iCOM F5130D VHF Digital Transceiver Instructions

June 9, 2024
ICOM

  INSTRUCTIONS

VHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER

IC-F5130D
UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER
IC-F6130D

Thank you for choosing this Icom product.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using this product.

Icom is not responsible for the destruction, damage to, or performance of any Icom or non-Icom equipment, if the malfunction is because of:

  • Force majeure, including, but not limited to, fires, earthquakes, storms, floods, lightning, other natural disasters, disturbances, riots, war, or radio active contamination.
  • The use of Icom transceivers with any equipment that is not manufactured or approved by Icom.

Icom and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, and/or other countries.
AMBE+2 is a trademark and property of Digital Voice Systems Inc.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Icom Inc. is under license.
All other products or brands are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.


Icom Inc.

1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku,                    AXXXXX-1EX
Osaka 547-0003, Japan                                   Printed in Japan
Jun. 2022                                                        © 2022 Icom Inc.

IMPORTANT

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS– This instruction sheet contains basic operating instructions for the transceiver.

This instruction sheet includes some functions that are usable only when your dealer presets them. The transceiver may have other functions and operations that are not described in this instruction sheet. Ask your dealer for preset function details.

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

WORD DEFINITION
DANGER! Personal death, serious injury or an explosion may occur.
WARNING! Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may occur.
CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.
NOTE If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk of personal injury,

fire or electric shock.

PRECAUTIONS

DANGER HIGH RF VOLTAGE! NEVER touch an antenna or antenna connector while transmitting. This could cause an electrical shock or burn.

DANGER! NEVER operate the transceiver near unshielded electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere. This could cause an explosion and death.

DANGER! NEVER place the transceiver where air bag deployment may be obstructed during mobile operations.

WARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock.

WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver during a lightning storm. It may result in an electric shock, cause a fire or damage the transceiver. Always disconnect the power source and antenna before a storm.

WARNING! NEVER let metal, wire, or other objects contact the transceiver inside or make incorrect contact with connectors on the rear panel. This could cause an electric shock or damage the transceiver.

WARNING! NEVER place the transceiver where the vehicle’s normal operation may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury.

WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver if you notice an abnormal odor, sound, or smoke. Immediately turn OFF the power and remove the DC power cable. Contact your Icom dealer or distributor for advice.

WARNING! NEVER put the transceiver in an unstable place where the transceiver may suddenly move or fall. This could cause an injury or damage the transceiver.

CAUTION: DO NOT connect the transceiver to a power source of more than 16 V DC such as a 24 V battery. This could damage the transceiver.

CAUTION: DO NOT cut the DC power cable between the DC plug and fuse holder. If an incorrect connection is made after cutting, the transceiver might be damaged.

CAUTION: DO NOT expose the transceiver to rain, snow or any liquids. They could damage the transceiver and microphone.

CAUTION: DO NOT use the non-specified microphone. Other microphones have different pin assignments and may damage the transceiver.

CAUTION: DO NOT use the transceiver in areas with temperatures below ­- 30°C (­- 22°F) or above +60°C (+140°F), or in areas subject to direct sunlight, such as the dashboard.

CAUTION: DO NOT place or leave the transceiver in excessively dusty environments. This could damage the transceiver.

CAUTION: DO NOT use harsh solvents such as Benzine or alcohol when cleaning. This could damage the equipment surfaces. If the surface becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth.

CAUTION: DO NOT reverse the DC power cable polarity. This could damage the transceiver.

CAUTION : DO NOT block the air vent when installing the transceiver. This transceiver has an air vent on the bottom panel of the transceiver to meet the IPX4 requirements.

NEVER place the transceiver in an insecure place to avoid inadvertentusebyunauthorizedpersons.

NEVER operate the transceiver without running the vehicle’s engine. The vehicle’s battery will quickly run out when the transceiver transmits while the vehicle’s engine is OFF.

BE CAREFUL! The transceiver may become hot after continuously transmitting for long periods of time.

For the European versions:

CAUTION: Hot surfaces. DO NOT touch the transceiver’s surface after continuously transmitting for long periods of time. The transceiver’s chassis radiates heat, and it will become hot to protect the power amplifier unit from overheating. Touchingit may cause a burn.

About E-marking: Detailed installation notes for Icom mobile transceivers to be fitted into vehicles are available. Please contact your Icom dealer or distributor.

ABOUT GPS/GLONASS RECEIVER

DO NOT install the GPS antenna near the transceiver or the antenna.
A GPS or GLONASS receiver may not work if the transceiver transmits or receives in the frequency ranges as shown below.

For the IC-F5130D

(Unit:MHz)

| GPS Receiver| GLONASS Receiver
---|---|---
Transmit| 142.850 ~ 142.860| 145.275 ~ 145.945
157.135 ~ 157.145| 159.805 ~ 160.540
Receive| 146.845 ~ 147.110| 149.745 ~ 150.790

FortheIC-F6130D

(Unit:MHz)

| GPS Receiver| GLONASS Receiver
---|---|---
Transmit| –| 400.000 ~ 401.343
Receive| 443.545 ~ 444.065| 449.335 ~ 451.425

VOICE CODING TECHNOLOGY

The AMBE+2™ voice coding Technology embodied in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. This voice coding Technology is licensed solely for use within this Communications Equipment. The user of this Technology is explicitly prohibited from attempting to extract, remove, decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the Object Code, or in any other way convert the Object Code into a human-readable form.
U.S. Patent Nos.

