Icom IC-F12 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

UHF TRANSCEIVER

iF22/S

VHF TRANSCEIVER

iF12/S

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FOREWORD

Thank you for purchasing the IC-F12/S, F22/S FM transceiver.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using

the transceiver.

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL–This instruction manual

contains important operating instructions for the transceiver.

IMPORTANT

RCAUTION! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the antenna is

very close to, or touching exposed parts of the body, especially the

face or eyes, while transmitting. The transceiver will perform best if

the microphone is 2 to 4 in. (5 to 10 cm) away from the lips and the

transceiver is vertical.

RCAUTION! NEVER operate the transceiver with a headset or

other audio accessories at high volume levels.

RCAUTION! NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack.

DO NOT push the PTT when not actually desiring to transmit.

AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas

with temperatures below –10°C (+14°F) or above +50°C (+122°F).

DO NOT modify the transceiver for any reason.

KEEP the transceiver from the heavy rain, and Never immerse it in

the water. The transceiver construction is water resistant, not

water proof.

The use of non-Icom battery packs/chargers may impair transceiver

performance and invalidate the warranty.

FCC caution: Changes or modiﬁcations to this transceiver, not

expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to op-

erate this transceiver under FCC regulations.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i

IMPORTANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i

TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii

1 PANEL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–3

‘Switches, controls, keys and connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–2

‘LED indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

2 ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

3 BATTERY PACKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–11

‘Battery pack replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

‘Battery cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

‘Battery charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-9

‘ Charging NOTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

‘ Battery case (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

44 PPRROOGGRRAAMMMMAABBLLEE FFNNCCTTIIOONNSS .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..12-16

‘General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

5 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-18

‘Receiving and transmitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

‘Call procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

‘Setting squelch level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

‘Transmitting notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

6 CLONING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

7 OPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-22

8 CE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-25

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

‘‘Switches, controls, keys and

connectors

Speaker

Mic

2CH version

CH1↔CH2

16CH version

CH1 to CH16

SP MIC

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

qCHANNEL SELECTOR/SW [CH]

•2CH version: Toggle the CH switch to select CH1 or CH2.

•16CH version: Turn the selector knob to select the pro-

grammed operating channel.

wVOLUME CONTROL [OFF/VOL]

Turns power ON and adjusts the audio level.

eDEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEY [Upper]

Can be programmed for one of several functions by your Icom

dealer.

rPTT SWITCH [PTT]

Push and hold to transmit; release to receive.

tDEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEY [Lower]

Can be programmed for one of several functions by your Icom

dealer.

yANTENNA CONNECTOR

Connects the supplied antenna.

uTX/RX INDICATOR LED (see p. 3)

•Lights red while transmitting.

•Lights green while receiving a signal, or squelch is open.

i[SP]/[MIC] JACK

Connects optional speaker-microphone.

NOTE: Above functions depend on pre-setting.

Red

Upper

Lower

Mic Up*

Mic Down*

Mic A*

Mic B*

DDProgrammable key reference ([Red] depends on version.)

*These functions are available when the optional Speaker/Mic. is con-

nected.

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‘‘LED indicator

The TX/RX indicator LED indicates several

more information as follows;

(Ref.; R=Red, G=Green, O=Orange)

PANEL DESCRIPTION

R R R R

R R

O O

R R R R

R R

G G

•TX: Turns Red while transmitting a signal.

•RX: Turns Green while receiving a signal.

•Call LED (ON): When receiving a matched 2/5TONE.

•Call LED (Blink): When receiving a matched 2/5TONE.

•Fast/Slow scan: Blinks while Fast/Slow scan is activated.

•Low BATT1: You should charge the battery. (blinks slowly)

•Low BATT2: You must charge the battery. (blinks fast)

•TX low BATT1: Low BATT1 was detected during TX mode.

•TX low BATT2: Low BATT2 was detected during TX mode.

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ACCESSORIES

‘‘Accessory attachment

DSupplied accessories

The transceiver comes supplied with the following accessories.

qFlexible antenna

wBelt clip

DAntenna

The antenna screws onto the transceiver as

illustrated right.

DBelt clip

Attach the belt clip to the transceiver as illustrated below.

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3BATTERY PACKS

‘‘Battery pack replacement

Before replacing the battery pack, the volume control MUST be ro-

tated fully counterclockwise,

until a click is heard, to turn the

power OFF.

•Push the battery release for-

ward, then pull the battery

pack upward with the trans-

ceiver facing you.

DDBATTERY PACKS

*1Operating periods are calculated under the following conditions;

Tx : Rx : standby =5 : 5 : 90

*1Operating period depends on the alkaline cells used. (BP-208 only)

*2Output power is automatically reduced to 1 W to retain sufﬁcient power

in case of an emergency, etc.

*3Operating period measured with the 2 W model.

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BP-222*

V2.7 006

hAm rh1 hrs

5.5*

6.5 hrs

BC-144,

BC-119 or

BC-121

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BATTERY PACKS

‘‘Battery cautions

•CAUTION! NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack (or

charging terminals of the transceiver). Also, current may ﬂow into

nearby metal objects such as a necklace, so be careful when plac-

ing battery packs (or the transceiver) in handbags, etc.

Simply carrying with or placing near metal objects such as a neck-

lace, etc. causes shorting. This will damage not only the battery

pack, but also the transceiver.

•NEVER incinerate used battery packs. Internal battery gas may

cause an explosion.

•NEVER immerse the battery pack in water. If the battery pack be-

comes wet, be sure to wipe it dry BEFORE attaching it to the

transceiver.

•Clean the battery terminals to avoid rust or miss contact.

•Keep battery contacts clean. It’s a good idea to clean battery ter-

minals once a week.

If your battery pack seems to have no capacity even after being

charged, completely discharge them, then fully charge the battery

pack again. If the battery pack still does not retain a charge (or only

very little charge), a new battery pack must be purchased.

DDRecycling information (U.S.A. only)

The battery (BP-209, BP-210 or BP-222) that you

have purchased is recyclable. At the end of its life,

under various state and local laws, it may be illegal

to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste

stream. Call 1-800-822-8837 for battery recycling

options in your area or contact your dealer.

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3BATTERY PACKS

‘‘Battery charging

DRapid charging with the BC-144+AD-99

The optional BC-144 provides rapid charging of optional battery

packs.

The following are additionally required:

•One AD-99 (depends on version.).

•An AC adapter (may be supplied with the BC-144 depending on

version).

AC adapter

BC-145A/E/V/UK

BP-209, BP-210

or BP-222 only

Charging indicator

Check orientation.

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