INSTRUCTION MANUAL

UHF TRANSCEIVER

iF25/S

VHF TRANSCEIVER

iF15/S

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FOREWORDREAD ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before us�ng the transce�ver.

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— Th�s �nstruct�on manual conta�ns �mportant operat�ng �nstruct�ons for the IC-F15/ F15S vhf transceiver and IC-F25/F25S uhf transceiver.

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

WORD DEFINITION

RDANGERPersonal death, ser�ous �njury or an explo-s�on may occur.

RWARNINGPersonal �njury, f�re hazard or electr�c shock may occur.

CAUTION Equ�pment damage may occur.

NOTEIf d�sregarded, �nconven�ence only. No r�sk of personal �njury, fire or electr�c shock.

OPERATING NOTES• When transm�tt�ng w�th a portable rad�o, hold the rad�o �n a vert�-

cal pos�t�on w�th �ts m�crophone 5 to 10 cent�meters away from your mouth. Keep the antenna at least 2.5 cent�meters from your head and body.

• If you wear a portable two-way rad�o on your body, ensure that the antenna �s at least 2.5 cent�meters from your body when transm�tt�ng.

PRECAUTIONSR WARNING! NEVER hold the transce�ver so that the an-tenna �s very close to, or touch�ng exposed parts of the body, espec�ally the face or eyes, wh�le transm�tt�ng. The transce�ver w�ll perform best �f the m�crophone �s 5 to 10 cm away from the l�ps and the transce�ver �s vert�cal.

R WARNING! NEVER operate the transce�ver w�th a headset or other aud�o accessor�es at h�gh volume levels.

CAUTION! NEVER short the term�nals of the battery pack.

CAUTION! NEVER connect the transce�ver to a power source other than the BP-230N or BP-232N. Such a connect�on w�ll ru�n the transce�ver.

DO NOT push the PTT when not actually des�r�ng to transm�t.

DO NOT use or place the transce�ver �n d�rect sunl�ght or �n areas w�th temperatures below –25°C or above +55°C.

DO NOT mod�fy the transce�ver for any reason.

MAKE SURE the flex�ble antenna and battery pack are securely attached to the transce�ver, and that the antenna and battery pack are dry before attachment. Expos�ng the �ns�de of the transce�ver to water w�ll result �n ser�ous damage to the transce�ver.The use of non-Icom battery packs/chargers may �mpa�r trans-ce�ver performance and �nval�date the warranty.

Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are reg�stered trademarks of Icom Incor-porated (Japan) �n the Un�ted States, the Un�ted K�ngdom, Germany, France, Spa�n, Russ�a and/or other countr�es.

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TABLE OF CONTENTSFOREWORD ................................................................................................�EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ..............................................................................�OPERATING NOTES....................................................................................�PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................................... ��TABLE OF CONTENTS .............................................................................. ���1 ACCESSORIES ................................................................................ 1−5 ■ Suppl�ed accessor�es .........................................................................1 ■ Accessory attachments ......................................................................22 PANEL DESCRIPTION ................................................................... 6−11 ■ Front, top and s�de panels ..................................................................6 ■ LED �nd�cator ......................................................................................8 ■ Programmable funct�on keys ..............................................................93 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ................................................... 12−17 ■ Turn�ng power ON .............................................................................12 ■ Channel select�on .............................................................................12 ■ Call procedure ..................................................................................13 ■ Rece�v�ng and transm�tt�ng ...............................................................14 ■ Scrambler funct�on ...........................................................................16 ■ Sett�ng the squelch level ...................................................................16 ■ Man Down Emergency Call ..............................................................17 ■ Emergency Call ................................................................................174 OPTIONAL UNIT INSTALLATION ............................................... 18−19 ■ Opt�onal un�t �nstallat�on ...................................................................18 ■ Scrambler un�t �nstallat�on ................................................................195 BATTERY CHARGING ................................................................. 20−27 ■ Caut�on .............................................................................................20 ■ Opt�onal battery chargers .................................................................236 BATTERY CASE ........................................................................... 28−29 ■ Opt�onal battery case (BP-240) ........................................................287 SWIVEL BELT CLIP ..................................................................... 30−33 ■ MB-93 contents ................................................................................30 ■ To attach ...........................................................................................30 ■ To detach ..........................................................................................328 OPTIONS ...................................................................................... 34−379 DOC .............................................................................................. 38−39

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1ACCESSORIES1■ Supplied accessories

The follow�ng accessor�es are suppl�ed: Qty.q Flex�ble antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1w Battery pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1e Belt cl�p . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1r Un�t cover (double-s�ded tape)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1t Jack cover (w�th screws) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 set* Use the un�t cover as a spare. Ask your dealer for deta�ls.

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1 ACCESSORIES

■ Accessory attachmentsD Flexible antennaConnect the suppl�ed flex�ble antenna to the antenna connector.

