Icom IC-F3201DEX Basic Instructions

© 2014 Icom Inc. 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan Thank you for choosing the IC-F3201DEX, IC- F3202DEX and IC-F3203DEX vhf digital/analog transceivers or IC-F4201DEX, IC-F4202DEX and IC-F4203DEX uhf digital/analog transceivers. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and complete- ly before using your transceiver. BASIC INSTRUCTIONS VHF DIGITAL/ANALOG TRANSCEIVER Iç-F4200DEX series UHF DIGITAL/ANALOG TRANSCEIVER Iç-F3200DEX series SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES • This instruction sheet includes some functions which are usable only when they are preset by your dealer. Ask your dealer for details. • To use in explosive atmospheres, read the leaflet “SAFETY MANUAL” comes with the transceiver. See the operating instructions for details of other func- tions, IDAS™ dPMR™ system and IDAS™ NXDN™ sys- tem operations. Ask your dealer for details. FOREWORD Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incor- porated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries. IDAS and the IDAS logo are trademarks of Icom Incorporated. dPMR and the dPMR logo are trademarks of the dPMR MoU Association. NXDN is a trademark of Icom Incorporated and JVC Kenwood Corporation. All other products or brands are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. Battery pack* Belt clip* Connector cover (with screws) Battery charger* Power adapter* Flexible antenna (This illustration is for the VHF type.) BATTERY CHARGING IMPORTANT: Ensure the grooves on the battery pack are correctly aligned with the guide rails inside the charger. Guide rail Grooves The BC-212EX rapidly charges the Li-ion battery pack. Charging time: Approximately 2.5 hours (for the BP-277EX) Following item is additionally required: • A power adapter (not supplied with some versions) Status indicator • Lights orange: While charging. • Lights green: Charging is completed. Power adapter (A different type, or no power adapter is supplied, de- pending on the charger version.) Battery pack Transceiver Turn OFF the power * Not supplied, or the shape is different, depending on the transceiver’s version.

Prior to using the battery pack for the first time, or after not using it for a long time, you must fully charge the pack for optimum battery life and operation. See the back page of this sheet. Rotate [VOL] to turn ON the power. ➥ BASIC OPERATION D Receiving and Transmitting Receiving: q Select a channel. Rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR]. ➥ ➥ Push one of the memory channel keys, [MR-CH 1] to [MR-CH 4]. w When receiving a call, rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio output level to a comfortable listening level. NOTE: When a matched RX code signal is received, the transceiver automatically transmits its microphone audio for a specified time period, depending on the presetting. Ask your dealer for details. Transmitting: CAUTION: Attach an antenna before transmitting. Trans- mitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. Wait until the channel is clear to avoid interference. q While holding down [PTT], speak at a normal voice level. Release [PTT] to receive. w NOTE: 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. [ ROTARY SELECTOR] [VOL] Status indicator Speaker Multi connector Microphone [PTT] Upper key* Lower key* Antenna connector • BP-277EX li-ion battery pack Voltage: 7.4 V Capacity: 1800 mAh (min.) 1900 mAh (typ.) Battery life: 21.5 hrs. (Digital), 21 hrs. (Analog) 19 hrs. (Digital/Analog) When the power save function is turned ON, and the operating time is calculated under the following condi- tions. (TX : RX : standby = 5 : 5 : 90) • MB-94EX belt clip Exclusive alligator-type belt clip. • BC-212EX desktop charger + BC-123S ac adapter Charging time: Approximately 2.5 hours for the BP-277EX. • HM-203EX speaker-microphone Combination speaker microphone that provides convenient operation while hanging the transceiver on your belt. • FA-SC25U/FA-SC57U/FA-SC72U/FA-SC01U FA-SC25V/FA-SC55V antennas FA-SC25U: 400–430 MHz, FA-SC57U: 430–470 MHz FA-SC72U: 470–520 MHz, FA-SC01U: 350–400 MHz FA-SC25V: 136–155 MHz, FA-SC55V: 146–174 MHz Approved Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal perfor- mance when used with an Icom transceiver. Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to an Icom transceiver in the event the Icom transceiver is used with equipment that is not manufactured or approved by Icom. Some options may not be available in some countries. Please ask your dealer for details. OPTIONS * Dealer assignable CAUTION: Attach the connector cover when the optional accessory is not used. Otherwise, the terminals of the multi-connector may be shorted, and this could damage the transceiver. Connector cover