IC-F5020_F6020 series Instruction Manual

1 PANEL DESCRIPTION■ Programmable function keys (continued)LOCK KEYHold down to electronically lock all programmable keys exceptthe following:[Moni(Audi)], [Lock], [Call] (incl. Call A and Call B), [Emergency],[Surveillance], [Siren] and [Lone Worker].LONE WORKER KEYPush to turn the Lone Worker function ON or OFF.• If the Lone Worker function is turned ON, and no operation occursduring the pre-programming time period, the Emergency function isautomatically turned ON.HIGH/LOW KEYPush to select the transmit output power temporarily or permanently,depending on the preprogramming.• Ask your dealer for the output power level for each selection.TALK AROUND KEYPush to turn the Talk Around function ON or OFF.• The Talk Around function equalizes the transmit frequency to thereceive frequency for transceiver-to-transceiver communication.DTMF AUTODIAL KEYPush to transmit a DTMF code.RE-DIAL KEYPush to transmit the last-transmitted DTMF code.• TX memories are cleared after turning OFF the transceiver.CALL KEYSPush to transmit a 2/5-tone ID code.• Tone call transmission may be necessary before you call anotherstation, depending on your signalling system.• [Call A] and/or [Call B] may be selectable when your system employsselective ‘Individual/Group’ calls. Ask your dealer which callis assigned to each key.EMERGENCY KEYHold down for a specified period to transmit an emergencycall.• If you want to cancel the emergency call, hold down the key again,before transmitting it.WIDE/NARROW KEYPush to toggle the IF bandwidth between wide and narrow.• The wide passband width can be selected from 25.0 or 20.0 kHzusing the CS-F3020/F5010/F5020 cloning software. (PMR operationonly) Ask your dealer for details.4

PANEL DESCRIPTION1SURVEILLANCE KEYPush to turn the surveillance function ON or OFF.When this function is turned ON, the beeps do not soundthe LED does not light when a signal is received or a key ispushed.SIRENHold down for 1 second to sound the siren.This function can be used for situations other than an emergencyalert, such as a security alarm for example.• The siren can only be stopped by turning OFF the transceiverpower.SCRAMBLER KEYPush to turn the voice scrambler function ON or OFF.HOOK SCANWhen the Hook Scan function is pre-programmed, push thiskey to temporarily disable the function. Push this key again toenable the function.USER SET MODE KEY➥ Hold down for 1 second to enter the User Set mode.• During User Set mode, push this key to select an item*, andchange the value or setting using [CH Up]/[CH Down].*Selectable items may differ depending on the pre-setting.➥ Hold down this key for 1 second again to exit the User Setmode.The User Set mode is also available via the ‘Power ON’ function.In this case, all set mode items are available. Refer topage 10 also.OPT 1/2/3 OUT KEYSPush to output the control signal to option connector. Askyour dealer for details.OPT 1/2/3 MOMENTARY KEYSOutputs the control signal to the option connector while holdingdown this key. Ask your dealer for details.15

1 PANEL DESCRIPTION■ Programmable function keys (continued)Ext. CH Sel Mode KEYPush to turn the Ext. CH Select function ON or OFF.When the function is turned ON, memory channels can beselected with external input operation only.When the function is turned OFF, memory channels can beselected with [CH Up] or [CH Down] operation, or with externalinput operation.• This function is available when the external unit, such as a dimmercontrol is connected to the transceiver with the optional OPC-1939or OPC-2078 cable (p. 16).• Ask your dealer for details of external input operation.6

BASIC OPERATION2■ Turning ON the powerq Push [ ] to turn ON the power.w If the transceiver is programmed for a start up password,input the digit codes as directed by your dealer.• The keys shown below can be used for password input:The transceiver detects numbers in the same block as identical.Therefore “01234” and “56789” are the same.KEYNUMBERP0 P1 P2 P30516e If all channel indicator LEDs still blink after inputting 4 digits,the input code number may be incorrect. Turn OFF thepower and re-enter your password.273849■ Channel selectionThere are several methods to select channels, and they maydiffer, depending on your system set up.Push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to sequentially select the desiredoperating channel, or push one of the [MR-CH 1] to [MR-CH 4]keys to select a channel directly.AUTOMATIC SCAN TYPE:Channel setting is not necessary for this type. When turningON the power, the transceiver automatically starts scanning.Scanning stops when a signal is detected.123456789101112131415167