CAUTION:• NEVER HOLD the antenna when

carry�ng the transce�ver.• Transm�tt�ng w�thout an antenna

may damage the transce�ver.

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1ACCESSORIES

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D Battery packTo attach the battery pack:Sl�de the battery pack on the back of the transce�ver �n the d�rec-t�on of the arrow (q), then lock �t w�th the battery release button.• Sl�de the battery pack unt�l the battery release button makes a ‘cl�ck’

sound.To release the battery pack:Push the battery release button �n the d�rect�on of the arrow (w) as shown below. The battery pack �s then released.

NEVER release or attach the battery pack when the transce�ver �s wet or so�led. Th�s may result �n water or dust gett�ng �nto the transce�ver/battery pack and may result �n the transce�ver be�ng damaged.

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1 ACCESSORIES

D Jack cover Attach the jack cover when the opt�onal speaker-m�crophone �s not used.To attach the jack cover:q Attach the jack cover to the

[SP MIC] connector.w T�ghten the screws.

To detach the jack cover:q Unscrew the screws w�th a

ph�ll�ps screwdr�ver.w Detach the jack cover for the

speaker-m�crophone con-nect�on.

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1ACCESSORIES

1D Belt clipTo attach the belt clip:q Release the battery pack �f �t �s attached.w Sl�de the belt cl�p �n the d�rect�on of the arrow unt�l the belt cl�p

�s locked and makes a ‘cl�ck’ sound.

To detach the belt clip:q Release the battery pack �f �t �s attached.w P�nch the cl�p (q), and sl�de the belt cl�p �n the d�rect�on of the

arrow (w).

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2 PANEL DESCRIPTION■ Front, top and side panels

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IC-F15S/F25S IC-F15/F25

q CHANNEL SW/SELECTOR • IC-F15S/F25S: Toggle the channel sw�tch to select the pre-

programmed channel 1 or 2. • IC-F15/F25 : Rotate the channel selector to select the pre-

programmed memory channels.w VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] Rotate to turn the power ON/OFF and adjust the aud�o level.

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2PANEL DESCRIPTION

2e LED INDICATOR (p. 8) ➥ L�ghts red wh�le transm�tt�ng. ➥ L�ghts green wh�le rece�v�ng a s�gnal, or when the squelch �s

open. ➥ L�ghts/bl�nks orange when the matched 2/5-tone code �s re-

ce�ved, accord�ng to the pre-programm�ng.r SPEAKER-MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [SP MIC] Connects the opt�onal speaker-m�crophone, earphone, etc.

[SP MIC] jack cover

NOTE: Attach the [SP MIC] jack cover when the opt�onal equ�p-ment �s not used. (p. 4)

t DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEY [Lower] The des�red funct�on can be ass�gned by your dealer. (p. 9)y PTT SWITCH [PTT] Push and hold to transm�t; release to rece�ve.u DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEY [Upper] The des�red funct�on can be ass�gned by your dealer. (p. 9)i ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects the suppl�ed antenna.

D Programmable key reference

Upper

Lower

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2 PANEL DESCRIPTION

■ LED indicatorThe LED �nd�cator �nd�cates several �nforma-t�on as follows;(Ref.; R=Red, G=Green, O=Orange)

R R R R

O O

O O

G G G G

G G

G G G G G G G G

R G R G R G R G R G R G R G R G

R O R O R O R O R O R O R O R O

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Clone Err

Clone TX/RX

Low BATT1

Low BATT2

Busy

F/S Scan

Cal l LED Bl �nk

Cal l LED ON

TX Low BATT2

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• TX: Turns Red wh�le transm�tt�ng a s�gnal.

• RX: Turns Green wh�le rece�v�ng a s�gnal.

• Call LED (ON): When rece�v�ng a matched 2/5-tone.

• Call LED (Bl�nk): When rece�v�ng a matched 2/5-tone.

• Fast/Slow scan: Bl�nks wh�le Fast/Slow scan �s act�vated.

• Low BATT1: You should charge the battery. (bl�nks slowly)

• Low BATT2: You must charge the battery. (bl�nks fast)

• TX low BATT2: Low BATT2 was detected dur�ng TX mode.

• CH err: Non-programmed channel �s selected.

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2PANEL DESCRIPTION

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■ Programmable function keysThe follow�ng funct�ons can be ass�gned to [Upper] and [Lower] programmable funct�on keys.Consult your Icom dealer or system operator for deta�ls concern-�ng your transce�vers programm�ng.If the programmable funct�on names are bracketed �n the follow�ng explanat�ons, the spec�f�c key used to act�vate the funct�on de-pends on programm�ng.

