OPTIONS

DDBATTERY PACKS • FA-SC01U/FA-SC02U uhf antenna

• BP-278/BP-279/BP-280 battery pack FA-SC01U: 350–400 MHz INSTRUCTIONS
FA-SC02U: 330–380 MHz VHF TRANSCEIVERS
• FA-SC61UC uhf cut antenna
Battery pack Voltage Capacity
1130 mAh
Battery life*

VHF 10 hours
FA-SC61UC: 380–520 MHz Iç-F1000 series Thank you for purchasing the IC-F1000 series vhf
(minimum) DDOTHERS UHF TRANSCEIVERS transceivers or IC-F2000 series uhf transceiv-
BP-278 7.2 V
Iç-F2000 series
1190 mAh • MB-130 mobile bracket
UHF 10 hours ers.
(typical)
Mounts the BC-213 desktop charger on a variety of READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and com-
1485 mAh places in a vehicle. pletely before using the transceiver.
VHF 14 hours
(minimum) • MB-133 belt clip
BP-279 7.2 V
1570 mAh • HM-158LA/HM-159LA/HM-168LWP
(typical) UHF 14 hours
speaker microphone
2280 mAh Combination speaker-microphone that provides con-
BP-280 (minimum)
VHF 20 hours venient operation while the transceiver is hanging on SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
7.2 V your belt.
2400 mhA q Battery pack*
(typical) UHF 20 hours • Adjust the microphone gain before use. q w e
• HM-153LA/HM-166LA earphone-microphone w Battery charger* (BC-213)
* When the power save function is turned ON, and the op- Ideal for hands-free operation. Clip the HM-153LA or e Belt clip (MB-133)
erating periods are calculated under the following condi- HM-166LA (with integrated PTT switch) to your lapel
tions. r Power adapter* (for the battery charger)
or breast pocket.
TX : RX : standby = 5 : 5 : 90 • Adjust the microphone gain before use. t Flexible antenna*