8,595,002, #8,359,197, #8,315,860, #8,200,497, #7,970,606, and #6,912,495 B2.

ABOUT CE AND DOC

Hereby, Icom Inc. declares that the versions of IC-F5130D and IC-F6130D which have the “CE” symbol on the product, comply with the essential requirements of the Radio Equipment Directive, 2014/53/EU, and the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment Directive, 2011/65/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following Internet address: https://www.icomjapan.com/support/

DISPOSAL

The crossed-out wheeled-bin symbol on your product, literature, or packaging reminds you that in the European Union, all electrical and electronic products, batteries, and accumulators (rechargeable batteries) must be taken to designated collection locations at the end of their working life. Do not dispose of these products as unsorted municipal waste. Dispose of them according to the laws in your area.

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 hazards. This radio is NOT intended for use by the “General Population” in an uncontrolled environment.

For compliance with FCC and IC RF Exposure Requirements, the transmitter antenna installation shall comply with the following three conditions:

1. The transmitter antenna gain shall not exceed 0 dBi.
2. IC-F5130D:
The antenna is required to be located outside of a vehicle and kept at a distance of 57 centimeters (23 inches) or more between the transmitting 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 center line along the vehicle in order to achieve 57 centimeters (23 inches) separation distance. In order to ensure this distance is met, the installation of the antenna must be mounted at least 57 centimeters (23 inches) away from the nearest edge of the vehicle in order to protect against exposure to by standers.
2. IC-F6130D:
The antenna is required to be located outside of a vehicle and kept at a distance of 41 centimeters (17 inches) or more between the transmitting 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 center line along the vehicle in order to achieve 41 centimeters (17 inches) separation distance. In order to ensure this distance is met, the installation of the antenna must be mounted at least 41 centimeters (17 inches) away from the nearest edge of the vehicle in order to protect against exposure to by standers.
3. IC-F5130D:
Transmit only when people outside the vehicle are at least the recommended minimum distance of 136 centimeters (54 inches) away from the properly installed antenna. This separation distance will ensure that there is sufficient distance from a properly installed externally-mounted antenna to satisfy the RF exposure requirements in the applicable RF exposure compliance standards.
3. IC-F6130D:
Transmit only when people outside the vehicle are at least the recommended minimum distance of 117 centimeters (47 inches) away from the properly installed antenna. This separation distance will ensure that there is sufficient distance from a properly installed externally-mounted antenna to satisfy the RF exposure requirements in the applicable RF exposure compliance standards.

To ensure that your exposure to RF electromagnetic energy is within the FCC and IC allowable limits for occupational use, always adhere to the following guidelines:

  • DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as this may damage the radio and may also cause you to exceed FCC and IC RF exposure limits. A proper antenna is the antenna supplied with this radio by the manufacturer or an antenna specifically authorized by the manufacturer for use with this radio.
  • DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (“50% duty cycle”). Transmitting more than 50% of the time can cause FCC and IC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded. The radio is transmitting when the status indicator lights red. You can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the [PTT] switch.

Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
During transmissions, your Icom radio generates RF energy that can possibly cause interference with other devices or systems. To avoid such interference, turn off the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so. DO NOT operate the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation such as hospitals, aircraft, and blasting sites.

FCC INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.

CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this transceiver, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this transceiver under FCC regulations.

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Microphone                        Microphone hanger and screw (M3×16 mm)

Mounting bracket                                       DC power cable

Bracket bolts                           Mounting screws (M5×12 mm)

Self-tapping screws (M5×20 mm)

Flat washers             Spring washers            Nuts

NOTE: Some accessories are not supplied, or the shape is different, depending on the transceiver version.

OPTIONS

  • SP-30/SP-35/SP-35L EXTERNAL SPEAKERS
    Input impedance: 4 Ω
    SP-35/SP-35L: Rated input 5 W, Maximum input 7 W
    SP-30: Rated input 20 W, Maximum input 30 W

  • OPC-1939/OPC-2078 ACC CABLE
    Used to connect an external device.
    OPC-1939: D-sub 15-pin, an external level converter (user supplied) is required.
    OPC-2078: D-sub 25-pin, built-in level converter

  • OPC-2478/OPC-2479 DC POWER CABLE

  • VS-3 Bluetooth® HEADSET
    (For only the transceiver with the Bluetooth function)
    The Bluetooth headset with a [PTT] switch.

  • About the third party Bluetooth® headsets:
    (For only the transceiver with the Bluetooth function)
    Icom has checked the PTT operation with some 3M Peltor headsets such as the WS Headset XP, WS ProTac XP and WS Alert XP. (Compatibility not guaranteed.)