SCAN A KEY➥ Th�s key’s operat�on depends on the Power ON Scan sett�ng. When the power ON scan function is turned OFF; Push to start and cancel scann�ng operat�on. In case of trans-

m�ss�on dur�ng scan, cancels scann�ng. When the power ON scan function is turned ON; Push to pause scann�ng. Scann�ng resumes after pass�ng a

spec�f�ed t�me per�od. In case of transm�ss�on dur�ng scan, pauses scann�ng. Scann�ng resumes after pass�ng a spec�fied t�me per�od.

SCAN B KEYPush to start and cancel scann�ng operat�on. In case of transm�s-s�on dur�ng scan, pauses scann�ng. Scann�ng resumes after pass-�ng a spec�fied t�me per�od.

PRIORITY CHANNEL KEYS➥ Push to select the Pr�or�ty A or Pr�or�ty B channel.➥ Push and hold [Prio A (Rewrite)] to rewr�te the Pr�o A channel.

MR-CH 1/2/3/4 KEYSPush to select a memory channels 1 to 4 d�rectly.

NOTE: The memory channels 3 and 4 are ava�lable for IC-F15S/F25S when [MR-CH 3] and [MR-CH 4] keys are as-s�gned.

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2 PANEL DESCRIPTION

MONITOR KEY ➥ Mute and release the CTCSS (DTCS) or 2-tone squelch mute.

Open any squelch/deact�vate any mute wh�le push�ng th�s key. (LMR operat�on only)

➥ Act�vates one of (or two of) the follow�ng funct�ons on each channel �ndependently: (PMR operat�on only)

• Push and hold to un-mute the channel (aud�o �s em�tted; ‘Aud�ble’ cond�t�on).

• Push to mute the channel (sets to ‘Inaud�ble’ only). • Push to un-mute the channel (sets to ‘Aud�ble’ only). • Push after the commun�cat�on �s fin�shed to send a ‘reset code’. NOTE: The un-mute cond�t�on (‘Aud�ble’ cond�t�on) may auto-

mat�cally return to the mute cond�t�on (‘Inaud�ble‘ cond�t�on) after a spec�fied per�od.

LOCK KEYPush and hold to electron�cally lock all programmable keys except the follow�ng:[Call] (�ncl. Call A and Call B), [Moni(Audi)] and [Emergency] keys.

OUTPUT POWER SELECTION KEYSelect the transm�t output power temporar�ly or permanently, de-pend�ng on the pre-sett�ng.• Ask your dealer for the output power level for each select�on.

TALK AROUND KEY➥ Push to turn the talk around funct�on OFF.➥ Push and hold to turn the talk around funct�on ON. • The talk around funct�on equal�zes the transm�t frequency to the

rece�ve frequency for transce�ver-to-transce�ver commun�cat�on.

WIDE/NARROW KEY➥ Push to select the IF bandw�dth to w�de. • The w�de passband w�dth can be selected from 25.0 or 20.0 kHz

us�ng the CS-F14 cloning software (PMR operat�on only.) Ask your dealer for deta�ls.

➥ Push and hold to select the IF bandw�dth to narrow.

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2PANEL DESCRIPTION

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DTMF AUTODIAL KEYPush to transm�t the programmed DTMF code.

CALL KEYSPush to transm�t a 2/5-tone code.• Call transm�ss�on �s necessary before you call another stat�on de-

pend�ng on your s�gnall�ng system.• [Call A] and/or [Call B] keys may be ava�lable when your system

employs select�ve ‘Ind�v�dual/Group’ calls. Ask your dealer wh�ch call �s ass�gned to each key.

EMERGENCY KEYS➥ Push and hold to transm�t an emergency call. ➥ When [Emergency Single (Silent)] or [Emergency Repeat

(Silent)] �s pushed, an emergency call �s transm�tted w�thout a beep em�ss�on.

• If you want to cancel the emergency call, push (or push and hold) the key aga�n before transm�tt�ng the call.

• The emergency call �s transm�tted one t�me only or repeatedly unt�l rece�v�ng a control code depend�ng on the pre-sett�ng.

VOICE SCRAMBLER FUNCTION KEYS➥ Push to turn the vo�ce scrambler funct�on OFF.➥ Push and hold to turn the vo�ce scrambler funct�on ON.

OPT OUT KEYS➥ Push to �nact�vate the connected output s�gnal level.➥ Push and hold to act�vate the connected output s�gnal level.

SIREN KEYPush to em�t a s�ren. Th�s funct�on can be used for s�tuat�ons other than an emergency alert such as a secur�ty alarm for example.

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3 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION■ Turning power ON➥ Rotate [VOL] to turn power ON.

■ Channel selectionIC-F15S/F25S:Toggle [CHANNEL SWITCH] to se-lect the channel 1 or 2, or, push one of [MR-CH 1] to [MR-CH 4] key to select a channel d�rectly.• The memory channels 3 and 4 are ava�l-

able when [MR-CH 3] and [MR-CH 4] keys are ass�gned.

