Icom IC-F21GM instruction manual Foreword

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FOREWORD

Thank you for purchasing the IC-F21GM FM transceiver.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver.

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL–This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the transceiver.

IMPORTANT

RCAUTION! 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 2 to 4 in. (5 to 10 cm) away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical.

RCAUTION! NEVER operate the transceiver with a headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels.

RCAUTION! NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack.

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 –22°F (–30°C) or above +140°F (+60°C).

DO NOT modify the transceiver for any reason.

KEEP the transceiver from the heavy rain, and Never immerse it in water. The transceiver construction is water resistant, not water- proof.

The use of non-Icom battery packs/chargers may impair transceiver performance and invalidate the warranty.

FCC caution: Changes or modifications to this transceiver, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to op- erate this transceiver under FCC regulations.

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Contents IF21GM Safety Training Information Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility General Mobile Radio Service Gmrs Page Foreword Table of Contents Speaker Antenna Connector Volume Control OFF/VOLPTT Switch PTT TX/RX Indicator LED p‘ LED indicator Supplied accessories Accessories‘ Accessory attachment AntennaBattery Packs ‘ Battery pack replacementBattery Packs ‘ Battery cautions Recycling information U.S.A. only‘ Battery charging Rapid charging with the BC-144+AD-99Check orientation and the spacer com- bination as follows Spacer combinationRapid charging with the BC-121+AD-94 #11 Regular charging with the BC-146Battery pack life ‘ Charging Note‘ Battery case Option SET Mode ‘ Set modeSetting the SIMPLEX/DUPLEX Operation Frequency channel list Rx/Tx FreqExample Ctcss tone code list FreqSetting the Ctcss Tone Frequency Push PTTExample Ctcss Find Operation ‘ Receiving and transmittingMonitor Audible Function TIME-OUT TimerPower Save Function Audible condition‘ Setting squelch level ‘ Auto scan function‘ Wide/Narrow selection Option ‘ OptionsCharger Other Options MB-74BELT ClipCount on us