Elta IC-F15/S User's Manual
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1. t Optional OPC 515L for 13 8 V power source or CP 17L for 12 V cigarette lighter socket can be used instead of the AC adapter IMPORTANT Ensure the guide lobs on the battery pack are correctly aligned with S the guide rails inside the charger adapter Guide rail BATTERY CHARGING 5 AD 106 installation D Install the AD 106 desktop charger adapter into the holder space of the BC 119N 121N Connectors Plugs 2 Connect the plugs of the BC 119N BC 121N to the AD 106 with the connector then install the adapter into the charger with the supplied screws Screws supplied with the charger adapter BATTERY CHARGING Rapid charging with the BC 119N AD 106 The optional BC 119N provides rapid charging of optional Li lon battery packs The following items are additionally required One AD 106 purchase separately An AC adapter may be supplied with BC 119N depending on ver sion or the DC power cable OPC 515L CP 17L Transceiver fe lum power OFF AC adapter Not supplied with some versions Optional OPC 515L for 13 8 V power Source or CP 17L for 12 V cigarette lighter socket can be used instead of the AC adapter IMPORTANT Ensure the guide lobs on the battery pack are correctly aligned with the guide rails inside the charger adapter Guide rails BATTERY CHARGING 5 Rapid charging with the BC 1212. 1 2 Batt ty Dack eek ess M ota Es IU 1 Q Beltclipz c c1 nie ala li Suds cbe e Red 1 4 Unit cover double sided tape 1 5 Jack cover with 1 set Use the unit cover as a spare Ask your dealer for details 1 N 1 ACCESSORIES Accessory attachments 9 Flexible antenna Connect the supplied flexible an tenna to the antenna connector Z CAUTION NEVER HOLD by the antenna when carrying the transceiver Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver MQ AN Z2 AN ACCESSORIES 1 Battery pack To attach the battery pack Slide the battery pack on the back of the transceiver in the direc tion of the arrow then lock it with the battery release button Slide the battery pack until the battery release button makes a click sound To release the battery pack Push the battery release button in the direction of the arrow as shown below The battery pack is then released Z NEVER release or attach the battery pack when the transceiver Z is wet or soiled This may result in water or dust getting into the Z transceiver battery pack and may result in the transceiver being Z damaged A 1 ACCESSORIES Jack cover Attach the jack cover when the optional speaker microphone is not used To attach the jack cover To detach the jack cover
3. 5 BATTERY CHARGING Battery charging Prior to using the transceiver for the first time the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation Z CAUTION To avoid damage to the transceiver turn it OFF while charging Recommended temperature range for charging 10 C to 40 C The Li lon battery functions within 20 to 60 C Use the specified chargers BC 119N BC 121N and BC 160 NEVER use another manufacturer s charger Use the optional AC adapter NEVER use another manufacturer s AC adapter Recommendation Charge the supplied battery pack for a maximum of up to 10 hours Li lon batteries are different from Ni Cd batteries in that it is not necessary to completely charge and discharge them to prolong the battery life Therefore charging the battery in in tervals and not for extended periods is recommended BATTERY CHARGING 5 E Caution A DANGER Charge the specified Icom batteries only Only tested and approved for use with genuine Icom batteries Fire and or explosion may occur when a third party battery pack or counterfeit product is charged CAUTION NEVER insert battery pack transceiver with the bat tery pack attached with wet or soiled into the charger This may re sult in corrosion of the charger terminals or damage to the charger The charger is not waterproof and water can easily get into it NEVER incinerate used battery packs Internal battery gas may ca
4. ICOM INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF TRANSCEIVER IC F15 S UHF TRANSCEIVER IC F25 S Icom Inc FOREWORD READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC F15 F15S VHF TRANSCEIVER and IC F25 F25S UHF TRANSCEIVER EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD DEFINITION Personal injury fire hazard or electric shock may occur ANWARNING CAUTION Equipment damage may occur If disregarded inconvenience only No risk NOTE a N 5 of personal injury fire or electric shock OPERATING NOTES When transmitting with a portable radio hold the radio in a vertical position with its microphone 5 to 10 centimeters away from your mouth Keep the antenna at least 2 5 centimeters from your head and bogy If you wear a portable two way radio on your body ensure that the antenna is at least 2 5 centimeters from your body when transmit ting PRECAUTION A WARNING 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 5 to 10 cm away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical A WARNING NEVER operate the transceiver with a headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels CAUTION NEVER short the termina
