INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VHF MOBILE TRANSCEIVER

iF5061/D
iF5063
UHF MOBILE TRANSCEIVER

iF6061/D
iF6063
 IMPORTANT EXPLICIT DEFENITIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and com- WORD DEFINITION
pletely before using the transceiver.
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric
RWARNING
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL — This shock may occur.
instruction manual contains important oper­ating instructions CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.
for the IC-F5061/D, IC-F5063 VHF MOBILE TRANSCEIV-
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk
ERS, IC-F6061/D, IC-F6063 UHF MOBILE TRANSCEIV- NOTE of personal injury, fire or electric shock.
ERS.

See the operating guide for details of BIIS, MDC, LTR®

and Digital system operations. Ask your dealer for details.

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Spain, Russia and/or other countries.
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All other products or brands are registered trademarks or trademarks of their
respective holders.


PRECAUTIONS
RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC DO NOT operate the transceiver without running the ve-
outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock. hicle’s engine. The vehicle’s battery will quickly run out when
the transceiver transmits while the vehicle’s engine is OFF.
RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to a
power source of more than 16 V DC such as a 24 V battery. DO NOT place the transceiver in excessively dusty envi-
This connection will ruin the transceiver. ronments.

RWARNING! NEVER cut the DC power cable be- DO NOT place the transceiver against walls. Otherwise
tween the DC plug and fuse holder. If an incorrect connec- heat dissipation will be obstructed.
tion is made after cutting, the transceiver might be damaged.
DO NOT use chemical agents such as benzine or alcohol
RWARNING! NEVER place the transceiver where when cleaning, as they damage the transceiver surfaces.
normal operation of the vehicle may be hindered or where it
could cause bodily injury. BE CAREFUL! The transceiver will become hot when
operating continuously for long periods.
CAUTION! NEVER allow children to touch the trans-
ceiver. For U.S.A. only
CAUTION! Changes or modifications to this transceiver, not
CAUTION! NEVER expose the transceiver to rain, expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to
snow or any liquids. operate this transceiver under FCC regulations.

USE the specified microphone only. Other microphones have Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal perform-
different pin assignments and may damage the transceiver. ance when used with this transceiver. We are not respon-
sible for the transceiver being damaged or any accident
DO NOT use or place the transceiver in areas with tem- caused when using non-Icom optional equipment.
peratures below –30°C (–22°F) or above +60°C (+140°F), or
in areas subject to direct sunlight, such as the dashboard.
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 VOICE CODING TECHNOLOGY FCC INFORMATION
The AMBE+2™ voice coding Technology embodied in this • FOR CLASS B UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS:
product is protected by intellectual property rights including This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
patent rights, copyrights and trade secrets of Digital Voice the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of
Systems, Inc. This voice coding Technology is licensed the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reason-
solely for use within this Communications Equipment. able protection against harmful interference in a residential
The user of this Technology is explicitly prohibited from installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
attempting to extract, remove, decompile, reverse engineer, radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in ac-
or disassemble the Object Code, or in any other way convert cordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer-
the Object Code into a human-readable form. U.S. Patent ence to radio communications. However, there is no guaran-
Nos. tee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
#5,870,405, #5,826,222, #5,754,974, #5,701,390, If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
#5,715,365, #5,649,050, #5,630,011, #5,581,656, television reception, which can be determined by turning the
#5,517,511, #5,491,772, #5,247,579, #5,226,084 and equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to cor-
#5,195,166. rect the interference by one or more of the following meas-
ures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and re-
ceiver.
•C onnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differ-
ent from that to which the receiver is connected.
•C onsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni-
cian for help.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1
2
IMPORTANT........................................................................... i 3 CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE.....................14−16
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS........................................................ i ■ Rear panel connection................................................14
3
PRECAUTIONS..................................................................... ii ■ Supplied Accessories..................................................15 4
VOICE CODING TECHNOLOGY......................................... iii ■ Mounting the transceiver.............................................15
FCC INFORMATION............................................................ iii ■ Antenna.......................................................................16
5
TABLE OF CONTENTS........................................................ iv ■ Fuse replacement.......................................................16 6
■ Cleaning......................................................................16
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION.................................................1−7 ■ Options........................................................................16 7
■ Front panel....................................................................1 8
■ Function display............................................................2 4 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION..............................17
■ Programmable function keys.........................................3 9
10
2 BASIC OPERATION...................................................8−13
■ Turning power ON.........................................................8 11
■ Channel selection..........................................................8
12
■ Call procedure...............................................................9
■ Receiving and transmitting............................................9 13
■ User set mode.............................................................12
■ Scrambler function......................................................13
14
■ Emergency transmission.............................................13 15
■ Stun function...............................................................13
■ Priority A channel selection.........................................13 16

