iCOM IC-F7510 Digital Transceiver

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Icom, Icom Inc. 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.
All other products or brands are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.

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-F7510:
   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 bystanders.

2. IC-F7520:
   The antenna is required to be located outside of a vehicle and kept at a distance of 42 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 42 centimeters (17 inches) separation distance. In order to ensure this distance is met, the installation of the antenna must be mounted at least 42 centimeters (17 inches) away from the nearest edge of the vehicle in order to protect against exposure to bystanders.

3. IC-F7540:
   The antenna is required to be located outside of a vehicle and kept at a distance of 31 centimeters (12 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 31 centimeters (12 inches) separation distance. In order to ensure this distance is met, the installation of the antenna must be mounted at least 31 centimeters (12 inches) away from the nearest edge of the vehicle in order to protect against exposure to bystanders.

4. IC-F7510:
   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

5. IC-F7520:
   Transmit only when people outside the vehicle are at least the recommended minimum distance of 119 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.

6. IC-F7540:
   Transmit only when people outside the vehicle are at least the recommended minimum distance of 82 centimeters (32 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.

IMPORTANT
This instruction sheet includes some functions that are usable only when they are preset by your dealer. 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

fire or electric shock.

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

FUSE REPLACEMENT
Fuses are installed in the supplied DC power cable. If a fuse blows, track down the source of the problem, repair it, and then replace the damaged fuse with a new rated one. L Fuse rating: 20A

PRECAUTIONS

• 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 souce and antenna before a storm.
• WARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source of more than 16 V DC such as a 24 V battery. This could damage the transceiver.
• WARNING! NEVER 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.
• WARNING! NEVER place the transceiver where normal operation of the vehicle may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury
• CAUTION: NEVER expose the transceiver to rain, snow or any liquids
• CAUTION: Confirm that all connectors and jacks are dry and clean before attachment. Exposing them to dust or water will result in serious damage to the transceiver.
• CAUTION: The transceiver will become hot when operating continuously for long periods.
• DO NOT place or leave 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.
• DO NOT place or leave the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas outside of the specified temperature range: –30°C (–22°F) ~ 60°C (140°F)
• DO NOT 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.
• DO NOT place or leave the transceiver in excessively dusty environments.
• DO NOT place the transceiver against walls. Otherwise heat dissipation will be obstructed.
• DO NOT use harsh solvents such as Benzine or alcohol when cleaning, as they damage the transceiver’s surfaces.
• 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 IP55 requirements.
  Use the specified microphone only. Other microphones have different pin assignments and may damage the radio. Place the radio in a secure place to avoid inadvertent use by unauthorized persons.

CLEANING

If the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth
CAUTION: DO NOT use harsh solvents such as Benzine or alcohol, as they may damage the transceiver’s surfaces.

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.

For the IC-F7510                                                 (Unit: MHz)

For the IC-F7520                                                 (Unit: MHz)

For the IC-F7540                                                 (Unit: MHz)

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, #6,912,495 B2.

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

PANEL DESCRIPTION

NOTE: Different functions may have been assigned to the keys by your dealer, except for the Power key.

About the Status indicator

• Lights red while transmitting
• Lights green while receiving a signal, or when the squelch is open.

CAUTION: DO NOT connect non-specified microphones. The pin assignments may be different and may damage the transceiver

FUNCTION DISPLAY

POWER ICON

• “L1” is displayed when the output power is set to
• “L2” is displayed when the output power is set to mid.
• “H” is displayed when the output power is set to high

AUDIBLE ICON
Displayed when the channel is in the Audible (unmuted) mode.

MESSAGE ICON

• Blinks after Messages (Message or Status Message) have been received.
• Stops blinking when the screen is changed, or any key is pushed, but is displayed if unread messages are still in the Message memory.
• Disappears when all messages in the Message memory have been read.

BELL ICON
Displayed when a matching signal is received, depending on the presetting

SCAN ICON

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

SCAN TARGET CHANNEL ICON
Displayed when the channel is selected as a scan target channel.

TALK AROUND ICON
Displayed when the Talk Around function is ON

SITE LOCK ICON
Displayed when the Site Lock function is ON

REAR PANEL CONNECTION

1.  ANTENNA CONNECTOR
   Connect to an antenna. Contact your dealer about User supplied antenna selection and placement.

2. GPS ANTENNA CONNECTOR
   Connect the UX-241 GPS antenna.

3. EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK
   Connect a 4 ~ 8 Ω external speaker.

4. IGNITION LEAD
   Connects to an ignition line

5. D-Sub 25-pin
   Connects to an external unit.

6. USB CABLE
   Connects to a PC.

7. MICROPHONE HANGER
   For a non-self-grounding type: Connect the supplied microphone hanger to the vehicle’s ground for microphone ON/OFF hook functions.

8. Connects to a 12 V DC battery.
   Pay attention to polarities

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

BASIC OPERATION

Receiving:

1. Push [Up] or [Down] to select a channel.
2. When receiving a call, rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio output level to a comfortable listening level.

Transmitting :

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

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.

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