5. AUTOMATIC SCAN TYPE CONVENTIONAL OPERATION CHANNEL SWITCH CHANNEL SELECTOR Channel setting is not necessary for this type When turning the power ON the transceiver automatically starts scanning Scanning stops when receiving a call CONVENTIONAL OPERATION 3 Call procedure When your system employs tone signalling excluding CTCSS and DTCS the call procedure may be necessary prior to voice trans mission The tone signalling employed may be a selective calling system which allows you to call specific station s only and prevent unwanted stations from contacting you D Select the desired TX code channel or 2 5 tone code according to your System Operator s instructions This may not be necessary depending on programming Push the call key assigned to one of the dealer programmable keys p 11 After transmitting a 2 5 tone code the remainder of your com munication can be carried out in the normal fashion Selective calling Non selective calling 3 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION E Receiving and transmitting Y NOTE Transmitting without an antenna may damage the trans ceiver See p 2 for antenna attachment Receiving Rotate VOL to turn power ON 2 Toggle CHANNEL SWITCH IC F15S F25S rotate CHAN NEL SELECTOR IC F15 F25 or push one of MR CH 1 to MR CH 4 key to select a channel Z For IC F15S F25S ZThe memory channels 3 and 4 are available when MR CH 3 Z and MR CH 4
6. Attach the jack cover to the Unscrew the screws with SP MIC connector phillips screwdriver Tighten the screws Detach the jack cover for the speaker microphone connec tion ACCESSORIES 1 9 Belt clip To attach the belt clip D Release the battery pack if it is attached 2 Slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the belt clip is locked and makes a click sound To detach the belt clip D Release the battery pack if it is attached 2 Pinch the clip 9 and slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow 7 6 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION Front top and side panels IC F15S F25S Si 6 0 9 22 Speaker ee Microphone CHANNEL SW SELECTOR e IC F15S F25S Toggle the channel switch to select the pre pro grammed channel 1 or 2 e C F15 F25 Rotate the channel selector to select the pre programmed memory channels VOLUME CONTROL VOL Rotate to turn the power ON OFF and adjust the audio level PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 LED INDICATOR 8 Lights red while transmitting Lights green while receiving a signal or when the squelch is open Lights blinks orange when the matched 2 5 tone code is re ceived according to the pre programming SPEAKER MICROPHONE CONNECTOR SP MIC Connects the optional speaker microphone p 31 SP MIC jack cover NOTE Attach th
7. Ikegami General Manager Signature Icom Inc poc 8 This warning symbol indicates that this equipment op erates in non harmonised frequency bands and or may be subject to licensing conditions in the country of use Be sure to check that you have the correct version of this radio or the correct programming of this radio to comply with national licensing requirement ICOM We Icom Inc Japan 1 1 32 Kamiminami Hirano ku Osaka 547 0003 Japan Declare on our sole responsibility that this equipment complies with the essential requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999 5 EC and that any applicable Essential Test Suite measurements have been performed Kind of equipment UHF TRANSCEIVER Type designation IC F25 IS DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 01680 Diisseldorf 30th July 2004 Place and date of issue Icom Europe GmbH Himmelgeister stra e 100 D 40225 D sseldorf 400 470 MHz 12 5 kHz 20 kHz 25 kHz Version where applicable This compliance is based on conformity with the following harmonised standards specifications or documents i _EN 301 489 1 v1 3 1 Sept 2001 ii EN 301 489 5 August 2000 iii EN 60950 August 1992 A11 iv EN 300 086 2 March 2001 v _EN 300 219 2 March 2001 vi EN 300 113 2 March 2001 Authorized representative name H Ikegami General Manager 4 Signature Icom I
8. the direction of the arrow Z CAUTION HOLD THE TRANSCEIVER TIGHTLY WHEN HANGING OR Z DETACHING THE TRANSCEIVER FROM THE BELT CLIP Z Otherwise the transceiver may not be attached to the holder or GY swivel properly if the transceiver is accidentally dropped and the 2 base clip is scratched or damaged MQ OPTIONS BATTERY PACK BP 230 Li lon BATTERY PACK 7 4 V 800 mAh Li lon battery pack allows approx 5 5 hours op eration BP 231 Li lon BATTERY PACK 7 4 V 1150 mAh Li lon battery pack allows approx 8 hours op eration BP 232 Li lon BATTERY PACK 7 4 V 2000 mAh Li lon battery pack allows approx 14 hours op eration Typical operation Tx Rx Stand by duty cycle 5 5 90 CHARGERS BC 119N DESKTOP CHARGER AD 106 CHARGER ADAPTER BC 145 Ac ADAPTER For rapid charging of battery packs An AC adapter is supplied with the charger depending on versions Charging time approx 2 hours when BP 231 is attached BC 121N MULTI CHARGER AD 106 CHARGER ADAPTER 6 pcs BC 157 ac ADAPTER For rapid charging of up to 6 battery packs six AD 106 s are re quired simultaneously An AC adapter should be purchased sep arately Charging time approx 2 hours when BP 231 is attached BC 160 DESKTOP CHARGER BC 145 AC ADAPTER For rapid charging of battery packs An AC adapter is supplied with the charger depending on versions Charging time approx 2 hours when BP 231 is attached OPTIONAL
9. UNITS UT 108 DTMF DECODER UNIT Provides pager and code squelch capabilities UT 109 01 UT 110 01 SCRAMBLER UNITS Non rolling type UT 109 Rolling type UT 110 voice scrambler unit provides higher communication security UT 113 MAN DOWN UNIT Provides a measure of safety when working in a hazardous envi ronment etc OPTIONS 7 BELT CLIPS e MB 93 swivEL BELT CLIP MB 94 BELT CLIP Exclusive alligator type belt clip The same as supplied with the transceiver MB 96N 96F LEATHER BELT HANGER DC CABLES CP 17L CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE Allows charging of the battery pack through a 12 V cigarette lighter socket For BC 119N OPC 515L OPC 656 pc POWER CABLES Allows charging of the battery pack using a 13 8 V power source instead of the AC adapter OPC 515L For BC 119N OPC 656 For BC 121N OTHER OPTIONS SP 13 EARPHONE Provides clear receive audio in noisy environment HM 131L SPEAKER MICROPHONE Combination speaker microphone that provides convenient oper ation while hanging the transceiver from your belt HM 131L has a moisture proof construction HS 94 HS 95 HS 97 HEADSET VS 1L vox PTT CASE HS 94 Ear hook type HS 95 Neck arm type HS 97 Throat microphone VS 1L VOX PTT switch box for hands free operation etc FA SC73US FA SC56VS FA SC57VS sTUBBY ANTENNAS FA SC73US 450 490 MHz FA SC56VS 150 162 MHz FA SC57VS 160 174 MHz FA SC25U FA SC57U FA SC72U FA SC25V FA SC55V ANTENNAS FA SC
10. W Front top and side panels 6 B ED indicator z a den aie ened aa ae ans eres 8 E Programmable function keys 9 3 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION 12 18 W Turning power ON ss 12 Channel selection ssee nm 12 B Call proced te as 13 Receiving and transmitting 14 Scrambler function ss HH 16 Setting the squelch level sse 16 E Man Down Emergency Call 17 4 OPTIONAL UNIT INSTALLATION 18 19 Optional unit installation 18 E Scrambler unit installation eene 19 5 BATTERY CHARGING 20 25 W Battery charging _ HH 20 BS G3 ti n 2 m 21 Optional battery chargers 22 6 SWIVEL BELT CLIP E MB 93 corients etm x Erde ers PEEL PD MICI 7 OPTIONS 8 DOC ssag a ACCESSORIES 1 E Supplied accessories The following accessories are supplied Qty Flexible antenna
11. key used to activate the function depends on programming SCAN A KEY This key s operation depends on the Power ON Scan setting When the power ON scan function is turned OFF Push to start and cancel scanning operation In case of trans mission during scan cancels scanning When the power ON scan function is turned ON Push to pause scanning Scanning resumes after passing a specified time period In case of transmission during scan pauses scanning Scanning resumes after passing a specified time period SCAN B KEY Push to start and cancel scanning operation In case of transmis sion during scan pauses scanning Scanning resumes after pass ing a specified time period PRIORITY CHANNEL KEYS Push to select the Priority A or Priority B channel Push and hold Prio A Rewrite to rewrite the Prio A channel MR CH 1 2 3 4 KEYS Push to select a memory channels 1 to 4 directly G NOTE The memory channels 3 and 4 are available for IC ZZ F15S F25S when MR CH 3 and MR CH 4 keys are assigned 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION MONITOR KEY w Mute and release the CTCSS DTCS or 2 tone squelch mute Open any squelch deactivate any mute while pushing this key LMR operation only Activates one of or two of the following functions on each chan nel independently PMR operation only Push and hold to un mute the channel audio is emitted Audible condition Push to mute the channel sets to Inaudible
12. keys are assigned 3 When receiving a call adjust the audio output level to a comfort able listening level Transmitting Wait for the channel to become clear to avoid interference D While pushing and holding PTT speak into the microphone at a normal voice level When a tone signalling system is used the call procedure de Scribed on p 13 may be necessary 2 Release PTT to return to receive Z IMPORTANT To maximize the readability of your signal 7 1 Pause briefly after pushing PTT ZZ 2 Hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm from your mouth then speak into the microphone at a normal voice level QV CONVENTIONAL OPERATION Transmitting notes Transmit inhibit function The transceiver has several inhibit functions which restrict trans mission under the following conditions The channel is in mute condition Channel is busy Un matched or matched CTCSS is received The selected channel is a receive only channel Time out timer After continuous transmission for the pre programmed time period the time out timer activates and causes the transceiver to stop transmitting Penalty timer Once the time out timer activates transmission is further inhibited for a period determined by the penalty timer DTMF transmission If the transceiver has DTMF Autodial assigned to it the automatic DTMF transmission function is available Push DTMF Autodial to transmit the DTMF cod
13. ploys selective Individual Group calls Ask your dealer which call is assigned to each key EMERGENCY KEYS Push and hold to transmit an emergency call w When Emergency Single Silent or Emergency Repeat Silent is pushed an emergency call is transmitted without a beep emission f you want to cancel the emergency call push or push and hold the key again before transmitting the call The emergency call is transmitted one time only or repeatedly until receiving a control code depending on the pre setting VOICE SCRAMBLER FUNCTION KEYS Push to turn the voice scrambler function OFF Push and hold to turn the voice scrambler function ON OPT OUT KEYS w Push to inactivate the connected output signal level Push and hold to activate the connected output signal level SIREN KEY Push to emit a siren This function can be used for situations other than an emergency alert such as a security alarm for example mm E Turning power ON w Rotate VOL to turn power ON E Channel selection IC F15S F25S Toggle CHANNEL SWITCH to select the channel 1 or 2 or push one of MR CH 1 to MR CH 4 key to select a chan nel directly The memory channels 3 and 4 are avail able when MR CH 3 and MR CH 4 keys are assigned IC F15 F25 Rotate CHANNEL SELECTOR to se lect the desired operating channel in se quence or push one of MR CH 1 to MR CH 4 key to select a channel di rectly
14. 25U 400 430 MHz FA SC57U 430 470 MHz FA SC72U 470 520 MHz FA SC25V 136 155 MHz FA SC55V 146 174 MHz Some options may not be available in some countries Please ask your dealer for details EN 8 Doc CE versions of the IC F15 S and IC F25 S which display the CE symbol on the serial number seal comply with the essential requirements of the Euro pean Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Direc tive 1999 5 EC ICOM We Icom Inc Japan 1 1 32 Kamiminami Hirano ku Osaka 547 0003 Japan Declare on our sole responsibility that this equipment complies with the essential requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999 5 EC and that any applicable Essential Test Suite measurements have been performed Kind of equipment TRANSCEIVER Type designation IC F1 5 IS DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 01680 Diisseldorf 30th June 2004 Place and date of issue Icom Europe GmbH Himmelgeister stra e 100 D 40225 D sseldorf 136 174 MHz 12 5 kHz 20 kHz 25 kHz Version where applicable This compliance is based on conformity with the following harmonised standards specifications or documents i _EN 301 489 1 v1 3 1 Sept 2001 ii EN 301 489 5 August 2000 iii EN 60950 August 1992 A11 iv EN 300 086 2 March 2001 v _EN 300 219 2 March 2001 vi EN 300 113 2 March 2001 Authorized representative name H
15. N AD 106 The optional BC 121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged simultaneously The following items are additionally required Six AD 106 An AC adapter BC 157 or the DC power cable OPC 656 Transceiver Tum power OFF AD 106 charger adapters are installed in each slot AC adapter Purchased separately n DC power cable IMPORTANT OPC 656 Ensure the guide Connect with the lobs on the bat DC power supply tery pack are 13 8 V atleast 7 correctly aligned with the guide rails inside the charger adapter Guide rails 6 SWIVEL BELT CLIP B MB 93 contents Qty 1 Belt clip 3 21 eite ee oe ellen 1 QJ Base Clips i i oc seid 1 To attach D Release the battery pack if it is attached p 3 Slide the base clip in the direction of the arrow until the base clip is locked and makes a click sound SWIVELBELT CLIP 6 3 Clip the belt clip to a part of your belt And insert the transceiver into the belt clip until the base clip inserted fully into the groove 0 below 6 SWIVELBELT CLIP To detach D Turn the transceiver upside down in the direction of the arrow and pull out from the belt clip SWIVELBELT CLIP 6 Release the battery pack if it is attached p 3 Pinch the clip and slide the base clip
16. TALLATION E Optional unit installation Install the optional unit as follows D Rotate VOL to turn the power OFF and remove the battery pack p 3 2 Remove the unit cover Z NOTE Use a flat head screw driver or a similar flat instru Y ment and insert into the hollow of the chassis then lift and 2 take away the unit cover The removed cover cannot be used Z again This illustration is described with the UT 110 Replace the unit cover and the battery pack then rotate VOL to turn the power ON 2 NOTE The optional UT 109 UT 110 SCRAMBLER UNITS requires Z4 some PC board modifications Please refer to the additional in Z stallation as at right OPTIONAL UNIT INSTALLATION 4 B Scrambler unit installation The following PC board modification is required when installing the optional UT 109 or UT 110 Rotate VOL to turn the power OFF and remove the battery pack p 3 2 Remove the unit cover as shown at left Optional unit installation 3 Cut the pattern on the PCB at the TX mic circuit MIC and RX AF circuit DISC as shown below Install the scrambler unit as shown at left Optional unit installa tion 5 Replace the unit cover and the battery pack then rotate VOL to turn the power ON Z NOTE When uninstalling the Z Z scrambler unit 7 sure to re solder the discon Y nected points at left otherwise no modulation or AF output is Qe Z available
17. e 3 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION B Scrambler function The optional voice scrambler units UT 109 401 and UT 110 401 provide high performance private communication between stations with the same scrambler codes Push and hold Scrambler to turn the scrambler function ON Push Scrambler to turn the scrambler function OFF Setting the squelch level The squelch circuit mutes the received audio signal depending on the signal strength D While pushing PTT and Lower rotate VOL to turn the power ON to enter the squelch level adjust ment mode Q Push Upper to increase the squelch level tight squelch or Lower to decrease the squelch level loose squelch 3 Rotate VOL to turn the power OFF to fix the squelch level CONVENTIONAL OPERATION 3 E Man Down Emergency Call The man down emergency call function transmits an emergency call automatically after the transceiver laying down in a horizontal position for a pre set time period The optional UT 113 MAN DOWN UNIT is required After the emergency call the transceiver performs transmission and reception alternately with the following conditions Transmits the microphone signals Receives the signal and emits audio When the emergency cancel code is received the function is can celled Z Set an emergency channel individually to provide Z certain emergency call operation is recommended 4 OPTIONAL UNIT INS
18. e SP MIC jack cover when the optional speak er microphone is not used p 4 DEALER PROGRAMMABLE KEY Lower The desired function can be assigned by your dealer p 9 Q PTT SWITCH PTT Push and hold to transmit release to receive DEALER PROGRAMMABLE KEY Upper The desired function can be assigned by your dealer p 9 ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects the supplied antenna Programmable key reference Upper Lower i 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION B LED indicator The LED indicator indicates several informa tion as follows Ref R Red G Green O Orange TX Turns Red while transmitting a signal RX Turns Green while receiving a signal Call LED ON When receiving matched 2 5 tone Call LED Blink When receiving a matched 2 5 tone o o os Fast Slow scan Blinks while Fast Slow scan is activated Low BATT1 You should charge the battery blinks slowly __ E Low BATT2 You must charge the battery blinks fast TX low BATT2 Low BATT2 was detected during TX mode CH err Non programmed channel is selected PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 E Programmable function keys The following functions can be assigned to Upper and Lower programmable function keys Consult your Icom dealer or system operator for details concerning your transceivers programming If the programmable function names are bracketed in the following explanations the specific
