Icom IC-F1000 series Instructions

Turning power ON D
Before using the transceiver for the first time, the
battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life
and operation. See the instructions on page 2.
Rotate [VOL] to turn ON the power.
Receiving and Transmitting D
CAUTION:
Attach an antenna before transmitting.
Transmitting without an antenna may damage the
transceiver.
Receiving:
Rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR], or push one of the q
memory channel keys, [MR-CH 1] to [MR-CH 4], to
select a channel.
wWhen receiving a call, adjust the audio output level
to a comfortable listening level.
Transmitting :
Wait until the channel is clear to avoid interference.
While holding down [PTT], speak at a normal voice q
level.
Release [PTT] to receive. w
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 your mouth, then speak at a normal voice
level.
[VOL]
BASIC OPERATION
Rapid charging the supplied BC-213 D
The BC-213 d e s k t o p c h a r g e r rapidly charges the Li-
ion battery pack.
The BC-213 is used with a power adapter or the CP-
23L c i g a r e t t e l i g h t e r c a b l e (purchase separately).
Charging time of the BP-279•
Approximately 2 to 3 hours
CAUTION: STOP charging, if the charge indicator
lights orange and green alternately.
NOTE: Charge the battery within the specified tem-
perature range of +10°C to +40°C (+50°F to +104°F).
Otherwise, the charging time will be longer, but the
battery will not reach a full charge. While charging,
at a point after the temperature goes out of the spec-
ified range, the charging will automatically stop.
BATTERY CHARGING
Battery pack
Transceiver
Charge indicator
• Lights orange
while charging.
• Lights green when
charging is completed.
BC-213*
* Not supplied, or the shape is different,
depending on the transceiver version.
Power adapter*
Tu rn OFF the Power
CP-23L
(for 12 V cigarette
lighter socket) can
be used instead of
the power adapter.
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q SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR
Displays the relative receive signal strength level.
w LOW POWER ICON
Appears when low output power is selected.
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power is automatically selected.
e AUDIBLE ICON
Appears when the channel is in the ‘audible’ (un- ➥
muted) mode.
Appears when a matched 2-Tone or 5-Tone is re- ➥
ceived.
r COMPANDER ICON
Appears when the Compander function is ON.
t SCRAMBLER ICON
Appears when the Voice Scrambler function is ON.
y BELL ICON
Appears or blinks when a matched 2-Tone or 5-Tone
is received, depending on the presetting.
u SCAN ICON
Appears or blinks while scanning.
i KEY LOCK ICON
Appears when the Key Lock function is ON.
o BATTERY INDICATOR
Displays the remaining battery charge.
Blinks when the battery charge decreases to a set
level.
! 0 ALPHANUMERIC READOUT
Displays messages such as channel text.
FUNCTION DISPLAY
Rapid charging the BC-214 D
The BC-214 m u l t i c h a r g e r (purchase separately) can
simultaneously charge up to 6 Li-ion battery packs.
The BC-214 is used with BC-157S a c a d a p t e r (pur-
chase separately) or the OPC-656 d c p o w e r c a b l e
(purchase separately).
Charging time of the BP-279•
Approximately 2 to 3 hours
Transceiver
Tu rn OFF
the power
OPC-656
Connect to a DC
power supply:
12 to 16 V, at least 7 A
Red line: +
Black line: _
BC-214
BC-157S
Battery
pack
For more information about Icom accessories,
please read the “OPTIONS” printed on the reverse
side of this instruction sheet.
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Icom IC-F1000 series Specifications

General

Brand	Icom
Model	IC-F1000 series
Category	Transceiver
Language	English