2 BASIC OPERATION■ Call procedureWhen your system employs tone signaling (excluding CTCSSand DTCS), a call procedure may be necessary prior to voicetransmission. The tone signalling employed may be a selectivecalling system which allows you to call only specific station(s)and prevents unwanted stations from contacting you.q Select the desired TX code channel or 2/5-tone code, accordingto your System Operator’s instructions.• This may not be necessary, depending on the preprogramming.• Refer to pages 9 and 10 for selection.w Push [Call] (assigned to one of the dealer programmablekeys).e After transmitting, the remainder of your communicationcan be carried out in the normal fashion.Selective callingNon-selective calling■ Receiving and transmittingReceiving:q Hold down [ ] for 1 second to turn ON the power.w Push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select a channel.e When receiving a call, rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio outputlevel to a comfortable listening level.NOTE: Depending on the preprogramming, the transceiverautomatically transmits the microphone audio for the specifiedtime period*, when a matched RX code signal is received.• HM-148G or HM-152 hand microphone is required.* Depending on the preprogramming. Ask your dealer for details.Transmitting:Wait for the channel to become clear to avoid interference.q Take the microphone OFF hook.• The ‘audible’ condition is selected.• A priority channel may be automatically selected.w Wait for the channel to become clear.• The channel is busy when the TX/RX indicator lights green.e While holding down [PTT], speak into the microphone atyour normal voice level.r Release [PTT] to return to receive.IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your signal;1. Pause briefly after pushing [PTT].2. Hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm from your mouth, thenspeak into the microphone at a normal voice level.8

BASIC OPERATION2D Transmitting notes• Transmit inhibit functionThe transceiver has several inhibit functions which restricttransmission under the following conditions:- The channel is in the ‘Inaudible’ (mute) mode- The channel is busy.- The channel is busy. However, depending on the preprogrammedsettings, you can transmit when the call includesan unmatching (or matching) CTCSS (DTCS).- The selected channel is a ‘receive only’ channel.• Time-out timerIf continuous transmission exceeds the pre-programmedtime-out timer limit, the transmission is cut off.• Penalty timerAfter the transmission is cut off by the time-out timer, transmissionis further inhibited for the pre-programmed penaltytimer period.• PTTID callThe transceiver automatically sends the 5-tone, DTMF ordigital ANI ID code when [PTT] is pushed (beginning of thetransmission), and/or when it is released (end of transmission),depending on the preprogramming.A PTTID call also be made with the MDC 1200 signalingsystem. (p. 13)D DTMF transmissionIf the transceiver has a key assigned to [DTMF Autodial], theautomatic DTMF transmission function is available.Push [DTMF Autodial] to transmit the DTMF code.123456789101112131415169

2 BASIC OPERATION■ User Set modeThe User Set mode can be accessed with the ‘Power ON’function. In this case, all set mode items are selectable.The User Set mode allows you to set seldom-changed settings,and you can “customize” the transceiver operation tosuit your preferences and operating style.NOTE: While in the User Set mode, [P0], [P2] and [P3]activate regardless of the assigned key functions.Entering the User Set mode:q Push [ ] to turn OFF the power.w While holding down [P1] and [P2], push [ ] to turn ON thepower.• Hold down [P1] and [P2] continuously until it turn ON.1 2 3 4TX/RXr Push [P0] several times to select the appropriate item,then push [P2] or [P3] to set the desired level or setting.• Selectable set mode items are Backlight, Beep ON/OFF, BeepLevel, SQL Level, AF Min Level, Mic Gain, Horn, Signal Moniand Lone Worker.• The Channel indicator and Activated key indicator light to showthe selected item.1 2 3 4[P0]TX/RX[P2] [P3]Channel indicatorActivated keyindicatort Hold down [ ] for 1 second to turn OFF the power, thenON again to return the normal operating mode.1 2 3 4TX/RX10[P1] [P2] [ ]e Hold down [P0] for 1 second to enter the User Set mode.• To exit the User Set mode, hold down [P0] for 1 second again.1 2 3 4[P0]TX/RXThe User Set mode can also be selected using a programmablekey. Please refer to the [User Set Mode] section onpage 5 for instructions on how to use the key assigned to theUser Set mode.[User Set Mode] can be used for the quick item selection. Set“Enable” for the often used items with the CS-F3020/F5010/F5020 cloning software.[ ]

