Icom VHF UHF Digital Transceiver Instructions
- June 7, 2024
- ICOM
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INSTRUCTIONS
VHF/UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVERS
IC-F5D
IC-F62D
Thank you for choosing this learn product.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using this product.
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.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
NOTE:
• Some accessories are not supplied, or the shape is different, depending on
the transceiver version.
• Confirm both battery sliding locks are locked in place when attaching the
battery to the transceiver. Both sliding locks make a ‘click’ sound when
locked.
PANEL DESCRIPTION
About the
Status indicator
• Lights white, then blinks red, yellow, and green when turning ON the
transceiver.
• Lights red while transmitting.
• Lights green while receiving a signal, or when the squelch is open.
About the Multi-connector
Connects to an optional speaker microphone or headset.
CAUTION : DO NOT use the transceiver without the connector cover or the
optional microphone attached. The transceiver meets IP67 requirements for
dust-tight and waterproof protection only when the connector cover or the
optional microphone is attached.
About the Software key functions
NOTE : Your dealers can assign the Software key functions to the keys.
FUNCTION DISPLAY
NOTE: The screen is an example. The displayed position of each icon may
differ, depending on the function being used.
Icon Area
Indicators
1. SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR
Displays the relative receive signal strength level.
2. BATTERY INDICATOR
Displayed or blinks to indicate the battery status.
Indication| | | |
---|---|---|---|---
Battery status|
Full
|
Mid
| Charging required| Battery exhausted
blinks when the battery is exhausted.
Icons
The following icons are displayed in the Icon Area.
SHIFT ICON
Displayed when the Shift function is ON.
1. A user can use a Software key’s secondary function in the Shift mode. Ask
your dealer for details.
POWER ICON L1L2 H
Displays the output power level.
• “L1” is displayed when the output power is set to Low.
• “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’ (unmute) 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.
SCRAMBLER/ENCRYPTION ICON
In the Analog mode:
• Displayed when the Voice Scrambler function is ON. In the Digital mode:
• Displayed when the Encryption function is ON.
• Blinks when decoding an encrypted signal.
GPS ICON
• Displayed when valid position data is received.
• Blinks when searching for satellites or calculating position data.
HM-233GP is required to use the GPS function.
RECORD ICON
• Displayed when the Record function is ON.
• Blinks while recording audio.
TALK AROUND ICON
Displayed when the Talk Around function is ON.
PHONE ICON
• Displayed when the transceiver is connected to a telephone network on the
selected channel.
• Blinks while receiving a phone call.
BROADCAST CALL ICON
Displayed when the Broadcast call is received.
For only the dPMR version.
SITE LOCK ICON
Displayed when the Site Lock function is ON.
LONE WORKER ICON
Displayed when the Lone Worker function is ON.
MOTION SENSOR ICON
Displayed when the Motion Sensor function is ON.
NOISE CANCEL ICON
Displayed when the Noise Cancel function is ON.
SURVEILLANCE ICON
Displayed when the Surveillance function is ON.
VIBRATION ICON
Displayed when the Vibration function is ON.
VOX ICON
Displayed when the VOX function is ON.
- VS-5MC, VS-3, or other Bluetooth headset is required to use the VOX function.
Bluetooth ICON
. is displayed when Bluetooth is activated.
• “” is displayed when a Bluetooth device is connected.
◊ Text Area
Displays the selected Zone number, Channel number, and Channel name, if set.
◊ Key Display Area
Displays the names of the function assigned to [P1] and [P2]. Ask your dealer about the assigned Software key functions.
BASIC OPERATION
Turning ON the transceiver
NOTE : Before using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack
must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. See the BATTERY CHARGING
section of this sheet. Rotate [VOL] to turn ON the transceiver.
Receiving and Transmitting
Receiving:
1. Select a channel.
a. Rotate [Selector] or push [Up] or [Down], depending on the presetting.
2. When receiving a call, rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio output level to a
comfortable listening level.
Transmitting:
CAUTION : Attach an antenna before transmitting. Transmitting without an
antenna may damage the transceiver.
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 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) from
BATTERY CHARGING
NOTE :
• Before detaching or attaching a battery pack, BE SURE to turn OFF the
transceiver by rotating [VOL] fully counterclockwise, until it makes a “click”
sound. Otherwise, a transceiver malfunction could occur.
Rapid charging with the BC-219N
You can rapidly charge the Li-ion battery pack with the BC-219N.
Charging time: Approximately 2.5 hours Additionally needed item (purchase
separately):
• A power adapter (may be supplied with the charger,
depending on the charger version) or the OPC-515L/CP-23L DC POWER CABLES.
CAUTION : NEVER reverse the polarity when connecting the OPC-515L to a
power source. This will ruin the battery charger. White line: , Black line:
Rapid charging with 
the BC-214
You can rapidly charge up to 6 battery packs with the optional BC-214.
Charging time: Approximately 2.8 hours Additionally needed items (purchase
separately):
• The BC-157S AC ADAPTER or the OPC-656 DC POWER CABLE
• The AD-132N CHARGER ADAPTER (may be supplied with the charger, depending on
the charger version)
CAUTION : NEVER reverse the polarity when connecting the OPC-656 to a
power source. This will ruin the battery charger. White line: , Black line:
OPTIONS
BATTERY PACKS
• BP-290 Li-ion BATTERY PACK
Voltage: 7.2 V
Capacity: 1910 mAh (minimum), 2010 mAh (typical)
Battery life: Approximately 13 hours
• BP-291 BATTERY CASE
Battery case for AA alkaline batteries.