IC-F15/F25:Rotate [CHANNEL SELECTOR] to se-lect the des�red operat�ng channel, �n sequence; or, push one of [MR-CH 1] to [MR-CH 4] key to select a channel d�-rectly.

AUTOMATIC SCAN TYPE:Channel sett�ng �s not necessary for th�s type. When turn�ng the power ON, the transce�ver automat�cally starts scann�ng. Scann�ng stops when rece�v�ng a call.

[VOL]

[CHANNEL SELECTOR]

[CHANNEL SWITCH]

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3CONVENTIONAL OPERATION

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■ Call procedureWhen your system employs tone s�gnall�ng (exclud�ng CTCSS and DTCS), the call procedure may be necessary pr�or to vo�ce trans-m�ss�on. The tone s�gnall�ng employed may be a select�ve call�ng system wh�ch allows you to call spec�fic stat�on(s) only and prevent unwanted stat�ons from contact�ng you.

q Select the des�red TX code channel or 2/5-tone code accord�ng to your System Operator’s �nstruct�ons.

• Th�s may not be necessary depend�ng on programm�ng.w Push the call key (ass�gned to one of the dealer programmable

keys.) (p. 11)e After transm�tt�ng a 2/5-tone code, the rema�nder of your com-

mun�cat�on can be carr�ed out �n the normal fash�on.Selective calling Non-selective calling

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3 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION

■ Receiving and transmittingNOTE: Transm�tt�ng w�thout an antenna may damage the trans-ce�ver. See p. 2 for antenna attachment.

Receiving:q Rotate [VOL] to turn power ON.w 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.

For IC-F15S/F25S: The memory channels 3 and 4 are ava�lable when [MR-CH 3]

and [MR-CH 4] keys are ass�gned.e When rece�v�ng a call, adjust the aud�o output level to a com-

fortable l�sten�ng level.

Transmitting:Wa�t for the channel to become clear to avo�d �nterference.q Wh�le push�ng and hold�ng [PTT], speak �nto the m�crophone at

a normal vo�ce level. • When a tone s�gnall�ng system �s used, the call procedure de-

scr�bed on p. 13 may be necessary.w Release [PTT] to return to rece�ve.

IMPORTANT!: To max�m�ze the readab�l�ty of your s�gnal;1. Pause br�efly after push�ng [PTT].2. Hold the m�crophone 5 to 10 cm from your mouth, then

speak �nto the m�crophone at a normal vo�ce level.

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3CONVENTIONAL OPERATION

3D Transmitting notes• Transmit inhibit functionThe transce�ver has several �nh�b�t funct�ons wh�ch restr�ct trans-m�ss�on under the follow�ng cond�t�ons:

- The channel �s �n mute cond�t�on.- Channel �s busy.- Un-matched (or matched) CTCSS �s rece�ved.- The selected channel �s a ‘rece�ve only’ channel.

• Time-out timerAfter cont�nuous transm�ss�on for the pre-programmed t�me per�od, the t�me-out t�mer act�vates, and causes the transce�ver to stop transm�tt�ng.• Penalty timerOnce the t�me-out t�mer act�vates, transm�ss�on �s further �nh�b�ted for a per�od determ�ned by the penalty t�mer.• PTTID callThe transce�ver sends the ID code (5-tone, DTMF or d�g�tal ANI) automat�cally when [PTT] �s pushed (beg�nn�ng of transm�ss�on) and released (end of transm�ss�on) depends on the sett�ng.

D DTMF transmissionIf the transce�ver has [DTMF Autodial] ass�gned to �t, the auto-mat�c DTMF transm�ss�on funct�on �s ava�lable.

➥ Push [DTMF Autodial] to transm�t the DTMF code.

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3 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION

■ Scrambler functionThe opt�onal vo�ce scrambler un�ts UT-109 (#01) and UT-110 (#01) prov�de h�gh performance pr�vate commun�cat�on between stat�ons w�th the same scrambler codes.

➥ Push and hold [Scrambler] to turn the scrambler funct�on ON.➥ Push [Scrambler] to turn the scrambler funct�on OFF.

■ Setting the squelch levelThe squelch c�rcu�t mutes the rece�ved aud�o s�gnal depend�ng on the s�gnal strength.

q Wh�le push�ng [PTT] and [Lower], rotate [VOL] to turn the power ON to enter the squelch level adjust-ment mode.

w Push [Upper] to �ncrease the squelch level (t�ght squelch) or [Lower] to decrease the squelch level (loose squelch).

e Rotate [VOL] to turn the power OFF to fix the squelch level.

[VOL]

[Upper]

[Lower]

[PTT]

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■ Man Down Emergency CallThe man down emergency call funct�on transm�ts an emergency call automat�cally, after the transce�ver lay�ng down �n a hor�zontal pos�t�on for a pre-set t�me per�od. (The opt�onal UT-113 man down unit �s requ�red.)

