Icom IC-F610 instruction manual ‘ Programmable key assignment

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Programmable key assignment

Dealer programmable keys [P0], [P1], [P2], [P3], left Up/Down []/[] and right Up/Down []/[] can be programmed for one of several functions by your Icom dealer.

In the following explanations, programmable function names are bracketed; the specific switch used to activate the func- tion depends on programming.

Trunking mode only:

[Despatcher]([P0])*

The exclusive key used to call the despatcher.

[Call1], [Call2]

The exclusive key used to call the pre-programmed sta- tion.

[Emergency]([P1])*

The exclusive key used to call the pre-programmed Emergency station.

[Clear]([P4])*

Push this key to clear down the communication.

Push and hold the key for 2.5 seconds when your trans- ceiver is in the standby mode (not during communication, dialling or operation), the User Setup Menu (p. 19) appears.

[Call Back]

Push this key to turn the Call Back function ON or OFF. Press the key will display the stored calls that you have not yet answered.[Status Up] [Status Down]([]/[])* This key is used to select the status memory.

[Memory Up] [memory Down]([]/[])*

This key is used to select the Memory channel.

*Default key assignments.

Either Trunking or Conventional mode;

[Mode]

Push the key to toggles between Trunking mode and Conventional mode.

[Null]

No function is assigned.

[High/Low]

Pushing the key will toggle in the order of Low1 power, Low2 power, High power and Auto power.

[Public Address]

Use the transceiver as an audio amplifier.

[RX Speaker]

Output the receive audio to an out-of-vehicle speaker.

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Contents IF610 Page May occur Equipment damage may occurIf disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk Personal injury, fire or electric shockPage Table of Contents AF Volume Control Knob Panel DescriptionFront panel Function DisplayMode KEY* Mode/P2 Memory Down Right Down KEYClear KEY* Clear/P4 Call Back KEY* Call Back/P3‘ Programmable key assignment Function display Turning power on Operation‘ General ‘ CallingOpening text Making a call with a memory Dial NumberMaking a call with a Memory Individual Code Calling the DispatcherMaking a Status Call Sending a status message to the DespatcherMaking a call via the keypad Include CallPTT Quick Call function Individual CallGroup Call Status CallEnhanced Group Call Priority CallCancellation of Divert Emergency CallSystem Wide Call Pstn Call‘ Special calling via the keypad Receiving ‘ Receiving a callReception of an individual call Reception of a Group CallReception of a Status Call Reception of a SDM Short Data Message Call‘ Progress messages Dtmf function Other FunctionCall Back function Scrambler function Compander functionMic Hook OFF function Mic Hook on functionIgnition SW function Auto Talk Around functionSelectable items and setting value User Setup Menu‘ User Setup Menu OPC-822 Option installation ‘ MAP27 serial interfaceConventional Mode ‘ Conventional Mode operationMonitor CH Up/CH DownConventional Mode Connection and Maintenance Rear panel and connectionSupplied Accessories Antenna ConnectorDC Power Receptacle Microphone HangerMounting the transceiver Inverting the Front panelOptional UT-109 /UT-110 Installation Mounting the transceiverOptional OPC-617 installation Fuse replacementCleaning AntennaPC-to-transceiver cloning Cloning‘ Cloning SM-25 OptionsHM-100TN 0168 Intended Country of Use

IC-F610 specifications

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