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 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION

■ Front panel
q w Function display (p. 2) e r Speaker

Icom Inc.

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t
q AF VOLUME CONTROL KNOB [VOL] y MICROPHONE CONNECTOR
Rotate the knob to adjust the desired audio output level. Connect the supplied or optional microphone.
• Minimum audio level is pre-programmed. NEVER connect non-specified microphones. The pin
w LED INDICATOR assignments may be different and the transceiver may
➥ Lights red while transmitting a signal. be damaged.
➥ Lights green while receiving a signal.
D MICROPHONE
e UP/DOWN KEYS [CH Up]/[CH Down] The supplied microphone has a PTT switch and a hanger
Push to select an operating channel, etc. hook.
* The desired function can be assigned by your dealer. (p. 3)
• The following functions are available when the microphone is on or
r POWER SWITCH [ ] off hook (depending on the setting):
Push and hold for 1 sec. to turn the power ON and OFF. - Automatic scan starts when it is on hook.
• Automatic scan start, Password prompt and Set mode access - Scan is cancelled when it is off hook.
are available at power ON. - Scan is paused when it is off hook.
- Automatic priority channel selection is available when it is off
t DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEYS
hook.
Desired functions can be programmed independently by
- Sets to ‘Inaudible’ condition (mute condition) when it is on hook.
your dealer. (p. 3) - Sets to ‘Audible’ condition (unmute condition) when it is off hook.

 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1

■ Function display 1
2
q w e r t y u i o u CALL CODE MEMORY INDICATOR
➥ Appears when the call code memory is selected. 3
➥ Appears when a phone call is received.*3
4
Icom Inc. i SCROLL INDICATOR
!0
Appears when the SDM, includes more than 12 charac- 5
!1 ters, is selected during the received message selection 6
mode*1.
q SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR 7
o SDM INDICATOR
Indicates relative signal strength level as below. Appears when an SDM is received, or a transmit SDM is 8
selected.*1
9
Weak Receive Signal level Strong !0 ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY
w LOW POWER INDICATOR ➥ Displays an operating channel number, channel name, 10
Appears when low output power is selected. Set mode contents, DTMF code, etc. 11
➥ The indication mode can be selected from 1 line or 2
e AUDIBLE INDICATOR
lines. Ask your dealer for details. 12
➥ Appears when the channel is in the ‘audible’ (unmute)
condition.
• In this instruction manual, the LCD illustration is described 13
using the 2 lines indication mode.
➥ A ppears when the specified 2/5-tone/BIIS* 1/MDC* 2
!1 ACTIVATED KEY INDICATOR 14
code is received.
Appears above the key assigned as [Scan A Start/Stop], 15
r COMPANDER INDICATOR [Scan B Start/Stop], [Scan Add/Del(Tag)], [Lock], [Talk
Appears when the compander function is activated. Around], [Surveillance] and [BIIS button]* 1 keys during 16
t SCRAMBLER INDICATOR that key is activated.
Appears when the voice scrambler function is activated. *1 BIIS operation only *2 MDC operation only
y BELL INDICATOR *3 LTR® operation only
Appears/blinks when the specific 2/5-tone/BIIS*1/MDC*2 See the operating guide for details of BIIS, MDC, LTR®
code is received, according to the pre-programming. and Digital system operations. Ask your dealer for details.