After the emergency call, the transce�ver performs transm�ss�on and recept�on alternately w�th the follow�ng cond�t�ons: - Transm�ts the m�crophone s�gnals. - Rece�ves the s�gnal and em�ts aud�o.

When the emergency cancel code �s rece�ved, the funct�on �s can-celled.

IMPORTANT: Set an emergency channel �nd�v�dually, to pro-v�de certa�n emergency call operat�on �s recommended.

■ Emergency CallThe emergency call can be performed us�ng the [Emergency Single] or [Emergency Repeat] key (p. 11). The transce�ver w�ll send an 5-tone, DTMF or MDC 1200 emergency command one t�me only or repeatedly unt�l rece�v�ng the control code. The emergency call can be transm�tted w�thout a beep em�ss�on and LCD �nd�cat�on change when the [Emergency Single (Si-lent)] or [Emergency Repeat (Silent)] (p. 11) key �s pushed.The emergency transm�ss�on �s performed on the emergency channel, however, when no emergency channel �s spec�f�ed, the s�gnal �s transm�tted on the prev�ously selected channel.Ask your dealer for deta�ls.

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4 OPTIONAL UNIT INSTALLATION■ Optional unit installationInstall the opt�onal un�t as follows:q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power OFF, and remove the battery

pack. (p. 3)w Remove the un�t cover. NOTE: Use a flat head screw dr�ver or a s�m�lar flat �nstru-

ment, and �nsert �nto the hollow of the chass�s, then l�ft and take away the un�t cover. (The removed cover cannot be used aga�n.)

e Install the un�t as shown below.

*This illustration is described with the UT-110.

r Replace the un�t cover and the battery pack, then rotate [VOL] to turn the power ON.

NOTE: The opt�onal UT-109/UT-110 scrambler units requ�res some PC board mod�ficat�ons. Please refer to the add�t�onal �n-stallat�on as at r�ght.

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■ Scrambler unit installationThe follow�ng PC board mod�ficat�on �s requ�red when �nstall�ng the opt�onal UT-109 or UT-110.q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power OFF, and remove the battery

pack. (p. 3)w Remove the un�t cover as shown at left (Opt�onal un�t �nstallat�on.)e Cut the pattern on the PCB at the TX m�c c�rcu�t (MIC) and RX

AF c�rcu�t (DISC) as shown below.r Install the scrambler un�t as shown at left (Opt�onal un�t �nstalla-

t�on.)t Replace the un�t cover and the battery pack, then rotate [VOL]

to turn the power ON.

NOTE: When uninstalling the scrambler unitBe sure to re-solder the d�scon-nected po�nts at left, otherw�se no TX modulat�on or AF output �s ava�lable.

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5 BATTERY CHARGING■ Caution

M�suse of L�th�um-�on batter�es may result �n the follow�ng hazards: smoke, fire, or the battery may rupture. M�suse can also cause damage to the battery or degradat�on of battery performance.

R DANGER! Use and charge only spec�f�ed Icom battery packs w�th Icom rad�os or Icom charger. Only Icom battery packs are tested and approved for use and charge w�th Icom rad�os or Icom charger. Us�ng th�rd-party or counterfe�t battery packs or charger may cause smoke, fire, or cause the battery to burst.

D Battery cautionR DANGER! DO NOT hammer or otherw�se �mpact the battery. Do not use the battery �f �t has been severely �mpacted or dropped, or �f the battery has been subjected to heavy pressure. Battery damage may not be v�s�ble on the outs�de of the case. Even �f the surface of the battery does not show cracks or any other damage, the cells �ns�de the battery may rupture or catch fire.

R DANGER! NEVER use or leave battery packs �n areas w�th temperatures above +60˚C. H�gh temperature bu�ldup �n the bat-tery, such as could occur near fires or stoves, �ns�de a sun heated car, or �n d�rect sunl�ght may cause the battery to rupture or catch f�re. Excess�ve temperatures may also degrade battery perfor-mance or shorten battery l�fe.

R DANGER! DO NOT expose the battery to ra�n, snow, seawater, or any other l�qu�ds. Do not charge or use a wet battery. If the bat-tery gets wet, be sure to w�pe �t dry before us�ng. The battery �s not waterproof.

R DANGER! NEVER �nc�nerate used battery packs s�nce �nternal battery gas may cause them to rupture, or may cause an explos�on.

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5BATTERY CHARGING

R DANGER! NEVER solder the battery term�nals or NEVER mod�fy the battery pack. Th�s may cause heat generat�on, and the battery may rupture, em�t smoke or catch fire.

R DANGER! Use the battery only w�th the transce�ver for wh�ch �t �s spec�fied. Never use a battery w�th any other equ�pment, or for any purpose that �s not spec�fied �n th�s �nstruct�on manual.