19. ls of the battery pack NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source other than the BP 230 BP 231 or BP 232 Such a connection will ruin the trans ceiver 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 25 C or above 55 C DO NOT modify the transceiver for any reason MAKE SURE the flexible antenna and battery pack are securely attached to the transceiver and that the antenna and battery pack are dry before attachment Exposing the inside of the transceiver to water will result in serious damage to the transceiver The use of non Icom battery packs chargers may impair transceiver performance and invalidate the warranty Icom Icom Inc and the T COM logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorpo rated Japan in the United States the United Kingdom Germany France Spain Russia and or other countries TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD x Suyu Eres aR amun pou um rM damm aces d i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS HH i OPERATING NOTES L ves eure vee i denver vans eee i PRECAUTION teen tei e eund ii TABLE OF CONTENTS iii TACCESSORIES 1 rete cH yu Supplied accessories W Accessory 2 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION censere 6 11
20. nc MEMO MEMO Count on us lt Intended Country of Use gt OGER OFRA OESP LISWE LIAUT ODEN LIGBR OBEL OITA FIN ORL OLUX OGRE Osul O NOR A 6370D 1EU Printed in Japan Icom Inc 2004 2006 Icom Inc 1 1 32 Kamiminami Hirano ku Osaka 547 0003 Japan
21. only Push to un mute the channel sets to Audible only Push after the communication is finished to send a reset code Z NOTE The un mute condition Audible condition may auto Z matically return to the mute condition Inaudible condition Z after a specified period LOCK KEY Push and hold to electronically lock all programmable keys except the following Call incl Call A and Call B Moni Audi and Emergency keys OUTPUT POWER SELECTION KEY Select the transmit output power temporarily or permanently de pending on the pre setting Ask your dealer for the output power level for each selection TALK AROUND KEY w Push to turn the talk around function OFF Push and hold to turn the talk around function ON The talk around function equalizes the transmit frequency to the re ceive frequency for transceiver to transceiver communication WIDE NARROW KEY Push to select the IF bandwidth to wide The wide passband width can be selected from 25 0 or 20 0 kHz using the CS F14 CLONING SOFTWARE PMR operation only Ask your dealer for details Push and hold to select the IF bandwidth to narrow PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 DTMF AUTODIAL KEY Push to transmit the programmed DTMF code CALL KEYS Push to transmit a 2 5 tone code Call transmission is necessary before you call another station de pending on your signalling system Call A and or Call B keys may be available when your system em
22. use an explosion NEVER immerse the battery pack in water If the battery pack be comes wet be sure to wipe it dry immediately particularly the bat tery terminals BEFORE attaching it to the transceiver Otherwise the terminals will become corroded or cause connection failure etc NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack Also current may flow into nearby metal objects such as a necklace etc Therefore be careful when carrying with or placing near metal objects carry ing in handbags etc AVOID leaving the battery pack in a fully charged or completely discharged condition for long time It causes shorter battery life In case of leaving the battery pack unused for a long time it must be kept safely after discharge or use the battery until the battery indi cator appears then remove it from the transceiver If your battery pack seems to have no capacity even after being charged fully charge the battery pack again If the battery pack still does not retain a charge or very little a new battery pack must be purchased BATTERY CHARGING E Optional battery chargers Rapid charging with the BC 160 The optional BC 160 provides rapid charging of optional Li lon bat tery packs An AC adapter may be supplied with BC 160 depending on ver sion or the DC power cable OPC 515L CP 17L is additionally required Transceiver Turn power OFF AC adapter Battery pack Not supplied with some versions
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