BASIC OPERATION2■ Scrambler functionThe Voice Scrambler function provides private communicationbetween stations.The optional Rolling or Non-rolling type can be used.Push [Scrambler] to turn ON the Scrambler function.• Push [Scrambler] again to turn OFF the function.■ Stun functionThe dispatcher can send a 2/5-tone signal that will stun, killor revive your transceiver.When the Stun ID is received, a beep sounds*, and the transceiverbecomes unusable. Receiving a Revive command orentering the password* (p. 7) is necessary to operate thetransceiver again in this case.When the Kill ID is received, a beep sounds*, and the transceiverbecomes unusable (the transceiver switches to thecloning required condition). Cloning the transceiver is necessaryto operate the transceiver again in this case.* Depending on the preprogramming. Ask your dealer for details.Stun function is also available with the MDC 1200 signalingsystem. (p. 13)■ Priority A channel selectionWhen one of the following operations is performed, the transceiverautomatically selects the Priority A channel.• Turning ON the powerThe Priority A channel is selected each time the transceiverpower is turned ON.• OFF hookThe Priority A channel is selected when you take the microphoneOFF hook.211

2 BASIC OPERATION■ Emergency transmissionWhen [Emergency] is held down for the specified time period*,the emergency signal is transmitted on the specifiedemergency channel once, or repeatedly.When no emergency channel is specified, the call is transmittedon the operating channel.The repeat emergency signal is automatically transmitteduntil you turn OFF the power.Depending on the preprogramming, receiving a matching5-tone code cancels the transmission.If you want to cancel the Emergency function, hold down[Emergency] for the pre-programmed time period again beforetransmitting the call.If your transceiver is programmed for Silent operation, youcan transmit emergency calls without the beep sounding andthe LEDs lighting.IMPORTANT: It is recommended to set an emergencychannel individually to provide the certain emergency calloperation.D NOTESDepending on the preprogramming, the following functionsare automatically activated. Ask your dealer for details.• Auto TX functionAfter the emergency call transmission, audio from the microphoneis automatically transmitted for a specified time period.*• The HM-148G or HM-152 hand microphone is required.• Auto RX functionAfter the emergency call transmission, the transceiver standsby in the audible mode for the specified time period.** Depending on the preprogramming. Ask your dealer for details.12

BASIC OPERATION2■ MDC 1200 system operationThe MDC 1200 signaling system enhances your transceiver’scapabilities with PTT ID* and Emergency signaling.*When [PTT] is pushed and/or released, the transceiver transmits itsown station ID.D Transmitting an Emergency CallThe MDC 1200 system’s Emergency feature can be accessedusing the [Emergency] key (p. 4). The transceiverwill send an Emergency MDC 1200 system command once,or repeatedly for a programmed number of times, until it receivesan acknowledgement signal.The emergency call can be transmitted without a beep sound,depending on the preprogramming. Ask your dealer for details.D Receiving a Stun and ReviveThe dispatcher can send MDC 1200 system signals thatwill stun or revive your transceiver. If a Stun command thatmatches your station ID is received, the transceiver will notreceive or transmit. When a Revive command that matchesyour station ID is received, normal operation is restored.1234567891011121314151613

3 CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE■ Rear panel connectionAntennaq ANTENNA CONNECTORConnect to an antenna. Ask yourdealer about antenna selectionand placement.w EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACKConnect to a 4 to 8 ø external speaker.e MICROPHONE HANGERConnect the supplied microphonehanger to the vehicle’sground for microphone on/offhook functions. (See page 2)Optional speakerqwe14R WARNING! NEVER remove thefuse-holders from the DC power cable.(Depending on version, the fuse holdermay not be attached to the black cable.)12VBatteryRedBlacktNOTE: Use the terminals as shownfor the cable connections.CrimpSolderrr OPTIONAL CABLE (OPC-1939, OPC-2078)Connect an external modem,dimmer control, etc.t DC POWER RECEPTACLEConnect to a 12 V DC battery.Pay attention to polarities.R WARNING! NEVER connectto a 24 V battery. This coulddamage the transceiver.

CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE 3■ Supplied AccessoriesMicrophoneDC power cableFlat washersSpring washersMicrophone hangerand screw setFunction namestickers*NutsBracket bolts* Used for labelling the programmable functionkeys, according to their assinged functions.Microphonehanger cableMounting bracketMounting screws(5×12)Self-tapping screws(5×20)■ Mounting the transceiverThe universal mounting bracket supplied with your transceiveralso allows overhead mounting.• Mount the transceiver securely with the 4 supplied screwsto a thick surface which can support more than 1.5 kg.Flat washerFelt*Spring washerWhen usingself-tapping screws*Felt reduces the effects of vibration.1234567891011121314151615