REPLACING FUSES

Fuses are installed in the supplied DC power cable. If a fuse blows, track down the source of the problem, repair it, and replace the damaged fuse with a new rated one.
The shape of fuses and its cases are different, depending on the supplied DC power cable.
Fuse rating: 32 V, 20 A for the OPC-2478 250 V, 10 A for the OPC-2479

NOTE: Use only specified fuses (10 A or 20 A). 25 W transceiver: 10 A, 45 W or 50 W transceivers: 20 A

OPC-2478                                               OPC-2479

iCOM F5130D VHF Digital Transceiver B1

Fuse Coding explanation:

OPC-2478
Fuse Coding:               FUSE 32 V 20 A
Fuse Voltage Rating:   32 Volts
Fuse Current Rating:   20 Amperes

OPC-2479
Fuse Coding:                 FUSE 250 V 10 A
Fuse Voltage Rating:      250 Volts
Fuse Current Rating:     10 Amperes

ANTENNA

A key element in the performance of any communication system is the antenna. Contact your dealer for information regarding antennas and how to install them.

PANEL DESCRIPTION

iCOM F5130D VHF Digital Transceiver B3

  1. Function display
  2. **[Up]/[Down]***
  3. Speaker
  4. Power key [ ]
  5. **Assignable keys***
  6. Microphone connector
  7. [VOL]

*The assigned function may differ, depending on the presetting. Ask your dealer or the transceiver’s administrator for details.

FUNCTION DISPLAY

1 ICON AREA
Displays the icons, as shown below.

| Displays the relative receive signal strength level.
---|---
| Displayed while transmitting a signal.
| Displayed while the channel is busy (receiving).
| Displayed when the low output power is selected.
| Displayed when the Shift function is ON. The user can use a Dealer Assignable key’s secondary function in the Shift mode. Ask your dealer for details.
| Displayed when the channel is in the audible (unmuted) mode.
| Blinks after messages (Message or Status Message) have been received.
| Displayed when a matching signal is received, depending on the presetting.
|

  • Blinks while scanning.
  • Displayed when a scan is paused.

| Displayed when the channel is selected as a scan target channel.
|

  • Displayed when the Encryption function is ON.
  • Blinks when decoding an encrypted signal.

|

  • Displayed when valid position data is received.
  • Blinks when searching for satellites.

| (For only the transceiver with the Bluetooth function)

  • Blinks when the Bluetooth function is ON.
  • Displayed when the transceiver is paired with a Bluetooth device.

2 ALPHANUMERIC READOUT
Displays messages such as channel text.

BASIC OPERATION

◊ Turning ON or OFF the transceiver
  • Push [ ] to turn ON the transceiver.
  • Hold down [ ] for 1 second to turn OFF the transceiver.

NOTE: Entering the password may be required to turn ON the transceiver, depending on the presetting.
Ask your dealer or the transceiver’s administrator for details.

◊ Receiving
  1. Push [Up] or [Down] to select a channel.
  2. When a call is received, the Status indicator lights green.
    Rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio output level to a comfortable listening level.
◊ Transmitting

CAUTION: DO NOT transmit without an antenna.

  1. Wait until the channel is clear to avoid interference.
  2. While holding down [PTT], speak at your normal voice level.
  3. Release [PTT] to receive.

IMPORTANT:
To maximize the readability of your signal:

  1. After pushing [PTT], pause briefly before you start speaking.
  2. Hold the microphone 5 ~ 10 cm (2 ~ 4 inches) from your mouth, then speak at your normal voice level.
CONNECTIONS

iCOM F5130D VHF Digital Transceiver D1

  1. Antenna
  2. Optional speaker
  3. Screw (M3×16 mm)
  4. WARNING! NEVER remove the fuse holders from the DC power cable.
  5. Fuse holders
  6. NOTE: Use the terminals as shown below for the cable connections.
    A Crimp
    B Solder

1 ANTENNA CONNECTOR
Connect an antenna. Contact your dealer about antenna selection and placement.
2 ACC CABLE CONNECTOR
Attach an optional ACC cable to connect an external device through D-Sub 15 pin or 25 pin cable. Contact your dealer about the cable attachment.
3 EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK
Connect a 4~8 external speaker.
4 MICROPHONE HANGER
Connect the supplied microphone hanger to the vehicle’s ground for microphone ON/OFF hook functions.
5 DC POWER CONNECTOR
Connect a 12 V DC battery. Pay attention to polarities.

CAUTION: DO NOT connect to a 24 V battery. This will damage the transceiver.

MOUNTING THE TRANSCEIVER

Mount the transceiver on a flat surface using the mounting bracket supplied with your transceiver.

  1. Drill 4 holes on a flat surface where you want to install the mounting bracket.
    When using the supplied nuts: Approximately 5.5 ~ 6 mm (d)
    When using the supplied self-tapping screws: Approximately 2 ~ 3 mm (d)

  2. Attach the mounting bracket on the flat surface using the supplied screws, nuts, and washers.

  3. Attach the transceiver to the mounting bracket using the supplied bracket bolts.

Mounting example:

iCOM F5130D VHF Digital Transceiver D2

  1. Bracket bolt
  2. Mounting screws (M5×12mm)
  3. Self-tapping screws (M5×20mm)
  4. Spring washer
  5. Flat washer
  6. Nut

References

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