• BP-294 Li-ion BATTERY PACK
Voltage: 7.2 V
Capacity: 3050 mAh (minimum), 3150 mAh (typical)
Battery life: Approximately 18.5 hours
CHARGERS
• BC-226 DESKTOP CHARGER + BC-228 AC ADAPTER
For rapidly charging battery packs.
Charging time: Approximately 2. 7 hours
1. A power adapter may be supplied, depending on the charger’s
version.
• BC-214 MULTI-CHARGER
+ BC-157S AC ADAPTER, OPC-656 DC POWER CABLE
For rapidly charging of up to 6 battery packs simultaneously.
Charging time: Approximately 2.8 hours
1. The AD-132N CHARGER ADAPTER may be needed, depending on the charger’s
version.
2. The BC-157S AC ADAPTER or OPC-656 DC POWER CABLE must be purchased
separately.
• BC-219N DESKTOP CHARGER+ BC-123S AC ADAPTER
For rapidly charging of battery packs.
Charging time: Approximately 2.5 hours for the BP-290
1. A power adapter may be supplied, depending on the charger’s version.
• BC-225 INTELLIGENT DESKTOP CHARGER+ BC-123S AC
ADAPTER + RS-BC225 READER SOFTWARE
For rapidly charging battery packs.
You can check the charging status using RS-BC225.
Charging time: Approximately 2.5 hours for the BP-290
1. A power adapter may be supplied, depending on the charger’s version.
2. An USB (Micro-B) cable is required to connect the BC-225 and a PC with the
RS-BC225 installed.
DC CABLES
• CP-23L CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE
Used when charging battery packs through a 12 V
cigarette lighter socket. For use with the BC-219N.
• OPC-515L, OPC-656 DC POWER CABLES
Used when charging battery packs using a 13.8 V DC
power source instead of the power adapter.
OPC-515L: For the BC-219N
OPC-656: For the BC-214
ANTENNAS
• FA-SC26VS, FA-SC27VS, FA-SC56VS, FA-SC57VS FA-SC26US, FA-SC73US STUBBY
ANTENNAS
Shorter VHF or UHF antennas.
FA-SC26VS: 136 – 144 MHz
FA-SC27VS: 142 – 150 MHz
FA-SC56VS: 150 – 162 MHz
MHz FA-SC57VS: 160 -174 MHz
FA-SC26- US: 400 – 450 MHz
FA-SC73 US: 450 – 490 MHz
• FA-SC25V, FA-SC28V, FA-SC29V,
FA-SC01U, FA-SC25U, FA-SC57U, FA-SC72U FLE
ANTENNAS
VHF or UHF antennas.
FA-SC25V: 136 – 150 MHz
FA-SC29 V: 160 – 17 4 MHz
FA-SC25U: 400 – 430 MHz
FA-SC72U: 470 – 520 MHz
FA-SC28 V: 148 – 162 MHz
FA-SC01 U: 350 – 400 MHz
FA-SC57U: 430 – 470 MHz
• FA-SC61VC, FA-SC61UC CUT AN TENNAS
• FA-SC62V, FA-SC63V HIGH GAIN ANTENNAS
◊BELT CLIPS and BELT HANGERS
• MB-136, MBB-3 BELT CLIP
• MB-96F, MB-96FL, MB-96N BEL T HANGERS
◊ OTHERS
• HM-222 SPEAKER MICROPH ONE
With an Emergency key.
The HM-222 meets IP68 requirements for waterproof protection.
• HM-233GP GPS SPEAKER MICROPHONE The microphone with a high-performance GPS
receiver.
• HM-163MC TIEPIN TYPE MICR OPH ONE + EH-15B EARPHONE, SP-26 TUBE EARPHONE,
SP-28 EARH OOK T YPE EARPH ONE
• SP-32 TUBE T YPE EARPHONE ADAPTER For use with EH-15B.
• SP-27 TUBE EARPHONE, SP-29 EAR HOOK TYPE EARPHONE,
SP-40 EARPHONE+ AD-135 EARPHONE ADAPTER
AD-135: Used
To connect an earphone to the transfer ver’s multi-connector.
• AD-118 ACC ADAPTER To connect an accessory. See the AD-118 instruction sheet
for details on recommended accessories.
CAUTION : The AD-11 8 does not have waterproof protection.
When it is connected, NEVER expose the adaptor and the transceiver to rain,
snow or any liquids.
• LC-187, LC-188 CARRYING CASE For use with the BP-290.
• LC-190 CARRYING CASE For use with the BP-294. Remove the carrying case
from the transceiver before charging.
• VS-SMC PTT SWITCH CABLE
+ HS-94, HS-95, HS-97 HEADSET
VS-5MC: Used to connect a headset to a transceiver.
HS-94: Ear-hook type
HS-95: Neck-arm type
HS-97: Throat microphone
Non-waterproof.
• VS-3 Bluetooth ® HEADSET
The Bluetooth headset with a [P TT] switch.
• About the third-party Bluetooth headsets: learn has checked the P TT
operation with some 3M Peltor headsets such as the WS Headset XP, WS Pro Tac
XP and WS Alert XP. (Compatibility not guaranteed.) Some options may not be
available in some countries. Ask your dealer for details.
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