R DANGER! If flu�d from �ns�de the battery gets �n your eyes, bl�ndness can result. R�nse your eyes w�th clean water, w�thout rubb�ng them, and see a doctor �mmed�ately.

WARNING! Immed�ately stop us�ng the battery �f �t em�ts an ab-normal odor, heats up, or �s d�scolored or deformed. If any of these cond�t�ons occur, contact your Icom dealer or d�str�butor.

WARNING! Immed�ately wash, us�ng clean water, any part of the body that comes �nto contact w�th flu�d from �ns�de the battery.

WARNING! NEVER put the battery �n a m�crowave oven, h�gh-pressure conta�ner, or �n an �nduct�on heat�ng cooker. Th�s could cause a fire, overheat�ng, or cause the battery to rupture.

CAUTION! Always use the battery w�th�n the spec�fied temperature range for the transce�ver (–25˚C to +55˚C) and the battery �tself (–20˚C to +60˚C). Us�ng the battery out of �ts spec�fied temperature range w�ll reduce the battery’s performance and battery l�fe. Please note that the spec�f�ed temperature range of the battery may ex-ceed that of the transce�ver. In such cases, the transce�ver may not work properly because �t �s out of �ts operat�ng temperature range.

CAUTION! Shorter battery l�fe could occur �f the battery �s left fully charged, completely d�scharged, or �n an excess�ve temperature env�ronment (above +50˚C) for an extended per�od of t�me. If the battery must be left unused for a long t�me, �t must be detached from the rad�o after d�scharg�ng. You may use the battery unt�l the rema�n�ng capac�ty �s about half, then keep �t safely �n a cool dry place w�th the temperature between –20˚C to +20˚C.

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D Charging cautionR DANGER! NEVER charge the battery pack �n areas w�th ex-tremely h�gh temperatures, such as near f�res or stoves, �ns�de a sun heated car, or �n d�rect sunl�ght. In such env�ronments, the safety/protect�on c�rcu�t �n the battery w�ll act�vate, caus�ng the bat-tery to stop charg�ng.

WARNING! DO NOT charge or leave the battery �n the battery charger beyond the spec�f�ed t�me for charg�ng. If the battery �s not completely charged by the spec�f�ed t�me, stop charg�ng and remove the battery from the battery charger. Cont�nu�ng to charge the battery beyond the spec�fied t�me l�m�t may cause a fire, over-heat�ng, or the battery may rupture.

WARNING! NEVER �nsert the transce�ver (battery attached to the transce�ver) �nto the charger �f �t �s wet or so�led. Th�s could cor-rode the battery charger term�nals or damage the charger. The charger �s not waterproof.

CAUTION! DO NOT charge the battery outs�de of the spec�f�ed temperature range: BC-160 and BC-171 (0˚C to +40˚C). Icom rec-ommends charg�ng the battery at +20˚C. The battery may heat up or rupture �f charged out of the spec�f�ed temperature range. Ad-d�t�onally, battery performance or battery l�fe may be reduced.

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■ Optional battery chargersD Rapid charging with the BC-160The opt�onal BC-160 prov�des rap�d charg�ng of the L�-Ion battery pack. Charg�ng per�od: Approx. 3 hours (w�th BP-232N)

The follow�ng �tems are add�t�onally requ�red:• An AC adapter (may be suppl�ed depend�ng on vers�on) or the DC

power cable (OPC-515L/CP-17L) �s add�t�onally requ�red.

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.

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D Regular charging with the BC-171The opt�onal BC-171 prov�des regular charg�ng of the L�-Ion bat-tery pack. Charg�ng per�od: Approx. 10 hours (w�th BP-232N)

The follow�ng �tems are add�t�onally requ�red:• An AC adapter (may be suppl�ed depend�ng on vers�on) or the DC

power cable (OPC-515L/CP-17L) �s add�t�onally requ�red.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.

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D AD-106 installationThe AD-106 charger adapter must be �nstalled �nto the BC-119N or BC-121N before battery charg�ng.

➥Connect the AD-106 charger adapter and the BC-119N/ BC-121N as below, then �nstall the AD-106 �nto the holder space of the BC-119N or BC-121N w�th the suppl�ed screws.

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D Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-106The opt�onal BC-119N prov�des rap�d charg�ng of the L�-Ion bat-tery pack. Charg�ng per�od: Approx. 3 hours (w�th BP-232N)

The follow�ng �tems are add�t�onally requ�red:• An AD-106 charger adapter

• An AC adapter (may be suppl�ed w�th BC-119N depend�ng on ver-s�on) or the DC power cable (OPC-515L/CP-17L).

AD-106 charger adapter is installed in BC-119N.

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.

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IMPORTANT!:Ensure the guide lobs on the battery pack are correctly aligned with the guide rails inside the charger adapter.