DDCHARGERS • HS-94/HS-95/HS-97 headset

+ VS-4LA ptt switch cable * Not supplied, or the shape is different, depending on
• BC-213 desktop charger + BC-123S ac adapter
/OPC-2004LA adapter cable the transceiver version.
To rapid charge a single battery pack.
HS-94: Ear-hook type r t
• BC-214 multi charger + BC-157S ac adapter
To rapid charge up to 6 battery packs. HS-95: Neck-arm type
HS-97: Throat microphone
DDDC CABLES VS-4LA: To connect to headsets
• CP-23L cigarette lighter cable OPC-2004LA: To connect to headsets for VOX oper-
Use when charging the battery pack from a 12 V cig- ation
arette lighter socket. (Use with the BC-213) • Adjust the both microphone and VOX gain before use.
• OPC-656 dc power cable • HS-94LWP/HS-95LWP headset PANEL DESCRIPTION
Use with a 13.8 V power source instead of the power HS-94LWP: Ear-hook type
HS-95LWP: Neck-arm type There are three types of transceivers in the IC-F1000
adapter. (Use with the BC-214)
• Adjust the both microphone and VOX gain before use. and IC-F2000 series.
[ROTARY
DDANTENNAS SELECTOR]
• FA-SC25V/FA-SC55V/FA-SC62V/FA-SC63V IC-F1000/F2000: Non-display type (Basic type)
ANTENNA CONNECTOR [VOL]
vhf antennas IC-F1000S/F2000S: Simple type (4-key type)
FA-SC25V: 136–150 MHz [Emer] [LCD + 4 keys (P0–P3)]
LED INDICATOR
FA-SC55V: 150–174 MHz IC-F1000T/F2000T: 10-key type
FA-SC62V: 150–160 MHz Speaker [LCD + 4 keys + 10-key Pad]
FA-SC63V: 155–165 MHz SPEAKER-
• FA-SC26VS/FA-SC27VS/FA-SC56VS/FA-SC57VS Some options may not be available in some countries. Ask [PTT] DDAbout the LED Indicator
MICROPHONE
vhf stubby antennas your dealer for details. JACK • Lights red while transmitting.
[UP]* • Lights green while receiving a signal, or when the
FA-SC26VS: 136–144 MHz Microphone
[Upper]*
FA-SC27VS: 142–150 MHz Approved Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal FUNCTION DISPLAY
squelch is open.
(Dealer assignable)
FA-SC56VS: 150–162 MHz performance when used with an Icom transceiver. Icom is (LCD)* • Lights or blinks orange when the matched 2-Tone or
FA-SC57VS: 160–174 MHz not responsible for the destruction or damage to an Icom 5-Tone is received, depending on the presetting.
[DOWN]* [P0], [P1], [P2], [P3]*
• FA-SC61VC vhf cut antenna transceiver in the event the Icom transceiver is used with
[Lower]*
• You should charge the battery when the indicator
(Dealer assignable)
equipment that is not manufactured or approved by Icom. slowly blinks green.
FA-SC61VC: 136–174 MHz (Dealer assignable)
• FA-SC25U/FA-SC57U/FA-SC72U/FA-SC73US • You must charge the battery when the indicator
10-KEY PAD* blinks green fast.
uhf antennas
FA-SC25U: 400–430 MHz
FA-SC57U: 430–470 MHz DDAbout the Speaker microphone jack
FA-SC72U: 470–520 MHz Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trade-
FA-SC73US: 450–490 MHz marks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the Unit- The illustration is for the 10-key type transceivers. CAUTION: Only when the jack cover or the optional
• FA-SC26US uhf stubby antenna ed States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, HM-168LWP, HS-94LWP, or HS-95LWP is attached,
FA-SC26US: 400–450 MHz Russia, and/or other countries.
* Depending on the transceiver version the transceiver meets IP67 requirements for dust-
All other products or brands are registered trademarks or
trademarks of their respective holders.
tight and waterproof protection.
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q w e r t
q SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR
Displays the relative receive signal strength level.
w LOW POWER ICON
Appears when low output power is selected.
• When the battery charge decreases to a set level, low
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.
BATTERY CHARGING
DDRapid charging the supplied BC-213
The BC-213 desktop charger rapidly charges the Li-
ion battery pack.
The BC-213 is used with a power adapter or the CP-
23L cigarette lighter cable (purchase separately).
BASIC OPERATION
y u i DDTurning power ON DDReceiving and Transmitting
Before using the transceiver for the first time, the CAUTION:
o battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life Attach an antenna before transmitting.
and operation. See the instructions on page 2. Transmitting without an antenna may damage the
!0 transceiver.
Rotate [VOL] to turn ON the power.
Receiving:
y BELL ICON qqRotate [ROTARY SELECTOR], or push one of the
Appears or blinks when a matched 2-Tone or 5-Tone memory channel keys, [MR-CH 1] to [MR-CH 4], to
is received, depending on the presetting. [VOL] select a channel.
u SCAN ICON wwWhen receiving a call, adjust the audio output level
Appears or blinks while scanning. to a comfortable listening level.
i KEY LOCK ICON
Appears when the Key Lock function is ON. Transmitting:
o BATTERY INDICATOR Wait until the channel is clear to avoid interference.
Displays the remaining battery charge. qqWhile holding down [PTT], speak at a normal voice
Blinks when the battery charge decreases to a set level.
level. wwRelease [PTT] to receive.
!0 ALPHANUMERIC READOUT
Displays messages such as channel text. 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
Turn OFF the Power level.
Power adapter*
Battery pack

• Charging time of the BP-279

Approximately 2 to 3 hours
CAUTION: STOP charging, if the charge indicator CP-23L Transceiver
lights orange and green alternately. (for 12 V cigarette
lighter socket) can Charge indicator
NOTE: Charge the battery within the specified tem- be used instead of
• Lights orange
perature range of +10°C to +40°C (+50°F to +104°F). the power adapter.
while charging.
Otherwise, the charging time will be longer, but the BC-213* • Lights green when
battery will not reach a full charge. While charging, charging is completed.
at a point after the temperature goes out of the spec- * Not supplied, or the shape is different,
depending on the transceiver version.
ified range, the charging will automatically stop.

DDRapid charging the BC-214 Battery Transceiver

The BC-214 multi charger (purchase separately) can pack Turn OFF
simultaneously charge up to 6 Li-ion battery packs. the power
The BC-214 is used with BC-157S ac adapter (pur-
chase separately) or the OPC-656 dc power cable BC-157S
(purchase separately).
OPC-656
Connect to a DC
• Charging time of the BP-279 power supply:
Approximately 2 to 3 hours 12 to 16 V, at least 7 A
BC-214  Red line: +
 Black line: _
For more information about Icom accessories,
please read the “OPTIONS” printed on the reverse
side of this instruction sheet.

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