 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION

■ Programmable function keys

The following functions can be assigned to [UP], [DOWN], ZONE UP AND DOWN KEYS
[P0], [P1], [P2], [P3] and [P4] programmable function keys. Push to select an operating zone.
Consult your Icom dealer or system operator for details con-
cerning your transceivers programming. SCAN A KEY
If the programmable function names are bracketed in the fol- ➥ Push to start and cancel scanning operation.
lowing explanations, the specific key is used to activate the • When Power ON Scan function is activated, push to pause the
function depends on the programming. scanning operation. And the paused scan resumes after the
specified time period has passed.
CH UP AND DOWN KEYS ➥ Push and hold this key for 1 sec. to indicate the scan list,
➥ Push to select an operating channel. then push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the desired list.
➥ Push to select a transmit code channel after pushing [TX
Code CH Select]. SCAN B KEY
➥ Push to select a DTMF channel after pushing [DTMF Au- ➥ Push to start and cancel scanning operation.
todial]. The scan restarts after the specified time period has
➥ Push to select a scan group after pushing and holding passed when the scan (started with this key) is cancelled
[Scan A Start/Stop]/[Scan B Start/Stop] for 1 sec. by except for this key operation.
➥ Push and hold this key for 1 sec. to indicate the scan list,
ZONE KEY then push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the desired list.
Push this key, then select the desired zone using [CH Up]/
[CH Down].

What is “zone”?— Selected channels are assigned to a

zone according to how they are to be used in a group.
For example, ‘Staff A’ and ‘Staff B’ are assigned into a
“Business” zone, and ‘John’ and ‘Cindy’ are assigned into
a “Private” zone.


 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1

1
SCAN ADD/DEL (TAG) KEY MONI (AUDI) KEY
➥ Push to add or delete the selected channel to/from the ➥ Push to mute and release the CTCSS (DTCS) or 2-tone
scan group. squelch mute. Open any squelch/deactivate any mute
1. Push to indicate the scan group, then push [CH Up] or [CH Down] while pushing and holding this key. (LMR operation only)
to select the desired group. ➥ A ctivates one of (or two of) the following functions on
2. Push to add or delete the channel to/from the selected scan each channel independently: (PMR operation only)
group. • Push and hold to un-mute the channel (audio is emitted; ‘Audi-
3. Push and hold for 1 sec. to exit the scan group selection mode. ble’ condition).
➥ Push this key while scan is paused (a signal is detected) • Push to mute the channel (sets to ‘Inaudible’ only).
on a channel (except for priority channel,) the channel is • Push to un-mute the channel (sets to ‘Audible’ only).
cleared from the scan group. • Push after the communication is finished to send a ‘reset code’.
D
 epending on the setting, the cleared channel is added (5-tone/BIIS operation only)
to the scan group again after the scan is cancelled.  OTE: The un-mute condition (‘Audible’ condition) may
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automatically return to the mute condition (‘Inaudible’
PRIO A/B KEYS condition) after a specified period depending on pro-
➥ Push to select Priority A or Priority B channel. gramming.
➥ Push and hold [Prio A (Rewrite)] or [Prio B (Rewrite)] for
1 sec. to rewrite the operating channel as the Priority A or PUBLIC ADDRESS KEY
Priority B channel. Push to activate the Public Address (PA) function for voice
amplification. When the PA function is activated, the audio
MR-CH 1/2/3/4 KEYS output can be controlled from the transceiver separately with
Push to select the memory channel 1 to 4 directly. [CH Up]/[CH Down].
• This function is available when the external unit, such as a audio
amplifier, speaker, etc. is additionally connected.
• Push this key, then speak into the microphone while pushing and
holding [PTT].


 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION

RX SPEAKER KEY TONE/RAN CH SELECT KEY

Push to turn the RX speaker function ON or OFF. ➥ While in analog mode operation, push to enter the con-
When the RX speaker function is turned ON, the received tinuous tone channel selection mode. Then select the
audio can be heard via the external speaker. desired tone frequency/code setting with [CH Up] or [CH
• This function is available when the external speaker is additionally Down]. After the selection, push this key again to set.
connected. ➥ While in digital mode operation, push to enter the RAN
• This function is useful when you are out of the vehicle. channel selection mode. Then select the desired RAN set-
• The audio output level is linked to the transceiver’s volume control. ting with [CH Up] or [CH Down]. After the selection, push
this key again to set.
LIGHT KEY ➥ While in mixed (digital and analog) mode operation, push
Push to turn the transceiver’s backlight ON for about 5 sec. to enter the continuous tone channel selection mode.
when the backlight function is turned OFF in user set mode. Then select the desired tone frequency/code setting with
[CH Up] or [CH Down]. After the selection, push this key
LOCK KEY to set. After that, the RAN channel selection screen ap-
Push and hold to electronically lock all programmable keys pears. Select the desired RAN setting with [CH Up] or [CH
except the following: Down]. After the selection, push this key again to set.
[Moni(Audi)], [Light], [Lock], [Call] (incl. Call A and Call B),
[Emergency], [Surveillance], [Lone Worker] and [OPT 1/2/3].
C.TONE CH ENT KEY
LONE WORKER KEY Push to select the continuous tone channel using [CH Up]/
Push to turn the Lone Worker function ON or OFF. [CH Down] to change the tone frequency/code setting after
• If the Lone Worker function is activated, the Emergency function is pushing this key. The selected channel remains set as the
automatically turned ON after the specified time period has passed continuous tone channel until another channel is designated
with no operation is performed. as such. (Analog or mixed mode operation only)

HIGH/LOW KEY TALK AROUND KEY

Push to select the transmit output power temporarily or per- Push to turn the talk around function ON and OFF.
manently, depending on the pre-setting. • The talk around function equalizes the transmit frequency to the
• Ask your dealer for the output power level for each selection. receive frequency for transceiver-to-transceiver communication.


 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1

WIDE/NARROW KEY EMERGENCY KEY 1

Push to toggle the IF bandwidth between wide and narrow. Push and hold to transmit the emergency call.
(Analog or mixed mode operation only) • The emergency call transmits with beeps; the display does not
• The wide passband width can be selected from 25.0 or 20.0 kHz change.
using the CS-F5060 cloning software. (PMR operation only) Ask • The transceiver can transmit the emergency call silently or with the
your dealer for details. display changes depending on the pre-setting. Ask your dealer for
details.
DTMF AUTODIAL KEY • If you want to cancel the emergency call, push and hold the key
Push to enter the DTMF channel selection mode. Then select again before transmitting the call.
the desired DTMF channel using [CH Up]/[CH Down]. • The emergency call is transmitted one time only or repeatedly until
receiving a control code, depending on the pre-setting.
After selecting the DTMF channel, push again to transmit
the selected DTMF code.
SURVEILLANCE KEY
Push to turn the surveillance function ON or OFF.
RE-DIAL KEY
When this function is turned ON, the beep is not emitted and
Push to transmit the last-transmitted DTMF code.
• TX memories are cleared after turning the transceiver OFF.
the LCD backlight and the LED indicator do not light when a
signal is received or a key is pushed.
CALL KEYS
Push to transmit a 2/5-tone/BIIS ID code. TX CODE ENTER KEY (PMR operation only)
• C all transmission is necessary before calling another station Push to enter the ID code edit mode directly, for both
depending on your signalling system. 5-tone and MSK. Then set the desired digit using [CH Up]/
• [ Call A] and/or [Call B] may be available when your system [CH Down]. (p. 11)
employs selective ‘Individual/Group’ calls. Ask your dealer which
call is assigned to each key. TX CODE CHANNEL SELECT KEY
➥ P ush to enter the ID code channel selection mode
directly. Then set the desired channel using [CH Up]/
[CH Down]. (p. 10)
➥ During ID code channel selection mode, push for 1 sec.
to enter the ID code edit mode for 5-tone and MSK. Then
set the desired digit using [CH Up]/[CH Down]. (p. 11)


 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION

TX CODE CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS USER SET MODE KEY

