Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product IC-F2810 Icom
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL UHF MOBILE TRANSCEIVER iF2810 iF2710 VHF MOBILE TRANSCEIVER iF1810 iF1710 Above photo shows the IC-F1810 or IC-F2810..
i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS R W ARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock. NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source of more than 16 V DC such as a 24 V battery . This connection will ruin the transceiver .
ii A VOID operating the transceiver without running the vehi- cle’s engine. The vehicle’s battery will quickly run out if the transceiver transmits while the vehicle’s engine OFF . A VOID placing the transceiver in excessively dusty envi - ronments.
iii T ABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORT ANT ....................................................................................... i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS .................................................................... i PRECAUTION ........................
1 1 P ANEL DESCRIPTION 1 Icom Inc y or ut i q e * w e * IC-F1710 IC-F1810 F2710 F2810 ■ Front panel q AF VOLUME CONTROL KNOB Rotate the knob to adjust the audio output level.
2 1 P ANEL DESCRIPTION y POWER SWITCH [POWER] Push to turn the power ON and OFF . • The following functions are available at power ON as options: - Automatic scan start - Password prompt - Set mode u TRANSMIT INDICA TOR Lights red while transmitting.
3 1 P ANEL DESCRIPTION 1 y BELL INDICA TOR Appears/blinks when the specific 5-tone/BIIS code is received, according to the pre-programming. u CALL CODE MEMOR Y INDICA TOR Appears when the call code memory is selected. i SDM MEMOR Y INDICA TOR Appears when the SDM memory is displayed.
4 1 P ANEL DESCRIPTION ZONE KEY Push this key , then select the desired zone using [CH Up]/ [CH Down]. What is “zone”? —The desired channels are assigned into a zone according to the intended use for grouping.
5 1 P ANEL DESCRIPTION 1 PUBLIC ADDRESS KEY While in the hailer mode, push this key for the audio output via the hailer amplifier . Ask your dealer for details. While in the normal mode, the audio output via the cable can be controlled from the transceiver separately from [VOL] con- trol knob when an optional OPC-617 ACC CABLE is installed.
6 1 P ANEL DESCRIPTION RE-DIAL KEY Push to transmit the last-transmitted DTMF code. CALL KEYS Push to transmit a 5-tone/BIIS ID code. • Call transmission is necessary before calling another station depending on your signalling system. • [Call A] and/or [Call B] may be available when your system employs selective ‘Individual/Group’ calls.
7 1 P ANEL DESCRIPTION 1 COMP ANDER KEY Push to toggle the compander function ON and OFF . The compander function reduces noise components from the transmitted audio to provide clear communication. HOOK SCAN KEY When the hook on scan function is turned ON, push this key to stop scanning temporarily .
8 2 BASIC OPERA TION ■ T urning power ON q Push [] to turn the power ON. w If the transceiver is programmed for a start up password, input the digit codes as directed by your dealer .
9 2 BASIC OPERA TION 2 ■ Call procedure When your system employs tone signaling (excluding CTCSS and DTCS), the call procedure may be necessary prior to voice transmission. The tone signalling employed may be a selec- tive calling system which allows you to call specific station(s) only and prevent unwanted stations from contacting you.
10 2 BASIC OPERA TION D T ransmitting notes • T ransmit inhibit function The transceiver has several inhibit functions which restrict transmission under the following conditions: - The channel is in mute condition (‘Inaudible’ condition; “” does not appear .
11 2 BASIC OPERA TION 2 D TX code number edit If the transceiver has [TX Code CH Select] or [TX Code Enter] assigned to it, TX code contents can be edited within the allowable digits. USING [TX CODE CH SELECT] KEY : q Push [TX Code CH Select] to enter the TX code channel selection mode.
12 2 BASIC OPERA TION D DTMF transmission If the transceiver has [DTMF Autodial] assigned to it, the auto- matic DTMF transmission function is available. Up to 8 DTMF channels are available. TO SELECT A TX CODE: q Push [DTMF Autodial]— a DTMF channel appears.
13 2 BASIC OPERA TION 2 ■ User set mode User set mode is accessed with [User Set Mode] and allows you to set seldom-changed settings. In this case you can “customize” the transceiver operation to suit your preferences and operating style. Entering the user set mode: q While pushing and holding [P1] and [P2], push [] to turn the power ON.
14 3 BIIS OPERA TION ■ Default setting The following functions are assigned to each programmable key as the default. However , the assigned function can be changed by your dealer . Ask your dealer for details. NOTE: [TX Code Enter] must be assigned to a key .
15 3 BIIS OPERA TION 3 D D Group call q When a group call is received; • Beeps sound. • “ ” appears and the mute is released. • The programmed text message (e.g.“ GROUP ”) and the calling sta- tion ID (or text) is displayed when the indication mode is 2 lines.
16 3 BIIS OPERA TION ■ T ransmitting a call A total of 3 ways for code selection are available—selecting the call code from memory , entering the call code from the keypad and calling back from the queue channel record.
17 3 BIIS OPERA TION 3 D D Direct code entry q While in the standby condition, push [P3] (TX Code Enter) to enter the TX code edit mode. • Code digit for editing blinks. w Push [P3] (TX Code Enter) to select the desired digit to be edited. • Digit for editing dif fers according to the setting.
18 3 BIIS OPERA TION ■ Receiving a message D D Receiving a status message q When a status message is received; • Beeps sound. • The calling station ID (or text) and the status message is dis- played alternately when the indication mode is 1 line, depending on the setting.
19 3 BIIS OPERA TION 3 D D Received message selection The transceiver memorizes the received message in the memory . Up to 6 messages for status and SDM, or 95 char- acter SDM’s can be memorized. The oldest message is erased when the 7th message is received.
20 3 BIIS OPERA TION ■ T ransmitting a status D D General The status message can be selected with the programmed text, and the message text is also displayed on the function display of the called station. Up to 24 status types (1 to 24) are available, and the status messages 22 and 24 have designated meanings.
21 3 BIIS OPERA TION 3 D D General The short data message, SDM, can be sent to an individual station or group stations. Also, 8 SDM memory channels are available and the messages can be edited via PC program- ming.
22 3 BIIS OPERA TION D D Programming an SDM memory (IC-F1810 or IC-F2810 only) q During standby condition, push [P1] (Digital) twice, then push [Up] or [Down] to select the desired SDM to be edit- ed. w Push [ M ] or [#] to enter the message editing condition.
23 3 BIIS OPERA TION 3 ■ Position data transmission When the optional cable and a GPS receiver is connected to the transceiver , the position (longitude and latitude) data can be transmitted automatically . Ask your dealer or system operator for connection details.
24 3 BIIS OPERA TION ■ Stun function When the specified ID, set as a killer ID, is received, the stun function is activated. When the killer ID is received, the transceiver switches to the password required condition. Entering of the password via the keypad is necessary to operate the transceiver again in this case.
25 4 CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE 3 4 r t Antenna Black Red 12V Battery Solder Crimp NOTE: Use the terminals as shown below for the cable connections. R CAUTION! NEVER remove the fuse-holder from the DC power cable. q ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects to an antenna.
26 4 CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE ■ Supplied Accessories • Function name stickers There are no names on the programmable function keys since the functions can be freely assigned to these keys. Attach the supplied function name stickers as below to the appropriate keys for easy recognition of that key’s assigned function.
27 4 CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE 4 ■ Mounting the transceiver The universal mounting bracket supplied with your transceiv- er allows overhead mounting. • Mount the transceiver securely with the 4 supplied screws to a thick surface which can support more than 1.
28 4 CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE ■ Optional UT -109 or UT -1 10 installation q T urn the power OFF , then disconnect the DC power cable. w Unscrew the 4 cover screws, then remove the bottom cover . e Cut the pattern on the PCB at the TX mic circuit (MIC) and RX AF circuit (AF OUT), then solder CP37 as shown below .
29 4 CONNECTION AND MAINTENANCE 4 ■ Antenna A key element in the performance of any communication sys- tem is an antenna. Contact your dealer about antennas and the best places to mount them. ■ Fuse replacement A fuse is installed in the supplied DC power cable.
30 5 DOC CE V ersions of the IC-F1710/F1810/F2710/ F2810 which display the “CE” symbol on the serial number seal, comply with the essential requirements of the European Radio and T elecommunication T erminal Directive 1999/5/EC.
5 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Icom Inc. Japan 1-1-32, Kamiminami, Hirano-ku Osaka 547-0003, Japan Kind of equipment: UHF TRANSCEIVER This compliance is based on conformity with the following harmonised standards, specifications or documents: i) EN 301 489-1 v1.
1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan < Intended Country of Use > GER AUT GBR IRL NOR FRA NED BEL LUX ESP POR ITA GRE SWE DEN FIN SUI A-6407H-1EU- w Printed in Japan © 2004–2006 Icom Inc.
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