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D Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-106The opt�onal BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged s�multaneously. Charg�ng per�od: Approx. 3 hours (w�th BP-232N)

The follow�ng �tems are add�t�onally requ�red.• S�x AD-106 charger adapter

• An AC adapter (BC-157) or the DC power cable (OPC-656)

AC adapter(Purchased separately)

AD-106 charger adapters are installed in each slot.

DC power cable(OPC-656)(Connect with the DC power supply; 13.8 V/at least 7 A)

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IMPORTANT!:Ensure the guide lobs on the battery pack are correctly aligned with the guide rails inside the charger adapter.

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6 BATTERY CASE■ Optional battery case (BP-240)When us�ng the opt�onal battery case, �nstall 6 × AAA (LR03) s�ze alkal�ne batter�es as �llustrated at r�ght.

q Unhook the battery cover release hook (q), and open the cover �n the d�rect�on of the arrow (w). (F�g.1)

w Then, �nstall 6 × AAA (LR03) s�ze alkal�ne batter�es. (F�g.2) • Install the alkal�ne batter�es only. • Be sure to observe the correct polar�ty. • Do not p�n the r�bbon under the batter�es.e F�t the cover �n the d�rect�on of the arrow (e), then close (r).

Hook the battery cover release hook unt�l �t makes a ‘cl�ck’ sound (t). (F�g.3)

CAUTION:• When �nstall�ng batter�es, make sure they are all the same

brand, type and capac�ty. Also, do not m�x new and old batter�es together.

• Keep battery contacts clean. It’s a good �dea to clean battery term�nals once a week.

• Never �nc�nerate used battery cells s�nce �nternal battery gas may cause them to rupture.

• Never expose a detached battery case to water. If the battery case gets wet, be sure to w�pe �t dry before us�ng �t.

NOTE: When the opt�onal battery case �s attached, the battery type must be selected to “Alkal�ne battery operat�on” when turn�ng the transce�ver ON. Ask your dealer for deta�ls.

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e Cl�p the belt cl�p to a part of your belt. And �nsert the transce�ver �nto the belt cl�p unt�l the base cl�p �nserted fully �nto the groove.

r Once the transce�ver �s locked �n place, �t sw�vels as �llustrated below.

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■ To detachq Turn the transce�ver ups�de down �n the d�rect�on of the arrow

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w Release the battery pack �f �t �s attached. (p. 3)e P�nch the cl�p (q), and sl�de the base cl�p �n the d�rect�on of the

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CAUTION:HOLD THE TRANSCEIVER TIGHTLY, WHEN HANGING OR DETACHING THE TRANSCEIVER FROM THE BELT CLIP.Otherw�se the transce�ver may not be attached to the holder or sw�vel properly �f the transce�ver �s acc�dentally dropped and the base cl�p �s scratched or damaged.

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Battery pack Voltage Capacity Battery life*1

BP-230N 7.4 V950 mAh (m�n.)980 mAh (typ.)

9 hrs.

BP-232N 7.4 V1900 mAh (m�n.)2000 mAh (typ.)

18 hrs.

BP-240Battery case for AAA (LR03) × 6 alkal�ne

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*1 When the power save funct�on �s turned ON, and the operat�ng pe-r�ods are calculated under the follow�ng cond�t�ons;

TX : RX : standby = 5 : 5 : 90*2 Operat�ng per�od depends on the alkal�ne cells used.

D CHARGERS• BC-119N desktop charger + AD-106 charger adapter

+ BC-145 ac adapter

For rap�d charg�ng of battery packs. An AC adapter �s suppl�ed w�th the charger depend�ng on vers�ons. Charg�ng t�me: approx. 3 hours when BP-232N �s attached.

• BC-121N multi-charger + AD-106 charger adapter (6 pcs.) + BC-157 ac adapter

For rap�d charg�ng of up to 6 battery packs (s�x AD-106’s are re-qu�red) s�multaneously. An AC adapter should be purchased sepa-rately. Charg�ng t�me: approx. 3 hours when BP-232N �s attached.

• BC-160 desktop charger + BC-145 ac adapter

For rap�d charg�ng of battery packs. An AC adapter �s suppl�ed w�th the charger depend�ng on vers�ons. Charg�ng t�me: approx. 3 hours when BP-232N �s attached.

• BC-171 desktop charger + BC-147 ac adapter For regular charg�ng of battery packs. We recommend that the

BP-230N charg�ng. An AC adapter �s suppl�ed w�th the charger depend�ng on vers�ons.

Charg�ng t�me: Approx. 10 hours when BP-232N �s attached. Approx. 4 hours when BP-230N �s attached.