3 CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE■ AntennaA key element in the performance of any communication systemsis its antenna. Contact your dealer for more informationregarding antennas and how to install them.■ Fuse replacementA fuse is installed in each fuse holder of the supplied DCpower cable*. If a fuse blows or the transceiver stops functioning,track down the source of the problem if possible, repair itand then replace the damaged fuse with a new rated one.*Depending on the version, only one fuse holder may be attached.❑ Fuse rating: 10 A (for one fuse holder)/20 A (for two fuse holders)USE the applicable fuse only.■ Options• OPC-1132A/OPC-347 dc power cable2 fuse holders are attached. USE only a 20 A fuse.OPC-1132A : 3 mOPC-347 : 7 m• OPC-1939/OPC-2078 acc cableAllows you to connect to an external terminal.OPC-1939: D-sub 15-pin, OPC-2078: D-sub 25-pin• HM-152/HM-152T/HM-148G/HM-148T hand microphoneHM-152 : Hand microphoneHM-152T : DTMF microphoneHM-148G : Self grounding heavy duty microphoneHM-148T : Self grounding heavy duty DTMF microphone• SM-26 desktop microphone16■ CleaningIf the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it clean with asoft, dry cloth.DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine oralcohol, as they will damage the transceiver surfaces.• SP-22/SP-30 external speakerInput impedance : 4 øSP-22 : Rated input; 5 W, Max. input; 7 WSP-30 : Rated input; 20 W, Max. input; 30 W• UT-108R dtmf decoder unitprovides pager and code squelch capabilities.• UT-109R/UT-110R voice scrambler unitNon-rolling type (UT-109R) and Rolling type (UT-110R)voice scrambler units provides higher communication security.

DOC4We Icom Inc. Japan1-1-32, Kamiminami, Hirano-kuOsaka 547-0003, JapanDeclare on our sole responsibility that this equipment complies with theessential requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications TerminalEquipment Directive, 1999/5/EC, and that any applicable Essential TestSuite measurements have been performed.Kind of equipment: VHF TRANSCEIVERType-designation: iC-f5012136–174 MHz 12.5 kHz/25 kHz136–174 MHz 12.5 kHz/20 kHzVersion (where applicable):This compliance is based on conformity with the following harmonisedstandards, specifications or documents:i) EN 301 489-1 v1.8.1 (April 2008)ii) EN 301 489-5 v1.3.1 (August 2002)iii) EN 300 086-2 v1.2.1 (September 2008)iv) EN 300 219-2 v1.1.1 (March 2001)v) EN 300 113-2 v1.4.1 (July 2007)vi) EN 60950-1:2006/A11:2009CE Versions of the IC-F5012 and the IC-F6012which display the “CE” symbol on the serialnumber label, comply with the essential requirementsof the European Radio and TelecommunicationTerminal Directive 1999/5/EC.DECLARATIONOF CONFORMITYBad Soden 24th Dec. 2010Place and date of issueIcom (Europe) GmbHCommunication EquipmentAuf der Krautweide 24,65812 Bad Soden am Taunus,GermanyAuthorized representative nameSignature0168Y. FurukawaGeneral ManagerDEC.2010This warning symbol indicates that this equipmentoperates in non-harmonised frequencybands and/or may be subject to licensing conditionsin the country of use. Be sure to check thatyou have the correct version of this radio or thecorrect programming of this radio, to comply withnational licensing requirement.1234567891011121314151617

4 DOCDECLARATIONOF CONFORMITYWe Icom Inc. Japan1-1-32, Kamiminami, Hirano-kuOsaka 547-0003, JapanDeclare on our sole responsibility that this equipment complies with theessential requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications TerminalEquipment Directive, 1999/5/EC, and that any applicable Essential TestSuite measurements have been performed.Kind of equipment: UHF TRANSCEIVERType-designation: iC- f6012400–470 MHz 12.5 kHz/25 kHz400–470 MHz 12.5 kHz/20 kHzVersion (where applicable):This compliance is based on conformity with the following harmonisedstandards, specifications or documents:i) EN 301 489-1 v1.8.1 (April 2008)ii) EN 301 489-5 v1.3.1 (August 2002)iii) EN 300 086-2 v1.2.1 (September 2008)iv) EN 300 219-2 v1.1.1 (March 2001)v) EN 300 113-2 v1.4.1 (July 2007)vi) EN 60950-1:2006/A11:2009Bad Soden 9th Feb. 2011Place and date of issueIcom (Europe) GmbHCommunication EquipmentAuf der Krautweide 24,65812 Bad Soden am Taunus,GermanyAuthorized representative nameSignature0168Y. FurukawaGeneral ManagerDEC.201018

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Intended Country of Use >BE CY CZ DKFR DE GR HULV LT LU MTPT SK SI ESIS LI NO CHTR HRATFIITPLGBROEEIENLSEBGA-6905H-1EU-qPrinted in Japan© 2011 Icom Inc.Printed on recycled paper with soy ink.1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan