSY' indicator lights green. D Phone call · Receive a phone call q Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR]* to select the phone channel of LTR system channel. ·" " appears. e Push and hold [PTT], then speak into the microphone at a normal voice level. r Release [PTT] to return to receive. w When a phone call is received (transceiver rings), push [PHONE] (or push [PTT]). ·" " blinks. Blinks D Selective call (DTMF call) q Push [CH Up] or [CH Down], or rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR]* to select the LTR system channel or talk group. e When receiving a call, the calling station name appears and a beep is emitted. 14 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION D TX code channel selection If the transceiver has [TX Code CH Select] assigned to it, the 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, [CH Up] or [CH Down] selects the TX code channel. USING [TX CODE CH SELECT] KEY: q Push [TX Code CH Select]-- a TX code channel number (or name) appears. w Push [CH Up] or [CH Down] 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. USING [TX CODE CH UP]/[TX CODE CH DOWN] KEY: 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 when pushed. 5 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 [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the desired DTMF channel. e Push [DTMF Autodial] to transmit the DTMF code in the selected DTMF channel. 5 15 5 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION 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" the transceiver operation to suit your preferences and operating style. [. . . ] FA-SC56VS: Frequency range 150­162 MHz FA-SC57VS: Frequency range 160­174 MHz FA-SC73US: Frequency range 450­490 MHz · FA-SC55V/FA-SC25U/FA-SC57U/FA-SC72U FLEXIBLE ANTENNAS 9 ï About VS-1SC VOX/PTT CASE The VS-1SC is a VOX/PTT unit for Icom handheld transceivers, and allows you hands-free operation. An optional headset (HS-94, etc. ) is required for operation. · The VOX (Voice Operated Transmission) function starts transmission without pushing PTT switch when you speak into the microphone; then, automatically returns to receive when you stop speaking. Features 9-pin Spring-plug type head SP/MIC plug is equipped Water resistant construction Durable construction Equipped with a PTT switch and revolving clip MIC/VOX gain adjusting pot VS-1SC PTT switch 9 VHF or UHF antennas. FA-SC55V: Frequency range 146­174 MHz FA-SC25U: Frequency range 400­430 MHz FA-SC57U: Frequency range 440­470 MHz FA-SC72U: Frequency range 470­520 MHz Water protection cover VOX/PTT select switch Some options may not available in some countries. Please ask your dealer for details. 27 9 OPTIONS VOX gain and delay adjustment q Attach the connector of the VS-1SC into the multi-connector on the transceiver and tighten the screw. · Toggle the VOX/PTT select switch to [VOX]. · VOX Delay The VOX delay time can be set from 0. 5 to 3. 0 sec. [. . . ]