INSTRUCTIONS
A-7397H-1EX Printed in Japan
© 2017 Icom Inc.
1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan
VHF/UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVERS
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Thank you for choosing this Icom product.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely
before using this product.
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.
IMPORTANT
Battery pack Belt clip Connector cover
(with a screw)
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
D 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.
D 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.
D About the Software key functions
NOTE: Your dealers can assign the Software key
functions to the keys.
PANEL DESCRIPTION
D 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.
D CHARGERS
• BC-226 desktop charger + BC-228 ac adapter
For rapidly charging battery packs.
Charging time: Approximately 2.7 hours
L 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
L The AD-132N charger adapter may be needed, depending
on the charger's version.
L 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
L 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 the RS-BC225.
Charging time: Approximately 2.5 hours for the BP-290
L A power adapter may be supplied, depending on the charger’s
version.
L An USB (Micro-B) cable is required to connect the BC-225 and
a PC with the RS-BC225 installed.
D 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
D 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 FA-SC57VS: 160 ~ 174 MHz
FA-SC26US: 400 ~ 450 MHz FA-SC73US: 450 ~ 490 MHz
• FA-SC25V, FA-SC28V, FA-SC29V,
FA-SC01U, FA-SC25U, FA-SC57U, FA-SC72U
flexible
antennas
VHF or UHF antennas.
FA-SC25V: 136 ~ 150 MHz FA-SC28V: 148 ~ 162 MHz
FA-SC29V: 160 ~ 174 MHz FA-SC01U: 350 ~ 400 MHz
FA-SC25U: 400 ~ 430 MHz FA-SC57U: 430 ~ 470 MHz
FA-SC72U: 470 ~ 520 MHz
• FA-SC61VC, FA-SC61UC
cut antennas
• FA-SC62V, FA-SC63V high gain antennas
D BELT CLIPS and BELT HANGERS
• MB-136, MBB-3 belt clip
• MB-96F, MB-96FL, MB-96N belt hangers
D OTHERS
• HM-222 speaker microphone
With an Emergency key.
The HM-222 meets IP68 requirements for waterproof
protection.
• HM-233GP
gps speaker microphone
The microphone with high-performance GPS receiver.
• HM-163MC
tiepin type microphone
+ EH-15B
earphone, SP-26 tube earphone, SP-28 ear
hook type earphone
• SP-32
tube type 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 transceiver’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-118 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
*Remove the LC-188 from the transceiver before charging.
• VS-5MC*
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 [PTT] switch.
• About the third party Bluetooth headsets:
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.)
OPTIONS
Some options may not be available in some countries.
Ask your dealer for details.
Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incor-
porated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germa-
ny, France, Spain, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, and/or other countries.
The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by
the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Icom Inc. is under
license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective
owners.
All other products or brands are registered trademarks or trademarks of
their respective holders.
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Iç-F52D
Iç-F62D
[Rotary Encoder]
Antenna
Connector
[Emer]*
[PTT]
[Back]*
[OK]*
[F1]*
[F2]*
Speaker
[P1 (Down)]*
[P2 (Up)]*
[VOL]
Status
indicator
Micro-
phone
Multi-
connector
*Dealer assignable
NOTE:
• Some accessories are not supplied, or the shape is
different, depending on the transceiver version.
• Conrmbothbatteryslidinglocksarelockedinplace,
when attaching the battery to the transceiver. Both sliding
locks make a ‘click’ sound when locked.
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