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D OPTIONAL UNITS• UT-108 dtmf decoder unit

Prov�des pager and code squelch capab�l�t�es.• UT-109 (#01)/UT-110 (#01) scrambler units

Non-roll�ng type (UT-109)/Roll�ng type (UT-110) vo�ce scrambler un�t prov�des h�gher commun�cat�on secur�ty.

• UT-124 man down unit

Prov�des a measure of safety when work�ng �n a hazardous env�-ronment, etc.

D BELT CLIPS• MB-93 swivel belt clip

• MB-94 belt clip

Exclus�ve all�gator-type belt cl�p. The same as suppl�ed w�th the transce�ver.

• MB-96N/96F leather belt hanger

D DC CABLES• CP-17L cigarette lighter cable

Allows charg�ng of the battery pack through a 12 V c�garette l�ghter socket. (For BC-119N)

• OPC-515L/OPC-656 dc power cables

Allows charg�ng of the battery pack us�ng a 13.8 V power source �nstead of the AC adapter.

OPC-515L: For BC-119N OPC-656 : For BC-121N

D OTHER OPTIONS• SP-13 earphone

Prov�des clear rece�ve aud�o �n no�sy env�ronment.• HM-153L earphone-microphone• HM-131L/158L/159L speaker-microphone Comb�nat�on speaker-m�crophone that prov�des conven�ent op-

erat�on wh�le hang�ng the transce�ver from your belt.

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• 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 m�crophone VS-1L: VOX/PTT sw�tch box for hands-free operat�on, 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-SC01U/FA-SC25U/FA-SC57U/FA-SC72U/FA-SC25V/

FA-SC55V antennas

FA-SC01U: 350–400 MHz FA-SC25U: 400–430 MHz FA-SC57U: 430–470 MHz FA-SC72U: 470–520 MHz FA-SC25V: 136–155 MHz FA-SC55V: 146–174 MHz• FA-SC61VC/FA-SC61UC cut antennas

FA-SC61VC: 136–174 MHz FA-SC61UC: 380–520 MHz

Icom opt�onal equ�pment �s des�gned for opt�mal performance when used w�th th�s transce�ver. We are not respons�ble for the transce�ver be�ng damaged or any acc�dent caused when us�ng non-Icom opt�onal equ�pment.

Some opt�ons may not be ava�lable �n some countr�es. Please ask your dealer for deta�ls.

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D About VS-1L vox/ptt caseThe VS-1L �s a VOX/PTT un�t for Icom handheld transce�vers, and allows you hands-free operat�on.An opt�onal headset (HS-94, etc.) �s add�t�onally requ�red for op-erat�on.• The VOX (vo�ce operated transm�ss�on) funct�on starts transm�ss�on

w�thout push�ng PTT sw�tch when you speak �nto the m�crophone; then, automat�cally returns to rece�ve when you stop speak�ng.

Features➥ Stra�ght type head SP/MIC plug equ�pped➥ Water res�stant construct�on➥ Durable construct�on➥ Equ�pped w�th a PTT sw�tch and revolv�ng cl�p.

MIC/VOX gain adjustment1 Remove the water protect�on cover on the r�ght s�de of the VS-1L.2 Adjust the MIC/VOX ga�n w�th a th�n screw dr�ver. Clockw�se ro-

tat�on �ncreases the MIC/VOX ga�n.3 Return the protect�ve cover back to the MIC/VOX ga�n adjust-

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9 DOCCE vers�ons of the IC-F15/S and IC-F25/S wh�ch d�splay the “CE” symbol on the ser�al number seal, comply w�th the essent�al requ�rements of the Euro-pean Rad�o and Telecommun�cat�on Term�nal D�rec-t�ve 1999/5/EC.

DECLARATIONOF CONFORMITY

We Icom Inc. Japan1-1-32, Kamiminami, Hirano-kuOsaka 547-0003, Japan

Kind of equipment: VHF TRANSCEIVER

Type-designation: iC- f15/s

Signature

Authorized representative name

Place and date of issue

Declare on our sole responsibility that this equipment complies with theessential requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive, 1999/5/EC, and that any applicable Essential TestSuite measurements have been performed.

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)

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Th�s warn�ng symbol �nd�cates that th�s equ�pment op-erates �n non-harmon�sed frequency bands and/or may be subject to l�cens�ng cond�t�ons �n the country of use. Be sure to check that you have the correct ver-s�on of th�s rad�o or the correct programm�ng of th�s rad�o, to comply w�th nat�onal l�cens�ng requ�rement.

DECLARATIONOF CONFORMITY

We Icom Inc. Japan1-1-32, Kamiminami, Hirano-kuOsaka 547-0003, Japan

Kind of equipment: UHF TRANSCEIVER

Type-designation: iC- f25/s

Signature

Authorized representative name

Place and date of issue

Declare on our sole responsibility that this equipment complies with theessential requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive, 1999/5/EC, and that any applicable Essential TestSuite measurements have been performed.

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)

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