Push to select a TX code channel directly. ➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to enter user set mode.
• D uring user set mode, push this key to select an item, and
SCRAMBLER/ENCRYPTION KEY change the value or condition using [CH Up]/[CH Down].
➥ While in analog mode operation, push to toggle the voice ➥ Push and hold this key for 1 sec. again to exit user set mode.
scrambler function ON and OFF. User set mode is also available via the ‘Power ON function.’
➥ W hile in digital mode operation, push to toggle the Refer to p. 12 also.
encryption transmission function ON and OFF.
10Key ENT KEY
COMPANDER KEY Push to enable the connected microphone's 10-keypad
Push to toggle the compander function ON and OFF. operation.
The compander function reduces noise components from • The desired memory channel, TX code channel (5-tone), ID list
the transmitted audio to provide clear communication. number (digital), TX status (MSK/Digital) or Short Data Message
(digital) can be selected. (Depends on the pre-programming.)
ID-MR SELECT KEY (PMR operation only)
➥ Recalls detected ID codes. OPT 1/2/3 KEYS
• P ush this key, then select the ID code using [CH Up]/ Push to control the output signal level from the optional unit
[CH Down]. connector.
• Up to 5 ID’s are memorized.
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to erase the selected ID’s.

HOOK SCAN KEY

When the on hook scan function is activated, push this key
to disables on hook scan function (stop scanning) temporar-
ily. Push this key again to re-start scanning.


 BASIC OPERATION 2
■ Turning power ON ■ Channel selection 1
2
q Push and hold [ ] for 1 sec. to turn the power ON. Several types of channel selections are available. Methods
w If the transceiver is programmed for a start up password, may differ according to your system set up. 3
input the digit codes as directed by your dealer.
• The keys as below can be used for password input: NON-ZONE TYPE:
4
The transceiver detects numbers in the same block as identical. To select the desired operating channel: 5
Therefore “01234” and “56789” are the same. • Push [CH Up] or [CH Down].
• Push one of [MR-CH 1] to [MR-CH 4].
6
KEY
7
ZONE TYPE:
NUMBER
0 1 2 3 4
To select the desired zone: 8
5 6 7 8 9
• Push [Zone], then push [CH Up] or [CH Down]. 9
e When the “PASSWORD” indication does not clear after • Push [Zone Up] or [Zone Down].
10
inputting 6 digits, the input code number may be incorrect.
Turn the power off and start over in this case. D Voting operation 11
The transceiver automatically starts scanning when a zone,
specified for the voting operation, is selected. 12
The voting scan detects the S-meter of the repeater and 13
automatically selects the strongest station.
14
AUTOMATIC SCAN TYPE:
Channel setting is not necessary for this type. When turning
15
power ON, the transceiver automatically starts scanning. 16
Scanning stops when receiving a call.


 2 BASIC OPERATION

■ Call procedure ■ Receiving and transmitting

When your system employs tone signaling (excluding Receiving:
CTCSS and DTCS), a call procedure may be necessary q Push and hold [ ] for 1 sec. to turn the power ON.
prior to voice transmission. The tone signalling employed w Push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the conventional
may be a selective calling system which allows you to call system channel, in sequence.
specific station(s) only and prevent unwanted stations from e When receiving a call, rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio
contacting you. output level to a comfortable listening level.

q Select the desired TX code channel, 2/5-tone code ac- Transmitting:

cording to your System Operator’s instructions. Wait for the channel to become clear to avoid interference.
• This may not be necessary depending on programming. q Take the microphone off hook.
• Refer to pages. 10–11 for selection. • 2/5-tone mute may be released. (The ‘audible’ condition is se-
w Push [Call] (assigned to one of the dealer programmable lected and BUSY indicator lights green.)
keys). • A priority channel may be selected automatically.
e After transmitting, the remainder of your communication w Wait for the channel to become clear.
can be carried out in the normal fashion. • The channel is busy when BUSY indicator lights green.
Selective calling Non-selective calling e While pushing and holding [PTT], speak into the micro-
phone at your normal voice level.
r Release [PTT] to return to receive.

IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your signal;

1. Pause briefly after pushing [PTT].
2. Hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) from
your mouth, then speak into the microphone at a nor-
mal voice level.


 BASIC OPERATION 2

D Transmitting notes D TX code channel selection 1

• Transmit inhibit function If the transceiver has [TX Code CH Select] assigned to it,
The transceiver has several inhibit functions which restrict the indication can be toggled between the operating channel 2
transmission under the following conditions: number (or name) and TX code channel number (or name). 3
- The channel is in mute condition (‘Inaudible’ condition; When the TX code channel number (or name) is displayed,
“ ” (Audible indicator) does not appear.) [CH Up] or [CH Down] selects the TX code channel. 4
- The channel is busy.
5
- Un-matched (or matched) CTCSS is received. USING [TX CODE CH SELECT] KEY:
(Depending on the pre-setting) q Push [TX Code CH Select]— a TX code channel number 6
- The selected channel is a ‘receive only’ channel. (or name) appears.
w Push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the desired TX code
7
• Time-out timer channel. 8
After continuous transmission for the pre-programmed time e After selecting, push [TX Code CH Select] to set.
period, the time-out timer is activated, causing the trans- • Return to the stand-by mode. 9
ceiver to stop transmitting. r Push [Call] to transmit the selected TX code. 10
• Penalty timer USING [TX CODE CH UP]/[TX CODE CH DOWN] KEY: 11
If the transceiver has a [TX Code CH Up] or [TX Code CH
Once the time-out timer is activated, transmission is further 12
inhibited for a period determined by the penalty timer. Down] key assignment, the programmed TX code channel
can be selected directly when pushed. 13
14
15
16

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 2 BASIC OPERATION

D TX code number edit (PMR operation only)

If the transceiver has [TX Code CH Select] or [TX Code USING [TX CODE ENTER] KEY:
Enter] assigned to it, TX code contents can be edited within q Push [TX Code Enter] to enter the TX code edit mode.
the allowable digits. • The digit to be edited blinks.
w Push [TX Code Enter] to select the desired digit to be ed-
USING [TX CODE CH SELECT] KEY: ited.
q Push [TX Code CH Select] to enter the TX code channel e Push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the desired digit.
selection mode. r Push [TX Code Enter] to set. The digit to the right will
• Select the desired operating channel before entering the TX blink automatically.
code channel selection mode if necessary. t Repeat e and r to edit all allowable digits.
w Push [TX Code CH Select] for 1 sec. to enter the TX code y After editing, push [TX Code Enter] to set.
edit mode. • Return to the stand-by mode.
• The digit to be edited blinks. u Push [Call] to transmit.
e Push [TX Code CH Select] to select the desired digit to
be edited. D DTMF transmission
r Push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the desired digit. If the transceiver has [DTMF Autodial] assigned to it, the
t Push [TX Code CH Select] to set. The digit to the right will automatic DTMF transmission function is available. Up to 8
blink automatically. DTMF channels are available.
y Repeat r and t to edit all allowable digits.
u After editing, push [TX Code CH Select] to set. q Push [DTMF Autodial]— a DTMF channel appears.
• Return to the stand-by mode. w Push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the desired DTMF
i Push [Call] to transmit. channel.
e Push [DTMF Autodial] to transmit the DTMF code.

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 BASIC OPERATION 2

■ User set mode

2
User set mode is accessed with [User Set Mode] and allows e Push [P0] several times to select the appropriate item.
you to set seldom-changed settings. In this case you can Then, push [Up] or [Down] to set the desired level/condi-
“customize” the transceiver operation to suit your prefer- tion.
ences and operating style. • Available set mode functions are Backlight, LCD Contrast,
Beep, Beep Level, Ringer Level, SQL Level, AF Min Level,
Entering the user set mode: Mic Gain, Battery Voltage, Horn, Signal Moni and Lone
q While pushing and holding [P1] and [P2], push [ ] to turn Worker.
the power ON.
• Turn power OFF in advance.
• You should hold [P1] and [P2] until “SET MODE” appears on
the display.
[P0] [Up]/[Down]

r Push and hold [ ] for 1 sec. to turn power OFF, then ON

again to exit set mode.
[P1] [P2] [ ]

w Push and hold [P0] for 1 sec. to enter user set mode.

[ ]

User set mode is also available using a programmable key.

Please refer to p. 7 [User Set Mode] section for instructions
[P0]
regarding using the key assigned for user set mode.

NOTE: [Up], [Down] and [P0] activate while in the user

set mode regardless of the assigned key functions.

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 2 BASIC OPERATION

■ Scrambler function ■ Stun function

The voice scrambler function provides private communica- When the specified ID, set as a kill ID, is received, the stun
tion between stations. All versions have a built-in frequency function is activated.
inversion type scrambler; however, an optional rolling or non-
When the kill ID is received, the transceiver switches to the
rolling type is available as well.
password required condition. Entering of the password (p. 8)
is necessary to operate the transceiver again in this case.
q Push [Scrambler] to turn the scrambler function ON.
•“ ” (Scrambler indicator) appears.
w P ush [Scrambler] again to turn the scrambler function
OFF.
■ Priority A channel selection
•“ ” disappears.
When one of the following operations is performed, the
transceiver selects the Priority A channel automatically.
■ Emergency transmission • Turning the power ON
When [Emergency] is pushed for the specified time period, The Priority A channel is selected each time the trans-
an emergency signal is automatically transmitted. (p. 6) ceiver power is turned ON.
• Status call
When [Emergency] is pushed for the specified time period, The Priority A channel is selected when transmitting a sta-
the DTMF or 5-tone* emergency signal is transmitted once tus call. (BIIS operation only)
or repeatedly on the emergency channel. However, when no • Off hook.
emergency channel is specified, the signal is transmitted on The Priority A channel is selected when the microhone is
the previously selected channel. took off from its hanger.

If you want to cancel the emergency call, push and hold the
key again before transmitting the call.

* Depending on the operating model type.

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 CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE 3
■ Rear panel connection 1
q ANTENNA CONNECTOR w D-Sub 25-pin 2
Antenna Connects to an antenna. Connect an exter-
Contact your dealer about nal unit. 3
antenna selection and
placement.
e EXTERNAL 4
SPEAKER JACK Optional speaker
Connect a 4–8 ˘ 5
external speaker. Microphone* * The supplied micro-
phone type is differ- 6
ent depending on
w the version. 7
q 8
e 9
10
r
t 11
y DC POWER RECEPTACLE
Connects to a 12 V DC battery. Pay atten- 12
tion to polarities. NEVER connect to a 24 V r MICROPHONE HANGER
battery. This will damage the transceiver. Connect the supplied mi-
13
Red
crophone hanger to the 14
vehicle’s ground for mi-
y
crophone on/off hook 15
Black functions. (See p. 1)
NOTE: Use the terminals as shown
t IGNITION LEAD
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below for the cable connections.
Connects to a ignition line.
Crimp R Do not put a pressure to
Solder this lead.
12V R CAUTION! NEVER remove
Battery the fuse-holder from the DC Binding to the DC power
power cable. cable is recommended.

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 3 CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE

■ Supplied Accessories ■ Mounting the transceiver

The universal mounting bracket supplied with your trans-
Microphone*1 Microphone hanger
ceiver allows overhead mounting.
and screw set
• Mount the transceiver securely with the 4 supplied screws
or to a thick surface which can support more than 1.5 kg.

Flat washer
DC power cable Function name Microphone
stickers*2 hanger cable

Sponges*3 Felt*
Spring washer

Mounting bracket Flat washers Bracket bolts

Spring washers Mounting screws

(M5×12)

Nuts
Self-tapping screws Felt*
(M5×16) When using
* The microphone type is different depending on
1

the version. self-tapping screws *Felts reduce the vibration effects.

*2 Used for labelling the programmable function
keys according to their assinged functions.
*3 Used for the optional unit installation.
Ask your dealer for details.

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 CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE 3

■ Antenna ■ Options 1
•R MK-3 separation kit +
2
A key element in the performance of any communication
systems is an antenna. Contact your dealer for more infor- OPC-607/OPC-608/OPC-609 separation cable 3
mation regarding antennas and how to install them. Allows you to install the transceiver main unit separately from the
front panel for operating convenience. 4
• OPC-1132/OPC-347 dc power cable 5
■ Fuse replacement OPC-1132: 3 m (9.8 ft)
6
OPC-347: 7 m (23 ft)
A fuse is installed in the supplied DC power cable. If a fuse • HM-152/HM-152T/HM-148 hand microphone 7
blows or the transceiver stops functioning, track down the HM-152 : Hand microphone
source of the problem if possible, and then replace the dam- HM-152T : DTMF microphone 8
aged fuse with a new rated one. HM-148 : Heavy duty microphone
❑ Fuse rating: 20 A
9
• SM-25 desktop microphone
USE the 20 A fuse only. 10
• SP-5/SP-10/SP-22 external speaker
Input impedance :4ø 11
Max. input power : 5 W
SP-5 : Large speaker for good audio quality. 12
SP-10 : For all-round mobile operation.
SP-22 : Compact and easy-to-install.
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• UT-109R/UT-110R scrambler units 14
Non-rolling type (UT-109R)/Rolling type (UT-110R) voice scrambler 15
■ Cleaning unit provides higher communication security.
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• UT-96R 5tone unit
If the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it clean with a • UT-126H digital modulator/demodulator unit
soft, dry cloth. Provides 6.25 kHz digital mode operation.
AVOID the use of solvents such as benzene or (UT-126H is a upgrade version of UT-119H. UT-119H can be used
alcohol, as they may damage the transceiver sur- depending on the version. Ask your dealer for details.)
faces.
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 4 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION
Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic To ensure that your exposure to RF electromag-
energy during transmit mode. This radio is de- netic energy is within the FCC allowable limits for
signed for and classified as “Occupational Use occupational use, always adhere to the following
Only”, meaning it must be used only during the guidelines:
course of employment by individuals aware of the C AU TIO N
W ARN ING
hazards, and the ways to minimize such hazards.
This radio is NOT intended for use by the “General • D O NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached,
Population” in an uncontrolled environment. as this may damage the radio and may also cause you to exceed
FCC RF exposure limits. A proper antenna is the antenna supplied
• For compliance with FCC and Industry Canada RF Exposure Re- with this radio by the manufacturer or an antenna specifically au-
quirements, the transmitter antenna installation shall comply with thorized by the manufacturer for use with this radio.
the following two conditions: •D  O NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (“50%
1. The transmitter antenna gain shall not exceed 0 dBi. duty cycle”). Transmitting more than 50% of the time can cause
2. IC-F5061/F5061D: FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded. The
The antenna is required to be located outside of a vehicle and radio is transmitting when the “TX indicator” lights red. You can
kept at a distance of 48 centimeters or more between the trans- cause the radio to transmit by pressing the “PTT” switch.
mitting antenna of this device and any persons during operation.
For small vehicle as worst case, the antenna shall be located on
the roof top at any place on the centre line along the vehicle in Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
order to achieve 48 centimeters separation distance. In order to During transmissions, your Icom radio generates RF energy that can
ensure this distance is met, the installation of the antenna must possibly cause interference with other devices or systems. To avoid
be mounted at least 48 centimeters away from the nearest edge such interference, turn off the radio in areas where signs are posted
of the vehicle in order to protect against exposure to bystanders. to do so. DO NOT operate the transmitter in areas that are sensitive
2. IC-F6061/F6061D: to electromagnetic radiation such as hospitals, aircraft, and blasting
The antenna is required to be located outside of a vehicle and sites.
kept at a distance of 38 centimeters or more between the trans-
mitting antenna of this device and any persons during operation.
For small vehicle as worst case, the antenna shall be located on
the roof top at any place on the centre line along the vehicle in
order to achieve 38 centimeters separation distance. In order to
ensure this distance is met, the installation of the antenna must
be mounted at least 38 centimeters away from the nearest edge
of the vehicle in order to protect against exposure to bystanders.
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